Nimble Compensation streamlines the commission process. Allowing dealerships to be more profitable and focus on moving the business forward!Let's be honest, for most dealerships calculating commissions suck! But Nimble Compensation is making the commissions the easiest part of payroll. Not only are they one of the most dreaded activities at your dealership but they are costing you time and money. Gartner Research, a leading global research firm, found between 3-8% of total compensation is overpayments. That means dealerships annually overpay commissions between $29K – $79K! Not only is that money lost from the bottom line but your team is spending an average of 13 hours each month compiling and processing commission. Nimble Compensation streamlines the commission process. Allowing dealerships to be more profitable and focus on moving the business forward!

Full stack software engineer leveraging the MERN stack and specializing in the development of custom web applications. Skapa Development is a boutique software development shop specializing in custom software for businesses. We have a track record of adding real value to businesses through the development of custom software allowing our clients to be more competitive and profitable. • Proficient with Mongo, Express, React.js, Node.js, OOP & MVC principles, architectural design patterns.• Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.• Experience developing RESTful APIs, JSON, and multi-threaded web services.•Utilizing in an Agile/Scrum environment, along with everyday use of Slack, and Git.• Career-changer with 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting prior to software development.

• Integral knowledge of bookkeeping, assisting with the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals and month-end account reconciliation, including bank and credit card accounts and ensure proper month-end cutoff.• On-demand reporting, including performing budget vs. actual account analyses and presenting findings to senior management and board of directors. • Prepare quarterly reviews and support corresponding year-end audit schedules.• Responsible for partnering closely with the systems teams and technical product managers to ensure that monthly activity is appropriately captured and accounted for in our financial statements.• Create systems enhancements and implementations such as a C-suite dashboard collecting churn, MRR, ARR.• Research technical topics in revenue accounting and other topics in the ASC to advise product and legal teams on accounting implications of new product offerings.• Continuously improve business processes, systems, and documentation.

Business Analyst working remotely for KJ&Co, a start-up company founded the spring of 2015 based on Sydney, Australia.• Purchasing Manager: Responsible for purchasing and managing inventory with an $2.5MM average inventory cost. Since joining the company, I have been able to significantly reduce out-of- stocks while lowering our inventory carrying costs and improve cash flow. • Business Reporting: When I joined the company, KJ&Co had little visibility to key business metrics (i.e. product profitability, monthly sales, SOH forecast, etc.). I have continually developed reports to provide visibility about profitability, sales, and inventory allowing the company to make more informed business decisions.

Gathered and interpreted financial information effectively forming data into meaningful and concise analyses to help drive top and bottom-line growth. I worked primarily with a cross-functional brand strategy team consisting of Marketing, Sales, Technical and Supply Chain to develop and forecast potential financial impact of new products to the division. In addition, I was able to identify areas for change and makes recommendations to help improve efficiency and create synergies. • Portfolio Optimization: Managed $20MM+ Nestlé Confections portfolio and evaluated the financial impact of new products within portfolio resulting in increased portfolio profitability of 50 basis points and $2MM revenue growth• Cost Savings: Finance lead on cross-functional waste team responsible to identify key cost savings opportunities and implement action plans to achieve $2MM in cost savings by the end of 2015.• Division Reporting: Responsible for business and financial reporting for the Confections division, developed a monthly dashboard to consolidate key performance metrics (KPIs) for the Executive Leadership Team

The Finance Management Trainee Program is a highly-selective 3.5 year training program with the goal of developing participants’ functional and technical knowledge and skills within the areas of manufacturing finance and operations finance. Training focuses on understanding manufacturing processes and how finance plays a key role in cost management. From product manufacturing through financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, trainees will gain hands-on experience and understanding of core functions, operations and processes. Completion of this program puts the trainee on a path for future leadership positions within Finance.

Provided financial leadership by supplying plant and corporate management accurate and timely financial data, as well as analysis and recommended actions to identify and correct inefficient operations resulting in lower operating costs. Ensured compliance of factory with Nestle regulations and best practices through leading the compliance network in the factory.• Budgeting: Developed annual factory budget as part of the costing team for all fixed and variable costs and was responsible for period end close functions. Additionally, I was a key member of the factory’s implementation of SAP.• Reporting: Executed daily, weekly, monthly reporting including variance analysis and ad-hoc reporting. These reports helped management to reduce material usage and labor variances.• Interim Purchasing Manager: Responsible for factories indirect material purchases as well as managing five individuals and the factory stockroom. Consolidated purchasing patterns and leveraged strategic suppliers to drive $200K annual savings.Executed daily, weekly, monthly reporting including variance analysis and explanations, period end close functions and ad-hoc reporting• Total Perfomance Management: Hands on experience with Total Performance Management (TPM) systems and methodology

Internal Staff Auditor within Nestlé North America. The role involved evaluating and providing opinions that influence the overall internal control environment throughout all Nestlé North American locations. I provided management support, which includes cost recovery efforts, fraud investigations, and business process and contract compliance reviews. Skills acquired and/or developed included but were not limited to the following:• Compliance: Determined the adequacy and effectiveness of the Nestle system of internal control. Reviews include factories, distribution centers, sales offices, and headquarters locations. I worked with management to develop action plans to correct noted deviations and report clearly and concisely• Business Optimization: Identified opportunities for profit improvement, cost avoidance, and the more efficient utilization of Company resources• Independent: Demonstrated independent, original thinking in the completion of internal control review work to ensure effective coverage in an efficient manner.