Julia Rogers Email & Phone Number

United States

Kirkland, Wa

Microsoft- via Hanson Consulting Group • Drove implementation of new P&L reporting view. Data structure design, code testing, allocation rules guidance, managed production load of adjusted view, created detailed test plan and documentation to ensure seamless transition and rollover.• Effectively partnered with Development, Finance and Business Groups, cross company, to design and execute scalable finance reporting solutions.• Provided expertise, guidance and support to ensure new reporting view is robust, sustainable and does not compromise existing reporting.• Partnered in completing multiple complex CFP&A projects for new external and internal reporting, including restatement of management and external P&Ls.• Collaborated with business and technical teams to design and implement change management processes for new P&L structure and allocations framework.• Converted Opex allocation rules to new methodology to simplify and streamline maintenance and reduce impact of annual hierarchy changes.

Redmond, Wa

Microsoft- via Multiple Consulting Companies• Provide financial, project, product and process management services for individuals, workgroups and new or existing corporations. • Utilizing broad experience and objectivity, identify opportunities and break down organizational barriers to help drive results into organizations. • Created the Microsoft LCA diversity plan in 2005. • Acted as project manager for first Microsoft China acquisition (JADE) for the corporate acquisitions group in 2005/2006. • Performed headcount analysis and coordinated 3-year planning for SMD.• COGS analytics and reporting project supporting a new financial reporting structure.

Directed Sarbannes-Oxley (SOX) implementation process for Microsoft ITG.Manage Microsoft through carrier bankruptcies and severe industry turmoil requiring significant planning and communication with internal and external legal counsel, analysis of risk and communication with senior management to reduce corporate exposure.Provide industry specific knowledge to favorably resolve Global Crossing Settlement Agreement.Implement and drive ongoing success of carrier Semi-Annual Business Reviews to increase effectiveness of partnerships with vendors and to more closely manage vendor performance.Led a team with the following deliverables:Develop global telecommunications/carrier partner strategies, communicate future Microsoft service requirements and ensure they are represented in carrier infrastructures. Lead contract negotiations for carrier services, reduce cost and improve service levels while providing essential contractual protections for Microsoft. Manage global telecommunications budget of approx $100M annually; optimize price and performance.Partner with other groups to address global networking needs.Own the carrier relationship from strategy through delivery, including support of carrier-related projects and issues.Perform billing audits and process bill payments.

Managed processes and tools for planning, tracking and measuring the ITG business worldwide.Performed financial analysis for CIO on $550M ITG spend (~$140M in people spend, $105M vendor spend, $125M network, and $100M in equipment and depreciation).Analyzed cost benefit/business case for business proposals, including move to clear channel technology in EMEA and new Puget Sound Transport proposal.Drove monthly, quarterly and budget review processes with all CIO directs and BUIT groups (dotted-line directs). Increased effectiveness and efficiency of these processes by reducing cycle time and improving output.Worked with groups across IT to develop metrics for and implement the IT Health Scorecard. Acted as product manager for ITPlanner and MSTI.Directed GM business managers to implement consistent processes and cross-team communications, including mentoring of new business managers.Performed Business Manager functions for EDM & Cross Team Services

Defined & directed custom people tracking and reporting solution for product group. Managed WW fixed asset reporting, including preparation of quarterly SEC schedules.Developed, enhanced and managed the Fixed Asset Accounting Policies which served as the worldwide interface to GAAP and MAP policies for fixed asset accounting.Responsible for identifying and directing configuration changes to SAP AM.Served as key contact for subsidiary controllers.Directed fixed asset issues related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. These responsibilities included: analysis of leases, integration of fixed asset processes, communicating and enforcing corporate capital policies.

Managed rollout process for 5,000 initial users in Redmond, Ireland & Japan.Analyzed and documented on-going customer and system requirements.Developed allocation methodology.Developed all reporting solutions for customers using SQL and Excel.Performed customer training (including materials development).Developed and implemented support processes and managed tier 1 production support.

Analyzed monthly channel P&L's.Responsible for investment, venture and acquisitions accounting.Advised subsidiaries on PUL impact of accounting policies & business rules.Developed and implemented policies surrounding master data to ensure accurate reporting.Primary corporate liaison for over 35 subsidiary conversions to SAP.

Planned, managed and assisted with the execution of financial statement audits.Supervised and instructed audit personnel in the execution of financial audits and compilations.Communicated operational, reporting, budgeting and management issues identified during audits to management personnel.Developed and managed administration of local area network for large audit.Performed consulting services for growing healthcare provider by creating system requirements matrix and analysis report.Performed computer audits, system reviews and application reviews.Prepared and filed federal, state, county and city tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.