Kathryn Kuhn
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Manager with a proven track record at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, excelling in payroll software implementation and project management. Recognized for building high-performing teams and enhancing productivity through targeted training and strong cross-functional collaboration. Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Payroll and Travel and Expense
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
02.2019 - Current
- Manages a team of ten associates
- Ensures compliance with company policies, payroll industry regulations and legal requirements by establishing robust internal control mechanisms and regular review of configuration.
- Led cross-functional teams and business units as project lead on Workday implementation to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Improves team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborates closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Manages large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implements and develops operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieves operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Demonstrates exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Conducts performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Consistently meets or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Improves team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, reducing project completion times and enhancing collaboration.
Sr. Team Lead, Payroll
Banfield
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed a team of thirteen associates
- Processed Payroll for 21,000 associates and 7 legal entities
- Oversaw the implementation of new systems or processes within the team successfully navigating change management challenges.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, selecting top talent for the team and contributing to long-term growth potential.
- Developed high-performing team members through targeted training programs and one-on-one coaching.
- Streamlined project workflow for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing processes.
- Identified skill gaps within the team and developed comprehensive training plans to address these deficiencies effectively.
- Fostered strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration on shared initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and Payroll industry regulations by establishing robust internal control mechanisms.
Sr Team Lead, Charter Accounting
Banfield
05.2003 - 11.2015
- Managed a team of three associates
- Managed and audited all journal entries, profit and loss statement audits and Charter owner P&L reviews for 200+ Charter hospitals.
- Fostered strong relationships with Charter owners and regularly presented at Charter Summit meetings.
- Ran the CPI, Inc audit and final P&L and Balance Sheet.
- Oversaw the implementation of new systems or processes within the team successfully navigating change management challenges.
- Fostered strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration on shared initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations by establishing robust internal control mechanisms.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, selecting top talent for the team and contributing to long-term growth potential.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTAssociate of Science - Accounting
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA06-1995
Skills
- Payroll software implementation and system configuration
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Building a high functioning team
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Payroll and Travel and Expense
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
02.2019 - Current
Sr. Team Lead, Payroll
Banfield
11.2015 - 02.2019
Sr Team Lead, Charter Accounting
Banfield
05.2003 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Edmonds College
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