Kate Adams
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished Director of Finance Operations with a proven track record at The Mom Project, adept in financial systems implementation and strategic decision-making. Excelled in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency, driving significant business growth. Skilled in project management and stakeholder communication, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Finance Operations
The Mom Project
07.2021 - Current
- Project manage multiple HRIS and payroll system implementations, including ADP Workforce Now, ADP SmartCompliance, Bull Horn, iSolved, and Salesforce.
- Design and implement expansion from US to Global operations
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Tax and Payroll Manager
Hunter Hamilton for Cargill
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintain, report, and analyze all tax related HRIS data and systems across all companies
- Process Payroll tax amendments, W2's and W2C's while coordinating with the payroll department and Business units Track all of the amendments for SLA timing, Penalty and Interest impact, escalating deviation in policy
- Manage the day to day relationship with the ADP SmartCompliance and Equifax
- Lead and execute the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Year End close/reporting process for payroll taxes including W2's, 1099's and tax filings/reporting and reconciliations
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness and optimization from both compliance and cash flow perspectives
- Process tax balance adjustments for any errors discovered while maintaining scheduled audits
- Communicating resolutions and inquiries with employees regarding all payroll tax questions and concerns
HRIS and Payroll Manager
Sleep Number Corporation
11.2009 - 03.2016
- Analyze and interpret data in order to support the objectives of the Human Capital Team and related business functions
- Compile reports, analyze, and synthesize data in order to communicate key metrics across all functions
- Identify areas of concern, best practices, and compliance issues for others to review in more detail based on recommendations
- Develop simple to complex reports using data from multiple sources, such as Oracle BI, Cognos Impromptu, and ADP Report Writer
- Leverage technology to deliver the correct information to the customer in a timely fashion
- Design and develop dashboards in Oracle BI to answer relevant business questions and communicate report data in a concise and easy to understand format
- Integrates disparate data from multiple systems and tools ● Proactively works to improve reporting with value-add, efficiency, quality, speed, and method of delivery
- Provide project support for many projects supporting management, including implementing a new ERP, a new reporting tool, and a new payroll system. Support included defining business requirements, creating functional designs, developing test cases and testing, and documenting new processes.
- Maintain vendor relationships with numerous third party vendors, including ADP Payroll, ADP Tax, BNA, Equifax, and The Work Number.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Skills
Strategic Decision-Making
Business process improvement
Negotiation and Persuasion
Financial Systems Implementation
Project management experience
Stakeholder Communication
Performance metrics evaluation
Team Leadership and Management
Timeline
Director, Finance Operations - The Mom Project
07.2021 - Current
Tax and Payroll Manager - Hunter Hamilton for Cargill
01.2018 - 07.2021
HRIS and Payroll Manager - Sleep Number Corporation
11.2009 - 03.2016
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Arts,
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