Reena Desai

• Automated manual test process for 3-way match with SAP and feeder systems
• Build automation proposal for automating 2000 plus test cases inventory by showcasing objective, scope, current manual process v/s future automation, Cost vs benefit, Pilot and implementation timelines
• Build 30,60,90 days crawl, walk, run project plan from idealization, requirements gathering, running pilot, testing and go live
• Developed detailed understanding of TFS upstream/downstream systems landscape, core business processes, accounting policies and procedures to enable process improvisation

• Lead multi-currency and country expansion for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as part of Revenue systems team
• Developed E2E understanding of Rev Rec models (ASC 606), monetizer systems, contract systems and Order to Cash processes for GCP to identify dependencies between processes, systems, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead GCP Marketplace Agency launch by engaging with cross-functional departments like Engineering, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Revenue, Product and Cloud Controllership teams to identify changes required in financial systems impacting Invoicing, Billing, Payments etc
• Evaluate accounting requirements and proposed solutions for Rev Rec implications, and staging E2E Testing (scope and scenarios) for Finance teams
• Identified risk, action items, issues and decision to drive BRD completion and bring them to closure via engaging with multiple stake holders and cross functional teams

• Lead team of 11 direct reports with collaborative approach
• Developed strategic proposal to introduce functional layer to COE model for estimated $4 million cost savings
• Lead Tiger team to evaluate testing across ERP Program and designed operating model with shift left approach
• Build Trust with honest and transparent communication, empowered employees to own their work and assigned task/projects based on core competencies and aptitude
• Collaborated with direct reports to coach on building partnerships with cross functional teams and be open to new and diverse ideas
• Developed talent via regular feedback and performance assessment
• Developed skill assessment matrix to estimate future resource requirements

• Drive results in a fast paced and dynamic environment by making decisions on projects and requirements prioritization
• Act as PM interface between the Accounting, IT, and cross functional stakeholders by applying project management processes/tools to manage and track projects deliverables and statuses
• Developed RACI Matrix via cross functional stakeholder engagement to identify and establish responsibilities and accountability for multiple teams
• Flexible and collaborative approach to solve complex problems and to develop customer specific solutions - considering multiple internal and external stakeholder groups at different levels like PMO Steering Committee Business, Technical, Functional and PM leads
• Identify and manage project resource needs and staffing process and project budgets
• Establish and oversee effective issue resolution, change control, and risk management processes
• Maintain project plan (and phase gate reviews) and present status dashboards to leadership teams
• Managed RAID logs and conduct PMO cadence
• Lead Change control board to review intakes for system upgrade/enhancements

• Own E2E processes for $18 billion ATR workstream: Responsible for large-scale, complex projects delivering system conversion, enhancement and upgrade deliverables involving both PeopleSoft and SAP instances with significant impact on Verizon Finance and IT landscape
• Ensure key SOX controls and GAAP compliance are embedded in the system by providing continuous updates to systems landscapes for open issues and upgrades/enhancements to accounting stakeholders
• Provide SME expertise on accounting impacts of proposed changes to existing customized processes and identify system changes
• Participate in functional design to identify SAP standard delivered v/s custom solutions
• Initiated process re-engineering through production data analysis
• Summarize pain points and propose short- and long-term system solution options like process reengineer or new build with scope and cost benefit analysis
• Support Security Functions, Systems Audit, Change management, Cutover Planning and Master Data Management

Consulted with multiple Fortune 500 companies in areas of GL, AR/AP, Financial Reporting, I/C accounting, Financial Analysis, Revenue Assurance, SOX Testing, Asset Management, Billing and Leasing

Companies consulted from 2005 to 2012

McKesson

Pepper Snapple Group

McAfee

CBRE

Lennox

Austin Industries

FedEx.