Experience

Secure Parking USA

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States



Fiserv

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Financial Systems

  • May 2022 - Aug 2023

  Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States - Collaborate with SAP Accounting user community, Corporate Systems Technology and external vendors to drive completion of projects that improve efficiency within the accounting area. - Lead the implementation of the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting module as part of a larger SAP S/4 implementation, which included requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, process improvements, error resolution, and training. - Manage projects and coordinate work among involved… Show more - Collaborate with SAP Accounting user community, Corporate Systems Technology and external vendors to drive completion of projects that improve efficiency within the accounting area. - Lead the implementation of the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting module as part of a larger SAP S/4 implementation, which included requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, process improvements, error resolution, and training. - Manage projects and coordinate work among involved associates and external vendors. - Provide frequent updates on projects to the VP Corporate Controller, CIO, system users and technical counterparts. - Identified and built use cases to enable automated SAP system solutions. - Partner with the Legal and Tax departments to implement the proper SAP configuration for various Legal Entity Rationalization projects. - Developed business justification for system enhancement projects to streamline processes, drive consistency across functions and regions, and correct ongoing system defects. Show less



Harley-Davidson Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Financial Systems

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2022

  Juneau Ave. - Lead standardization of management reporting to enable global operational decision making driven by financial and statistical data. - Guided finance, tax, and treasury functions in implementation of SAP system and processes at several manufacturing plants, as well as the Japan sales office. - Participate in cross-functional design sessions for strategic projects to ensure GAAP, month end close, internal controls and forecasting requirements are met. - Partner with manufacturing… Show more - Lead standardization of management reporting to enable global operational decision making driven by financial and statistical data. - Guided finance, tax, and treasury functions in implementation of SAP system and processes at several manufacturing plants, as well as the Japan sales office. - Participate in cross-functional design sessions for strategic projects to ensure GAAP, month end close, internal controls and forecasting requirements are met. - Partner with manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams to resolve conflicts, streamline processes, drive consistency in operations across functions and regions. - Worked with Finance, Sales, and Executive Leadership teams to coordinate launch of new business line including sales distribution channel analysis, legal entity set up, accounting requirements, and sustain tasks. - Developed business justification for system enhancement projects to streamline processes, drive consistency across functions and regions, and correct ongoing system defects. - Managed workload and provide guidance and performance feedback for the development of five direct reports. - Responsible for maintaining finance master data (GL accounts, cost centers, various hierarchies, etc.)

• Finance Manager Commercial Operations - North America

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States - Manage month end close, forecasting, and reporting for the Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise businesses in North America, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership. - Provide finance guidance and recommendations to the Sales, Demand and Inventory process on a monthly basis for Brick & Mortar and eCommerce sales related to Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise. - Deliver financial leadership, oversight and guidance to the Harley-Davidson Museum… Show more - Manage month end close, forecasting, and reporting for the Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise businesses in North America, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership. - Provide finance guidance and recommendations to the Sales, Demand and Inventory process on a monthly basis for Brick & Mortar and eCommerce sales related to Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise. - Deliver financial leadership, oversight and guidance to the Harley-Davidson Museum Leadership team. - Manage workload and provide guidance and performance feedback for the development of three direct reports.

• Lead Financial Analyst

  • May 2005 - Jul 2014

  - Managed month end close, forecasting, and reporting of $800 million Parts & Accessories business, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership. - Worked closely with P&A & Sales business partners to develop future forecasts and budgets using historical trends & current economic data. - Finance Representative for the Sales & Operations Planning process, assisted with the initial set-up of the S&OP process for P&A, provided data for S&OP on a monthly basis, including… Show more - Managed month end close, forecasting, and reporting of $800 million Parts & Accessories business, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership. - Worked closely with P&A & Sales business partners to develop future forecasts and budgets using historical trends & current economic data. - Finance Representative for the Sales & Operations Planning process, assisted with the initial set-up of the S&OP process for P&A, provided data for S&OP on a monthly basis, including numerous key metrics (i.e. Global PNMR and Asset Productivity) - Assisted P&A business partners with any finance questions/issues; prepared financial models and scenario analysis for capital requests - Managed two direct reports and several contractors; provided direction, development opportunities, quarterly evaluations and year-end assessments, managed workload and assisted with any issues - Managed the quarterly forecasting & annual planning process by preparing the planning calendars, assisting end-users with issues & ensuring all planning steps were completed on-time. - Assisted in the development of quarterly forecast and annual plan financial targets; reviewed the results of forecast and plan roll-ups, followed-up with finance management to get explanations on variances. - Lead the preparation of leadership & Board of Director presentations around plan, forecast, & actual data. - Assisted with the implementation of a new planning & reporting system (SAP BPC) & the related training of end users. - Created a new & improved set of financial statements that are issued monthly to the CEO & CFO. - Developed & implemented the Corporate Inventory Cycle Count Procedure & related documentation. - Prepared & presented internal control training to numerous groups throughout the company. - Developed SAP controls frameworks for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger/close, & financial planning. - Aided process owners in updating their SOX narratives. Show less



Johnson Controls

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Supervisor

  • 2001 - 2005

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States - Prepared a balance sheet and income statement review program to meet SOX testing requirements. - Prepared the annual Audit/SOX schedule for the Internal Audit staff of 20 individuals. - Lead audit teams, including planning the engagement, delegating tasks, performing and reviewing audit work, and assisting audit staff in understanding their assigned areas. - Presented written and verbal audit issues and recommendations for improvement to all levels of Company management. Conducted… Show more - Prepared a balance sheet and income statement review program to meet SOX testing requirements. - Prepared the annual Audit/SOX schedule for the Internal Audit staff of 20 individuals. - Lead audit teams, including planning the engagement, delegating tasks, performing and reviewing audit work, and assisting audit staff in understanding their assigned areas. - Presented written and verbal audit issues and recommendations for improvement to all levels of Company management. Conducted engagement meetings with all levels of Company management. - Provided employee evaluations of senior and staff auditors for the year-end assessments. Show less



Jockey International, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Internal Auditor

  • 1997 - 2000

  Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States - Involved in numerous licensee, plant, and retail store audits. - Provided timely and accurate audit reports to the CEO, CFO, and Controller. - Developed and implemented audit programs related to Jockey’s plants, licensees, capital expenditures, pension plans, and travel and entertainment expenditures. - Assisted the Legal Department in developing new licensee contracts. - Prepared the yearly audit plan and schedule, which the CFO approved.



Freyberg & Hinkle

• Public Accountant

  • 1995 - 1998

  - Performed corporate and not-for-profit audits, as well as, compilations and reviews. - Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and numerous tax returns, including corporate, individual, and partnership returns. - Alerted management to issues that might affect clients’ financial position. - Developed increased technical knowledge while serving clients in varied industries.