Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Connect with me today to find out how I’ll make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus! I'm a results-driven and accomplished professional with a broad experience base in financial management, strategic planning, and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise lies in navigating financial teams through complex business scenarios, consistently achieving and surpassing set goals. I have a deep specialization in various financial disciplines, including budgeting, forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, and strengthening internal controls. I am recognized for propelling financial performance, optimizing the allocation of resources, and rolling out comprehensive financial frameworks that bolster business expansion and stability. My leadership style promotes a culture of ongoing improvement and teamwork, ensuring that financial strategies are in lockstep with corporate aims and stakeholder expectations. With a solid history of reforming financial operations to attain fiscal excellence, I am well-equipped to make a meaningful impact within innovative organizations. My core competencies include: • Financial Analysis & Reporting • Asset Lifecycle Management • Financial Forecasting • Mergers & Acquisitions • Risk Management • Resource Allocation • Stakeholder Engagement • Account Reconciliation • Business Trend Analysis • Process Improvement Initiatives • Cost Reduction & Profitability • Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial leader for the organization, reporting to the Division President and serving as a member of the leadership team to drive strategic planning and support of the organization’s growth. Oversee all aspects of accounting, finance and information systems, including controllership (month-end close, SOX compliance, internal and external audit support and non-income tax filings), transaction processing (sales promotions, accounts receivable, invoicing, chargebacks, accounts payable and payroll) and financial planning and analysis (budgeting, forecasting and special projects).
Strategic finance and accounting leader responsible for corporate accounting operations, budgeting, and forecasting for a $100M+ operating budget, including capital expenditures and lease accounting. Drove process improvements that streamlined monthly close cycles and strengthened variance reporting, increasing financial transparency and executive-level decision support through quarterly business reviews. Directed centralized lease accounting initiatives aligned with IFRS 16 and ASC 842, enhancing compliance, standardization, and reporting accuracy across the organization. Key accomplishments: • Enhanced financial awareness and accountability across organization through establishment of standard monthly close processes, variance reporting, and conducting quarterly financial reviews with executive leadership. • Led implementation of consistent process for weekly financial forecasts, enhancing accurate visibility into monthly results. • Constructed annual corporate budget by closely partnering with executive leadership, facilitating informed decision-making. • Drove IFRS to US GAAP lease accounting system conversion, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
I led the strategic financial management for over $200M in capitalized assets, fostering strong partnerships with internal clients across a complex organizational structure. Each month, I executed detailed analyses of business trends, uncovering and delivering critical insights on potential risks and opportunities to the executive team, aligning closely with our annual financial objectives. Key highlights: • Skillfully partnered with clients to mitigate annual capital expenditure risks. • Provided effective leadership in financial planning and analysis, leading to improved financial performance.
I oversaw the daily operations of the capital expenditure accounting team, managing an annual capital expenditure portfolio exceeding $2B. Key contributions: • Implemented strategic process improvements, achieving significant efficiencies and saving over 40 person-hours per quarter. • Championed successful automation of inventory accounting for $10M to $20M of high-volume, low-value parts, streamlining processes and increasing accuracy. • Promoted professional development and collaboration among team members by leading peer group coaching circle.
I orchestrated end-to-end operations covering financial, credit, and collection activities, upholding the Company's core values, regulatory standards, and specific requirements. I spearheaded the successful overhaul of risk management processes to align with the introduction of a new receivables system. Key contributions: • Streamlined credit processes overseeing over $1B annually, facilitating expedited decision-making and ensuring smooth integration of key functions within organization. • Played key role in achieving Zero Waste to Landfill target as part of the Cox Automotive Go Green Council. • Nurtured and maintained robust client relationships through implementation of standardized processes, resulting in significant reduction in receivables balances.
I supervised financial activities, strategic partnerships, and overall business operations, showcasing effective leadership in managing intricate financial processes. I played a key role in planning and integrating accounting processes for loan transfers and payoffs during the merger of two finance companies, highlighting strategic planning and execution skills. Additionally, I spearheaded the implementation of process and technological enhancements across functions, resulting in increased operational efficiency. Key accomplishments: • Innovatively designed and automated first centralized inter-company account reconciliation process, efficiently handling approximately 60K monthly loan transactions. • Improved client experience for major clients by centralizing payments, reducing touch points from up to 65 to one.
I was tasked to monitor and handle inter-company accounting, payroll accounting, and contract management, along with the planning and initiation of the accounting shared services center. I centralized legacy departments and ensure alignment with general ledger account coding by designing a PeopleSoft HR Department ID structure. I drove a chart of accounts transformation and financial system, establishing consistency within the financial statements. I conducted continual budget analysis to assure consistent application of budget guidance across operating units. Key achievements during this tenure include: ⇨ Successfully standardized and enforced accounting policies or procedures for multiple media lines of business. ⇨ Served as the Cox Television representative on the industry wide TV Music License Committee. ⇨ Won multiple awards and commended by the executive management for displaying strong work ethics.T