Accounting Manager, Inventory Control May 2009 – June 2011• Managed and review the day to day accounting process across the retail and delivery operating units including tracking and reporting of shrink for 1,600 US Retail locations and 42 warehouse locations• Manage balance sheet reconciliation/review, and analytical analysis on monthly financial statements• Facilitate the preparation, consolidation and distribution of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including communication of financial statement risk while proactively suggesting ideas to management on ways to mitigate risk• Effectively managed six members of the Inventory Control group, promoting individual development, driving process improvements and built improved partnership with our business customers• Manage the consignment and special order programs, monitor systemic and manual controls to ensure that transactions are accurately recorded• Participate in the budget process for Retail and North American Delivery operating units for shrink cost of goods sold additive lines• Consistently challenge the physical inventory processes in the stores and warehouses to ensure key controls are in place.• Support store and warehouse management on any inventory or shrink related questions/issues• Negotiate and review consignment contracts; ensure that contract requirements and controls are met• Owner and lead documenter for 3 cycles deemed material for Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance• Lead the finance team through the acquisition of Corporate Express including converting testing and validation to a new warehouse management system• Perpetual Inventory lead on all internal and external audits

Finance Lean Six Sigma Black Belt May 2006 – May 2009• Organized, facilitated and ensured timely completion of problem solving projects in alignment strategic initiatives utilizing DMAIC / DFSS / Kaizen/ Lean continuous improvement• Managed and executed projects that reduced waste, drove efficiencies and reduced cost• Served as a change-agent and subject matter expert on cross-functional projects• Acted as local resource for general information on best practice initiatives, including, assessing critical processes and facilitating development of continuous improvement plans to resolve issues• Lead teams responsible for measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling key processes that influence customer satisfaction and/or productivity growth resulting in over $3MM in savings• Completed intensive training in Lean Six Sigma

Accounting Manger, North American Delivery (NAD) May 2005 – May 2006• Managed and reviewed the day to day accounting process across the NAD operating units including balance sheet reconciliation/review, and analytical analysis on financial statements• Facilitated the preparation, consolidation and distribution of monthly and quarterly reporting packages• Effectively managed four members of the NAD accounting group, promoting individual development, process improvement and partnership with our business customers• Assisted in the annual audits /quarterly reviews, including Sarbanes Oxley testing and documentation

Manager Pricing & Signing Accuracy (September 2004 –May 2005)• Drove price accuracy process centrally through constant communication and follow-up with Merchant Buying Offices, Senior Store Management and Store personnel• Maintained and published pricing and signing best practices regularly to improve audit compliance results• Managed relationship between 102 retail stores and merchant buying offices• Effectively monitored and reviewed the work of four staff, including two field auditors• Performed timely and accurate analysis on key sales data• Ensured retail stores are in compliance with state/county signing and pricing standards/requirements

Accounting Manager (January 2004 – September 2004) • Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations & review while delegating responsibilities where appropriate• Managed the General Accounting staff, including hiring, training, coaching, professional development and disciplinary action if necessary• Worked with other Finance staff to promote team approach in implementing workflow efficiencies, eliminate redundancy and improve communications and understanding within the organization• Assisted the International Auditor to ensure adequate financial & operational controls are in place in all areas the company

Profit Improvement Analyst (October 2002 – January 2004)• Conducted detail analysis of potential profit improvement opportunities in specific zones• Partnered with Senior Management to implement cost saving projects resulting in $600K in savings• Compiled and recommend specific capital expenditures, presented analysis to support project funding requirements• Conducted audits of implemented projects to ensure anticipated results are achieved

Corporate Accounting Supervisor• Managed and reviewed the day to day inter-company process between fourteen regional entities• Responsible for the preparation, consolidation and distribution of monthly reporting packages

Marmaxx Senior Financial Analyst (1999 - March 2001)• Responsible for monthly forecasting and analysis of key divisional information for an $8 billion retail company• Developed and monitored the annual budget for various Marmaxx divisions including Property Development, Store Operations, and Finance utilizing Hyperion Pillar• Built and maintained working relationships with divisional management, and continuously challenged divisional assumptions • Managed and executed special analytical projects at the request of management• Participated in several process improvement projects

Financial Audit Supervisor (1998 - 1999)• Responsible for scheduling, staffing and completing financial and operational audits to meet Audit Committee annual plan. Reviewed process documentation, approved audit programs and monitored fieldwork. Communicated audit results to senior management• Supervised a staff of six auditors

Senior Financial Auditor (1997 - 1998)• Planned, executed and documented operational and financial functions at domestic and international divisions• Developed audit programs to test internal controls in place and proposed recommendations to upper management for control deficiencies through written audit reports • Supervised and reviewed audit work performed by staff auditors• Performed special projects including preparation of statutory financial statements for foreign divisions• Supported external auditors in year-end financial statement and benefit plan audits

Senior Associate/Associate• Effectively planned and supervised audit engagements including developing audit strategy and drafting financial statements for companies of up to $200 million in revenues• Evaluated internal controls and identified potential risk areas for clients. Discussed value-added comments and recommendations for improvements with management• Industries included real estate, manufacturing, hi-tech and hospitality• Supervised and evaluated performance of associates