Supported cross-functional business partners and corporate reporting structures by transforming financial and accounting practices to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable analysis necessary for business operations.Major Project: JD Edwards (JDE) Manufacturing Development and Implementation Analyzed and mapped business practices and related internal controls as member of cross-functional team of JDE developers and Baxter employees to replace outdated ERP system and interface JDE into Baxter Englewood operations. Local subject matter expert (SME) in General Accounting, Product Data Management, Manufacturing Accounting, Product Costing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Inventory Controls and Work Order ManagementMajor Project: Baxter-Baxa Acquisition Interfaced and revamped existing reporting structures and workflows to integrate Baxa operations into Baxter corporate structure. Received Baxter Englewood “Champion Award” (given to individuals who embrace new ideas and aren’t discouraged by set-backs in negotiating practical decisions) for work integrating companies. Show less

Managed the Denver Satellite Photography department of more than 100 employees divided among eight teamsDeveloped, trained and monitored photographic & customer service standards for offices in CO, WY and MT· Designed and implemented a new centralized business model, combining five CO offices under a single reporting structure in order to drive business efficiencies and reduce overhead costs· Developed area service teams by combining sales, operations and photography employees into geographical locations for improved customer service and efficiency Show less

Driving overall financial and strategic management of the organization, by overseeing the accounting, purchasing, tax, audit, banking and financial planning and analysis functions of the company.

* Oversaw team of 3 direct reports who guided leadership of 17 departments through planning, management, and reporting of $60M expense budget. Coordinated month-end close, forecasting processes, financial analysis, and ongoing enhancements of reporting systems to advise senior leadership decision-making.Major Project: Englewood, Colorado Plant Closure Developed planning, reporting, and execution of Englewood plant closure with local and corporate leadership. 15 product lines were transferred to 3rd party manufacturers in US and Mexico. Directed local finance team through changes and ambiguity of plant closure process. Refined financial model and integrated the planning of $20M project, generating expected annualized savings of $16M per year. Show less