Nicholas Smith Email & Phone Number

Jupiter, FL, US

Juno Beach, FL

• Directs the enterprise design, optimization, implementation, and support of the SAP Security Governance model from a business perspective for all 15,000+ employees & 10,000 contractors
• Optimized logical access security for S/4HANA implementation, resulting in a reduction of 64K hours annually in productivity inefficiencies
• Maintains conflict free environment for Segregation of Duties through robust governance and proactive monitoring
• Executes Agile methodologies for incremental project enhancements across various SAP environments, efficiently collaborating with IT teams to deliver results with a lean staff
• Oversees Robotic Process Automation governance, ensuring alignment with SAP security requirements and protocols
• Streamlined acquisition integrations, reducing SAP support touchpoints by 60% and enhancing overall system efficiency Past oversight included responsibility for Blackline Administrative support. Major accomplishments.

Juno Beach, Florida, United States

• Critical contributing member of the leadership team designing and executing NextEra’s Rotational Development Program (LAUNCH). The LAUNCH program seeks out high-potential talent who embark on three 1-year rotations.
• Collaborate with departments to design and develop high-quality rotational assignments
• Guide LAUNCH team members in evaluating available rotations to align with their career paths
• Provide informal mentorship to LAUNCH team members through direct interaction
• Assist the LAUNCH Program Manager in various advisory roles to enhance program effectiveness

Juno Beach

• Integrated over 1,000 employees into SAP during the Gulf Power acquisition
• Proposed and executed recommendations to enhance SAP access standardization across the company's power users in Accounting and FP&A teams
• Optimized SAP Security production support consistently across the enterprise, significantly reducing waste
• Administered SharePoint site access at the pyramid level and ensured compliance with data privacy regulations

Juno Beach, Florida

• Supervised the evaluation of Management's assertions over internal controls and acted as the primary liaison for external audit testing
• Enhanced SOX compliance oversight by implementing a detailed, multi-tiered risk assessment framework
• Improved SOX reporting capabilities for Management through wDesk process automation
• Deployed GRC 10 Access Risk Management (ARM) and Access Risk Analysis (ARA) tools for improved risk management

South Burlington, Vermont

• Directed SOX compliance initiatives and enhanced oversight through the implementation of a comprehensive, multi-tiered risk assessment
• Identified and mitigated 142 SAP Segregation of Duties (SOD) risks during the SAP implementation and post go-live phases, and developed continuous reporting and monitoring tools to support management
• Assessed the global control framework for COSO 2013 compliance and improved related control documentation
• Advised the Master Data team on audit compliance best practices, leading to fully compliant SAP data migrations

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

• Evaluated management's assertions regarding internal controls and acted as the primary liaison for external audit engagements
• Enhanced the control structure by implementing a comprehensive, multi-tiered risk assessment framework
• Deployed and administered the BlackLine Reconciliation and Task Management modules

Camp Hill, PA

• Assessed management's assertions on internal controls and functioned as the audit liaison for external auditors.
• Performed balance sheet audits across multiple departments to enhance procedural stability

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

• Managed and developed a team of 12 staff, ensuring monthly payroll accuracy for 5,000 associates across 17 countries
• Streamlined processes to address and resolve payroll deficiencies
• Developed a comprehensive Policy and Procedural Manual to ensure future departmental success and stability
• Implemented Discount Reporting mechanisms to avoid additional tax liabilities and ensure compliance

Camp Hill, PA

• Managed a team of 8 associates and oversaw the reconciliation of over $2 billion in annual cash deposits
• Implemented process improvements that reduced cash shortages by $650K or 23%
• Provided staff development and mentorship in accounting practices and improvements

Camp Hill, PA

• Facilitated and oversaw year-end processes, including the production of over 70,000 W-2s and 4,000 T-4s annually.
• Recorded ledger transactions and ensured financial statements were in accordance with GAAP.

Camp Hill, PA

• Recorded ledger transactions and ensured financial statements were in accordance with GAAP.
• Participated in balance sheet audits across various departments to standardize reconciliation procedures.

Princeton, NJ

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Education record