Hands-On Finance Professional with extensive experience in mid-size corporations, private equity-backed environments, high-growth organizations, and start-ups. Proven expertise in managing and designing comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and systems, as well as implementing complex ERP software. Skilled in M&A integration, process improvement, budgeting, forecasting, and the development of detailed financial reporting packages.Core Strengths:Accounting Systems Design & ImplementationERP Software Implementation & IntegrationM&A Strategy & ExecutionProcess Optimization & Efficiency GainsBudgeting, Forecasting & Financial ReportingTeam Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentAnalytically adept with a keen understanding of key business challenges and objectives. Known for identifying problems quickly and providing innovative solutions. Strong in planning, organization, and team-building, with a proven track record of managing financial and operational systems effectively to support organizational growth and success.

Play a crucial role in facilitating strategic business decisions that are based upon sound financial analysis. The position is responsible for seeking out suitable acquisitions and evaluating potential acquisitions. Overseeing due diligence, financial planning, scoping, negotiations, closing and integration of these acquisitions.

Finance Director for Vehicle Care business unit which includes the FP&A function, monthly general ledger close, financial statement preparation, annual planning and monthly forecasting activities. Directly manage three financial analysts, one accounting manager and is responsible for providing value-added financial analysis and decision-making support for the business units.

·Assist in implementing financial and performance measurements systems to align with business needs·Provide financial measurements to sales to identify trends and opportunities for improved performance·Manage the audits of trade spend ·Coordinate profitablity analysis and reporting·Participate in yearly budget preparation and implementation·Participate in reforecast cycles·Review and process promotional agreements including recalculation and payout·Support sales and marketing promotional programs (fixed or variable)·Coordinate effective input, output and integration of all information systems for financial monitoring and analysis

Business Process Manager SAP full life cycle implementation / ECC 6.0 (SD, FI/CO, PP, MM, WM, BI/BO, TM 8.0 ramp up), areas of responsibilities included FICO (New GL, Asset Accounting, Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, Profitability Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Banking), OTC (pricing procedures, rebates, Vistex ~Chargebacks, Incentives and Funds Management)Corporate Accounting Manager Responsibilities include trade promotional accounting, general ledger maintenance, timely and accurate month end close, monthly operational and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

• Assisted in implementing new revenue system which included developing new databases to data-mine unbilled revenue • Ensure proper accounting of product revenue in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and stated KCI corporate policies• Verification and reconciliation of subsidiary systems to general ledger • Complete monthly accrual for volume rebates and contractual agreement program to properly state financial statements• Special projects related to AR Clearing accounts and process improvement to help minimize reconciliation items and speed up reconciliation process• Assisted in the quarterly and year-end financial and SOX audits including: preparing audit work papers and supplying documentation to support these work papers

Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, timely and accurate month end close, monthly operational and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger maintenance for partnerships. Supervised and managed pre-certification and medical billing including researching and resolving various medical related issues.

Responsibilities included planning audit engagements, implementing audit procedures, supervising audit staff, and maintaining client relationships.•Engaged on both public and privately held corporations•Supervised, managed a team of one to two staff accountants during audit and attest engagements•Researched and resolved various accounting and auditing issues•Worked with clients in various industries including software, manufacturing and distribution, telecommunications, venture capital, retail jewelry, and non-profit organizations.•Experience in quarterly reviews and public filings •Reviewed and performed various financial statement account reconciliations