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Financial Management Executive

Financial Analysis ~ Operations Leadership ~ Staff Training ~ Business Development

Process Automation ~ Driving Revenue Growth ~ Budget Administration ~ Staff Management

         Adept throughout the complete spectrum of financial management including financial analysis, financial statements, accounting, reporting, reconciliations, auditing, purchasing, and P&L management.

         Substantial expertise in expense tracking, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable (A/P, A/R), general ledger (G/L), variance analysis, trend identification, and ensuring constant SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance.

         Proficient at calculating and contributing influential forecasts, financial models, and SOPs (standard operating procedures) which play a major role in driving and sustaining fiscally strong business operations.

         Skilled at creating spreadsheets, charts, forms, and databases to effectively organize critical business, statistical, and financial data.

         Able to contribute polished communication skills toward seamlessly liaising between executive management and internal/external stakeholders in support of achieving corporate objectives.

         Proven success in establishing, implementing and maintaining financial systems, procedures, and controls to optimize information flow and transparency.

         Well-honed skills in developing processes and tools to align with corporate and regulatory criteria while sufficiently meeting a company s financial reporting and operational support needs.

Compass Group, North America, Golden Valley MN, 2006-Present

Director, Consolidation Services 2012-Present

         Maintain cooperative and responsive relationships with 200+ suppliers, formulate SOPs, and advise suppliers in SOPs.

         Hold P&L accountability for $150M while demonstrating proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and A/R & A/P reporting.

         Interview, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate 32 employees, including providing hands-on guidance in best practices for reconciliation and audit.

         Strategically automate financial processes to enhance organizational productivity without adding staff.

         Team with Information Technology department to maximize system efficiency and overall performance.

District General Manager, Canteen Vending 2010-2012

         Governed vending and office coffee service division producing $30M+ in annual revenues and comprised of 10 managers and 80+ union employees.

         Contributed sound human resources abilities toward interviewing and hiring personnel, providing training and development, appraising performance, and providing constructive feedback to elevate morale.

         Managed P&L, budget development and compliance, financial forecasts, customer pricing, and full-scope client account management including negotiating and securing new client contracts.

         Played an integral role in driving new business by evaluating potential opportunities, and proactively implementing decisions to optimize profitability, ROI, and working capital.

         Leveraged Microsoft Access, SAP, COPA, JDE, and Business Objects software to extract vital business data and performed comprehensive analysis to identify strategies for revenue growth and cost savings.

         Conducted detailed due diligence on business prospects to accurately gauge possible sources of new revenue and profitability via proforma process.

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Senior Financial Analyst, Canteen National Accounts 2006-2010

         Precisely balanced vending sales/commissions and submitted associated reports to national account clients, internal customers, and sales directors.

         Resourcefully partnered with sales directors in modifying reporting processes to improve quality levels and revenue output.

         Methodically compiled profitable yet competitive pricing packages and performed due diligence on various business prospects.

         Scrutinized high volumes of financial data to assess business profitability and opportunities for revenue growth.

         Authored compelling and informative sales proposals, and generated revenue and sales summary reports.

         Reconciled outstanding general ledger accounts and ensured constant compliance with corporate and industry accounting guidelines.

Northwest Airlines Inc., St. Paul, MN, 1996-2006

Senior Analyst, Revenue Commission 2004-2006

         Supervised three employees in achieving or surpassing expectations for data entry accuracy and alignment with accounting controls.

         Systematically analyzed sales data obtained through SQL and mainframe queries and summarized findings.

         Structured and updated journal entries and account reconciliations exceeding $50M+ annually.

         Inputted new sales contracts in system, and provided in-depth performance reports to domestic and international sales teams.

Supervisor, Station Sales Accounting 2000-2004

         Applied strong leadership talents toward coaching, mentoring, and supervising motivated team of 15.

         Determined manpower needs and interviewed potential candidates to ensure consistent adherence to production and quality levels to meet fluctuating needs of internal and external customers.

         Processed sales reports for all Northwest locations and prepared detailed monthly audit reports.

         Orchestrated processes and strategies to improve collections and reduce errors, saving $20M in potential annual revenue losses.

Supervisor, Customer Relations 1996-2000

         Responded to and diplomatically resolved a wide range of customer complaints, requests, and issues including escalated situations.

         Established departmental intranet and alliance website to foster cohesive efforts, vital to maximizing customer satisfaction levels and company reputation.

         Played key role in building high-performance teams by effectively training cross-functional departments implementing Kana Communication product along with all Customer Relations new hires.

Master of Arts, Business Administration, American Intercontinental University, Chicago, IL, 2008

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE, 2006

Associate of Arts, Business Management, American Intercontinental University, Chicago, IL, 2004

Meridian Management Training Program, American Management Association, 2016

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), Business Objects, Hyperion,

SAP, JD Edwards, SQL, iVend, COPA

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DEAR__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior-level financial management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I bring to you a seasoned background in all aspects of financial management, extensive talents in driving revenue growth, and excellent skills in due diligence, forecasting, financial analysis, operations leadership, and conceiving high-impact process improvements. My meticulous attention to accuracy as well as outstanding analytical and reporting skills would enable me to effectively transition into your organization and garner immediate results. Additionally, I have led multiple software implementation projects to improve and automate accounting and financial operations, while consistently ensuring conformance to regulatory requirements.

As a proactive contributor to your company, I will prove to be a highly motivated and autonomous leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through sharp financial acumen and superior initiative. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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