Michael Prime
Everett,WA
Summary
Highly effective financial executive with over 20 years of experience driving financial efficiency and strategic growth. Skilled in process development, P&L management, and executive leadership, with a solid foundation in GAAP/IFRS principles. Proven leader in multi-operations management, dedicated to fostering innovation and achieving long-term financial success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Finance
Symetra Financial Corp
03.2020 - Current
- Lead and develop a team of 10, fostering growth and effective collaboration
- Oversee financial reporting and FP&A, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
- Conduct financial modeling and analysis, driving project management initiatives
- Streamline financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and documentation
- Serve as liaison for auditors, providing essential guidance and documentation
- Foster team development through coaching and feedback, creating opportunities for growth
- Strengthen interdepartmental relationships for seamless financial operations
- Oversee comprehensive financial operations, ensuring compliance with reporting standards
- Guide internal and external audits, maintaining robust documentation practices
- Spearhead financial modeling initiatives, data-driven decision-making and enhancing project management outcomes for improved operational efficiency
- Foster cross-functional partnerships, facilitating seamless financial operations and strengthening interdepartmental communication for cohesive organizational growth
- Champion innovative process improvements in financial reporting, significantly reducing turnaround time and elevating documentation quality standards
- Cultivate a high-performing finance team through targeted coaching and mentorship, creating pathways for professional development and skill enhancement.
Manager Accounting
Symetra Financial Corp
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Defined short-term objectives for Life & Retirement Accounting Division, enhancing operational efficiency
- Supervised and developed a team of 6, providing coaching and feedback to build effective teams
- Collaborated with internal customers, ensuring accurate accounting and service delivery
- Represented the department in special projects, fostering internal and external team collaboration
- Led Life & Retirement Accounting Division, setting strategic objectives and overseeing team of 6
- Provided expert guidance to internal customers, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Adopted cross-functional partnerships on special projects, bridging gaps between internal and external teams to drive innovative accounting solutions
- Mentored and developed direct reports through personalized coaching, constructive feedback, and targeted growth opportunities, enhancing team effectiveness
- Implemented robust accounting processes, leveraging industry best practices to improve financial accuracy and streamline reporting workflows.
Contractor Sr. Analyst
Expedia
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Project Management implementation for Comcast/NBC for automation for expense reporting software/P-Card implementation working with third party vendors Expensify and Citi Bank U.K
- Implementation of A/P module in Financial Force Accounting to be integrated with third party software Expensify and P-Card Program with Citi Bank U.K
- Tested all transactional debits/credits history prior to launch of new software
- Managed One America’s organizational Cash flow and forecasting, budgets, reconciliations
- Coordinated and lead annual grant audit process for the state of Washington
- Worked independently to lead and develop a team of analysts to provide project support and financial testing to Amazon’s business and development teams with the design of new products/offerings and set-up of financial systems to ensure appropriate business support and controllership
- Prioritized work for a team of analysts, monitored quality to certify standards were maintained, identified and communicated project risks to senior leadership, along with recommendations for resolution or mitigation
- Identified, developed and transitioned new processes to support debits/credits in the month-end general ledger close activities, monthly account reconciliations and reviews, and preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs
- Led implementation of expense reporting automation, integrating third-party software and P-Card systems
- Managed cash flow, forecasting, and audits across multiple organizations
- Developed and transitioned new processes for month-end close activities, enhancing financial reporting efficiency
- Coordinated annual grant audit process, ensuring compliance
- Guided a team of analysts in providing project support to business and development teams
- Prioritized work, monitored quality, and communicated project risks to leadership
- Spearheaded design of new products and financial systems setup, ensuring appropriate business support and controllership across diverse projects
- Conducted thorough testing of transactional debit/credit history prior to software launch
- Prepared various deliverables supporting internal and external financial reporting needs
- Led implementation of expense reporting automation, integrating third-party software and P-Card systems
- Streamlined financial processes across multiple organizations.
Controller
Cascade Coffee, Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised accounting for $20M gross, ensuring timely month, quarter, and year-end closings
- Managed cash flow, overseeing bank reconciliations, revenue, and credit card processing
- Maintained inventory of 8000 SKUs with less than 5% variance, improving costing accuracy
- Enhanced inventory reporting, tracking material types, quantities, and values
- Improved production software integration with accounting systems for better performance
- Ensured GAAP compliance and implemented process improvements.
