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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Orem, Utah, Us

Led the financial analysis team in developing and reviewing budgets and forecasts for various costs and revenues related to the department, payroll, COGS, and other aspects of the fast-growing start up.►Collaborated with the revenue and supply chain teams to develop forecasts for revenue, COGS, and inventory levels, with the goal of maximizing cash efficiency and maintaining a healthy balance sheet.►Developed and implemented a reporting system for product and channel distribution, which included an analysis of profit margins. I also, implemented price, volume, mix reporting for better revenue analysis.►I compiled and presented an executive financial package, which included insights and recommendations for further action.►Led the FP&A team in developing and presenting financial solutions and strategies to executive leadership, with the goal of driving business growth.►Supervised the cost accounting team in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the build of materials and the three way match.►Oversaw the payroll process, ensuring its accuracy and timely completion, including all month-end accruals, quarterly and yearend bonus payout. I also collaborated with auditors during the 401k audit process.

Orem, Utah, Us

Created and executed the systems for financial planning and reporting using google sheets, which included the three financial statements and the operating plan of each department for a fast-growing startup that had no previous processes.► Formulated and assembled a multi-year financial statement model to estimate business financials over 5 years for Executive planning.►Devised and executed a live two year rolling forecast in google sheets which comprises detailed operational planning and a detailed inventory forecast.►Coordinated monthly reviews with department Managers and Vice Presidents to measure operational performance.►Prepared Executive slide decks for CFO and VP of Finance.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Consolidation and preparation of sector financials for segment and corporate management of a Fortune 500 company. Managed the accounting information system for accurate corporate reporting.► Responsible for forecasting the financial statements, sales totaling $1.5B and $2.4B in assets.► Maintain the accounting information system for quick and accurate reporting to corporate.► Build monthly and quarterly financial reporting presentations for Executive Management.► Prepare and report quarterly EAC changes to segment for Sox controls. ► Liaison for Segment and corporate requests

Directed a team during a major software conversion from an antiquated finance system to a state-of-the-art forecasting, budgeting and reporting system. Took 3 legacy systems and combined them into an all-inclusive finance system allowing managers to update and review department performance in real time. Creating several labor related efficiencies and providing transparent data to all management levels.► Managed a team of 7 people in software conversion from 40-year old accounting software to cutting edge SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). ► Revolutionized the indirect expense software allowing for 2-year outlook and new multi-level reporting; creating labor efficiencies of 15% (or $1.5M) over 5 years.► Leading the BPC reporting team of 16 people to provide new systematic reports for all Managers through training and mentoring; projected labor savings over 10 years of $1.7M.► Reduced current budget process from 6-months to 1-month through process improvement, allowing for improved analysis and reporting focus in the the 4th quarter.► Created and presented multiple training programs to teach and educate (100+) employees and future recruits on new financial systems.► Continue to lead a team of 25 financial planners in creating the annual budget and forecasting current year performance.

Primary liaison between Director of Finance and organization Directors to establish financial plans for competitive and strategic movement and positions in the market. In charge of leading all aspects of budget creation and forecasting business plans. Identify clients’ needs and devise presentation strategies to increase performance and profitability.► Hand-picked to manage the team of 40 financial planners for the 6-month long annual budget process ($350M+ budget) ► Created multi-year budgets and forecasts for the Department of Defense.► Represented L-3 in annual audit of the budget by the Government's Defense Contract Audit Agency. Fielded all questions and requests from DCAA during the audit process.► Controlled, analyzed and reported financial data (Overhead expense, R&D and Direct Labor) to Executive Management.► Key contributor to month end closing process, including journal entries, overhead allocations, inter-company billings, and account reconciliations.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Supported CFO and Controller in creation and analysis of departmental budgets by providing variance analysis performance reports and historical trends.► Liaison between CFO and Controller during government audits.► Audited and reconciled all general ledger accounts on balance sheet. ► Streamlined business processes for faster reporting and analysis, saving 40 hours a month in labor costs.► Trained all new employees on job responsibilities and functions.► Created branch budgets and performance analysis.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelors, Accounting And Finance

Associate'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

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