Experience

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  Daktronics

  • Digital Transformation Finance Manager

    • Jan 2024 - Present

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  Sinclair Broadcast Group

  • United States
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Partner

    • Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

    o Establish and maintain strong relationships with functional business areas in order to drive strategic initiatives forward o Business areas supported include: Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, Legalo Prepare executive-level business cases (including cost/benefit analysis, success criteria, risk assessments, and prioritization drivers) for technology initiatives that support business areas o Lead the demand management planning processes across different areas to bring approved initiatives forward to the Project Management group for project development and implementationo Utilize reporting and metrics to develop comprehensive account plans for business areas that cover current state, risk and mitigation analyses, and future capabilities to be enabled for the business by IT. o Provide strategic direction to the company in support of business initiatives that drive positive change and growth o Define the value stream, benefits, and prioritization of business initiatives o Collaborate to develop business area service improvement plans and process efficiencies o Orchestrate IT engagement and alignment with the business functions

  • Accounting Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

    -Continue with all Supervisor responsibilities -Oversee improvements and efficiencies in month-end close -Identify accounting improvements available in subledgers o Collaborate with Oracle specialists and subledger teams to plan, test, and implement -Manage the correcting of errors identified in account reconciliation process o Identify source of errors and formulate a remediation plan to clear and prevent from future occurrence -Actively work to cross-train team and document all tasks performed -Assist with ad-hoc management requests as needed

  • Accounting Supervisor

    • May 2017 - Dec 2018

    -Supervise team in month-end close operational accounting, including reviewing:o Journal entries for completeness and correctness o Account reconciliations to identify errors and propose corrections if applicable o Analyses to determine if GL adjustments are necessary -Identify process improvements and collaborate with relevant teams/departments to implement-Manage bank reconciliations for 10+ bank accounts (operating, investment, credit card) o Actively correct non-timing reconciling errors o Determine efficiencies in reconciling accounts -Manage Chart of Account modifications and determine cross-validation rules and system restrictions to ensure proper use of all reporting segments -Participate in routine testing of Oracle Fusion release updates and ensure system functions as needed for accounting team; troubleshoot if defects occur

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

    -Prepare quarterly and annual forecasts and budgets for corporate business units -Analyze and report on corporate monthly and quarterly variances to forecast/budget-Execute monthly and quarterly close-related journal entries including payroll, accruals, true-ups, corrections, and allocations -Perform monthly account reconciliations in order to certify proper and accurate balances -Oversee accounting for multiple corporate Amex programs including Purchasing Card, Business Travel Account, Supplier Card, and T&E Cards-Manage Concur T&E expense program including accounting for expenses, resolving issues, and working with payroll and accounts payable to ensure timely reimbursement of expenses to employees -Assist in implementation of Oracle Fusion software to replace current Oracle EBS GL system

  • Staff Accountant

    • Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

    -Managed and implemented accounting processes for new corporate automated T&E Expense Report software (Concur) and Amex card programs -Created annual and quarterly station budgets and forecasts -Reported on station monthly and quarterly variances to forecast/budget -Reviewed invoices to budgeted corporate contracts to ensure proper allocation and adherence to contracted/budgeted rates -Resolved discrepancies between budgeted contracts and actual charges by collaborating with vendors and other corporate departments-Investigated and resolved accounting issues from the station Business Managers

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  Legg Mason

  • Internal Audit Staff

    • Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

    -Perform Sarbanes-Oxley audits for Legg Mason, Inc. and its national and international affiliates.-Complete Financial/Operations audits for Legg Mason Inc. and national affiliates. -Work closely with audit teams in the Planning, Fieldwork, and Reporting phases of audits. -Gain integral knowledge functional operational areas of the company.

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  KPMG US

  • Tax Associate

    • 2011 - 2012

    -Prepared tax estimates, extensions, and returns for corporations, S-corps, and partnerships. -Gained insightful knowledge into the tax industry.-Worked with Managers and Senior Associates in preparing tax calculations.

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  James Madison Recreation Center

  • Club Council Treasurer

    • Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

    Maintained forty-two club team budgets, including charitable accounts, as well as university-funded accounts Redesigned a tracking system to increase accuracy and efficiency in reporting team's income and expenditures Guided team representatives on responsible spending tactics and proper budget maintenance

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  James Madison University

  • UREC Receptionist

    • May 2008 - May 2011

    -Managed the registration process for students wishing to sign up for fitness classes -Managed the Lost and Found

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  SC&H Group, LLC

  • Accounting Internship

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

    -Gained practical skills and expertise in key areas: consulting, personal property tax, and audit.-Accountable for data management, PowerPoint compilation, and data entry into Excel. -Compiled critical data for client use to consolidate unclaimed property information