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Texas, United States

Acting as a business administration and subject matter expert for any issues relating to Blackline financial close software as well as ensuring timely and accurate processing of all Blackline requests for global users.Created comprehensive training documentation to educate staff members on the use of the BlackLine system and compliance procedures.Assist in managing user accounts – security levels, additions, and removals.Executed tasks to support internal controls to ensure our control environment remains strong. Review and approve tasks performed by Staff Accountants, providing guidance and training as needed.Collaborate with Accounting and IT teams to resolve business challenges using technology and improved reporting tools.Perform testing of the Blackline software program to ensure newly implemented and existing functionality is working as intended.

Develop a risk-focused internal controls audit plan, considering a comprehensive understanding of TI's worldwide processes within areas of responsibility and the value-added rationalization of compliance activities.Utilize data analytics to gain insights into key drivers and data points related to the risk and control environment, creating reports to aid in understanding and auditing processes as well as identifying opportunities for enhancing internal controls.Assess, review, and report on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) by conducting thorough risk assessments and applying the COSO framework.Manage deliverables when involving other auditors and testers, ensuring the quality and timeliness of audit work.Participate in Business Advisories related to the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring that risk and control considerations are communicated and addressed prior to project implementation.Cultivate strong relationships with business process owners and audit customers, and effectively communicate with management at all levels across various functional areas and TI's external auditor.Perform and report on the quarterly and yearly audit fees that need to be disclosed on the company’s annual proxy statement.

Collaborate with business unit team and F&O team to ensure financial excellence in areas of accounting compliance, accuracy, and integrity.Execute all business accounting activities for the global P&L and balance sheet, including timely and accurate monthly close, intercompany costing, inventory valuation, cost classification, and assessments.Prepare and deliver periodic reviews to the business unit management team, covering areas such as Balance Sheet, Actuals Reviews, Salability and Obsolescence Reviews, R&D analysis, TICA reviews, and monthly actuals reporting. Participated in the automation of accounting dashboard and reporting using BPC system, reducing manual effort, and enhancing data accuracy and timeliness.Developed and implemented a SharePoint system for purchasing requisitions and purchasing orders, resulting in improved visibility, accuracy, and control over procurement activities.Created comprehensive training documentation to streamline onboarding and ensure consistent understanding of accounting processes and procedures.Led efforts for standardized R&D reporting procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, resulting in improved accuracy and consistency in reporting across the accounting organizations.

Dallas, Texas

Efficiently execute pricing across all channels for assigned and unassigned accounts Work collaboratively with sales and pricing managers to develop complete business case for escalation to set pricing at the optimal price target to win businessNegotiate quarterly, bi-annual or annual customer pricing agreements Contribute to growing TI revenue and share by providing timely and effective price quoting Develop, analyze and own performance metrics Communicate and coordinate with regional counterparts to streamline processes and strive to achieve worldwide price transparency

Dallas, Texas

Partner with the IT Global Asset Management team and IT leadership in support of their capital needsApply all appropriate policies and procedures to each part of the process to help ensure complianceActive management of the capital request queue within Webcap as well as creation of Internal OrdersPrepare the current quarter and annual projection of capital needs for TI’s AST (Asset Steering Team) Preparation of quarterly AIR materials related to CapitalEnsure timely Capital metrics (asset capitalization, CIP, turn back, etc)Support annual statistical asset and software auditsCoordinate with IT Global Asset Management team to prepare quarterly forecast for IT Operations & Infrastructure international cost centers. Key areas include international capital hardware depreciation and capital related expenses like hardware maintenance and expense equipment/supplies.Partner with IT leadership and regional IT teams to drive financial reporting consistency and cost savings

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Provide support to the managed and unmanaged partners to help achieve sales goals.Manage customer and partner relations thru emails, organize meetings, provide support in closing sales, and contribute to increase company revenues.Manage SMB Sales Engines by analyzing and assessing engine’s performance and progress vs. budget/forecast. Develop and manage channel by assessing best practices and channel feedback to improve internal engines.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Responsible for the cash count and providing change at the different food and beverage stands. Accountable for the final cash count and reconciliation of the total sales completed during the performances.

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Finance And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Financial Management Association, Student Council of Business Administration and the American Marketing.