I worked to buy my first car before I had my driver’s license. I passed the entire CPA exam in the first attempt, not because I am brilliant, but because I worked hard, studied, and prepared. I paid for college by working full time in a retail environment, which also instilled a strong sense of customer service. This work ethic has served me well in my career and in life. I am an accomplished financial executive with increasingly more responsible positions in operating units and corporate settings. Accomplished at managing an effective organization and working with all levels of management to analyze information and initiate process improvements that strengthen financial performance. Areas of expertise include:• Financial Reporting – Extensive experience within a complex legal and operating structure.• Systems & Project Management – Lead selection, design and installation of financial software and systems.• Business Analysis – All facets of analysis and evaluation including business profitability; expense and spending; acquisition assessment and integration. • Financial Shared Services – Reorganized functions to better align with business structure and allow absorption of additional workload. Improved processes and controls