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Redmond, Washington, United States

Directed client-facing financial processes such as setup, invoicing, contract compliance, and payments that boosted accounts receivable and finance related efficiencies. Facilitated vendor management by setting up vendors, maintaining relationships, and processing vendor payments. Administered month-end close activities including accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Created and audited detailed financial analysis and variance reports and translated data into easy to understand financial statements used in leadership and board meetings. Forecasted organizational financial outlook based on predictive analysis and trends to develop projections for cash flow and aid in money management. Improved company operational structure by implementing a series of best practices, including the development and documentation of company policies & procedures through the creation of an employee handbook. Directed the implementation and integration of the first HRIS and expense reimbursement management systems, resulting in increased operational efficiency as well as enhanced managerial decision-making through cross-departmental collaboration. Owned the tracking and processing of a complex payroll management systems including custom employee compensation packages, employee bonus programs, and à la carte employee benefit offerings. Collaborated with the Human Resources Department to facilitate annual open enrollment and benefits changes that supported up to 100 employees.

Kirkland, Wa

Managed three finance associates who performed accounts receivable, accounts payable and general finance administrative tasks and trained them on best practices to maintain compliance. Supervised all aspects of payroll for up to 200 employees. Created a budget reporting policy for department managers to use in order to demonstrate whether resources were obtained and used in accordance with the adopted budget. Implemented economical and eco-friendly financial procedures that ensured the accuracy of reporting, eliminated fraud, and protected the organizations physical and intangible resources. Directed the annual finance audits and 401K audits and composed and distributed all finance department global emails. Directed fixed assets tracking and implementation of the asset tracking tool. Led the finance department’s portion of the due diligence during an acquisition.