Ali Wood
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of unique experience as a business analyst focused on process improvement. Serves as a functional lead for an organization-wide system implementation intended to overhaul inefficient workflows and outdated systems. Scrutinizes data and studies contract terms to arrive at quality decisions impacting a critical project’s outcome.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
LADWP
12.2017 - Current
- Excelled in uncharted territory as key project member tasked to read, understand and translate 200+ contracts to layman’s terms to inform consultants throughout system implementation.
- Researched application of contract terms using system data to confirm interpretation and, when inconsistencies were identified, coordinated with appropriate teams to resolve.
- Performed data validation and identified data discrepancies using system extracts and functional knowledge, contributing to quality of data used for project implementation.
- Brainstormed, developed, and executed ~5,000 test scenarios as part of effort to validate that system design functionality aligned with requirements.
- Identified inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvements by diagramming flowcharts of current state processes critical to system design and implementation.
- Manages cross-functional relationships throughout design and testing phases to facilitate decision making.
Financial Reporting Accountant
LADWP
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed variance analyses of financial statement accounts and authored justifications for inclusion in quarterly financial statements.
- Acted as point-of-contact between auditors and management, facilitating smooth audits and ensuring timely delivery of financial statements.
- Streamlined process in which critical financial statement information was provided by stakeholders.
Utility Accountant
LADWP
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Participated in current state analysis of accounting entries to identify accounting-specific requirements as part of billing system implementation.
- Supported post-billing system implementation efforts to resolve $1M discrepancy in cash account.
Education
MBA -
Loyola Marymount University
2018
Master of Science - Accounting
California State University, Northridge
2012
Skills
Data Analysis
Business Analysis
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Relations
Proficiency in Excel
Certification
California Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
LADWP
12.2017 - Current
Financial Reporting Accountant
LADWP
04.2015 - 12.2017
Utility Accountant
LADWP
02.2013 - 04.2015
MBA -
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Science - Accounting
California State University, Northridge
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