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UHY LLP, Certified Public AccountantsFinance Manager - National Specialty Services
Dec. 2023
DeloitteSenior Finance Risk Advisor
May. 2022 - Nov. 2023Detroit, Michigan, United States• Managed and mentored a high-performing team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence,
continuous learning, and innovation, while providing guidance and development opportunities to team
members.
• Created a Complexity Reduction Cost Model that generates potential savings to leverage during supplier negotiations
• Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Cost Accounting Approach for each Business Unit, offering strategic recommendations for harmonizing processes across the organization, leveraging industry-leading practices
• Utilized Accounting GAAP knowledge to assess the Working Capital of the Business and provide an
analysis on the various metrics such as DIO, DSO, and DPO.
• Performed market outreach in support of diverse M&A transactions and delivered comprehensive analyses to assist Client Controllers in their evaluations
• Established and executed a risk-focused audit methodology aimed at recognizing and mitigating potential financial and operational vulnerabilities
StellantisFinance Controller - Pricing and IRF Components
Oct. 2021 - May. 2022Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States• Developed all pricing for new programs and update and maintain pricing for existing program's • Developed Business Plan and monthly forecast as well as month end financial reporting for FP&A and Operating teams.
• Coordinated reimbursement of affiliates for shortages, scrap and returns
• Procured investment funding for part modifications and capacity needs
StellantisGlobal Supply Chain Finance Consolidation Controller
Jan. 2020 - Oct. 2021Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States• Consolidated 6 different regions (North America, Europe, China, India & Asia Pacific, Middle East, & South America) forecasts, budgets, and business plans and presented to senior leaders to show each regions performance • Designed and maintained the Financial Decks for the regions to provide their assessment of the Supply Chain Financials on a monthly basis • Saved over 300 hours annually through continuous enhancements towards Process Improvements • Discussed with the Regional Leaders regarding their variances for YoY and sequential Monthly, Quarterly, and YTD Metric Analysis
• Conducted periodic training sessions on new methods and processes regarding performance metrics
StellantisSupplier Risk & Capacity Management Controller (Formerly FCA)
May. 2019 - Dec. 2019Auburn Hills, MI• Develop actions and lead analysis to control the Supply Chain Supplier Risk and Green Requisition activities to improve overall corporate profitability • Manage the forecast, budget vs. actual, and reporting for SCM Green Requisition & AETC activity • Perform all month-end closing entries, analysis, and period-to-period reporting • Support work rationalization and automation projects in the SCM Finance team to drive process improvements and streamline processes • Support SCM financial performance reviews and actions plans to achieve financial targets
• Work with plant operations and finance teams to understand key cost drivers and develop actions to mitigate financial impact • Present to Senior Leadership weekly updates of cost implications, exposures, and mitigation plans • Participate in rotation to approve Excess Transportation claims as needed • Support Ad-hoc requests and projects within broader SCM Finance organization
• Champion special requests for analysis from operations, finance, and leadership as needed
General MotorsFinancial Analyst
Mar. 2018 - May. 2019Warren, MI• Provided actual Gross Material Performance tracking for all released part numbers using the GPS-based Contract Savings System (250,000+ Contracts)
• Reviewed weekly Variance Analysis identifying impacts by Supplier and SMT/CT broken out by Supplier Performance and Base Material
• Reported monthly status of current year savings to be incorporated into the clients forecast with senior leadership
• Discussed directly with Buyers regarding Variance Analysis accumulated for Y-O-Y and sequential Monthly, Quarterly, and YTD tracking • Monitored Gross Material Performance Actuals vs. Budget Forecast through monthly financial close process and support Accounting Controls
• Entered material cost variances (lump-sums/usage changes) into Contract Savings Adjustment application
• Monitored all manual payments, including accruals, that impact material costs and includes in Gross Material Performance reporting via client’s systems
• Assisted leadership in various departments in the development of the annual budget
• Conducted periodic education sessions regarding material cost, performance impact, budget vs. actual forecast, etc.
