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* Analyze large data sets for pricing development, budget to actual variance analysis, and forecasting. Summarize data for senior leadership to inform business decisions.* Independently identify source information to data mine and analyze, using multiple systems across the Medical School and University. Based on the data output, bring ideas forward to explore further with management including changes in staffing volumes and service offerings.* Developed new pricing structure… Show more * Analyze large data sets for pricing development, budget to actual variance analysis, and forecasting. Summarize data for senior leadership to inform business decisions.* Independently identify source information to data mine and analyze, using multiple systems across the Medical School and University. Based on the data output, bring ideas forward to explore further with management including changes in staffing volumes and service offerings.* Developed new pricing structure recommendations to management based on historical volume/cost analysis, which were implemented and have continued to remain in place resulting in the department meeting ongoing profitability targets. Show less

* Responsible for interviewing and hiring staff for strategic placement within the Clinical Trial Support Office based on career interests, education/work experience and anticipated cultural fit. Over 20 finance staff have been hired and placed over the last two years.* Collaborated with peers to develop and implement a training program to onboard new staff. Created detailed work guides specific to the job requirements for communication to new employees. Partner with peers regularly… Show more * Responsible for interviewing and hiring staff for strategic placement within the Clinical Trial Support Office based on career interests, education/work experience and anticipated cultural fit. Over 20 finance staff have been hired and placed over the last two years.* Collaborated with peers to develop and implement a training program to onboard new staff. Created detailed work guides specific to the job requirements for communication to new employees. Partner with peers regularly to solicit employee feedback to continually improve the materials, maximize the onboarding experience for new hires, and retain employees long-term.* Engage relevant University departments to partner in program innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Initiate and organize events, and host webinars with cross functional subject matter experts. Collaborate to develop the content and frequently present information to large groups for staff education.* Proven ability to manage a team effectively in this is highly metric driven business model of the Clinical Trial Support Office, which involves frequent analysis of key performance indicators and proactively monitoring customer feedback. Communicate with department leadership as needed to achieve these duties while managing the expectations of all internal and external stakeholders.* Collaborate with the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Research Administrator and Program Manager to foster strategic partnerships with central Medical School departments and leading industry medical device and drug sponsors. Show less

*Coordinate annual unit certification of financial results and internal controls*Train unit Business Administrators on Internal Controls Gap Analysis, Written Procedures Documentation, Management Oversight Reporting, and Department Sub-Certification tools*Summarize and present results to management*Identify and enhance key control points surrounding payroll, credit card, journal entry, cash handling, gift card, travel & expense, human subject incentives, financial aid,… Show more *Coordinate annual unit certification of financial results and internal controls*Train unit Business Administrators on Internal Controls Gap Analysis, Written Procedures Documentation, Management Oversight Reporting, and Department Sub-Certification tools*Summarize and present results to management*Identify and enhance key control points surrounding payroll, credit card, journal entry, cash handling, gift card, travel & expense, human subject incentives, financial aid, and stewardship of gift processes Show less

Managed planning, forecasting, cost trend analysis, partnering cross functionally to drive operational and financial process improvements, onsite training of operations managers, pricing/bid submissions, internal auditing and Sarbanes Oxley compliance; Appointed by VP of Finance to long term assignments filling in as Finance Manager for both Xerox and CVS accounts during staffing transitions while managing existing business; Portfolio growth from $5M to $146M within tenure with 30+ customers… Show more Managed planning, forecasting, cost trend analysis, partnering cross functionally to drive operational and financial process improvements, onsite training of operations managers, pricing/bid submissions, internal auditing and Sarbanes Oxley compliance; Appointed by VP of Finance to long term assignments filling in as Finance Manager for both Xerox and CVS accounts during staffing transitions while managing existing business; Portfolio growth from $5M to $146M within tenure with 30+ customers and 80+ business entities for a publicly traded company; Customer base included automotive/construction/retail/industrial/hi-tech/government accounts; Reported results directly to SVP of Operations in both verbal and written form Show less

Hired into the company as Accounting Supervisor and within tenure was promoted to Accounting Manager, Auditor, Senior Auditor, and Controller with paid relocations to Chicago and subsequently Detroit as responsibilities increased; As Controller responsible for P&L management of a $365M foodservice distribution center, including financial reporting, month end close, planning/budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliation, trend analysis and variance reporting/explanations; Direct line… Show more Hired into the company as Accounting Supervisor and within tenure was promoted to Accounting Manager, Auditor, Senior Auditor, and Controller with paid relocations to Chicago and subsequently Detroit as responsibilities increased; As Controller responsible for P&L management of a $365M foodservice distribution center, including financial reporting, month end close, planning/budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliation, trend analysis and variance reporting/explanations; Direct line reporting of payroll, payables/receivables, credit/collections, inventory cycle counting, and product return departments with 14 direct reports; Managed the merger of two warehouses into one during an acquisition including cross functional staffing / timing of inventory movement / IT system integration / merger of two accounting systems Show less

National target area with 50+ audit sites; Developed site selection criteria; Created target list and timing of onsite visits; Allocated manpower resources for completion of audits; Planned scope of audits and detailed action plans for testing; Oversight of junior auditor work; Key interaction and cooperation with onsite management to investigate and identify audit findings; Summarized and communicated key audit findings to Senior and Executive management in both verbal and written form;… Show more National target area with 50+ audit sites; Developed site selection criteria; Created target list and timing of onsite visits; Allocated manpower resources for completion of audits; Planned scope of audits and detailed action plans for testing; Oversight of junior auditor work; Key interaction and cooperation with onsite management to investigate and identify audit findings; Summarized and communicated key audit findings to Senior and Executive management in both verbal and written form; Assisted public auditing firm Deloitte Touche in due diligence audits for acquisitions Show less