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Veena Dixit (Shingle-decker)

MEDINA,OH

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record at Eaton Corporation, adept at driving strategic initiatives and performing root cause analysis. Possess acute business acumen and a deep understanding of organizational challenges, enabling effective solutions to drive growth and efficiency. Excelled in enhancing the company's accounting operations and risk management frameworks, achieving streamlined processes and robust internal controls. Demonstrated expertise in leading high-stakes projects, delivering exceptional quality assurance and effective emergency response solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist/Business Transformation Manager

Eaton Corporation
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed accounting operations for multiple corporate sites across North America, ensuring accurate recording of balance sheet and P&L transactions while adhering to GAAP standards and implementing rigorous internal controls.
  • Enhanced accounting operations and risk management frameworks, achieving streamlined processes and robust internal controls to optimize financial efficiency.
  • Successfully led high-stakes projects, consistently delivering exceptional quality assurance and effective emergency response solutions.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures to consistently deliver high-quality work.
  • Demonstrated acute business acumen and a profound understanding of organizational challenges, driving the development and implementation of effective solutions to foster growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborated effectively in Agile environments, utilizing iterative project management techniques to swiftly adapt and respond to evolving business needs.

Financial Solutions Analyst

Eaton Corporation
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of financial systems and processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, leading to streamlined operations and cost savings initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented innovative financial solutions to optimize operational efficiency and achieve significant cost savings across global deployments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives, enhancing integration and efficiency of financial systems.
  • Provided expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting to support strategic decision-making, improving financial planning accuracy and business outcomes.
  • Evaluated and recommended software solutions and tools to enhance financial reporting and analysis capabilities, driving insights and decision-making capabilities.
  • Prepared comprehensive documentation including requirements, specifications, and user guides to facilitate system implementations and enhancements, ensuring smooth project execution and user adoption.
  • Supported end-users with training and ongoing support to maximize adoption and effectiveness of financial solutions, enhancing user proficiency and system utilization.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in financial systems and technologies, applying insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Eaton Corporation
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Leveraged Oracle GRC modules (PCG, AACG, TCG) to design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework encompassing preventive, mitigating, and compensating controls.
  • Secured system access by creating user roles, hierarchies, and overseeing user provisioning processes within Oracle User Management, ensuring adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Enforced data security measures by defining and maintaining function and data security controls aligned with Segregation of Duties (SOD) principles, enhancing data integrity and system security.
  • Streamlined user access reviews for over thirteen non-Oracle financial systems, ensuring compliance with SOD policies through effective coordination with Oracle DBA teams and Internal Audit, and proactive management of new business challenges.

AR & AP Process Improvement Lead

Eaton Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Led initiatives to revolutionize AR month-end closing processes, eliminating redundant manual entries and streamlining procedures.
  • Increased efficiency by 75% and saved 16 hours per month during month-end.
  • Identified trends in large datasets to drive actionable insights, enhancing efficiency in account reconciliation processes.
  • Led the banking projects, optimizing payment processes and interfaces with major financial institutions such as Citibank and Bank of America.
  • Enhanced processes resulting in efficiency gains of over 80% and saving 16-20 hours per week.
  • Implemented process improvement strategies that reduced costs and increased overall efficiency in AP operations.

Education

DATA SCIENCE Master Program -

Careerera-Birchwood University
08.2024

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -

Careerera- Birchwood University
03.2024

MICROSOFT POWER BI CERTIFICATION -

Microsoft
07.2023

BA in Accounting And Business -

Baldwin Wallace University
05.2006

Associate Degree in Computer Science -

CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2003

Skills

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Business Accumen
  • Organizational Thinking
  • Root Cause Analysis & Strategic Problem-Solving
  • Change Management & Collaboration
  • Customer Focus
  • Software Skills:

  • SQL/PL-SQL
  • SAP & Oracle EBS
  • JIRA, Asana
  • Power BI
  • Oracle : Inventory, Purchasing, iProcurement
  • Oracle : AME (Approval Management Engine)
  • Oracle : Supplier, iSupplier, EDI
  • Oracle : AP, AR, GL, FA,
  • Oracle: Application Framework

Career Highlights

Led Accounting Operations and Risk Management

  • Managed accounting operations for multiple corporate sites across North America, ensuring accurate recording of balance sheet and P&L transactions while adhering to GAAP standards and implementing rigorous internal controls.
  • Enhanced accounting operations and risk management frameworks, achieving streamlined processes and robust internal controls to optimize financial efficiency.

Project Leadership and Quality Assurance

  • Successfully led high-stakes projects within controllership, consistently delivering exceptional quality assurance and effective emergency response solutions.
  • Collaborated effectively in Agile environments, utilizing iterative project management techniques to swiftly adapt and respond to evolving business needs.

Financial Solution Analysis and Optimization

  • Conducted in-depth analysis of financial systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented innovative financial solutions to optimize operational efficiency and achieve significant cost savings across global deployments.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Expertise

  • Leveraged Oracle GRC modules (PCG, AACG, TCG) to design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework encompassing preventive, mitigating, and compensating controls.
  • Ensured compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements, enhancing data integrity and system security.

Business Acumen and Strategic Solutions

  • Provided strategic direction in key business initiatives, leveraging deep insights to optimize financial processes and drive organizational growth.
  • Implemented initiatives that improved financial processes and operational performance, contributing to overall business success and profitability.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Process Improvement

  • Led initiatives to revolutionize AR month-end closing processes, eliminating redundant manual entries and streamlining procedures.
  • Implemented process improvement strategies in AP operations, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.

Timeline

Accounting Specialist/Business Transformation Manager

Eaton Corporation
07.2022 - Current

Financial Solutions Analyst

Eaton Corporation
06.2018 - 06.2022

Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Eaton Corporation
01.2016 - 06.2018

AR & AP Process Improvement Lead

Eaton Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2016

DATA SCIENCE Master Program -

Careerera-Birchwood University

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -

Careerera- Birchwood University

MICROSOFT POWER BI CERTIFICATION -

Microsoft

BA in Accounting And Business -

Baldwin Wallace University

Associate Degree in Computer Science -

CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Veena Dixit (Shingle-decker)