Drove improved performance of Information Technology (IT) spend across the business through analysis and insight on cost performance and improvement opportunities. Managed planning, forecasting, and reporting of IT spend ($100M operating expense budget and $10M capital budget) and expenditures for all People, Safety, Commercial, Legal, and Shared Services functional areas.• Partnered with Chief Information Officer, IT Lead Team, and Business Units, identifying and implementing cost savings for reducing overall operating expenditure, including complete deconstruction of IT costs incurred to provide visibility on spend type, vendors utilized, and target areas for cost reduction.• Oversight of $50M outsourced IT service contract, including analysis of monthly volumes, management of annual purchase order process, and resolution of any payment process issues.• Served as financial lead on significant IT projects, including decision analysis and financial support on additional outsource arrangements, telecommunications transformation, and implementation of new ERP system.• Managed Australian outsourced accounting and reporting functions, including oversight and governance of 3rd party service provider while completing review of entire 3rd party outsource contract (accounting and reporting, procure to pay, HR / payroll, and order to cash), and determining scope for offshore of services.• Selected as participant in Emerging Leaders Essentials program for further skills development and executive succession planning within the company.

Insourced and set up North American Internal Audit function, including establishment of effective audit presence throughout all companies. Enhanced international business experience through projects in Australia, India, and China.• Developed annual audit plans, including budgets, by working directly with senior executives, determining key risks and areas of concern.• Planned projects within annual audit plan, ensuring proper allocation of resources (internal or external consultants) and completion of all projects within the fiscal year.• Provided effective insight to staff, management, and senior management on audit findings and performance issues as well as resolution by supplying comprehensive recommendations and process improvements for mitigating associated risks.• Reported audit findings and performance issues to stakeholders and executives through written reports and oral presentations, incorporating face-to-face engagement with stakeholders and executives, facilitating timely resolution of audit findings.• Assisted in preparation / coordination of documentation for periodic reporting to Audit and Risk Committee, highlighting projects completed, audit issues identified, and risk impact to business.

Planned, performed, and completed successful audits on clients in various manufacturing and financial industries. Prepared financial statements, including drafting statements and footnotes, and supporting documentation for reporting. Supervised teams of up to 15 senior and staff associates on various clients.• Completed audit procedures using analytical and qualitative skills as well as conducted meetings with client personnel, audit committee members, and board of directors, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).• Reviewed process documentation, key controls, and control testing, confirming compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act.• Communicated effectively with clients and team members, facilitating timely resolution of audit related issues.• Performed research on various technical matters, ensuring accounting matters were accurately reported and specific accounting guidance applied by clients.• Participated in recruitment of new professionals, identifying quality candidates for hire and office mentoring program, supporting successful development of staff and senior auditors.