Reginald Walston, Pmp, Ssgb Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Managed (BofA - AAA) Bank of America - Accelerated Application Automation project. Were we automated the manual provisioning of access entitlements. Worked with the (ARM) Access Request Management development team to gather and test requirements for web-services (XML), FTP, and other internal service solutions. Identified risk, developed operations solutions, managed upstream and downstream communications.

Fort Worth, Texas

Project Manager (Dec 2013 - Nov 2014)Introduced tools like brown paper process mapping sessions and the use of SharePoint 2013 as a project management tool. Directed cross functional financial teams through (UAT) for system patching and upgrades.Managed an enterprise procure to pay process improvement. Directed a team of four external consultants and management teams from Procurement, Accounts payable, Project Accounting and Enterprise Accounting. Scheduled and facilitated weekly status meetings, monthly milestone steering committee meetings, oversaw the risk logs and the clearing of roadblocks. International Project manager for the implementation of the Saudi Ministry of Labor WPS for 100 expatriate employees, Implementation team member Global Payroll & Global HR systems, Coordinator of a project for external vendors to manage payroll for UK employees. Managed the vendor demonstrations for the selection of a Global Multi-Currency system approximate $3 million in implementation cost. Calculated the ROI and presented package to the leadership team. Facilitated meetings of a cross functional subject matter experts to create a current state gap analysis and listing of future requirements. Prepared the logical scorecard for participants based on a listing of cross functional requirements, weighted based on need. Report Writer Principal (Aug 2010 - Dec 2013)Received input to produce Cognos & HFM reports for use by user community and management. Conducted special studies/projects to analyze financial issues utilizing SQL queries and prepared recommendations for improved processes, policies, and procedures to FIS management. Interpreted and applied policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting theories to FIS processes and fostered continuous improvement. Ensured compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Coordinated with the IT, BI group to ensure Report Writing applications are functioning per DI Policy and user community requirements.

Project Management / Organizational Change / Process Implovement / Financial Strategy / Financial Systems Integration / Implementation

Performed field test (for Expenditures, HR & Payroll, Fixed Assets, ect.) according to predetermined Audit program. Documented the sampling & testing procedures used, results of the field test, additions and/or deviations to the test plan. Identified, documented, & suggested additional testing & sampling as needed. Evaluated the effectiveness of current controls identified by the SOX team. Detailed documentation entered into the Magique Internal Audit (Risk Management Database).

Documentation Phase - Facilitated workshops with process owners to gather the proper information to document the process narrative. Contacted and Conducted follow up interviews with process owners if necessary. Consulted the Control Specialist in evaluating the effectiveness of controls versus risk being mitigated using a risk control matrix (RCM). Reviewed & Updated documentation within the Windows MS-Share Point Portal (SOX Database).

Remediation Phase - Evaluated the effectiveness of controls versus risk being mitigated using a risk control matrix. Reviewed & Updated documentation within the Protiviti Portal (SOX Database). Contacted and Conducted follow up interviews with process owners. Consulted the Internal Audit group on testing procedures and the effectiveness of those test.

Process & Procedures Interviews, Flowcharts, Narratives, & Walkthroughs. Reviewed and Documented Capitalization policies in compliance with FAS 34 and Regulatory Clearing Policies & procedures in accordance with Part 32 of the FCC Regulations. Documented routine processes (i.e. Fixed Assets & Capital Projects through month end and quarter end) as well as non-routine process (i.e. impairment testing FAS. 142, Inventory physical counts & Valuations, Purchase Accounting documents). Suggested process improvements to the clients Internal Controls for proper Segregation of Duties.

Assisted Auditors from KPMG & Deloitte with the largest bankruptcy & financial restatement in history. As well as the emergence from Bankruptcy. Researched & Analyzed new internal reporting systems & procedures using Actuate, Essbase, & Access. Proposed Changes & Modifications to the G/L accounting system & J/E process flow. Researched accounting transactions to assist external auditors in restating prior years’ financial statements. Assisted with the Reconciliation of posted J/E after closing of SAP books. Mapped and tracked restatement entries through the SAP system.

Research current processes and present the potential exposure areas to upper management. Test and Analyze system changes and improvements. Research Unapplied / Unidentified cash applications. Feasibility analysis of proposed process improvements.

Supervised a team of 8 in the posting and payment of Fixed Assets. Implemented new policies and procedures within the department. Assisted in monthly Fixed Asset closings using Oracle Financials. Internal audit and reconciliation of multiple accounts. Reconciled a previously un reconciled. Unapplied Cash Account & implemented a procedure to prevent future posting errors. Analyzed and suggested improvements for the A/P, F/A, G/L departmental process flow.

Created the Client Monthly Reporting Department. Developed the prototypes for new reports for management and clients. Developed Audit procedures for the client monthly reports. (ie.Check Register, Invoice Detail Register, Lockbox Report, Aged A/R). Initiated, and verified internal controls to ensure accurate and timely reports were sent to clients on a monthly basis. Performed queries and system audits to guarantee data validity. Increased productivity of the Cash Receipts Department by 66% through the implementation of new policies and procedures. Established metrics within both departments that allowed easurable minimum standards to be set and allowed quality timely reporting to upper management. Gave Technical Assistance to the IS Department in the development of new billing system and aided in the diagnosis and correction of recurring issues within the system.

Initiated mainframe applications allowing multiple mainframe systems to communicate in order to generate contract specific, useful financial data. Created billing systems and invoicing policies for RBOC’s and Large Carrier accounts. Sat on the development team that created a computerized invoicing system that became the primary billing platform for the entire Carrier Financial Organization. Communicated accurate contractual needs to the Oracle development team so that automated calculations could be developed to ensure contractual invoicing compliance. Worked with the Audit group to facilitate a detail audit of all billing models prior to the customer receipt to guarantee accurate monthly invoices. Worked with the Collections and Billing departments in order to reconcile over $4 million in unapplied cash.

In charge of accounting for the largest revenue generating projects in the Atlanta and Tampa offices. Responsible for the Florida Department of Transportation Districts II, III, & statewide contracts, USEPA projects, & Commercial project accounting. Produced revenue versus cost forecast for multiple projects. Assisted in the development of a computerized billing system of the Florida Division. Performed Cost Tracking and Reporting base on weekly work in process. Prepared yearly budget for the Tallahassee cost center.

Master Of Science (Ms), Information Technology

Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting