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JOANNY PALACIOS

Sanford,NC

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Business Operations AnalystFinance AnalystAccounts Payable AnalystExpense AdministratorAccountant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Sanford, NC
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid sick leavePaid time off

Summary

Results-driven Accounting and Finance Professional with 10+ years of experience supporting multinational organizations across accounting operations, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and expense administration, reconciliations, forecasting, and internal controls. Proven track record of improving processes, strengthening compliance, reducing financial risk, and supporting executive leadership. Advanced expertise in SAP, Oracle, Concur, OneStream, Power BI, and Excel, with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, managing high-volume financial operations, and driving operational efficiencies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel & Expense and Corporate Card Program Lead

WOLFSPEED, INC.
01.2024 - Current
  • Led enterprise-wide travel and expense operations as subject matter expert for policies and compliance.
  • Managed Concur system administration, including user setup, audit rules, approval workflows, and reporting.
  • Served as primary contact for senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and policy adherence.
  • Oversaw corporate card program administration, collaborating with banks and stakeholders for compliance.
  • Handled payment operations, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, online payments, and credit card transactions.
  • Prepared and approved journal entries along with account reconciliations for travel and expense activities.
  • Reviewed and approved OneStream account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy and controls.
  • Developed standard operating procedures and training materials to enhance operational consistency.

Senior Staff Accountant

ROBERT HALF
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supported accounting operations, reconciliations, AP processes, and SAP implementation efforts.
  • Managed duplicate-payment controls through NXG Forensics across multiple ERP systems.

Business Operations Analyst

ACCENTURE (Rivian)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported AP operations, vendor management, invoice processing, procurement coordination, and process improvement.
  • Created onboarding documentation and trained new team members.

AR TSA Support / Accounting Operations Analyst

ACCENTURE (Coty Inc.)
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted forecasting, risk analysis, audits, and financial reporting activities.
  • Led knowledge-transfer initiatives and offshore team training programs.

Finance Analyst

COTY INC.
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Managed cash forecasting and reconciliations supporting large-volume retail accounts.
  • Cleared more than $80M in aging balances across multiple general ledger accounts.
  • Supported month-end reporting, SOX controls, and financial statement preparation.
  • Company Recognition for process improvements that increased revenue recovery and operational efficiency.

International Finance Specialist

STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Executed credit analysis, collections, cash applications, and payment processing to ensure timely financial reporting and cash flow management.
  • Managed global customer accounts and distributor relationships across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management, including VPs, CFOs, and CEOs, to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lee Senior High School

Skills

  • Global Travel & Expense Program Management
  • Corporate Card Administration
  • Concur Administration & Governance
  • Executive & Board Expense Support
  • Financial Controls & SOX Compliance
  • Accounts Payable & Receivables Operations
  • General ledger accounting
  • Vendor & Banking Relationships
  • Process Improvement & Automation
  • Financial reporting
  • Global Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • OneStream
  • NXG
  • Ariba
  • Concur

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Travel & Expense and Corporate Card Program Lead

WOLFSPEED, INC.
01.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Accountant

ROBERT HALF
01.2023 - 01.2024

Business Operations Analyst

ACCENTURE (Rivian)
01.2022 - 01.2023

AR TSA Support / Accounting Operations Analyst

ACCENTURE (Coty Inc.)
01.2021 - 01.2022

Finance Analyst

COTY INC.
01.2017 - 01.2021

International Finance Specialist

STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS
01.2013 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Lee Senior High School

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