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San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Develop strategy for implementing and maintaining ERP for Global Accounting, which includes preparing annual budget• Lead process improvement initiatives that are focused on streamlining global processes in ERP and related programs in all critical areas of accounting, and includes assessment of cost, benefits, plan, resource requirements and risk• Provide guidance to project sponsors related to overall planning control and risk management• Design program to actively collaborate with users across the company to develop systematic methods to gain customer insights• Communicate with financial, business and IT stakeholders to define and implement initiatives.• Lead projects by coaching and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to responsibilities and project milestones.• Supervise, develop and train associates• Manage the strategy for building and maintaining Training and Development within the Accounting Department, as well as the training strategy for non-Accountants utilizing the Accounting Systems/processes• Collaborate with external stakeholders (IT, Operations, Corporate) to develop a Vision and Strategy for integration with external systems, that supports the strategic goals of the organization

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Responsible for organizing global financial, business and related ERP programs and projects for Global Accounting. Develop programs to support the strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long-term goals. - Manage a variety of initiatives for financial teams including implementing and maintaining ERP systems.- Communicate with financial, business and IT stakeholders to define and implement initiatives.- Coordinate various work activities to ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and handed-off appropriately.- Provide guidance to project sponsors related to overall planning, control and risk management.- Manage business intake, detailing the costs, benefits, plan, resource requirements and risks- Provide input to the annual budget process- Detailed project planning and control to include status reporting, financial, scope and schedule monitoring, risk and issue tracking and resolution.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

* Conduct Current State Disconnect Assessments and Best Practice Research* Lead Large, complex projects, both software implementations and business process reegineering* Provide options and alternatives to client leadership, conduct cost/benefit analysis, return-on-investment and payback period to create a business case for improvement* Lead Unit, System and User-Acceptance Testing efforts* Develop Training Materials and courses* Develop & Execute Change Management initiatives* Cultivate client relationships by Delivering Success

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

* Engage clients to review and document current business processes* Identify disconnects within current business processes and provide options & alternatives to resolve.* Facilitate the design of efficient and and leading practice processes that are tailored to the needs of the business and the teams executing the work.* Conduct in depth data mining and analysis, to provide clients with a better understanding of their current state.* Create industry leading process documentation through Microsoft Visio* Provide training to individuals and teams on how to facilitate their own process improvement initiatives

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

* Facilitation of cross functional working sessions to develop both current state and future state process maps* Document business processes* Advise on best practices - Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, etc.* Collection, analysis and reporting of process related metrics* Proactively identify issues and risks associated with both current and future state business processes* Develop and maintain productive relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Plan, schedule and manage PCI DSS, PA-DSS and HIPAA/HITECH assessments, penetration testing, forensic investigations and other security and compliance work in coordination with our consulting team• Operate within budgetary and time constraints while maintaining high levels of quality and profitability• Manage complex engagements to meet critical deadlines• Run project kickoff calls and develop project plans for all stakeholders• Build and nurture relationships, while staying in active contact with clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects• Assess project risk factors and execute appropriate courses of mitigation

• Document processes using a standard format and approach.• Form and effectively lead cross-functional teams across multiple business processes.• Identify potential areas for process improvement• Effectively contract with process stakeholders to design change, based on stakeholder requirements and objectives.• Collect, analyze, and integrate requirements from multiple process owners.• Serve as a change agent to instill a culture of continues process improvement and innovation across the organization.• Leads transition into actionable business strategy by having a high understanding of company policies, strategic direction, and strategic initiatives.• Lead to successful completion specific programs and projects. Manage project based staff across multiple business units and facilities, throughout the entire project lifecycle and post-integration support.• Develop Center of Excellence.

- Manage purchasing of raw materials and finished goods to support two retail locations and online sales.- Actively streamline internal processes to provide improved profitability & defined quality control standards.- Actively manage and negotiate $1M annual shipping contract (UPS).- Support internal production department.- Work with Customer Service to provide increased efficiency in sales operations.