Conduct thorough investigations into potential compliance violations, ensuring proper resolution and mitigation
Support the annual review of compliance monitoring plans based on risk and lead the strategic oversight and data integrity checks required to meet those requirements
Partnered with the Aesthetics financial compliance team to implement and create new annual monitoring plans, based specifically on their compliance and business needs
Create training materials and provide training across all therapeutic areas to maintain compliance standards and best practices
Partner with the Field Help Desk to ensure their knowledge base is accurate and up to date.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improvements
Collaborate cross functionally with US Commercial teams such as Commercial Compliance and It's About Time as well as business groups outside of US Commercial
Identify trending issues, propose solutions and provide guidance to management and the US Field Sales Force
Support internal audit process by providing subject matter expertise on compliance-related matters
Manage four contingent workers to support daily review of employee business expenses related to HCP transfers of value
Expense Report Analyst
Finance Shared Services
10.2018 - 03.2021
Worked with OEC, HR and Legal to gather data required for employee investigations
Performed analysis to identify potential policy violations within employee expenses and propose solutions on how to mitigate and reduce risk
Assisted employees regarding relocation (US and OUS) related to their corporate card and CTE profile
Responsible for reconciling duplicate expenses incurred by employees and ensuring repayment to AbbVie
Worked with managers to clear outstanding expenses of terminated employees
Provided training to CTE users on policy changes, best practices and how to navigate Concur
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
Collaborated with AbbVie's outsourced BPO to support project initiatives
Assist with review and audit of Senior Leader expense reports as needed
Clinical Payments Supervisor
R&D Finance
02.2017 - 10.2018
Performed routine analysis to ensure the identity of all clinical trial subjects remained confidential
Worked with Principal Investigators and clinical trial sites to ensure payments were made timely, accurately per contract terms
Identified and managed process improvements and enhancements
Ensured departmental compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies
Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes
Managed a staff of four employees and two contractors
Provided performance feedback for employees on their individual performance reviews and ensured all direct reports were appropriately trained
Financial Compliance Analyst
R&D Finance
02.2014 - 02.2017
Reviewed Master Service Agreements and approved payment for professional services and consulting
Monitored payments to Health Care Providers (HCP) and Health Care Organizations (HCO) in accordance with State and Federal Laws
Responded to inquiries from Health Care Providers regarding payments made visible due to transparency reporting laws
Provided ongoing training for employees on compliance requirements
Provided ongoing training for employees on compliance requirements, fostering a culture of ethical conduct within the organization
Supported internal audit process by providing subject matter expertise on compliance-related matters
Discovery Accounting Tech
R&D Finance
07.2012 - 02.2014
Month end close
Journal entries
Gathered data and prepared various reports for senior management
Provided budgetary approval for internal projects
Monitored and tracked budgetary spend for various internal projects
Payroll Garnishments Tech
Corporate Payroll
04.2011 - 07.2012
Processed payroll garnishments ensuring compliance with all relevant state laws
Worked closely with Legal, HR and state agencies regarding court ordered child support payroll deductions and wage verifications
Worked closely with employees and creditors to come up with solutions to resolve sensitive and ambiguous payroll garnishment situations
Independently resolved sensitive payroll related issues
Performed weekly and bi-weekly monitoring and reconciliation of garnishments
Accounting Tech
Corporate Disbursement Operations
07.2002 - 04.2011
Audited expense reports in accordance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures
Investigated and resolved issues related to sales force expense reports
Accounts Payable functions
Expense Reporting functions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Major, Business Minor
Concordia University
Mequon, WI
Paralegal Certificate
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
Skills
Strong Communicator
Analytics
Compliance Focused
Proficient with Microsoft Tools
Detail Oriented
Organized
Collaborative
Decision Making
Leadership
Persuasive
Project Management
Problem Solving
Timeline
Sr. Financial Compliance Analyst
US Commercial
03.2021 - Current
Expense Report Analyst
Finance Shared Services
10.2018 - 03.2021
Clinical Payments Supervisor
R&D Finance
02.2017 - 10.2018
Financial Compliance Analyst
R&D Finance
02.2014 - 02.2017
Discovery Accounting Tech
R&D Finance
07.2012 - 02.2014
Payroll Garnishments Tech
Corporate Payroll
04.2011 - 07.2012
Accounting Tech
Corporate Disbursement Operations
07.2002 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Major, Business Minor
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