Jennifer McCrary
Newnan,GA
Summary
Results-driven financial leader with expertise in operational excellence and change management. Successfully directed cross-functional teams in process improvements and ERP migrations, ensuring timely deliverables and optimal resource utilization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Financial Operations Manager
U.S. bank
Sandy Springs, Georgia
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee senior-level team to achieve consistent accuracy in daily account reconciliations among numerous portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to link financial data with upstream operational processes, delivering valuable insights for senior leaders.
- Led team engagement during ERP system implementation, promoting effective training and adoption.
- Collaborated with a team of 4 people to migrate data for accounts receivable inventory valued at approximately 30 million dollars.
- Guided team towards timely completion of deliverables for ERP conversion and took on responsibilities as Atlanta site lead for post-go-live support.
- Effective change management related to reorganization and globalization activities through thoughtful transition planning and empathetic people management skills.
- Led and unified cross-organizational teams on process improvement initiatives to enhance and consolidate end-to-end processes from operational transactions to managerial reporting.
- Explored advanced AI applications to streamline administrative processes while prioritizing human engagement for precision and usefulness.
Assistant Finance Director
City of Newnan
Newnan, GA
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Compiled financial statements and reconciled funds to maintain accuracy in reporting.
- Formulated annual departmental budget and prepared necessary reports for stakeholders.
- Supervised employees in financial reporting, accounting, billing, licensing, payroll, and accounts payable tasks.
- Contributed towards the annual audit of general ledger accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
- Assisted in preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by gathering necessary financial data and documentation.
- Advised organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting practices for effective control and utilization of financial resources.
Accounting Supervisor
Panasonic Automotive Systems
Peachtree City, GA
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Supervised and developed accounting staff primarily in indirect payables and receivables functions.
- Oversaw accurate and timely management of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Contributed to financial statement preparation, incorporating detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Actively participated in monthly, quarterly and annual budget forecast activities.
- Prepared annual tax package information
- Assisted in executing internal SOX and external audit requests.
Sr. Financial Analyst
Panasonic Automotive Systems
Peachtree City, GA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Administered intellectual property accounting and reporting, accommodating significant IP usage expansion and worldwide consolidation for vendor partnerships.
- Conducted forecasting and variance analysis for intellectual property.
- Prepared and distributed departmental fixed cost reports, collaborating with budget managers to forecast and analyze fixed overhead spend.
- Completed monthly journal entries and oversaw consolidation reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Established process for accurately translating and recording monthly transactions for newly acquired German Company.
Financial Analyst
Panasonic Automotive Systems
Peachtree City, GA
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Ensured that assets were properly classified and capitalized in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
- Coordinated annual physical audit of company assets and prepared tax reporting reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Asset Management including fixed, non-capitalized and leased assets for two divisions.
- Managed accounting and reporting processes for intellectual property usage, optimizing resource allocation and tracking.
- Participated in implementation of dynamic reporting tool, enhancing accuracy and streamlining reporting processes.
- Managed the intercompany indirect accounts payable function.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Clayton State University
Morrow, GASkills
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial statement preparation
- Corporate Accounting
- Financial Systems Integration
- Data analysis
- ERP systems
- Asset Management
- Operational Leadership
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Financial statement preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Financial Operations Manager
U.S. bank
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Finance Director
City of Newnan
08.2017 - 03.2022
Accounting Supervisor
Panasonic Automotive Systems
01.2015 - 07.2017
Sr. Financial Analyst
Panasonic Automotive Systems
04.2014 - 01.2015
Financial Analyst
Panasonic Automotive Systems
09.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Clayton State University