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• Drive process improvement and system alignment initiatives via project managing, writing SOPs and BRDs to align cross functional areas.• Performed product hierarchy realignment for a shared view of products and services post discovery of key product attribute identification as well as defined Account Hierarchy modifications to be executed post system upgrades.• Implementation of PowerBI Profitability Modeling transitioned to FP&A for improved data intelligence.• Led change management to eliminate gaps between systems for multiple business process/data pain points. • Assembled roadmap for cross system alignment improvements to enhance data integrity for the organization.• Continued FP&A pricing strategy and forecasting support.

•Perform reporting & consolidation of monthly financials and deep dives into variances to forecast and plan•Took on additional responsibilities when controller left to cover balance sheet, cash flows, PP&E, and covenant budgetary and forecasting projections•Trained new hires and guided intern to create PowerBI Dashboarding•In 2021, took over pricing function due to attrition, in addition to reporting and forecasting duties, as well as performing business analyst work to document system requirements covering multiple, simultaneous system implementations

• Started in the Finance, Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department performing plant and operations consolidation; four brand, 10 plant, 12 DC roll up• Performed monthly close reporting and quarterly, annual and strategic forecasting duties• Provided support to the business, including variance analysis, Cognos & TM1 report builds, P&L development guidance, and ad hoc analysis as requested, i.e. inventory trending vs production output, deep dives into variance drivers like warranty, SG&A, and plant spend• Within four months, joined the Materials team due to attrition resource constraints, becoming the only analyst for five months, covering four roles; three on Materials and the original FP&A role• Pulled off training in the six month, while transitioning to a new reporting system, and during budget period• Materials duties include performing forecast, commodity inflation tracking; review of standard and variance cost roll impacts against the inflation, inbound freight and initiative PPV impacts, monthly close entries and consolidation of actuals, reviewing Outsourced Finished Goods (OSFG) EAs for capitalization needs, performing reconciliations and responding to auditor requests for support• Leading team guided learning’s to get new hires up to speed on Materials process and reporting flow, while providing continued support to the new hire that filled my FP&A role• Produce Inbound Freight rate by supplier to create the fiscal standard needed for post cost roll absorption• Guiding intern in the creation of a materials mix model, delegating tasks to generate a sustainable methodology to clearly articulate the financial story• Continued track record of picking up content quickly, even in complex environments, and finding areas of improvement

• Administrator of TM1 (forecast system), continued throughout HNI tenure• Led SG&A forecast process, performed program projections, and organized Business Review consolidation to include Sales Region Attainment, Product, Program, Cash Flow, SG&A and P&L overviews of budget over budget and year over year visuals for senior leader presentation• Provided support to the business, including variance analysis, Cognos support, dashboard creation, programs review, commission report build, KPI updates (including SLA tracking)• Train/develop junior analysts and implement process improvements for increased efficiency• Assisted with management transition, providing guidance over the business and performing manager duties, including bridge submissions, Priority Updates, and Hits & Misses commentary for quarterly shareholder presentations

• Shared resource between Finance and Product areas; first year objective to create reporting processes that align forecasts and results• Developed forecasting processes for improved budget insight by incorporating relevant trends, i.e conduct business forecasting using Salesforce reporting at a product level combined with day-to-day trends, review of Sales member’s achievement as impact to hit or missed projected product sales attainment• Led product managers through establishing forecast submissions and review of actuals• Own product reporting calendar and delegation of report run responsibilities to product analyst staff• Conduct project and ad hoc research as requested by stakeholders, including review of reporting methodology and available data for improved approach in reporting needs• Provide reporting support for new and existing product lines along various stages of the product life cycles for pricing and program strategy reviews• Creation of product mix profitability models, leading change and maintenance of product hierarchy to support strategic category visibility for goal attainment tracking • Supported new product and existing product reviews for product manager and parent company reviews

•Finance Business Partner to the Insurance Operations and Facilities Divisions•Producing monthly expense reporting and presenting to key department heads, including expense training as needed•Effectively reviewing and analyzing expense variances to budget•Leading managers through establishing an annual budget as well as providing support through relevant projection and planning exercises•Conducting project and ad hoc research as requested by stakeholders•Performing transition activity for Athene in splitting of business

•Finance Business Partner to the Insurance Operations and Facilities Divisions•Producing monthly expense reporting and presenting to key department heads, including expense training as needed•Effectively reviewing and analyzing expense variances to budget•Leading managers through establishing an annual budget as well as providing support through relevant projection and planning exercises•Conducting project and ad hoc research as requested by stakeholders•Performing transition activity for company sale and split of business before becoming an Athene go forward employee

•Reviewed, analyzed and applied Solvency II (SII) directives over the “new” reporting basis from the FSA and European regulators as the program was being developed•Led QRT dry-runs to flush out gaps and created mitigation plans to meet SII requirements when directive was set to go live in 2013•Completed data element analysis to develop some of the business requirements needed to roll out SII QRT reporting in future state with partial automation of current processes in order to meet reporting timelines•Worked closely with IT on data needs from source systems and the data warehouse to achieve reporting automation•Produced the first and second ORSA (Own Risk Solvency Assessment) dry run reporting; the report contained recognition of two accounting basis’ (Statutory and SII) •Assisted with effective staff management through conducting one on ones, delegation of appropriate tasks, and providing informal feedback on performance •Led deep dive exercises into Profit and Loss Attribution on a SII basis comparing modeled results and actuals at a point in time for analysis of change in movements over a reporting period[During November 2010, I performed roll-off work for FT Actuarial, assisted Reinsurance, and began Solvency II work. In December 2010 and January 2011 Reinsurance and Solvency II shared me. February 2011 was the official transition away from ongoing assistance to Reinsurance and into sole Solvency II workload. Solvency II was shelved in 2012 due to equivalence being sought and ultimately Aviva Group’s decision to sale the US division. UK regulation is no longer a requirement with the US annuity and life buyers.]

•Worked with Actuarial FT leads and Business as Usual (BAU) to deliver process improvements through data compilation and clear documentation for IT in effort to create changes for process efficiencies•Continued to assist Reinsurance with completing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting, as well as with training for work transition needs•Produced, led, and communicated Assurance Plan/log over Actuarial FT Team and BAU initiatives to Group and E&Y (external auditors)•Maintained the Chief Actuary Task list and MCEV Remediation Status reports that were communicated up to the Executive Committee, Group (Aviva Parent Company), and auditors[Project concluded in October 2010 with support lasting through November for successful transition of improvements to BAU.]

•Accounted for death claims and entry work associated with the four reinsurance companies under Aviva USA•Completed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting within Statutory, GAAP, and IFRS guidelines for two of the four companies under Aviva that were designated to me, and assist with others when needed•Responsible for twenty six joint venture agreements in either an administration or remittance capacity

•Accounted for daily cash, interest, securities bought/sold, and dividends on equity, bond, global, and money market mutual funds•Priced mutual funds daily for release into NASDAQ for the News Media and Supplemental lists•Balanced monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually for department as well as tax and reporting needs•Trained new employees in general and specific topics of mutual fund accounting