As an accomplished accounting and finance professional, I bring 20+ years of experience designing robust internal controls and leading teams that execute accounting processes in line with best practices and relevant accounting standards. The broad scope of my experience comes from working with several major corporations including Ulta Beauty, McDonalds (Global Business Services), and Accenture. In my most recent role, I directed all aspects of lease and asset accounting at Ulta Beauty, encompassing corporate HQ, a network of distribution centers, and over 1200 retail stores nationwide. I led three teams to achieve high-level objectives of compliance, efficiency, and accuracy of accounting, analysis, and audit functions. I progressed through several roles with McDonalds, and one of my proudest accomplishments involved oversight for a multi-phase project to update lease accounting processes and implement a new accounting system to meet the new standards per ASC 842.At Accenture, I played a key role in standing up the first fraud auditing function and developing the first internal controls reporting infrastructure to meet SOX requirements. I also positively impacted critical business transformations and new system implementations, including implementing the new Oracle system for National Express Corp. I am known for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and I have a proven track record of no material findings in audits throughout my career. I am also the go-to person for not only accounting and SOX expertise, but also for introducing technical solutions, automating processes, and delivering complex, high-stakes projects on time and to specification. I convey an executive presence and establish credibility quickly, and I have been asked to represent the organization at multiple conferences with other Fortune 500 companies. Accounting is not really just about the numbers, it’s about working across groups, understanding their goals, and identifying opportunities for improvement. I pride myself on designing novel solutions that enable everyone to enhance their performance.Key Strengths: High-Performing Team Building | Financial Leadership | Corporate Accounting & Finance | Internal Controls | Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance | Financial Reporting | Business Transformations | Training & Development | Project Management | Relationship Building | System Implementation | Global Business Services | Risk Management | Change Management | GAAP | ASC 842Let’s connect! Or email me at proguywestburb@yahoo.com