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Fulfilled a key role leading the execution of a full spectrum of accounting functions for this multinational insurance corporation with more than 88 million customers in 130 countries. Engaged in the production of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements, financial reports for management, shareholder, and investor review, and general ledger entries using SAP. Prepared the audited financial statements and management discussion and analysis on behalf of multiple Property & Casualty companies. Contributed to the preparation of month-end financial reports and cash flow statements while reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.Key Accomplishments • Served an integral role reviewing and ensuring compliance with state and federal agency regulations, satisfying all printed and electronic filing requirements while resolving late fees.• Assumed a lead role managing all document retention initiatives to meet legal, regulatory, and statutory recordkeeping requirements.• Introduced a series of process improvements that captured significant gains in efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness while reducing department expenses; these include the automation of financial reporting functions using software.• Pioneered the launch of an internal Microsoft SharePoint site that serves as a central repository of financial information for all users, eliminating the costs associated with hard copy production and distribution.

Led the preparation of financial records to support quarterly reporting and audit filings at this provider of health care, dental, pharmacy, group life, disability and long-term care benefits.Key Accomplishments • Contributed to senior leadership strategy and decision-making processes by facilitating budget and forecast planning.

Executed a variety of financial analysis functions for this leading global financial services firm and one of the largest banking institutions in the United States, including schedules for equipment, lease and depreciation, other fixed asset accounting functions, monthly accruals, and variance analysis. Instrumental in validating that expenses were allocated to the correct and proper lines of business and subsidiaries.Key Accomplishments • Provided critical support during company merger, assisting in the expansion and redeployment of workstations at bank branches.• Executed immediate response to ad-hoc requests for historical information, projections, and reports received from supervisors.• Empowered technology staff members to track the progress and costs of projects by creating a modified database.