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 included the reduction of system complexity through process redesign, achieving higher auto-reconciliation percentages through IT setup changes and additional data imports, and reduction of 5 hours of daily batch job processing time through data import consolidation efforts.

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 throughout core and extended Finance and Accounting departments on a journey to develop them as future financial leaders of the Company. Key responsibilities:• 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

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