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Allentown, Pa, Us

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Accountable for building and centralizing Cross-Segment Center of Excellence with staff of 43 providing support to operating divisions generating $11B in annual revenues across North America. Established and deployed Financial Planning and Analysis Center of Excellence, rationalizing 10 positions with annual savings of $2.2M. Identified opportunities to streamline financial processes while enhancing accuracy and efficiency, rationalizing ~100 individual manual reports. Led annual budgeting process, partnering with operating segments to develop comprehensive budgets and forecast aligned with strategic objectives. Worked through April 2024.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Led team of 14 in support of $1.4M operating segment, reporting to the CFO. Delivered direct decision support to Segment CEO, New Business Development, Client Retention, Marketing and HR functions. Led financial planning, budgeting and forecast development process. Analyzed and monitored performance against budget and projections. Partnered with segment leadership team to develop strategic plan and identify financial impact and required investment including financials, market analysis, and industry trends.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Provided decision support to multiple functional areas focused on new business development, client retention, marketing and strategy including compensation and right clients-right terms. Managed financial planning and analysis, monitoring budgets and developing forecasts aligned with long-term strategic initiatives. Deepened expertise in the evolution of the industry. Partnered with SVP Strategy to create and build new go-to-market playbook expanding service offerings align with anticipated industry and customer requirements.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Supported $200M operating area collaborating with an SVP, 4 VPs and 13 District Managers. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Led regional financial close process to ensure accuracy and integrity of results. Monitored results in comparison to budget and forecasts. Supported the successful acquisition and integration of Wood Dining Services from due diligence to go alive and beyond.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Guided staff of 19 individuals accountable for generating 1K+ client financial statements and invoices with volume of ~$600M. Directed financial management functions, including development of monthly / quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets.