 Managed operating forecast and reporting process for $120+ million Global Finance IT group.  Redesigned forecast reporting and analytical procedures to improve analytics and statistical accessibility, enabling program managers to understand the financial environment and to help them reach their goals. Developed methodology to ensure that diverse reporting of financial and statistical systems were coordinated in order to safeguard that consistent, reliable and clear information was available. Developed expertise in utilizing several different proprietary banking systems.  Partnered with Program and Project Managers to manage IT program portfolio and advised on the financial impact of strategic decisions.  Monitored, forecasted and analyzed high impact cost items, thereby achieving significant cost reductions.  Prepared monthly analytics for managerial reporting package, both financial and statistical results. Reviewed and managed global balance sheet liability accruals, focused on accrual aging management. Acted as liaison for IT with outsourcing vendors and managed staffing coordination. Evaluated and developed global allocation methodologies to be equitable and supportable, taking into account business drivers and business requirements thereby ensuring their objectivity and acceptance.  Performed analytics for global Finance IT staff group, approximately 400 employees and 400 outsourced personnel, thereby ensuring proper staffing levels and efficient use of resources.  Hired, developed and motivated financial support staff, including systems training. Advised on accounting and tax issues for US centric matters, resulting in tax cost savings.

 Managed financial analysis and accounting for RDA Corporate Headquarters and global functions. Domestic operating budget in excess of $150 million. Global responsibility in excess of $200 million. Oversaw operating and capital expense, cash flow forecasting and reporting process for global HQ. Designed, developed and supported US budget and forecasting system which significantly improved accuracy, efficiency and analytic capability of forecasts, while reducing man-hour investment. Managed monthly close and analytical process for all corporate center financial statements, reviewed operational activities with department heads and VP's to assess performance and full year projections. Participated as member of the IT outsourcing project, finance support team. Designed, developed and maintained global capital expenditure analytical process.  Oversaw projections and analysis of financial impact for corporate benefits. Redesigned benefit accrual system, increasing efficiencies and saving man-hours.  Prepared projections and analysis for executive compensation programs. Successfully led team project to redesign management reporting structure to align with business direction and management requirements.  Special projects: analysis related to facilities management, real estate and Human Resources, financial impact of legal issues; coordination of employee teamwork and networking programs.

 Managed accounting and financial analysis department for Global IT operations. Coordinated and analyzed global budgets, estimates and actual results; prepared management presentations. Acted as a financial liaison among CIO, international IT Directors, CFOs and the corporate center; interpreting, administering and applying global financial policies. Developed systems, reports, and procedures that provided global insight into IT function for both domestic and international management. Improvements led to multimillion dollar reduction in global IT costs. Supervised all financial aspects of domestic IT both operating and capital financial results. Prepared business case scenarios for IT projects analyzing their effect on changes to operations. Member of steering committee to ensure projects were in compliance with budgets and accounting procedures.  Assisted in contract negotiations across different IT areas to share best practices and lower costs.

 Coordinated production of monthly internal financial statements for use by senior management. Managed accounting process and balance sheet for the domestic corporate division. Supervised preparation and submission of monthly results for domestic corporate divisions. Supervised preparation of five-year operating plan, and annual operating and capital budgets. Implemented new financial systems and management of general ledger.

 Designed worldwide five-year operating plan and annual budget systems, including the implementation and administration of the global budget collection and consolidation process. Assisted with the consolidation and analysis of the five-year operating plan and annual budget, and the preparation of presentations to be delivered to executive management. Revised and maintained the capital expenditure policy to remain current with corporate needs. Managed the annual global capital expenditure budget process and prepared presentations. Special Projects: assisted in the preparation of presentations for the Corporate Controller and VP of Finance that were delivered to the Board of Directors.

 Supervised all financial aspects associated with the publishing of client magazines and the operation of specific central staff departments. Designed and programmed PC based analysis and reporting systems, which effectively improved efficiency and quality of analysis. Systems designed for full year estimates, operating and balance sheet budgets, production modeling, and long-range plans. Trained staff in their use. Designed and monitor sales commission plans for staff and independent sales representatives. Advised Publisher and magazine management of financial impact of strategic actions.