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Felicia James

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and a high degree of accuracy. Well-versed in producing monthly financial reports, evaluating department operations, and handling month- and year-end closings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Budget and Finance Manager

Teleion (Amazon)
08.2022 - Current
  • Direct and coordinate global $15M budgeting activities including budget formulation, monitoring, and forecasting
  • Supervise staff of 3 supporting the development and delivery of templates, process improvements, and trainings
  • Develop global budget documentation and SOPs for Directors’ review for 4 global regions; providing insights into key performance indicators.
  • Create monthly budget reporting and financial forecast dashboards with budget variance commentary saving $750K in annual costs
  • Leads year over year (YoY) Purchase Orders creation to reflect vendors’ scope of work and SOW contract compliance
  • Submit monthly Accruals and complete vendors’ account reconciliations
  • Collaborate with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial and revenue monitoring plans

Project Manager

Teleion (Amazon)
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Evaluated current document processes, suggested methods for change and implemented successful improvements
  • Reconciled Accounts Payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies or issues
  • Handled the complete cycle of accounting reconciliations for client resulting in 20% increased efficiency
  • Managed ticketing in Asana to update customer status, allocated work among team members, and identified areas of risk to the project scope
  • Created process improvement for prepared bills, invoices and financial statements with 15% increased efficiency

Client Financial Management Analyst

Accenture
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Lead forecast reviews calls with Senior leadership to advise on $7MM client’s monthly results, invoice submissions, and risk management
  • Completed monthly billing invoices, accruals, and journal entries to drive accurate revenue recognition and expense activity
  • Analyzed and forecasted financial drivers to optimize cash flow and made recommendations to contract Delivery Leads
  • Executed quarterly Internal Controls and confirmed compliance with GAAP and Federal SOW contract requirements

Assistant Business Administrator (Accounting Manager)

Chicago Kent College of Law
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Supervised 7 staff members in daily office functions
  • Performed reconciliations of monthly bank statements, approved financial spending, and completed budgets for the
  • University
  • Streamlined the invoicing process and business transactions for accuracy saving 15+ hours per week and reducing error by

Client Revenue Specialist - Contract

Baker McKenzie Global
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Managed global client $6M revenue functions and coordinated assignments, budgeting, e-billing, analysis and reporting
  • Communicated financial and client updates with Partners, attorneys, and management on a daily basis
  • Efficiently processed all invoices and ensured 100% of approved invoices were paid in full while maximizing cash flow

Billing Specialist - Contract

Leo Burnett
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led monthly billing meetings with Account Management to escalate billing issues and submit invoices to client
  • Assisted with an SAP implementation and performed testing on balance sheet accounts prior to going live

Accounts Receivable Analyst - Contract

Enlivant
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Generated month-end reconciliation to the general ledger and prepare monthly reporting for Accounting Manager
  • Posted daily lockbox bank accounts and internet check deposits

Billing Staff Accountant - Contract

Zorch International
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed exclusively six Fortune 500 clients’ A/R account balances and provided accurate invoices
  • Assisted with month-end close working directly with the Assistant Controller and Controller

Accounts Receivable Analyst - Contract

General Growth Properties
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed 8 portfolios containing 100-150 accounts to successfully boost collections from -4% to -95%
  • Performed legal lease research for lease interpretation
  • Developed customer relationships ensuring payments were received

Tax and Human Resource Intern

Deloitte
04.2009 - 01.2010
  • Participated in a trust fund and state return project

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Illinois Institute, Stuart School of Business
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Business - Finance

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Skills

  • SAP, OneStream, People Soft, Salesforce, Workday, Asana, JD Edwards, Microsoft Suite & Excel
  • Accounts Payable/ Receivable and Billing
  • GAAP and Statutory Compliance Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Revenue monitoring
  • Financial Management and Analysis
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Data Entry
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teambuilding
  • Problem-Solving

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Global Budget and Finance Manager

Teleion (Amazon)
08.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Teleion (Amazon)
05.2022 - 08.2022

Client Financial Management Analyst

Accenture
02.2020 - 03.2022

Assistant Business Administrator (Accounting Manager)

Chicago Kent College of Law
10.2017 - 02.2020

Client Revenue Specialist - Contract

Baker McKenzie Global
07.2016 - 10.2017

Billing Specialist - Contract

Leo Burnett
02.2015 - 06.2016

Accounts Receivable Analyst - Contract

Enlivant
01.2014 - 02.2015

Billing Staff Accountant - Contract

Zorch International
12.2012 - 12.2013

Accounts Receivable Analyst - Contract

General Growth Properties
09.2011 - 11.2012

Tax and Human Resource Intern

Deloitte
04.2009 - 01.2010

Master of Public Administration -

Illinois Institute, Stuart School of Business

Bachelor of Business - Finance

Western Illinois University

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