Contractor
Comcast/NBC, One America, Amazon
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Project Management implementation for Comcast/NBC for automation for expense reporting software/P-Card implementation working with third party vendors Expensify and Citi Bank U.K
- Implementation of A/P module in Financial Force Accounting to be integrated with third party software Expensify and P-Card Program with Citi Bank U.K
- Tested all transactional debits/credits history prior to launch of new software
- Managed One America’s organizational Cash flow and forecasting, budgets, reconciliations
- Coordinated and lead annual grant audit process for the state of Washington
- Worked independently to lead and develop a team of analysts to provide project support and financial testing to Amazon’s business and development teams with the design of new products/offerings and set-up of financial systems to ensure appropriate business support and controllership
- Prioritized work for a team of analysts, monitored quality to certify standards were maintained, identified and communicated project risks to senior leadership, along with recommendations for resolution or mitigation
- Identified, developed and transitioned new processes to support debits/credits in the month-end general ledger close activities, monthly account reconciliations and reviews, and preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs
- Led implementation of expense reporting automation, integrating third-party software and P-Card systems
- Managed cash flow, forecasting, and audits across multiple organizations
- Developed and transitioned new processes for month-end close activities, enhancing financial reporting efficiency
- Coordinated annual grant audit process, ensuring compliance
- Guided a team of analysts in providing project support to business and development teams
- Prioritized work, monitored quality, and communicated project risks to leadership
- Spearheaded design of new products and financial systems setup, ensuring appropriate business support and controllership across diverse projects
- Conducted thorough testing of transactional debit/credit history prior to software launch
- Prepared various deliverables supporting internal and external financial reporting needs
- Led implementation of expense reporting automation, integrating third-party software and P-Card systems
- Streamlined financial processes across multiple organizations.
Regional Mgr. Internal Controls & Compliance
Genzyme a Sanofi-Aventis
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Conducted walk-throughs with senior leadership, ensuring internal control effectiveness and compliance
- Led SOC1 and SOC2 compliance testing, verifying adherence to company policies and procedures
- Audited 14 sites, ensuring SOX compliance and internal control effectiveness
- Educated senior leadership on risk management using the COSO framework, enhancing control structures
- Managed financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Spearheaded SOC1 and SOC2 compliance testing, ensuring adherence to policies and enhancing control structures across 14 sites
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, ensuring GAAP compliance and delivering accurate budgets and forecasts for informed decision-making
- Partnered with senior leadership to conduct comprehensive walk-throughs, bolstering internal control effectiveness and regulatory compliance
- Implemented COSO framework for risk management, educating leadership and driving measurable improvements in organizational control structures.
Plant Controller
Genzyme a Sanofi-Aventis
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed financial operations, achieving cost reductions and improving budget accuracy by 12%
- Analyzed financial data, providing insights that enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reducing reporting time by 18%
- Implemented internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards
- Developed financial forecasts, supporting strategic planning and driving measurable business growth
- Foster team synergy, driving innovative solutions and measurable outcomes
- Contribute to cross-functional projects, enhancing overall productivity
- Optimized financial processes, resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced budget precision, driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency
- Directed cross-functional initiatives to streamline reporting procedures, significantly reducing turnaround time and boosting overall productivity
- Established robust internal control mechanisms, ensuring strict adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements in financial operations
- Developed comprehensive financial forecasts that underpinned strategic planning efforts, contributing to tangible business growth and market expansion
- Led financial operations, driving cost reductions and enhancing budget accuracy
- Analyzed data to provide insights, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
01.2013
Bachelor of Science, Finance & Accounting (B.S.) -
University of Phoenix-Arizona
01.2010
Skills
- FP & A
- Hands-On Leadership
- Executive Management
- Controls & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Partnerships
- Project Leadership
- ERP Systems Implementation
- Risk Management
- Payroll/Human Resources
- GAAP/IRS Principles
- MS Office Suite
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Objectives
- Financial Operations
- Accounting
- Team Development
- Auditing
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Manager Finance
Symetra Financial Corp
03.2020 - Current
Manager Accounting
Symetra Financial Corp
08.2019 - 03.2020
Contractor Sr. Analyst
Expedia
02.2019 - 08.2019
Controller
Cascade Coffee, Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
Contractor
Comcast/NBC, One America, Amazon
03.2016 - 11.2017
Regional Mgr. Internal Controls & Compliance
Genzyme a Sanofi-Aventis
09.2014 - 02.2016
Plant Controller
Genzyme a Sanofi-Aventis
09.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Finance & Accounting (B.S.) -
University of Phoenix-Arizona
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