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Glendale,CA
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Summary
Experienced Enterprise and Financial Systems & Technology Leader known for successfully managing the design and delivery of solutions aligned with enterprise-wide initiatives. Skilled in driving successful implementations and simplifying ERP operational solutions. Proficient in reporting tools like Cognos and adept at overseeing financial system implementations at a corporate level. Demonstrated expertise in working with diverse business segments. Proven track record in identifying business opportunities, creating efficiencies, and reducing costs across all organizational levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Leads strategic planning and solutions implementation for BrightView's ERP and Financial (FPA) systems, managing diverse team of full-time employees and consultants to support company-wide business needs and system integrity
- Directed team of nine full-time members and 25-30 consultants, ensuring seamless operation and support of ERP systems and HR and financial solutions, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reliability across organization
- Spearheaded successful JDE ERP along with accounting and finance system upgrade within three months, aligning technical design and optimization with company growth and evolving needs
- Designed and implemented SOX controls in public company, significantly improving compliance and audit readiness.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER
WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Supported Corporate partners and nine Disney Segments in a strategic business planning role, providing oversight for governance and monitoring of finance system compliance and consultation on various platforms (e.g., SAP, Cognos).
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Developed and managed key relationships with end users (250,000+), business partners, and segment leaders
- Evaluated current processes to create future state
- Collaborated with business process owners, various business segments, and IT to support finance system solutions and formulate enhancements to benefit each business unit and the whole Disney corporate enterprise.
SAP PROJECT MANAGER
WALT DISNEY INTERACTIVE MEDIA GROUP
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Tapped for this leadership role for knowledge of SQL server databases and SAP to help meet challenging business needs of numerous new high visibility Disney Interactive divisions (Online, Mobile Games, Publishing, Console Games, and Shared Services). In collaboration with CIO of IT, led efforts to create a successful work intake process for newly created PMO.
- Point person for SAP ERP master data design, feasibility, development coordination, qualitative and qualitative analysis, testing, training, and support, providing thought leadership in all strategic aspects of implementation.
- Lead in creation of MS SQL servers that received data from SAP for financial solutions.
- Lead for SAP implementation to Disney’s acquired companies (e.g., Playdom – $763M, Maker Studios - $675M).
- Partnered with customers in communicating needs to Finance/Accounting/IT leadership, resulting in successful, streamlined financial accounting processes requiring less manual effort.
- Incorporated critical positive validation tools to work with SAP support, improve accuracy, and fix any issues that arose.
- Delivered process and procedure for SAP Company Code Business Area deactivations at The Walt Disney Company.
- Coordinated efforts from Accounting, Finance, Fixed Asset, Purchasing, T&E, Projects, HR, and Legal teams.
- Deactivated and closed 47 previously overlooked retired Company Codes and Business Areas, and all associated Cost Centers and Profit Centers; helped create deactivation playbook still utilized by teams today, generating ongoing significant cost savings for the company.
- Successful solution lauded by management, and presented in conferences, as well as to other operating segments.
MANAGER, FORECASTING AND PLANNING
WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Took on a transformation leadership role as Cognos project manager within The Walt Disney Company for the Enterprise Finance Process Organization, enabling financial planning consolidation and more consistent planning for the Disney Enterprise.
- Established trust and overcame barriers, delivering presentations to other operating segments and businesses.
- Developed Planning and Reporting ‘Center of Excellence’ functional team.
- Project leadership ensured that all operating segments adopted Cognos as their final planning submittal to consolidation tool; still widely used to date by both Finance and Human Resources (reporting).
MANAGER, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Hand-selected for this newly created role managing $30M budget with 2 direct staff and 22 indirect reports.
- Highly regarded as resident expert in SAP, BW, and information technology processes in previous roles, charged with developing and implementing creative business solutions to increase efficiency and improve experience across 9 different global operating segments.
- Prioritized initiatives and developed requirements for tracking and scheduling individual projects.
- Established rapport, built connections, and created alliances with customers and segment leaders.
- Oversaw implementation of SAP to improve decision making and financial management across global business segments, hosting management meetings to bring all operating segments to table for the first time.
- Recognized by senior management for developing critical innovative solutions that created efficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
06.1996
Certificate - Leadership
01.2005 - 01.2005
Walt Disney Company Leadership and Management Training
Certificate - Global Business
02.2006 - 03.2006
Global Business Strategy Certificate
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Technology Strategy & Execution
- Financial Systems Implementation
- ERP Systems Governance
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Testing Automation
Earlierroles
- Walt Disney Television and Pictures, Senior Financial Analyst / Financial Systems
- Walt Disney Television and Pictures, Financial Analyst / Studio IT
- Walt Disney Imagineering, Production Financial Analyst
- Series 7 and 63 Financial Advisor, Prudential Securities
- All American Home Center Sales and Training Manager
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
SAP SAP Hana
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Software
Automotive
Electrical and home improvements
Timeline
DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS - BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES
12.2021 - 07.2024
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER - WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2015 - 01.2022
SAP PROJECT MANAGER - WALT DISNEY INTERACTIVE MEDIA GROUP
01.2009 - 01.2015
MANAGER, FORECASTING AND PLANNING - WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2007 - 01.2009
Harvard Business Publishing - Certificate, Global Business
02.2006 - 03.2006
MANAGER, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - WALT DISNEY CORPORATE
01.2006 - 01.2007
Walt Disney Company - Certificate, Leadership
01.2005 - 01.2005
California State University Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
California State University Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
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