Shanna Arnold
San Diego,CA
Summary
Encouraging accounting and information technology leader with a demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-team business initiatives. 24 years of work experience in the accounting and information technology fields. Skilled in utilizing independent decision-making abilities and exercising sound judgment to positively influence company success. Committed to utilizing training, mentoring, and morale-building skills to elevate employee engagement and enhance performance levels. Proficient in thriving under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to effectively enhance the organizational expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Solutions and Product Enablement
Workday
09.2015 - Current
- Provided strong leadership for the Planning, Reporting, and Analytics Solution Enablement teams.
- Drove strategic annual planning activities and performance metrics analysis needed for OKRs and KPIs.
- Led new product offering internal alignment meetings in order to ensure new offerings success.
- Developed process improvement strategic initiative to develop pre-configured reporting and analytics packages. Resulted in a 20% reduction of time to deploy.
- Instrumental in the development of training curriculums for new product offerings for internal teams and partners.
- Project Manager for new product offerings. Demonstrated capability to deliver high-quality outcomes while concurrently overseeing multiple ongoing projects.
- Track owner for annual partner conference.
Senior Financial Software Consultant
Sierra-Cedar
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Worked primarily for E&G clients using non-profit, and fund accounting knowledge. Structured the new system general ledger and reporting to meet internal, state, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Led client meetings, researched GASB, FASB, and GAAP requirements regularly.
- Created inventive solutions for complex problems through creative thinking.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Subject matter expert for the General Ledger configuration, Intercompany Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
- Supported clients while conducting fit gap analysis and proposed system redesign to better accommodate business needs to operate and report accurately and more efficiently.
- Provided mentorship to junior consultants, nurturing their professional development and growth.
Financial Software Consultant
Deloitte
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed client relationships by conducting regular check-ins and providing updates on project progress.
- Aided clients in navigating intricate industry challenges by providing expert guidance and strategic recommendations.
- Implemented best practices to enhance clients' organizational performance, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Presented high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholder groups to reach consensus on priorities and strategies for addressing identified issues or opportunities.
Assistant Vice President, Controller
Redstone Federal Credit Union
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Maintained the financial data integrity in accordance with FASB / GAAP requirements.
- Managed Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams and promoted an inclusive work environment.
- Project Owner for large Financials and Human Capital Management conversion resulting in 38% ROI.
- Managed preparation of quarterly NCUA Call Report submissions.
- Developed and presented various financial and operational analyses for the Executive Staff and Board of Directors.
- Suggested innovative approaches to enhance business efficiencies.
- Proven adeptness in prioritization, suggesting novel efficiency improving strategies, and providing guidance on investments in systems and personnel.
Controller
CIS Financial Services
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Quality Control /Audit, Collections, Housekeeping, and Reception teams.
- Managed and oversaw the company's financial planning cycle, encompassing the preparation of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Established and negotiated portfolio sales.
- Maintained General Ledger; Prepared Financial Statements including Cash Flow.
- Generated financial analyses as required to meet business requirements and aid decision-making processes.
- Prepared Web MB reports, quarterly SEC filings, year-end audits, tax packages, and 10K filings.
- Successfully implemented new mortgage software, yielding a 36% return on investment (ROI).
Mortgage Loan Processor
Advanced Loan Processing
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Provide timely, accurate services for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
- Established processing timeframes for both new loans and refinancing. Handled any conditions resulting form the loan underwriting.
- Collected loan document's required from borrowers in order to structure loans with lending institutions while ensuring accurate documentation.
- Ensured compliance with federal lending regulations through meticulous attention to detail during the loan processing phase.
- Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
- Improved overall organizational efficiency by maintaining accurate electronic files of all mortgage-related documents within company databases.
Cost Accountant
Caterpillar
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Performed thorough variance analysis to pinpoint root causes of discrepancies between actual results and projections, guiding the implementation of corrective actions as needed in accordance with SOX requirements.
- Enhanced internal controls by reviewing current processes and initiated process improvements that resulted in 35% reduction in time spent on Sales and Operations Planning.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance and compiled general ledger entries with complete accuracy.
- Led and conducted regular inventories.
- Collaborated with auditors to identify and rectify errors, contributing to the maintenance of accuracy.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of North Alabama
Florence, ALSkills
- Analytical, Strategic
- Process Improvement
- Problem Resolution
- Staff Management, Team Oriented
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Service
Timeline
Senior Manager, Solutions and Product Enablement
Workday
09.2015 - Current
Senior Financial Software Consultant
Sierra-Cedar
02.2014 - 09.2015
Financial Software Consultant
Deloitte
05.2013 - 02.2014
Assistant Vice President, Controller
Redstone Federal Credit Union
10.2008 - 05.2013
Controller
CIS Financial Services
10.2006 - 10.2008
Mortgage Loan Processor
Advanced Loan Processing
05.2005 - 10.2006
Cost Accountant
Caterpillar
01.2001 - 05.2005
BBA - Accounting
University of North Alabama
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