Controller, Accounting/Finance Director, CFO
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CHERYL L. NAVOY
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McCAIN FOODS (2017 Annual Revenue: $8.5 billion CAD) 2000-2018
McCAIN FOODS LIMITED, Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada 2008-2018
Global Business Solutions (GBS)-Commercial Lead (2017 – 2018)
Responsible for managing a team of nine team members and the applications, including SAP and integrated bolt-on solutions, and processes supporting Procure to Pay, Sales and Marketing and the management/governance of the BPO (Business Process Outsourcer) partner, DXC (formerly Hewlett Packard, HP/HPE).
Developed and communicated strategic roadmaps for the commercial sub processes; worked with the business to develop and secure business case approval for solution implementations globally.
Collaborated with internal business customers to understand areas of opportunities for further process improvements, system enhancements and/or new solutions; implemented cost justified initiatives.
Developed and lead the required change management to support new initiatives.
Supported the following SAP integrated bolt-on solutions: Salesforce, PRO’s, Promax, Vistex, Ariba and was the GBS lead on a business case to automate the Source to Pay process globally using the Ariba or Coupa solutions.
Global Business Solutions (GBS)-Finance Lead (2013-2017)
Responsible for managing a team of ten team members and the applications, including SAP and integrated bolt-on solutions, and processes supporting Finance, Agriculture and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and the management/governance of the BPO partner, DXC (formerly Hewlett Packard, HP/HPE).
Developed and communicated strategic roadmap for the financial sub processes; worked with the business to develop and secure business case approval for solution implementations globally.
Collaborated with internal business customers to understand areas of opportunities for further process improvements, system enhancements and/or new solutions; implemented cost justified initiatives.
GBS lead negotiating a new 5-year service contract with BPO partner, DXC/HPE/HP.
Developed and lead the required change management to support new initiatives.
Supported the following SAP integrated bolt-on solutions: Blackline, Ultipro payroll, BPC for consolidations and was the GBS lead on a business case to automate and implement additional controls in the treasury process using the SAP treasury module.
One McCain Global Process Owner/Team Lead (2010-2013)
Responsible for leading a team of ten team members and developing global standard accounting and reporting processes and the foundation of McCain’s global SAP installation. Including:
Understand the current local processes and work with IBM to develop a clear communicable vision of efficient and effective processes, while simultaneously identifying and addressing key business requirements.
Design solutions that are compatible across all functions and develop functional specifications to address solution gaps.
Participate in change impact assessment for record to report.
Document business process procedures, define, document and execute test scenarios, execute solution testing activities and participate and support end user training activities.
Responsible for cutover activities and hyper-care support.
Identify and escalate key project risks and monitor quality of deliverables.
McCain Business Services Global Process Owner, Accounting (2008-2010)
Responsible for transitioning the accounting work performed in the five largest McCain regions to a
BPO and partner, HPE/HP.
Defined and implemented standard global processes. Coordinated onsite training and transferred work knowledge that resulted in detailed SOP’s.Automate and introduced standardized reconciliations globally via Trintech solution and global month end close visibility via eClose solution.
Liaise with regional finance and HPE to identify and resolve operational issues.
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Monitor the service being provided by HPE and ensure that the business partner was fulfilling all contractual obligations.
Drive and deliver continuous process improvements to benefit both McCain and HPE.
Establish clear and measurable SLA’s and KPI’s and update as the work and business partnership evolved.
Work with the business and HPE to identify, develop and implement new efficiency initiatives and technology.
McCAIN FOODS USA, INC., Lisle, IL 2000-2008
Sr. Director, Accounting and Administration (2007-2008)
Corporate Controller (2000-2007)
Responsibilities broadly included Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application and Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, General Accounting, Budgets, Internal/External Audit and Reporting and centralized travel administration.
Maintained headcount and staff of 40 team members in a growth environment by automating and streamlining processes.
Monitored internal controls and enhanced where appropriate; developed, documented and administered policies and procedures.
Managed business acquisitions and integrations.
Managed multiple system installations and version upgrades annually; financial or surround system that interfaces to the financial system or sub-system.
Challenged and developed staff; ensured that internal candidates were available when opportunities arose.
Supported the business using PRMS ERP solution, Hyperion and BPC consolidation solutions and Infinium/Infor payroll solution.
NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, Naperville, IL (2016 Annual Revenue: $3.9 billion USD) 1998-2000
Manager, Reporting
Managed the reporting process, including the collection, review and consolidation of US GAAP financial data for approximately 100 subsidiaries globally with a staff of five team members. Directed the preparation and analysis of corporate management reporting. Analyzed and consolidated the international business plans. Maintained the global reporting procedures and ensured subsidiary compliance.
