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Thornton, Co, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Digital transformation: re-engineering infrastructure by modernizing legacy systems to increase efficiency and productivity, improve resource management, and become more agile in supporting products and services for customers.Successfully lead and implement ERP systems globally from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as well as product line dispositions. Assessing the financial impact of M&A transactions and develop the strategies to optimize the financial performance of newly acquired businesses.Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to develop use-cases on the various emerging technologies including data and analytics, cloud solutions, customer experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies to showcase their applicability within the business.Accounting Close & General Ledger Oversight: Making sure any new implementation is in accordance with US GAAP & IFRS. Maintaining the Corporate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close deadlines, ensuring accuracy, and completeness of financial data and reporting. Provide Budget vs Actual analysis and explanations around manufacturing variances.Team Management and Development: Manage and mentor the accounting and information technology teams, fostering collaboration and skills development in an inclusive culture.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasts of $200M, including variance analysis in collaboration with executive management from company departments, including procurement, inventory, operations, sales, and marketing. Developed a comprehensive intelligent parts numbering system enabling automated SaaS data collection. Assembled and trained a 52-member Core Team of Super Users, leading the Oracle R12 global upgrade supporting a $7.6B sales network.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

Managed Oracle integration for four unique businesses in eight countries, ensuring timely and accurate information. Created a global calendar matrix that reduced time entry errors by more than 50%, enhancing revenue recognition and billable time accuracy. Conducted targeted sales discounting analyses, improving forecasted revenues and gross margins. Held monthly profit and loss statement reviews with business line Presidents, including budget vs. actual analysis details.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Interim Controller. Slashed monthly close process from 22 days to 8 by optimizing system transactions, centralizing processes, and positioning the company for sale. Led team of outside counsel, tax specialists, and internal company resources to dispute a Swiss tax assessment over a 20-month period, reducing tax liability from $8M to $300K. Earned recognition at Quark Inc. in 2011 with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Commitment and Contributions.

Master Of Accountancy: Emphasis In Information Technology

Master Of Business Administration: Emphasis Finance & Accounting, W/Honors

Bachelor Of Arts: Economics