I am a transformational leader of corporate functional operations specializing in finance and technology as well as human resources, procurement, and real estate. For the past 20 years, I have established a foundational skill set as it relates to corporate functions as well as the supporting technology (IT) systems, operations, and processes. Because of these areas of expertise, I am able to partner and act from top-down, bottom-up, and cross-functional business perspectives. Specialty Areas & Key Career Achievements: ● STRATEGY & EXECUTION: Successfully prepared global finance organization for day 1 integration after a major acquisition followed by financial systems integration of REIT in multiple countries. Enabled immediate synergies and enterprise growth of 35%.● BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION: Served as primary business architect in converting the global organization to a REIT and reimplementing a new chart of accounts and new technology systems including finance, human resources, real estate, procurement, and other ancillary systems.● CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Played a key role in helping a $300M company grow to a multibillion-dollar leader and maintain its competitive edge through hundreds of acquisitions. As program lead for global Oracle ERP implementation program, delivered consistent process and reporting in 40+ countries worldwide and eliminated significant technical debt from multiple legacy systems.● LEADERSHIP: Built a new global financial applications platform with future road map and assembled a world-class team of experts to support these financial systems. For the first time in company history, ensured that the finance function was influential in technology strategy and a pivotal partner in executing technology road map.
Listed skills include Financial Reporting, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Consolidation, Process Improvement, and 5 others.