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- Assume the key role as a primary point of contact for financial services, increasing profitability by $200K.- Streamline existing financial model to automate spreadsheet functions resulting in a decrease of manual tasks by 40%.- Integral in ensuring due diligence involving a $450 million acquisition. - Craft monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting packages aiding clients with public filings - SEC forms - 10K and 10Q.- Create Pro-forma Financial Statements for external reporting.- Revise SOX financial close control matrix with proposed recommendations accounting for 31% of the 583 controls impacted within the project scope.

Greater Memphis Area

Greater Detroit Area

Greater Memphis Area

-Provided all aspects of financial planning and analysis − budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, financial reviews, landing estimate and management reporting − to the Senior Management and Executive team -Participated in month-end and year-end closure process – journal entries, account reconciliations and ad hoc tasks and special projects which support business partners and their key decisions-Prepared daily/weekly/monthly reports of key operating metrics to aid in the decision-making process for further growth and profitability -Created annual operating and capital budget as well as monitored / analyzed progress towards achievement financial and operating objectives − budget versus actual analysis, monthly profit and loss (P&L) reviews and trends in positive and negative variances -Provided effective support to the business partners − developed and monitored metrics focused on P&L- Managed over $40 million distribution center account and assisted with other Memphis distribution facilities totaling over $250 million with financial reporting

Greater Memphis Area

- Completed all accounting functions, including, but not limited to, balancing over 300 general ledger accounts, journal entries, and account reconciliations while ensuring adherence to statutory compliances, accounting policies, and US GAAP.Performed financial and accounting analysis for complex transactions – hedge accounting, foreign exchange, purchase accounting, termination costs, restructuring reserves, royalties (alliance, third party, I/C), debt, investment, pension, etc.- Compiled financial data to assist in the preparation of financial statements for auditors and senior management.- Provided continuous support in the delivery of critical analysis to external accountants, third-party auditors, and Internal Audit. - Identified discrepancies / technical accounting issues, determined impact and proposed timely resolutions.

Greater Memphis Area

- Developed new tracking and reporting system which managed large volumes of financial data from 15+ internal business functional units, triggering a 45% increase in accuracy; ensured compliance with state and federal disclosure regulations.- Communicated effectively with all stakeholders in order to investigate/analyze financial data, escalated policy violations, and provided effective solutions. - Crafted comprehensive reports/presentations for senior management highlighting trends, variations, and root causes.- Performed quarterly and year-end detailed audits of data compiled from internal parties; also acted as liaison for a website host and internal/external auditors.- Successfully led a team to achieve a 99% accuracy level in data collection, resulting in over $1 million in cost savings. - Awarded "Extra Effort Award (2010)" by the company's president for going above and beyond.

Como, Ms

- Displayed high attention to detail in creating tax, billing and payroll reports for both internal and external purposes – submitted to supervisor and headquarters- Prepared, processed and maintained payroll records in a timely and accurate manner

Greater St. Louis Area

- Performed diverse functions related to project accounting – accounts payables/ receivables, billing, budgeting, forecasting and other ad hoc functions for over 12 accounts totaling over $30 million- Monitored adherence to set deadlines as well as identified scope for improvements in accounting operations - Displayed strong communication skills for interacting with managers, company owner and vendors while maintaining positive business relationships with key decision-makers

Greater St. Louis Area

- Managed $7 million company account – conducted comprehensive analysis of business performance and monitored fiscal needs- Closely monitored trends for yearly expense forecast and analyzed variances of actual vs. budget- Actively involved in general ledger account reconciliations, month-end close and quarterly/annual reporting- Prepared monthly financial results for US GAAP reporting to parent company

Greater St. Louis Area

- Performed a wide range of accounting functions − accounts payables/ receivables, invoice entries, billing and other ad hoc assignments for over 100 accounts

Master, Business Administration 2007

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting 2004