Detroit Land Bank AuthorityAccountant
Oct. 2017 - Mar. 2018Detroit, MI• Prepared progress reports showing invoices that are outstanding for payment and awaiting approval from various departments
• Entered, tracked and reported components of approval processes and transactions into Salesforce database and maintain accuracy
• Ensured accuracy of financial movement between various levels of Hardest-Hit-Fund (HHF) • Managed the Accounting mailbox and enter all vendor invoices in Financial Force system
• Assisted in preparation of month-end Accruals for the Accounts Payable Department
FaureciaAP Accountant - FAS and Holdings Gap Leader
Mar. 2016 - Dec. 2016Auburn Hills, Michigan• Analyzed and reviewed consolidated Intercompany P&L accounts with Plant Controllers for correct reporting to comply with the FCP requirements
• Supervised AP Analysts under Seating Division by coordinating special projects received from senior leadership
• Prepared intercompany reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and balance accounts with partners at month end. • Maintained freight vendor accounts for Seating and Interiors Division by solving payment discrepancies and reconciling against supplier statements
• Created Balance Sheet Reconciliations to review with Plant Controllers and provided an in-depth analysis and proposals on how to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Prepared month end accrual files for Plant Controllers showing list of external and intercompany invoices outstanding to accrue
• Assisted Treasury with Payment Runs by resolving technical issues that appeared on the exceptions report
• Supported GL Accountants by extracted Working Capital and Turnover reports from METIS using Oracle Hyperion to ensure US Legal entities balanced at month end with Partners
• Prepared and posted Journal Entries for Intracompany vendors to close gaps at month end and worked to resolved the issues during the following month
• Worked with External Auditors to provide them with documentation per the chosen samples
• Maintained external and internal vendor banking instructions in FCS and the Master Database to ensure payments were released to correct bank accounts
• Prepared and presented an in-depth analysis of intercompany Turnover Accounts with Partners to Plant Controllers for correct reporting to comply with the FCP requirements.
FaureciaCash and Intercompany Analyst
Nov. 2014 - Mar. 2016Auburn Hills, MI• Ensured intercompany accounting policies, processes and operating procedures are clearly defined and in line with Faurecia Core Procedures (FCP).
• Created Intercompany Reconciliations for the Seating Division at Month End
• Analyzed intercompany balances with other company affiliates and coordinate intercompany wire payments and intercompany settlements to comply with FCP requirements.
• Resolved Intercompany Accounting related issues and disputes or escalate as required
• Processed Month end review and/or adjustments of intercompany mismatches and clearance
• Researched and resolve Working Capital and P&L variances between various plants located globally using SAP Financial tools
FaureciaTreasury and AP Cash Analyst
May. 2014 - Nov. 2014Auburn Hills, Michigan- Added and Maintained accurate vendor records and documentation
- Supported compliance of internal controls
- Researched non-standard items to resolve payment delays
- Supported Treasury and A/P during weekly payment runs
- Assisted Accounting and Treasury as needed (such as freight processing, 1099's, etc.).
Chrysler Group LLCJunior Buyer
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2014Auburn Hills, MI• Managed data and created requisitions in PentaSAP to ensure validity and accuracy of information entered.
• Created Shadow Contracts using production contracts for service requirements
• Determined purchasing needs by analyzing quotes and bids for suitability, cost, and product availability
• Analyzed supplier-sent price quotes to ensure it meets consumer demand
• Completed ad-hoc projects assigned by buyers and provide additional administrative support as required.
FaureciaTreasury Analyst
Mar. 2013 - Oct. 2013Auburn Hills, Michigan• Compiled monthly cash flow forecasts for Analysts • Compared cash flow forecasts to the actual results, including comments of variances
• Updated vendor banking information with FCA (SAP) for the Treasury A/P Analyst
• Analyzed vendor data for payment method consistency across all Faurecia USA Holdings entities
• Reduced the number of payments made by check for Treasury and A/P Teams
FaureciaCost Estimator
Apr. 2011 - Mar. 2013Auburn Hills, MI• Created Faurecia Reference Costing Summaries for Acquisition programs and maintain files throughout Development and Serial Life phases.
• Communicated with cross functional team to review and validate data to ensure reliability and accuracy of work.
• Performed updates for new tariffs, Direct Labor Efficiency methodology changes, and new cost file formats.
• Provided assistance to program cost estimators supporting post-audit work, creating data files, cost file comparisons, and cost walk summaries.
• Completed ad-hoc projects assigned by supervisor and provide additional administrative support as required
• Ensured Faurecia Reference Costing Summaries are constructed using data consistent with functional departments • Migrated cost files to new revision of Calcmaster cost file template ensuring data reliability. • Developed technical skills and strengthen spreadsheet analysis by working with cost files and broadening automotive interior trim product and process knowledge.
TI Fluid Systems (Formerly TI Automotive)Accounts Receivable Analyst
Jan. 2010 - Aug. 2010Auburn Hills, MI• Called past due customers to collect over-due payments
• Created Microsoft Excel Macro to ensure time savings on repetitive processes
• Reduced an overall unresolved Accounts Receivables dollars by 25%
• Analyzed and reduced years of past due invoices, credit balances, and unapplied cash
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