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Career Highlights:* Subject matter expert on document custodial policy and related requirements. Hands-on experience implementing compliance, oversight and monitoring initiatives for lender adherence to Fannie Mae guidelines. Proven expertise developing quality audit work programs and quality control strategies to mitigate risk. Areas of specialization include vendor oversight and document custodian compliance.* Financial Management: Directing matrixed teams conducting financial controls functions of a division with $15+ billion in sales, $5 billion in assets, and $600 million in income.* Information Systems & Technologies: Spearheading cross functional team of internal/external consultants in all phases of SAP CO module development (part of a $150 million project).* Corporate Reporting Design & Implementation: Directing the design and implementation of the financial reporting structure of the business using client-server technology.* SAP Management: Leading a technical team in an average of 100 SAP system configuration changes annually and significantly improved efficiency and responsiveness of programming and reporting activities.* Change Management: Creating a monthly “scorecard” reflecting financial, operating, and HR milestones to pinpoint under-performing areas and accelerate rapid turnaround while encouraging continued success in on-target or above-target categories.* Portfolio Performance: Managing and analyzing a portfolio of about $500 million monthly and presenting monthly portfolio performance reports to the division executives.* Security Initiatives: Strengthening the security and functioning of the core business system. * New Business Unit Creation. Playing a key leadership role in creating a visible, stand-alone business unit.Specialties: Providing Financial Management & Leadership, Managing P&L / Portfolio Management ($700 Million), Overseeing Capital & Operating Budgets, Analyzing & Controlling Costs, Streamlining Accounting Functions, Ensuring Regulatory/GAAP Compliance, Innovating Financial and Budgeting Strategies, Developing Tax Strategies, Managing Financial & SEC Reporting, Forging Strong Relationships with Auditors & Investors, Providing Risk Management Solutions, Leading New Business Units, Managing Global Projects