Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Company Overview: Fortune 500 defense contractor with ~$19 billion of revenue and ~50,000 employees
Corporate monitoring, financial reporting, revenue recognition, technical accounting, accounting policy, strategic investment and M&A accounting and internal controls over financial reporting
Development of digital finance roadmap and Enterprise level automation program, including finance digital toolkit to streamline financial processes
Oversaw design and implementation of automated workflows eliminating 10,000+ hours of annual manual effort and $1M+ in dollars savings
Led Corporate Technical Accounting contract review team including consolidation, monitoring and review of Enterprise wide contract estimates at completion reporting for recording sales and profit
Developed and delivered Executive decks for stakeholders such as the Company's CEO/CFO, Investor Relations, FP&A and Audit Committee
Composing and presenting technical accounting memos, business strategy and funding proposals, and Enterprise wide policies
Business processes and analysis, responsible for multiple financial and transactional analysis to support executive decisions and functional business improvements
Fortune 500 defense contractor with ~$19 billion of revenue and ~50,000 employees
Senior Manager, External Reporting
Harris Corporation
08.2018 - 03.2020
SEC reporting / compliance and earnings release materials
Preparation and issuance of financial statements
Technical Accounting on non-standard transactions, goodwill analysis and lease accounting
Analyze complex accounting transactions such as 606 revenue recognition, carve out transactions and percentage of completion accounting
Ensure appropriate controls and processes within SOX reporting environments
Assurance Senior/Staff
EY (Ernst & Young)
12.2014 - 08.2018
Conduct financial statement audits on both private and publicly traded entities, including: Fortune Top 25 Multi-National oil and gas conglomerate, World's largest first tier aero structures manufacturing company
Prepare and strategize audit plans based on client and industry risk
Coordinate audit findings and control deficiencies, including remediation
Manage domestic and international teams, including establishing and executing budgets, delegation of work and training
Participate in PCAOB inspections, internal quality audits
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12.2014
Skills
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
Business Development
Financial Management
Process Improvements
Financial Reporting
Financial Data Analysis
Internal Controls
Accomplishments
LHX 2022 Corporate Quality Award Recipient
Emerging Leadership Award Recipient
Business Intelligence Organization lead, Automation and Analytics (Alteryx, PowerPlatform, Tableau)