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Acted as a core member of the GPT leadership team by providing insight on financial trends and recommendations to improve results. Prepared budgets and forecasts, balancing risks and opportunities and assisting in the development of risk mitigation and growth strategies. Led the Finance and Accounting functions for multiple sites to ensure a strong internal control environment is used to prepare fiscal records. Financial information was provided to the Division and Corporate teams to support financial reporting needs and comply with SOX. Worked as a Finance Partner with the VP/GM of GPT to analyze results, giving advice and counsel on potential areas of improvement based on financial results. Coordinated monthly, quarterly and year-end closings to comply with all deadlines and requirements.

Palmyra, Ny

Expanded responsibilities include global portfolio/product reporting and analysis and reviewing and analyzing business cases for new product launches. With our focus on growing the business, also implemented growth initiative support and reporting. Recently completed due diligence and successfully integrated a business that sells into the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to diversify our customer base and product offerings.

Palmyra, Ny

Lead the Global Garlock consolidation, reporting and financial analysis activities for 19 business units across the globe. Responsibilities include reporting of corporate and consolidated results, forecasts and metrics. Also accountable for external consolidated reporting, responding to ad hoc requests for financial information, and coordination of budget and forecast processes and tools.

Rochester, New York Area

Provided leadership to three departments (20 employees) in the Controllers organization. Responsible for timely collection from third party insurance carriers, certification of financial systems, and all aspects of accounting support for over seventy stores ($1B revenue). Analyzed business opportunities related to acquisitions, outsourcing, pricing and potential partnerships. Engaged in contract negotiations with pharmaceutical suppliers, software vendors, and insurance providers while operating in a fast-paced and complex regulatory and economic environment. Implemented key compliance and control initiatives.Coordinated financial analysis for prospective projects related to the 5-year Strategic Plan for Pharmacy.Instrumental in actions to improve profitability and maintain competitive position.

Rochester, New York Area

Managed project team responsible for requirements design, software vendor selection, and implementation of pharmacy accounting systems. Coordinated continuous improvement opportunities designed to improve predictability, profitability, and compliance with Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for assessing profitability of stores, merchandising plans, departments, and manufacturing operations. Prepared presentations to support business development and strategic planning initiatives. Successfully implemented projects and tracked cost savings. Mentored distribution and manufacturing managers to enhance understanding of financial results; assisted staff in creating development plans.

Rochester, New York Area

Successfully implemented a Hyperion Financial Planning System meeting deadlines and exceeding all other deliverables. Streamlined budgeting processes to reduce cycle time. Coordinated the preparation of the annual budget and strategic plan for all business units in North America ($4B revenue). Analyzed pricing, cost of access, and competitive factors in a rapidly changing environment. Consolidated budget submissions, assessed risks and opportunities, recommended budget changes and implemented across all departments.

Rochester, New York Area

Provided reporting including revenue recognition, cost of sales by product line, margin and variance analysis, inventory reporting and warranty reserves. Recognized internally and externally by our audit firm for building a strong team and achieving credible results through process improvements and implementing strong controls. Led a process team to significantly reduce the financial closing and reporting cycle time. Implemented an integrated manufacturing/financial system (Oracle) and processes across the organization to facilitate cost and inventory accounting and analysis for the four sites in the U.S.

Canandaigua, Ny

Directed process improvement teams to reduce closing and reporting cycle times while improving quality of output and developing necessary controls. Successfully migrated from fragmented systems of acquired companies to a consolidated accounting and reporting platform in a multi-facility environment. Acted as a key member of steering committee and implementation teams.

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for complete financial support to the Operations and Quality Assurance organizations.

Williamson, Ny

Responsible for Activity Based Cost Management studies at two manufacturing sites. Coordinated installation of B.P.C.S. integrated manufacturing/financial system at plant site. Supervised systems group activity for two sites.

Williamson, Ny

Responsible for accounting functions at Cadbury Schweppes’ largest manufacturing site including Accounts Payable ($19 million), Payroll ($6 million), Inventories ($28 million) and Fixed Expenses ($10 million). Directly supervised twelve (12) full-time employees.

Mba, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management, Accounting Concentration