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Chelmsford, Ma, Us

Designing, implementing, and optimizing invoice-to-cash enterprise systems across multiple regions in collaboration with Order Management, Accounts Receivable, and IT. Identifying and implementing process improvements to achieve scalable processes for post-acquisition success and anticipated growth across regions. Promoting global functions, including billing, cash application, collections, and revenue recognition. Fostering user adoption through engagement and training. Establishing mechanisms for ongoing training, maintenance, and process improvement.

Boston, Ma, Us

Process ownership for Procure-To-Pay and Account-To-Report, including building, standardizing, and maintaining end-to-end strategic and transactional processes encompassing finance, operations, technology, data, and performance management. Championed continuous improvement and accountability while implementing solutions that streamlined workflows and enhanced performance. Led high-priority projects for Executive Leadership, influencing positive change in the end-to-end processes throughout the organization.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Led and delivered key initiatives, collaborating with Global Shared Service Management to ensure efficient operational support and seamless deployment of new capabilities and improvements.Managed and coordinated annual Hoshin planning, driving improvement initiatives, ownership of corrective actions, and achieving savings targets outlined in the Annual Operating Plan.Fostered a high-performing team through succession planning, performance management, and staff development programs.Reduced Philips North America Inter-Co balances with trading partners by over US$122 million in six months, significantly minimizing foreign exchange exposure and driving global cost savings. Spearheaded the US$15 billion transformation of Philips North America Accounting Operations to offshore locations, ensuring a smooth transition. Successfully navigated the spin-off of Philips Lighting (Signify) as a separate legal entity. Selected for and completed the prestigious Philips Adaptive Leadership Course from a pool of 240 applicants. Completed both the Philips Catalyst Leadership Development program and Philips LEAN Leadership program, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Salem, New Hampshire, Us

Led and managed complex accounting functions, including SEC reporting, corporate consolidations, and financial statement preparation across divisions, segments, and the entire company. Successfully upgraded the consolidation package, implemented a new fixed asset system, and revamped the chart of accounts, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy. Reduced monthly financial close cycle by 42% through process redesign and optimization. Streamlined cash management by consolidating domestic cash within a centralized system and reducing the number of lockboxes, leading to reduced debt, interest expense, and bank fees. Managed the integration of foreign and domestic acquisitions into the corporate consolidation process, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and FASB standards.

Salem, New Hampshire, Us

Provided technical expertise and participated in all phases of the audit process, ensuring high-quality, risk-focused internal audit services.Conducted assurance and consultative projects, collaborating with all levels of management to improve business operations.Built and maintained strong relationships with corporate management and leadership teams across business units.

Graduate Certificate, Project Management

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Accounting

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Finance & Economics