Customer Service Vice President

Traci L. Deskin **** Lanyon Drive, Longmont, CO **503

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Summary

Over 20 years of progressive, comprehensive experience as an innovative

accounting and finance professional. Demonstrated ability to effectively

plan, coordinate and meet deadlines of multiple projects. Noted for

positive rapport with co-workers and management. Detail oriented, with a

proven ability to successfully contribute to company objectives.

Professional Experience

Marsh Inc, Denver, CO 2009 to Present

Senior Financial Analyst

Initially responsible for the Western Region which included 21 offices and

5 accountants. Reviewed and approved Bank Reconciliations for 64 accounts

and Balance Sheet review for 21 offices. Responsible for completing 52

Quarterly Schedules consolidating 177 offices. Coordinated a team of 23

people including deadlines and time management and worked as the

intermediary between the Finance Center and Corporate until Quarterlies are

complete. Supervised the staff accountant responsible for the Allowance

for Doubtful Accounts Reserve. The reserve was for 177 offices and had a

balance of $12M monthly. Three forecasts were run monthly to support of the

office administrators in collection. Completed audit requests from Deloitte

and Touche by submitting supporting documents for Bank Reconciliations,

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and the Restructure Reserve. In March

2009, the team successfully transitioned to a functional organization. On

the "Assets & Other Equity Team" we are responsible for 98 accounts, 5

accountants, monthly recons, and all journal entry approvals. Complete SOX

testing by the 6th working day of each month.

. Received a 2010 Performance Award for Recognition of Commitment and

Exemplary Performance for the work completed on the Restructure Reserves.

The total reserves equal $22.3M with 21 existing locations and 12 new

locations in the United States. Developed templates and reporting tools

to better capture the monthly transactions and report concise information

to Management. Include rent credits, operating expenses, NPV, demising

costs, and sublease payments and expenses.

. Selected to a temporary position in the Toronto, Canada office for a

three week period in May 2010. Canadian supervisor on medical leave and

this position covered all of her duties in her absence. Included a full

week of training to learn procedures and month end responsibilities.

. AS 400, Oracle, Essbase/Smartview, Oracle EPM, Excel, and Outlook

Seagate, Longmont, CO 2005 to 2009

Senior Financial Analyst

Provided FP&A support to the Customer Service Operations and Call Center

including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and capital budgeting.

Provided analytics for both financial and general business support.

Prepared SOX documentation for quarterly budget submission and interacted

with internal and external auditors when required. Prepared and presented

monthly actuals, quarterly actuals, and quarterly budget data for the CSO

Vice President, CSO staff, and company executives. Partnered in cost

reduction efforts including a reduction in force and capital spending.

Participated in annual capital physical inventory.

Product Cost Financial Analyst

Review, input, and analyzed all product cost data for Actuals, Budget, and

Long Range Planning forecasts from multiple locations on a monthly basis.

Provided Ad Hoc Analysis to all levels of management on a weekly basis.

Updated Monthly Reported on Desktop, Branded Solutions, Enterprise, and

Consumer Electronics for company-wide distribution.

. Provided product specific analysis as the finance member for Core

Teams

. Managed the Product Cost Database and Essbase Application for the

Finance Department.

. Product Cost Data Warehouse, Hyperion Essbase, Excel

Maxtor Corporation, Longmont, CO 2001 to 2005

Financial Analyst

Responsible for Desktop, Enterprise, and Network storage reporting of

detailed forecasts and actuals from multiple locations. Weekly upload of

detailed costs to the Dashboard report. Monthly update of Value Add,

Manufacturing Value Add, and Material Costs for management reporting.

Provide relevant, accurate, and timely reports to management on a weekly,

monthly, and quarterly basis. Monthly update of PPV for the VP of Finance.

Annual gathering and reporting for the AOP. Monthly and Quarterly variance

analysis of Product Cost and P&L reports. Quarterly reconciliation of SAP

and Essbase standards. Financial Analyst supporting Fulfillment

organization. Responsible for development of the Annual Operating Plan.

Provided variance analysis of actuals versus budgeted amounts on a monthly,

quarterly, and yearly basis. Approved expense, staffing, and capital

requisitions. Supported Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team with

current and accurate data for forecasting.

. Developed ad hoc reports and graphs for the Vice President of Finance

and the CFO.

. Corresponded with multiple business locations to support their

current business needs.

. Supported the Vice President of Fulfillment and the Vice President of

Materials with relevent monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial

information.

. SAP, Business Objects, and Hyperion Essbase software

Kentek Information Systems, Boulder, CO 1999 to 2000

Controller

Preparation of monthly financial statements including consolidation of

subsidiary and foreign currency translation. Prepare reconciliation of G/L

balance sheet accounts. Monthly and Quarterly VAT filings. Monthly filings

of State and Local Use Tax returns. Maintenance of the Fixed Assets system.

Yearly Property Tax filings. Supervision of Accounts Payable.

. Conversion from AS400 to FAS Best Fixed Asset Software.

. Participated in accounting for a reverse IPO.

. Supported the President and Vice President with relevant reporting of

current operations.

. AS400, FAS Best Fixed Asset Software, ADP Payroll, Excel

Education

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 1988

B.S., Business Management

Personally financed my undergraduate degree through part-time employment

while graduating in three years.

Regis University School of Professional Studies, Denver 2004

M.B.A., Finance and Accounting

Working towards completion of a MBA while working full time.

Skills

. Experienced in the Preparation of Financial Statements, General

Ledger, Financial Account Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets,

Accounts Receivable and Billing, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Accounts

Payable, and Automated Payroll.

. Proficient with Macola, Oracle, Cougar Mountain, AS400, NaVision,

Great Plains, and SAP accounting systems

. Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, Report Writer, Essbase/Hyperion

and Business Objects

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