Description
QUALIFICATIONS Seasoned Financial Manager with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and finance highly skilled in collaborating with all levels of the organization to achieve annual and strategic objectives. Adept in streamlining financial processes for planning, reporting and analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStrategies, Cognos TM1, Peoplesoft, Hyperion (HFM, FDM, HSF), PeopleSoft GL & Hyperion Retail Suite. Additional core competencies include: * Financial Analysis & Planning * Financial Management & Accounting * Financial Reporting & Consolidation * Capital Management and ROI Analysis * Budget Management & Forecasting * Cash Management * Actual Cost Accounting * SOX & Auditing Compliance * Six Sigma Yellow Belt * International Startup Technology Implementation CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Finance Liaison for newly formed International Operations in Canada and Mexico from 2006 through 2014. Established and created financial process in accordance with US operations. * Developed Transportation Planning & reporting process for $1.5 Billion Freight management. * Managed team of three direct reports as Merchandise Controller for multibillion dollar Hardlines division. Increasing revenue and maximizing margins thru line reviews and inventory management. * Developed Special Operational reporting for business management for both US and International Operations. * Manufacturing Cost Accounting support for retail/manufacturing operation * Winner of two Unsung Hero Financial Rewards for exceptional Customer Service leading to sound capital investments and sound product management.