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In 2021, I was promoted to lead strategic vision development and program execution for a portfolio of finance initiatives aimed to up-level finance function capabilities through operational efficiency and effectiveness, governance, and risk management for a $4.5B+ manufacturer and supplier of building envelope products and energy-efficient solutions. I also serve as the Finance Innovation Lead, identifying applications and emerging technologies needed to transform business processes. My contributions include:+ Launched an accounting process optimization project aimed at automating 60%+ of reconciliations and 90%+ of journal entries, targeting a monthly saving of 300 FTE hours.+ Headed the development of a global finance data model and data warehouse, driving consistency in management reporting and overcoming challenges posed by a disparate information landscape.+ Implemented Smartsheet to define and deploy a unified project management framework across the enterprise.+ Managed vendor and partner relationships, covering contract review, pricing negotiations, scoping, and statements of work.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

I was initially hired to direct accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for 40+ corporate legal entities spanning 5+ countries and the financial consolidation and intercompany elimination of 100+ legal entities in 10+ countries. I recruited and developed a corporate accounting team, built world-class processes, and implemented new technologies to support growth. Highlights include: + Enabled corporate accounting to efficiently manage a 150%+ expansion in overall corporate headcount, a 300%+ increase in unallocated expenses, and 400%+ growth in AP invoice volumes.+ Provided critical support for billions of dollars in M&A transactions. + Led corporate FP&A transformation by implementing Oracle Planning & Budgeting (PBCS) and automating a previously manual Excel-driven process.+ Implemented SAP across global corporate offices, consolidating various legacy ERPs into a single system.+ Transformed the Travel and Expense (T&E) process, resulting in greater compliance and saving 900+ FTE hours annually.

During this time, I was engaged to coordinate and manage accounting operations, media billing, AR, and revenue recognition of agency fees and pass-through media for a $500M+ global digital marketing agency owned by Hearst Corporation. My contributions include boosting department efficiency by streamlining processes, enforcing policies, and implementing fraud and theft controls. I also rebuilt and strengthened relationships with program managers to establish accounting as a trusted business partner.

At EventPro, I managed financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal controls, and regulatory compliance for this multimillion-dollar staffing company. As part of that effort, I partnered directly with forensic consultants, government agencies, and legal counsel to supply accounting evidence and documentation for the investigation of financial fraud and significant theft of assets.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

During this time, I led the consolidation process for a multibillion-dollar international mining company, preparing and analyzing segment financial statements and key management reports covering debt, inventory, intercompany eliminations, gross margin, and production costs.My work included managing the preparation of the consolidated cash flow statement, including preparing journal entries for non-cash transactions and transfer activities as well as reconciling changes to the balance sheet. I also played a critical role in the end-to-end Hyperion reporting implementation effort.

In 2011, I was promoted to manage the Distribution & Loyalty Program Fund accounting for this $6.3B+ global hospitality company with 1,000+ properties spread across more than 100 countries. As part of that effort, I developed and implemented financial systems, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations. Additionally, I partnered directly with Financial Planning and Analysis, Global Sales & Marketing, and Brand Management leaders to enhance financial performance and reporting while formalizing accounting procedures for new marketing campaigns, loyalty promotions, and external marketing partnerships.

In this role, I engaged in the monthly consolidation process, reviewing key income statements and balance sheet accounts as well as intercompany activity. Additionally, I prepared and analyzed divisional results, statistical data, and other reports for monthly management reporting.

In this early role, I served as a key member of the engagement team, working on annual audits and reviews across various industries, including an IPO, first-year SOX compliance, acquisition transactions, and SEC filings. I actively contributed to all phases of the audit process, including planning, substantive testing, financial analysis, and comprehensive review of internal controls. Additionally, I presented audit findings to senior management.

Master Of Professional Accounting, Auditing And Assurance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, University of Arizona Women's Golf Manager