Finance Accounting

James Schiavo ***********@*****.***

Peekskill, NY 10566 914-***-****

Finance Analyst

Develop processes, Streamline Procedures, & Fund Innovative, Cost-effective Solutions

Recognized expertise in many facets of accounting procedures, internal controls, fixed assets, and budgeting, as well as finance forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis. Demonstrated success selecting and introducing new processes and technology changes seamlessly throughout organizations.

Technical Skills

Lotus Notes

Excel

Freelance

SAS

VM Mainframe

Cognos

PowerPoint

SAP

Hyperion

Professional Experience

FINANCE IBM CORP, Somers, NY 2000 – 2016

Finance Analyst, Cost BCRS 2015 – 2016

Recorded, interpreted, and reported financial information in support of general business operations and long-range strategic planning functions.

Upgraded and migrated to WWSPEND system, improving accuracy and timely reporting of financial results.

Ensured due diligence with audits and tax reviews by working with auditors on correct results and integrity.

Prepared operating budgets and conducted detailed analyses, explaining variances between actual and forecasted expenditures.

Led and managed for COE team on Cost drivers in India, resulting in accurate financial reports sent to US.

Finance Analyst, Software Analysis 2007 – 2015

Drafted policies and procedures and performed software analysis for US contracts, including healthcare (Cigna), financial (American Express), and corporate industries (Hess). Analyzed financial data and presented financial reports to management.

Streamlined and standardized Financial reporting for Fixed Assets and Software Amortization, saving over $8M / year.

Reduced software costs 20% by leading cost reduction efforts, including increased partnership with vendors.

Improved operational efficiency by implementing and creating software tool for amortization.

Reduced costs 5% and research hours by streamlining financial data results, using in-depth systems knowledge to produce ad-hoc analysis and progress reports to senior management.

Achieved $2M – $3M savings / year by establishing lower, universal clip level for NA for periodization; guided Canadian team on implementation.

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FINANCE IBM CORP (Continued)

Balance Sheet Coordinator Accountant / I&E Accountant 2002 – 2007

Opened, tracked, and closed all capital work-in-process accounts. Performed bank reconciliations.

Ensured maximum tax credits through timely capitalization of corporate assets.

Generated revenue growth by developing new or improved, up-to-date business practices.

Improved ledger query usefulness by incorporating changes to database query programs.

Drove market quality by identifying, reviewing and improving financial processes.

Income and Expense Accountant 2000 – 2002

Performed payroll for 2K employees. Prepared and filed NY State Sales Tax. Responsible for proper amortization for all software products.

Reduced accounting costs by implementing semi-monthly payroll system in place of 4x / month system.

Implemented and taught new billing system releases every 2 years, as CIBS coordinator.

CIBS coordinator taught and implemented new releases.

Performed International assignee and executive payroll, ensuring all tables reflected proper Balance Sheet accuracy.

Planned and analyzed fixed assets, reducing costs through maximizing depreciation periods and ensuring depreciation accuracy.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Masters Doc, Accounting, Finance, Long Island University, NY

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Long Island University, NY

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting Business, Mercy College, NY, magna cum laude, Dean’s List, President’s List, Delta Mu National Honor Society Business Administration

Business Accounting, Westchester Community College, NY

Activities / Awards

Junior Achievement (Taught 7th and 8th), Hockey, Softball, and Football

Photography

Pilot’s License

Volunteer Work: March of Dimes, Make a Wish Foundation and MDA

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