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Irvine, California, United States

Oversee day-to-day operations of Global Business Services (GBS) transaction operations, including Customer Credit, Collections & Cash Application, Accounts Payable & Expense Reporting, Master Data Management (MDM), and Finance Transformation. Project manage a wide-range of transformation and continuous improvement initiatives ranging in size and inclusive.

Irvine, California, United States

Engaged to assist leadership in developing and implementing finance process transformation within GBS focusing on the Prospect to Cash (PTC), Procure to Pay (PTP), and Master Data Management (MDM) end-to-end business processes.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Detroit, Michigan

Oversaw GBS Order to Cash (OTC) transaction operations, including vehicle & non-vehicle Accounts Receivable (AR) by directing, supporting, and developing remote teams of 200 employees and third-party transaction service providers in 6 countries. Drove process transformation while ensuring accurate and timely issuance of customer billings, application of.

Detroit, Michigan

Headed up to 11 direct report managers and global teams of 350 employees in 5 North American service centers providing leadership in a high-growth, start-up environment. Responsible for developing operating strategy, executing inbound migrations of service catalog, and expanding scope of services from Controllership while ensuring delivery of high quality.

Warren, Michigan

Responsible for team of 5 direct report managers and 18 analysts covering end-to-end accounting processes in areas of plant capital/operations expense, MFG facilities, MFG leasing, as well as three subsidiaries. Improved accuracy of book close processes, mitigated financial and operational risks, and provided high quality and timely responses to internal.

Detroit, Michigan

Responsible to manage team of 4 direct reports and multi-billion dollar U.S. Retail & Contractual sales incentive reserves. Ensured accurate posting of monthly journal entries, review of account reconciliations, assessment of potential complex contract transactions, evaluation of internal controls, preparation and analysis of monthly variances, and.

Detroit, Michigan

Led team of 2 direct reports with responsibility for all accounting aspects of GMAC NAO U.S. and Canada operating lease asset securitizations including introduction of new lease deals into the private and public capital markets by building pools of assets, facilitating validation testing with external auditor, and liaising with IT and Borrowings groups to.

Detroit, Michigan

Managed the month-end closing process for GMAC U.S. auto financing operations, including preparation of monthly general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements communicating results to CFO and Controller to support SOX 302 certifications through team of 3 direct reports. Liaised and interacted with four NAO business units.

Detroit, Michigan

Supported General Auditor, Audit Leadership Board, and GM & GMAC Audit Committees. Managed audit teams of 2-5 team members and completed all phases of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, while serving as primary communication bridge between GM Audit Services and senior level management during audit projects. Handled automotive.

Mt. Clemens, Michigan

External Audit Senior, promoted to Audit Manager. Mentored and led audit teams in the planning and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations and prepared corporate and individual income tax returns. Clients included diverse industries such as automotive dealerships, automotive suppliers, construction, wholesale distributing.

West Des Moines, Iowa

Led all phases of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting related to agriculture, construction, and consumer financing business units.

Des Moines, Iowa

Managed and led audit teams in the planning and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations covering diverse industries such as agriculture, construction, wholesale distributing, and manufacturing.

Southfield, Michigan

External Audit Staff, promoted to Audit Senior. Mentored and led audit teams in the planning and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations and prepared corporate and individual tax returns. Clients included diverse industries such as automotive dealerships, construction, wholesale distributing, manufacturing, public school.