Kasey Crowley
Manassas,VA
Summary
Forward-thinking and seasoned leader in technology and finance, I am a collaborative, results-focused technology leader, with the proven ability to deliver business value while balancing regulatory requirements with the appropriate technology solutions through thoughtful coordination and planning. My expertise in SaaS implementations and integration development has driven significant advancements, achieving project milestones with a focus on enhancing productivity and fostering long-term partnerships. Skilled in directing diverse teams, I have successfully mentored leaders and influenced enterprise-wide technical strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity / Technology Compliance Sr. Manager
CarMax Auto Superstores
05.2022 - Current
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Finance Functional Architect / Accounting Systems
CarMax Auto Superstores
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Delivered presentations on proposed solutions to senior leadership for buy-in and support during the decision-making process.
- Enhanced user experience with the development of user-friendly interfaces and easy-to-navigate design layouts.
- Ensured smooth change management processes through meticulous planning, communication, and close collaboration with impacted teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of system components for a cohesive end product.
- Finance liaison responsible for cross-functional oversight of design/ implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, & EDM
- Manage, directly, five analysts and indirectly 10 cross-functional analysts, responsible for supporting over 275
Accounting associates and 13k field/store associates via application delivery and support of system configuration,
maintenance, and support (On-Premises: PeopleSoft Financials and Procurement; SaaS solutions: Coupa, Workiva,
CoStar); report writing/ maintenance (XML, Tableau, Crystal, Microsoft SSRS); and automation tool development (Blue
Prism, Foxtrot, Access Databases & Macros) - Establish department-wide technical governance to follow industry best practices for stability and sustainment
- Provide direction, vision, and oversight of Project Managers utilizing waterfall & Agile for cross-functional technology
projects, through all phases of the implementation lifecycle, with enterprise- and department-wide impacts - Highly successful at building and mentoring leaders to support their career advancement and succession planning
- Drive strategic technical direction of multi-year roadmap to assess, redesign, and replace legacy systems; influence to
obtain alignment with internal business partners; Key role in product and vendor selection, and writing Statements of
Work to support rent-buy-build Enterprise-wide strategy; Results in implementations such as Coupa and Blue Prism
Technology-HR & Payroll Systems Sr. IT Project
CarMax Auto Superstores
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Workday Implementation Technology Project Manager – First enterprise-wide SaaS implementation and mobile
application available to all 27k associates. Manage project leads and every facet of the technical work and budget, including: Integration development (15
developers, including implementation of 50 different vendor integrations, across 19 vendors, 20 internal system
integrations and related application development); Develop testing strategy and manage testing aspects
(involving 40+ associates and offshore resources); Conduct data conversion efforts (involving out-going outsource
vendor and legacy systems); and Mobile application deployment. - Kronos Application Upgrade Program Manager – Manage building of on-premises servers and implementing new IT
security requirements, monitor project budget and contractor hours. Led application and interface testing strategy and execution, utilize Quality Assurance offshore resources and
project team of 15+ associates. Concurrently manage Enterprise Java Runtime Upgrade for 25k enterprise-wide
Business System Analyst II
CarMax Auto Superstores
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported the integration of new software applications by liaising between development teams and end users throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate technology solutions by conducting thorough research and feasibility analysis based on organizational goals.
- Maintained system security protocols by implementing stringent access controls, vulnerability assessments, and regular monitoring procedures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to select the most suitable solutions for business needs while maximizing cost efficiency.
- Liaison between IT and Accounting/Financial Planning departments
- Elicit and document requirements; Create documentation standards
- Facilitate requirement gathering; Communicate project decisions
- Collaborate with users and IT to recommend and develop design solutions
- Financial Systems QA Project Manager – Oracle Hyperion Implementation, PeopleSoft
Accounts Receivable enhancements, custom-build PeopleSoft Accounts Payable and .NET Procure-to-Pay system - Mentor Accounting Systems Sr. Analyst
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Information Systems
Master of Science - Accounting & Information Systems, Fin Services
Skills
- Cross-functional Team Coordination and Collaboration
- Strategic Management & Planning
- Application & IT General SOX Controls
- SaaS Implementations and integration development
- Configuration Administration & Reporting
- System, Integration & User Acceptance Testing
- Net & Commercial-off-the-Shelf On-Premises applications implementation, coding, and development
- Business Requirements Gathering & Analysis
- Directing Internal and Contracted Resources (Onsite, Remote, Hybrid, & Off-shore)
Timeline
Cybersecurity / Technology Compliance Sr. Manager - CarMax Auto Superstores
05.2022 - Current
Finance Functional Architect / Accounting Systems - CarMax Auto Superstores
07.2016 - 04.2022
Technology-HR & Payroll Systems Sr. IT Project - CarMax Auto Superstores
07.2014 - 06.2016
Business System Analyst II - CarMax Auto Superstores
09.2012 - 06.2014
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Information Systems
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Master of Science, Accounting & Information Systems, Fin Services
Other Experience
- Volunteer, Oct 2024 - Present; Humane Society of Fairfax County, Centreville, VA
- Lead Volunteer, Aug 2020 - June 2024; Wings of Hope Ranch, Ministry to children facing challenges through relationships with rescued horses, Ashland, VA
- Accounting Basics Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Oct 2007 - June 2014; CarMax Auto Superstores, Richmond, VA
- Graduate Teaching Assistant & Recitation Instructor, Aug 2006 – May 2007; Virginia Tech Accounting and Information Systems Department, Blacksburg, VA
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