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I am an accomplished executive with proven experience in accounting and finance. My experience includes utilizing industry and accounting knowledge to work both as a financial controller and create centralized shared services payroll and treasury departments and then develop and lead them.My broad skills include: → Finance Shared Services→ Accounts Payable & Receivable → Treasury Management→ Full Cycle Payroll Including Payroll in Multiple States→ Department Design and Implementation→ Business Processes Standardization→ System Upgrades & Conversions → ERP Implementations Including Workday and Kronos→ Continuous Process Improvements→ Regulatory Compliance → Financials & Account Reconciliations → Process Improvement & Automation → Team Building & Leadership → Audits & Reviews of Audits→ GAAP and SOX Compliance✯ Manage financial statements and analyses, month-end closing activities, technical accounting concerns, complex equity transactions, cash and account reconciliations, payroll calculations, and financial reporting in a skilled and expeditious manner.✯ Strong expertise in directing full-scale audits throughout their lifecycles from planning through execution. Proven success in developing and implementing improved and highly efficient accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls designed to maximize profitability and accuracy.✯ Communicate effectively with teams, vendors, C-level executives and other stakeholders to compile information and ensure successful results.✯ Implement accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury systems to facilitate seamless and more efficient outcomes and train end users as well.✯ Excel in time-sensitive, fast-paced atmospheres while resolving issues and motivating teams to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.✯ Strong background with the ability to develop high-performing teams, supervise, and coach while being committed to achieving collective goals and a shared vision. ✯ Recognized for professionalism, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and integrity in maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of highly sensitive financial data and documentation. If you are ready to create change in your organization, contact me today.