JENNIFER BAREFOOT
Burlington,United States
Summary
Over 28 years in Controllership and Accounting Operations, primarily focused on Capital Assets management. 9 years of project management leading to implementations of new systems, changes in accounting policy, and driving transformation globally. 15 years of People leader experience resulting in the transformation of operational deliverables and team scale. Expertise: Accounting operations, Assets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Controller - Commercial Engines
GE Aerospace
Cincinnati, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Managing the daily activities for two of the GE Aerospace product lines, CF6 and GE90.
- Developing the operational requirements for GE9X Entry into Service.
- Coordinated with internal risk team and external auditors on a quarterly basis to ensure accurate and timely submission of audit requests.
- Maintained internal control systems, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Managed the implementation of the Oracle Order to Cash Module for six product lines and oversight of the JDE Edwards application sunset.
SR MANAGER, GLOBAL PROCESS LEADER
GE Aviation
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Manage the Global Capital Asset/Leasing process with teams in Asia, Europe, and the US.
- Transition legacy platforms to new standardized ERPs, including shifting 120k assets from mainframe system into multiple Oracle systems.
- Developing key policies for managing the overall process.
- Work with external auditors on SOX controls and annual audit.
- Identify and execute simplification projects to improve the overall process, including the closing cycle.
SR MANAGER, GLOBAL INITIATIVE LEADER
GE Global Operations
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Manage projects related to transforming the Global Capital Assets team such as the implementation of the new GEARs platform (GE Appropriation Request System) cross multiple GE Businesses, re-writing the Capital Assets Enterprise Standard, transforming/migrations to Capital Assets ERPs and ensuring compliance to both GAP policy and the Enterprise Standard
- Mentor and provide guidance to other team members in relation to their projects and initiatives.
NAM FIXED ASSET MANAGER
GE Global Operations
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed the day to day activities of the North America Fixed Asset team supporting all GE Businesses on various Fixed Assets platforms
- Driving the team to reduce aged unreconciled accounts by partnering with the businesses to clear their aged CIP
- Managed various initiatives including but not limited to realigning resources on the team to a new pillar approach to level load work balance and cross coverage responsibilities, SOP documentation of all priority desk work, and ERP migrations from legacy platforms to new strategic ERPs.
SENIOR FIXED ASSET COMPLIANCE/INTEGRATION LEAD
GE Global Operations
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Manage day to day activities of Genpact and Xerox GE Healthcare support team
- Provide fixed asset guidance on a global perspective within GE Healthcare and Global Operation teams
- Manage the various initiatives that impact the Healthcare Fixed Asset systems such as: Oracle R12 upgrade, SAP Global upgrade, Enterprise Standard Chart of Account conversions and Depreciation Method for Oracle, Peoplesoft and SAP platforms
- Drive standardization across the GE Healthcare businesses by bringing the regional teams together.
RECORD TO RECORD DIRECTOR
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Manage the day to day activities of the Fixed Asset team
- Manage Xerox resources working at GE Aviation in Cincinnati, OH
- And Bangalore, India
- Managed annual budget for Fixed Asset team and multiple Cincinnati contracts between GE and Xerox
- Manage the account reconciliations for all reconciliation performed by Xerox on behalf of GE and oversight of the Sales & Use Tax team and GE Aviation contracts in Strother Field, KS
- Lead teams in new initiatives driven from internal demands as well as client requests.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
10.2008 - 03.2014
- Manage the day to day activities of the Fixed Asset team
- Manage Xerox resources working at GE Aviation in Cincinnati, OH
- And Bangalore, India
- Managed annual budget for Fixed Asset team and multiple Cincinnati contracts between GE and Xerox
- Implement new business within Fixed Asset team and GE Aviation
- Transformed the team from a single Fixed Asset Platform into multiple service offering options.
FIXED ASSETS INITIATIVES & NEW BUSINESS LEADER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for on-boarding all new clients to the Xerox Fixed Asset database and any integration's from Xerox to GE Business platforms
- Develop new modules to drive out deficiencies in the Fixed Asset team
- Managed all CAS/KPMG audits
- Implement and maintain SOX and internal controls.
FIXED ASSETS UNFINISHED TEAM LEADER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Managed the transition of work back from GSO India to Fort Myers FL after sale of Fixed Asset team to Xerox
- Managed the onshore unfinished plant clearing team, ensuring proper accuracy to meet and exceed client SLA's
- Provide guidance on capitalization policy and implementing any changes.
FIXED ASSET ANALYST
GE Client Business Services
10.2000 - 02.2004
- Subject matter expert on the Fixed Asset team overseeing audits, improvements to the key operating metrics and quarterly corporate reporting
- Managed outsourced activities by mentoring and monitoring the staff
- Facilitated implementations of eUnfinished web module to add efficiency to the unfinished clearing process.
Education
BACHELORS - ACCOUNTING -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL, United StatesSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Training
- Verbal communication
- Creative thinking
- Operational Efficiency
- Internal Controls
- Staff Management
Additional Information
Six Sigma Course Year 2002 Certification Green Belt
Lean Manufacturing Workshops Course Years 2018, 2019
Girl Scout Troop Leader 2009-2017
Timeline
Operations Controller - Commercial Engines
GE Aerospace
02.2022 - Current
SR MANAGER, GLOBAL PROCESS LEADER
GE Aviation
01.2019 - 01.2022
SR MANAGER, GLOBAL INITIATIVE LEADER
GE Global Operations
11.2017 - 12.2018
NAM FIXED ASSET MANAGER
GE Global Operations
08.2016 - 10.2017
SENIOR FIXED ASSET COMPLIANCE/INTEGRATION LEAD
GE Global Operations
11.2014 - 07.2016
RECORD TO RECORD DIRECTOR
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
04.2014 - 10.2014
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
10.2008 - 03.2014
FIXED ASSETS INITIATIVES & NEW BUSINESS LEADER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
01.2007 - 10.2008
FIXED ASSETS UNFINISHED TEAM LEADER
Xerox Commercial Solutions, LLC
03.2004 - 12.2006
FIXED ASSET ANALYST
GE Client Business Services
10.2000 - 02.2004
BACHELORS - ACCOUNTING -
University of South Florida