ALLISON F. BIERI
Grosse Pointe Farms,MI
Summary
Accomplished executive with 32 years expense in Accounting and Finance. Skilled in budgeting/forecasting and strategic planning, accounting close/consolidation, reporting and analysis, GAAP financial statement audit, both public and private organizations. Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills, strong leadership and team building capabilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Accounting
Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
- Lead and manage Little Caesars/Blue Line Food Distribution Accounting department (staff of 60)
- Provide financial support to executive leadership
- Responsible for all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Cash Management
- Manage budget process and prepare period forecasts
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting requirements to Ilitch Holdings, Inc
- Manage external audits and prepare GAAP financial statements
- Perform financial analysis on various business initiatives to support strategic plan
- Establish accounting for new business initiatives
- Led implementation of Oracle Fusion Financial system in 2018.
Assistant Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
General Motors Company
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Led special projects, including tracking/analysis of cost savings programs and analysis of foreign currency exposure
- Provided support for various business initiatives globally
- Assisted in other CFP&A processes as needed, including forecast/budget/medium-term plan.
Assistant Director, Operations & Consolidations, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Responsible for consolidation of GM’s global financial statements; worked closely with SEC Reporting team and Investor Relations
- Provided leadership, direction and counsel to regional accounting teams to ensure all monthly/quarterly close deliverables were met on a timely basis and results were accurate; reduced closing cycle by 3 days
- Led integration of GM Financial (newly acquired financial entity) into GM’s consolidation system and process
- Played key leadership role in transformation of GM accounting/reporting to “Country of Sale” basis
- Managed staff of four managers and seven analysts.
Manager, Operations & Consolidations, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for reporting and analysis of consolidated financial statements
- Prepared monthly/quarterly financial reporting package to executive leadership and Board of Directors, as well as support for SEC filings, earnings release and other reporting requirements
- Led project to improve financial reporting process and quality of analysis
- Played key role in implementation of new global consolidation/reporting system
- Manage staff of four financial analysts.
Senior Analyst – Business and Competitive Analysis, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed Global capital appropriation approval process and assisted in submission of requests to Executive Board and Board of Directors; overhauled Appropriation Request Policy & Procedure manual in 2007
- Performed consolidation of $8 Billon global capital budget, forecast and actual spending
- Prepared quarterly analysis of key competitors’ results and comparison to GM.
Senior Analyst – FSS Accounting Services
General Motors Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Identified and implemented process improvements for inter-company accounting and elimination of imbalances
- Supported roll out of Global Account Reconciliation System and taught training globally.
Contractor – Gillette/P&G Finance
The Gillette Company (Proctor & Gamble)
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Upon relocation to Michigan, maintained contractual employment on a project basis
- Performed financial analysis for integration activities related to acquisition by Proctor & Gamble
- Taught financial training courses to Gillette Finance professionals worldwide, including Financial Planning, Earnings Variation Analysis and Asset Management.
Director, Finance & Strategic Planning, Oral Care Products
The Gillette Company (Proctor & Gamble)
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Led Finance and Strategic Planning function for Global Oral Care (Oral-B) business ($10 Billion in revenue)
- Coordinated Budget, Business Update and Strategic Growth Plan including target setting, financial alignment with five regions worldwide and preparation of presentations to Gillette Operating Committee
- Analyzed actual business results and presented to executive leadership, investor relations and external auditors
- Managed capital budget; performed investment analysis and valuation for new products and capacity expansion and presented to Gillette Capital Committee for approval
- Performed valuation, due diligence and integration activities for business acquisitions
- Developed and taught finance training to professionals worldwide.
Sr. Financial Manager, Business Analysis, Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Advised brand management and cross-functional team on financial matters for Jell-O and Handi-Snacks brands and new product development
- Performed financial analysis and made recommendations on new products, capital projects and marketing programs
- Developed strategies, prepared business plans and performed analysis of actual results versus plan
- Pursuant to acquisition of Nabisco, assisted in integration and divestitures of businesses.
Sr. Financial Manager, Planning & Analysis, Beverage/Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Led and managed budgeting, forecasting and close process for Beverages & Desserts division ($30 Billion in revenue)
- Coordinated budget and forecast, set category target and monitored results
- Managed monthly close process and associated financial reporting
- Performed valuation of potential acquisitions and provided recommendations.
Financial Manager, Planning & Reporting, Beverage/Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Led division financial planning & analysis team
- Developed financial model to evaluate potential acquisitions; received Kraft’s Superior Achievement award for contribution to purchase of Balance Bar Company
- Led planning and reporting process improvement task force which resulted in simplified processes, faster turnaround, greater quality of reporting and improved communication between finance and other functional groups
- Created model to allocate division overhead expenses
- Assisted in implementation of Hyperion Essbase for financial reporting and analysis.
Financial Specialist, Business Analysis, Beverage & Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
07.1997 - 12.1998
Senior Financial Analyst, Planning & Reporting, Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
07.1996 - 06.1997
Financial Controls Auditor, Marketing Services
Kraft Foods, Inc
06.1995 - 06.1996
Supervising Senior Accountant
KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP
09.1991 - 05.1995
- Led audit engagements including training, supervision, and evaluation of staff accountants
- Reviewed, evaluated and tested accounting systems, operating procedures and related internal controls
- Prepared audited financial statements and footnote disclosures and reviewed SEC filings.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance/Marketing
New York University (Leonard N. Stern School of Business)
New York, NY05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1991
Skills
- Monthly Close and Consolidation
- Financial Statement Reporting
- Budgeting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, State of Connecticut and State of Michigan
Other
Certified Public Accountant, State of Connecticut and State of Michigan, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle
Timeline
Vice President of Accounting
Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Assistant Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
General Motors Company
05.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Director, Operations & Consolidations, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2010 - 04.2014
Manager, Operations & Consolidations, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Analyst – Business and Competitive Analysis, Controller Group
General Motors Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Analyst – FSS Accounting Services
General Motors Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
Contractor – Gillette/P&G Finance
The Gillette Company (Proctor & Gamble)
01.2005 - 12.2005
Director, Finance & Strategic Planning, Oral Care Products
The Gillette Company (Proctor & Gamble)
01.2002 - 01.2005
Sr. Financial Manager, Business Analysis, Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002
Sr. Financial Manager, Planning & Analysis, Beverage/Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.2000 - 12.2001
Financial Manager, Planning & Reporting, Beverage/Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
01.1999 - 12.1999
Financial Specialist, Business Analysis, Beverage & Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
07.1997 - 12.1998
Senior Financial Analyst, Planning & Reporting, Desserts Division
Kraft Foods, Inc
07.1996 - 06.1997
Financial Controls Auditor, Marketing Services
Kraft Foods, Inc
06.1995 - 06.1996
Supervising Senior Accountant
KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP
09.1991 - 05.1995
Master of Business Administration - Finance/Marketing
New York University (Leonard N. Stern School of Business)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
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