Managed special projects, including ERP implementation, SOX, creation of a shared service center, and continuous improvement initiatives. Also provided planning and execution of day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, internal controls design/compliance, and process improvement initiatives, including:• Co-led a 50-person project team to select and implement a new ERP financial system (MRI) to replace SAP and introduced a Treasury Management System (FIS).• Managed all Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts across the corporation, including collaboration with Internal Audit (outsourced to EY), external auditors (PwC & Deloitte), and internal process owners. Passed all audits with no material deficiencies or weaknesses.

The Professional Resource Director (PRD) is responsible for the successful execution of the Firm's overall strategy through the leadership, development, and continuous enhancement of the quality of an elite team of Siegfried Professionals who provide our Firm's sought after accounting resource services to a prestigious client base, including Fortune 1000, Big 4 accounting firms, and other major organizations. The PRD serves as a career advocate and talent developer through engagement selection, training, mentoring, coaching and ongoing performance feedback, all of which serve to enhance careers and client service value.-Managed the Midwest territory (Cleveland, Chicago & Detroit), supervising up to 50 Associate to Director professionals across the three separate markets.

Provided professional services to clients including The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, The STERIS Corporation, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Forest City Enterprises and PolyOne Corporation. Project responsibilities and accomplishments included:1. SEC Financial Reporting and Compliance 2. Bankruptcy & Debt Reporting3. Accounting Policy and Technical Accounting Research4. Acquisitions & Divestures5. Financial Planning & Analysis6. Monthly Accounting Close

Worked with the Controller to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley by implementing or remediating SOX controls. Supported corporate accounting to manage portions of the monthly close process, including the settlement of capital and technical projects and month-end journal entries within SAP.