Meghan Larson
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Verizon Communications Inc., excelling in budget oversight and strategic planning. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration, driving a $400M+ expense commitment view and implementing business transformation initiatives. Adept at fostering partnerships and enhancing operational efficiencies to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc
10.2015 - Current
- A strategic finance leader and business partner to various client organizations.
- Responsible for forecasting and maintaining a $400M+ annual expense Commitment View, overseeing long/short-range forecasting, variance analysis, monthly close, and business case analysis.
- Successfully implemented Verizon's Business Transformation, evaluating best practices and seeking efficiencies in streamlined reporting. Promoted digital engagement in conjunction with executive leadership to redefine requirements for improved executive reporting packages and data availability.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Manager, Global Real Estate
Verizon Communications Inc
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Orchestrated a $500M annual Capital construction plan, overseeing funding from initiation to completion. Conducted analyses of monthly and year-to-date capital and trailing expenses against funding commitments, providing milestone communications to executive leadership.
- Spearheaded the Design & Construction business-level team's migration of the SAP financial system and project management software. Actively participated in user acceptance testing during rollouts and subsequent enhancements.
Consultant II
CACI Federal
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Supported all five major GSA travel and transportation programs, providing complete operations and program management.
- Assisted GSA officials with strategic and tactical planning, and operational support to meet fiscal year objectives.
- Conducted needs assessments and provided recommendations to GSA leadership for program improvement.
- Prepared responses to congressional inquiries and FOIA requests.
Transactions Manager
Verizon Communications Inc
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Oversaw all real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and subleasing, for one million square feet of technical, administrative, and central office space (encompassing owned, leased, and sublet properties) and associated land.
- Administered condominium sales, lease buyouts, licensing agreements, and technical site decommissioning projects. Negotiated the terms for building and land sales and lease renewals, and facilitated renewals in collaboration with Brokers, Legal, Finance, Facilities, Planning, Architects, Engineers, and Clients.
Supervisor, Global Real Estate Operations
Verizon Communications Inc
05.2004 - 10.2009
- Managed annual $13M Verizon Telecom Northeast Region real estate operating expense budget (3k locations) based on historical data, contracts, and future commitments, including ELI detail and variance reporting.
- Developed and implemented a customer satisfaction process for Verizon Telecom Northeast. Resolved escalations, reported to field managers, supervised two direct reports, analyzed results, and created action plans.
Education
MBA - Project Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAMS, Real Estate Development
George Mason University
Fairfax, VABBA - Finance, Marketing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Budget oversight
- Strategic planning
- Budget administration
- Partnership development
Timeline
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc
10.2015 - Current
Manager, Global Real Estate
Verizon Communications Inc
05.2013 - 10.2015
Consultant II
CACI Federal
10.2010 - 05.2013
Transactions Manager
Verizon Communications Inc
10.2009 - 10.2010
Supervisor, Global Real Estate Operations
Verizon Communications Inc
05.2004 - 10.2009
MBA - Project Management
George Mason University
MS, Real Estate Development
George Mason University
BBA - Finance, Marketing
James Madison University
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