NAZ KABIR, CPA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Solution-oriented Finance/Accounting Leader with progressive experience in managing general accounting and business services operations, from small business to large global organizations. Experienced in project management, developing and implementing financial processes and controls, building and leading cross-functional multicultural teams that manage business systems and processes. Demonstrated ability to structure and streamline financial operations and enhance systems and processes. Experienced in change management, team development, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Areas of Expertise:

• Process Improvement / Outsourcing

• Policies and Procedures, Best Practices

• Controllership: Financial Statement, Analysis and Reporting, GAAP and SOX

• Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Shared Services Operations Management

• Accounting System / Process Implementation (SAP)

• Manufacturing Finance

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

CMGRP, INC., Bloomington, MN Jul - Dec 2013

An operating unit of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG); 10,000-plus employees; Marketing and Public Relations

Director, North America Accounting, Accounting Operation

(Restructure eliminated ‘Corporate Accounting’ and realigned accounting functions with dispersed businesses)

Reported to Senior Vice President of Finance and led the General Accounting team of over 15 professionals that was responsible for month-end close process and other controllership responsibilities for 65 entities.

• Reorganized and downsized existing team, follow-on coaching and motivating around common goals resulted in increased employee engagement.

HUMANA, INC., Louisville, KY Feb - Jun 2013

Public Company (NYSE: HUM); 10,000-plus employees; Healthcare/Insurance Industry

Director of Accounting, Corporate Headquarters

(Resigned to meet family requirement to stay in Minneapolis at that time)

Reported to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and led the General Accounting team of over 25 professionals that was responsible for month-end close for G&A expenses, SOX controls and analysis of data.

• Developed number of accounting policies, and conducted special financial and business related studies.

• Participated in Financial Shared Services outsourcing project involving contract review and negotiation with third part international vendor.

• Participated in multiple acquisition integration projects as the finance lead.

THOMSON REUTERS, INC., Eagan, MN 2006 - 2012

Public Company (NYSE: TRI); 10,000-plus employees; Information Technology and Services Industry

Director of Specialty Accounting - Accounting Operations, Eagan, MN, (2007 - 2012)

(Corporate restructure eliminated Specialty Accounting function)

Set clear strategic direction for Specialty Accounting Group consisting of Project Accounting, Royalty, Inventory and Cost Accounting, and Accounts Payable functions and managed over 30 professionals. Ensured Specialty Accounting objectives and agenda were aligned with overall strategy of Accounting Operations.

• Positioned Specialty Accounting functions as a source of solutions for all six U.S. business divisions, totaling $8B revenue, by building strong relationships with business partners and driving key initiatives to improve business processes. All projects resulted in increased efficiency and improved financial data integrity.

• Achieved full SOX compliance and clean Internal/External Audits by closely overseeing month-end close process and maintaining an effective control environment guided by Thomson Reuters Accounting and Control Policies, GAAP and/or IFRS requirements.

• Led implementation of over ten initiatives that achieved financial operations efficiency gains equivalent to $500,000 annually. Focus of initiatives was to identify and eliminate redundant processes as well as transition of appropriate processes to low-cost shared services locations.

• Achieved increased financial control and compliance by developing and/or enhancing several policies and procedures, which became organizational best practices. One such policy/process achieved organizational compliance with State Escheatment Laws for the first time.

• Championed a performance-based culture within the Specialty Accounting functions by developing and implementing KPIs. Presented operational performance and progress to senior management.

• Promoted employee engagement, talent development and retention by facilitating Staff Rotation, Six Sigma Green Belt Program, development plans for high-performance individuals, and by mentoring new managers. This resulted in high staff retention, productivity and numerous promotions/enhanced roles for staff.

Director of Accounting – Healthcare and Science Division, Philadelphia, PA, (2006 – 2007)

(Promoted and transferred to Accounting Operations in Eagan, MN)

Recruited to serve as the Site Lead for SAP System implementation, process standardization/optimization project. Additionally, supported merger, acquisition and divestiture projects.

• Guided a seamless conversion from Oracle to SAP by working tirelessly with internal IT and Finance professionals and IBM consultants.

RANBAXY, INC., U.S. Headquarters, Princeton, NJ 2004 - 2006

Public Company; 10,000-plus employees; Pharmaceuticals Industry

Senior Manager, Accounting

Oversaw U.S. General Accounting operations including month-end close process, financial statement preparation and consolidation of five US businesses.

• Formalized Financial Statements Analysis including monthly and quarterly analysis of business performance and presented an overview of results to senior management.

• Led various process improvements and best practice initiatives; streamlined month-end close and account reconciliation processes, which shortened the close process by two days. Ensured timely parent company reporting and improved accuracy in audit support.

• Developed corporate travel policy: designed and implemented web-based Travel Expense Management System; developed accounting and operational procedures for Capital Expenditures and Fixed Assets.

RHEIN CHEMIE CORPORATION, U.S. Headquarters, Trenton, NJ 1996 - 2004

A subsidiary of Bayer Corporation; 1,000-plus employees; Chemicals Industry

Assistant Controller, Trenton, NJ (2003 – 2004)

Promoted into level of increased scope and leadership accountability with three direct reports. Reported to CFO.

• Prepared and presented operational performance and productivity measures to senior management; recommended operational improvements to meet overall business strategies; prepared and reported profitability analysis by product/customer/market segment; reported on product pricing and costing issues.

• Prepared net income, cash flow forecasts, and yearly budget package. Assisted CFO in presenting business plans and quarterly forecasts to senior management.

• Evaluated capital investments, performed feasibility analysis, developed business cases, managed budgetary controls.

Senior Accountant, Chardon, OH, (1996 – 2003)

Supported the business in all general accounting functions. Responsibilities included: the overall management of the month-end close; preparation of financial statements, and quarterly parent company reporting under US GAAP; and the support of both internal and external audits.

• Participated in SAP System Implementation project as a key member of the FI-CO (Financial and Controlling) Team.

CLEVELAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, Solon, OH 1993 - 1996

Privately held; 150-plus employees; Telecommunication Industry.

Accountant

• Led implementation of Deltek System, redesigned accounting processes to meet Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

RAHMAN RAHMAN HUQ (RRH), Dhaka, Bangladesh 1987 - 1989

A public accounting firm, affiliate of KPMG International in Bangladesh

Senior Auditor

Participated in audit and consulting engagements with large international organizations.

EDUCATION

Masters, Accounting and Financial Information Systems • 1993

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

BBA, Accounting • 1986

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Excel (Advanced) MS Access MS Power Point

Deltek Blackline Cognos Hyperion FM SAP (Advanced)

LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant • State of Ohio, 1994

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