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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

•Overhauled and optimized the existing 10-day and 13-week cash forecast models to streamline processes and enhance forecasting accuracy •Conducted weekly analysis and reviews with CFO to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with financial objectives•Run weekly process for multiple debt facilities borrowing bases and all monthly reporting requirements•Compile monthly reporting of financials and various associated covenants/metrics for distribution to debt facility providers •Utilize SQL queries to mine and analyze data from tables in the Enterprise Data Warehouse•Prepare monthly Corporate KPI reports, including comprehensive data analysis and visual presentations•Own daily and weekly cash settlement activities

• Finalized Fidelity implementation as third-party administrator.• Developed internal processes, controls, and procedures to comply with tax withholding and reporting requirements including internal and external audit controls. • Built and generated recurring and ad-hoc reports for Finance, HR, and Legal teams.• Compile and disseminate comprehensive information to employees regarding awards, vesting schedules, exercise processes, eligibility criteria and associated tax implications.

Northville, Michigan, United States

• Spearheaded the consolidation of functions into a single departmental owner role, streamlining operations previously managed by four contributors.• Managed full administration of the Equity Plan, including stock transactions, awards, payroll reporting, and reconciliation activities.• Monitored compliance requirements for SEC reporting and played a pivotal role in Proxy preparation, particularly in the CD&A section.• Led the inaugural vesting round for performance awards, establishing repeatable processes and communication templates.• Established a proactive calendar of equity events, ensuring timely insights and deadline adherence across departments.• Conducted ongoing research to stay abreast of trends, tax changes, and compliance requirements.• Developed processes and procedures with a focus on segregation of duties and controls.• Collaborated with HR on extending the Deferred Compensation program, managed Stock Ownership Guidelines, and conducted market research for internal benchmarking.

Detroit, Michigan

• Pioneered the integration and consolidation of treasury functions in a newly formed corporate structure, managing oversight of one employee.• Played a crucial role in a large-scale initiative with Deloitte Consulting, focusing on Working Capital and Finance Transformation initiatives.• Oversaw adherence to asset-based lending agreements, covenants, and conditions, managing short-term and long-term debt.• Collaborated with banks and third-party inventory appraisers on annual audits, field exams, and insurance audits as requested, demonstrating expertise in financial oversight and compliance.• Monitored daily Interest Rate Swap agreements across multiple banks, conducting quarterly mark-to-market adjustments.• Developed a comprehensive cash forecast from scratch, including debt, liquidity, AR, and inventory forecasting for the total borrowing base forecast.• Implemented a Fuel Hedging program to mitigate risk and exposure across the enterprise.• Provided final approval on accounts payable transactions, ensuring the separation of duties.• Partnered with the VP of Vendor Relations on credit application completion and administration of vendor banking master data.• Fostered valued partnerships with multiple banks, consolidating accounts for a reduction in bank fees.• Ensured timely preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statement packages and prepared Working Capital slides for monthly board meetings.• Administered corporate insurance renewals across all policies in the enterprise.• Developed a Capital Expenditure budget from the ground up, achieving full adherence in the first year of rollout.• Facilitated a buy-out strategy for the current trailer fleet from operating lease to capital lease.

Greater Detroit Area

• Orchestrated an end-to-end project rollout for a new Accounts Payable software, replacing the previous manual process with an efficient electronic system.• Led the establishment and oversight of a comprehensive Shared Services division, responsible for managing reporting, invoicing, collection processes, and ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring meticulous reconciliation and delivering a comprehensive financial reporting package.• Designed the accounting structure and financial reporting system within the real estate accounting software.• Spearheaded the establishment of an Accounts Receivable division, developing a seamless billing process through collections.• Assumed responsibility for establishing new bank accounts, overseeing relationships with financial institutions, and implementing fraud prevention products, maintaining vigilant oversight of associated activities.• Designed workflow and processes to ensure adherence to checks and balances, fostering a robust and secure operational environment.

Seattle, Wa

• Spearheaded the end-to-end development of European cashflow consolidation with a chosen banking partner, encompassing in-depth research of international regulations, RFP processes with multiple banks, strategic roll-out planning, executive team presentations, and meticulous project management.• Orchestrated all aspects of domestic and international bank account openings.• Initiated, tracked, and reported on global electronic transactions, including ACH, domestic, and international wire payments.• Collaborated with international offices on matters related to foreign bank accounts, cash requirements, and accounting inquiries.• Successfully facilitated the annual renewal of credit, involving fixed loans and revolving lines of credit.• Provided daily reports to the Corporation's Treasurer on worldwide general cash status, cashflow projections, and irregular transactions, along with proposed courses of action.• Conducted thorough reconciliations, generated journal entries, and prepared reports for the annual audit.• Acted as a liaison with investment brokers for short-term investment and fund management.• Prepared and calculated monthly hedging contracts and administered the company-wide purchase card program, implementing internal controls, policies, procedures, and conducting periodic reviews.

Greater Seattle Area

• Provided on-site Accountant/Controller services for clients, executing month-end close procedures, forecasting, adjusting journal entries, conducting account reconciliations, reviewing fixed assets, and maintaining the general ledger. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, and prepared state and local returns for tax reporting.• Expertly prepared individual, trust, and corporate tax returns for clients with the highest level of complexity.• Project-managed the busy season of 2011, overseeing the preparation and review status of over 250 tax returns. Prioritized returns for final review by the CEO, ensuring efficient workflow.

Greater Seattle Area

* Oversaw the process of home loans from application through closing. * Developed and implemented marketing strategies

Greater Seattle Area

* Oversaw the implementation of and adherence to internal controls while preparing for bi-annual internal audits, day-to-day operations of the bank branch including schedule, cash ordering, marketing, supply management, and client inquiries.* Directly managed employees in a fast-paced environment, worked with management on hiring and training employees, giving annual reviews, advancing employees to higher positions within the company.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Associate Of Arts, Business Administration