Edward Woodcock

Global Enterprise Accounting/Financial System Business Owner

• Supported the corporate, divisional and country level CFO's to ensure reporting process and data requirements are accurate and efficient. Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
• Managed, designed and implemented the ERP and other financial systems schedules, processes, reporting and controls to meet organizational and departmental requirements.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Implemented and managed data and internal control procedures.
• Collaborated with senior management on long-term planning initiatives that aligned with corporate goals. Coordinated with leadership to develop and implement strategies to promote progress toward corporate goals. Analyzed trends in the industry, and corporate reporting to shape solutions and approaches.
• Analyzed existing system performance, identified areas for improvement and developed new solutions. Developed new policies and procedures to increase efficiency in all departments.
• Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of innovative projects across multiple divisions and disciplines. Worked closely with IT teams to ensure proper integration between legacy companies, applications and technologies.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure proper controls and accuracy of data input into financial systems. Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provided technical guidance on system operations and trouble shooting issues related to financial systems. Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, process and data issues.

Project Ownership

• Organized and oversaw improvement projects to maintain business viability. Determined project goals, assessed project resource requirements and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
• Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects. Organized regular meetings to discuss governance issues and provide advice.
• Collaborated with external vendors on projects involving development or enhancements of financial systems.
• Planned program details according to defined corporate strategy. Oversaw technological improvements successfully reducing bottlenecks.
• Developed testing plans and milestones along with testing new or upgraded software.

Global Data Governance Lead

Financial Reporting Support and Development

• Developed a business case to obtain executive approval for the program. Identified areas where corporate data governance practices required development and controls.
• Worked across the various data Global consumers of data to build the consensus for their teams involvement. Identified the stakeholders, and consumers, along with the roles and responsibilities of each.
• Established data quality and data quality governance strategy for enterprise information. Identified the pillars required to be included within governance.
• Standardized definitions for enterprise business glossary
• leveraged personal experience across financial reporting requirements, data needs, data issues and financial systems to document the requirements. Engaged with external vendor to progress identification of a tool and plan.

Team Leadership and Development

• Maintained high quality standards while working effectively as a team in a fast paced environment. Motivated others to reach challenging goals, improving quality and performance.
• Worked collaboratively with team members, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetically listened to others, encouraging open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Established positive working relationships with co-workers, other departments and management.
• Hired and trained staff for open positions, encouraging supporting team environment.

• Prepared monthly closing entries for legal entity and corporate consolidation.
• Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
• Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
• Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
• Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
• Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Reconciled intercompany balances and eliminated differences in a timely manner.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
• Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
• Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.