Reviewed and reworked the reporting process to accommodate the new French owners (Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux) and incorporated forty new businesses brought on with the acquisition.
Assisted in a fully integrated SAP system conversion, including financial consolidations.
Special projects for the COO and Vice Chairman of the Board.
Supported the business using SAP.
UNILEVER, Lisle, IL (2016 Annual Revenue: $52.7 billion) 1988-1998
Assistant Controller (Lipton) (1997 – 1998)
Directed the accounts payable, benefits accounting, cash management, distribution accounting, fixed assets, payroll and tax functions with a staff of ten team members. Conducted the annual budget process and monitored performance against the budgets.
Coordinated all reporting requirements for three major product line divestitures that were managed and maintained by Lipton for the buying companies during the transition period.
Reviewed and compared the financial reporting requirements and accounting practices of the two consolidating organizations. Transferred business knowledge and financial responsibilities to a new East Coast headquarters office, resulting in a smooth and efficient transition.
Enhanced, simplified and documented the fixed-asset budget process to facilitate discussions on the new fixed asset-based performance measurement program.
Supported the business using a hybrid ERP solution; JD Edwards and SAP.
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Manager, Financial Operations (Van den Bergh Foods) (1995 – 1996)
Managed a team of five and fixed assets of $436 million, including external compliance, tax return preparation and filing and tax minimization programs. Coordinated annual budget process and monitored performance against budgets. Prepared profit forecasts.
Directed a functional operational risk review process that identified and evaluated business risks. Prioritized and presented major risks to the Board of Directors for approval. Monitored the review process to ensure that the corrective actions were implemented.
Developed a opportunity/risk monitoring tool to identify business issues for quick resolution.
Represented the Company on a task force with all Unilever U.S. subsidiaries to review comparatives and statistics. Purpose of task force was to determine the feasibility of consolidating organizations in order to take advantage of synergies and economies of scale.
Supported the business using a hybrid ERP solution; JD Edwards and SAP.
Manager, Payroll (Van den Bergh Foods) (1990 – 1994)
Managed four team members and the payroll functions, including all tax filings, for one salaried and 20 hourly payrolls equating to approximately 5,000 employees with an annual gross of $175 million.
Converted twenty-four payrolls from four systems to one third party payroll provider, Control Data, in three months.
Directed a cost containment program and reduced annual processing costs by 20%.
Standardized and automated hourly payrolls; expedited reporting, reduced preparation and processing time and eliminated human error.
Senior Financial Analyst (Shedd’s Food Products, Southfield, MI) (1988 – 1989)
Supervised and coordinated the monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting of the non-distributive trade business equating to $200 million in net sales. Provided financial support to the sales and marketing functions. Supported the business using JD Edwards.
PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING GROUP, Troy, MI (2017 Annual Revenue: $63.5 billion) 1985 – 1988
Fixed Assets Supervisor (1988)
Supervised four team members and all aspects of $160 million in corporate fixed assets. Responsibilities included maintenance, monitoring, internal controls, financial reporting and general ledger close requirements.
Payroll Supervisor (1987)
Supervised four team members and the payroll functions for three salaried and hourly payrolls with approximately 2,000 employees and an annual gross of $68 million.
Senior Accounting Analyst (1986)
Analyzed balance sheet/income statement accounts and prepared the annual balance sheet budgets. Performed operational audits for policy/procedure compliance.
Cost Accountant (1985)
Prepared, reviewed and analyzed all financial reporting for one manufacturing facility and eight distribution centers. Work included closing general ledger, reconciling subsystems, monitoring inventory, analyzing variable costs, and developing product standards and transfer pricing.
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, Concentration: Finance, Wayne State University, 1988, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science, Majors: Accounting and Management Information Systems, Central Michigan University, 1984, Mt. Pleasant, MI
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS and COMPETENCE
SAP, JD Edwards, PRMS, Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point and Excel macros,V-Look-ups and pivot tables, Ariba, Salesforce, PRO’s, Promax, Blackline and AssureNet/Trintech reconciliation solutions, eClose (developed internally by HP/HPE) and Closing Cockpit (SAP module) month end close monitoring solutions, BPC and Hyperion consolidation solutions, Potato Contracting and Receiving solution (developed internally by McCain IS group), Control Data, ADP, Infinium/Info and Ultipro payroll solutions, familiar with the Coupa Source to Pay solution functionality and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics software and its value proposition.
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