Instrumental in Shared Services implementation to a multi-billion dollar global company, building and structuring departments for optimal performance and efficiency. Accomplished leader with the ability to develop and administer multi-million dollar budgets ensuring the most efficient allocation of company recourses. Innovative strategists, who can analyze systems and processes for effectiveness and discover opportunities to streamline operations, cut costs and improve customer service. Intuitive leader known for effective communication and the ability to build and coach successful cross-functional teams

Managed full cycle AP for North America Region Managed all Cash Treasury responsibilities- details on resume

Consulting Position assisting the Controller for LPQ• Led the LePain Accounts Payable Department to ensure vendor payments and employee reimbursements were issued in a timely, efficient manner in accordance with internal and external policies and procedures.• Fostered an environment of continuous improvement with respect to internal controls, service delivery, procedures and use of technology.• Developed and directed staff including hiring, performance management, conducted training etc.

• Established and implemented AP policies for RNA (Canada, Mexico & US)• Developed Global Disbursement Policy and SOX controls for all aspects of AP.• AP Super user and lead in SAP implementation Project.• Directed and Provided operational (expertise and training) and strategic direction to all AP areas reducing turnaround time by 25%• Provided feedback and training to other areas of the business regarding bottlenecks and process improvements• System enhancements, process realignments, and providing managerial leadership at all levels.• Responsible for and managed internal and external relationships for project Phoenix all of 2018.• Directed and assured that all AP transactions were properly authorized and recorded timely • Managed Misc. 1099 Taxes initiated an extensive assessment of all business exposures to the IRS including managing Vendor contracts. General Ledger and AP projects in SAP.• Lead automated workflows for AP invoices and T & E expenses (Esker, Concur & American Express Online) Identified top 10 issues resulting from T & E Migration of legacy system, liaising with Customer Administration to implement process improvements; reducing turnaround time by 70%• Communicated with regional accounts payable colleagues to support common business practices and ensure standardization of processes and procedures.• Prepared data provide analysis and propose recommendations in support of business goals and objectives.• Oversaw hiring, training, performance evaluations and career development for Supervisors, Team Leaders and Staff.• Provided auditors with requested schedules and respond to audit inquires when required to complete quarterly and yearly audits.• Identified non-value-added processes and provide improvement opportunities to automate manually intensive tasks, maximizing efficiencies and productivity

Establish/implement AP policies for RNA and responsible for all relationships with Outsourced AP Service Providers. Aggressively managing contracted deliverables & performance, system enhancement implementations, process optimization, and providing input for negotiation of terms and services.Drove performance and ensure parties are mutually successful. Provided operational (expertise and training) and strategic direction to SSCActed as a people manager, coaching and motivating own staff as well as others and participated in several projects. Monitor execution and results, taking all necessary measures. Appraised staff results and create yearly targets.

Management advice on policies and process improvements.

• Implemented and reviewed updated AP policies and procedures.• Demonstrated the initiative to drive changes and influence others across the organization in support of the company's goals and objectives. • Communicated with regional accounts payable colleagues to support common business practices and ensure standardization of processes and procedures.• Prepared data provide analysis and propose recommendations in support of business goals and objectives.• Oversaw hiring, training, performance evaluations and career development for Team Leaders and Staff.• Provided auditors with requested schedules and respond to audit inquires when required to complete yearly audits.• Identified non-value added processes and provide improvement opportunities to automate manually intensive tasks, maximizing efficiencies and productivity.• Monitor and analyzed vendor contracts / Purchase orders and increase department performance by 50%.

Manage and assist Controller in budgeting and forecasting, month end close, journal entries, P& L, balance sheet review, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, year-end audit, accounts payable, accounts receivables and cash management

Managed Department of 14 people responsible for world-wide Accounts Payable, Billing and Travel, liaison with outside Accounting & Legal teams