Manager Accounts Payable

DAVID GRANDNER

** *** ***** *****, ****** Mirage, CA 92270

ac8m4x@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-**** Cell

Summary

An experienced senior level manager in leading large accounts payable and procurement teams in a shared services environment. Diversified background in manufacturing, banking, healthcare and aerospace/defense industries. A solid performer in all facets of AP and Procurement operations with expertise in ERP software and special projects that drive process improvement strategies / internal controls, personnel administration, and vendor relations. Results oriented professional with key strengths in management and interfacing performing liaison role with AP, Procurement, and other key business partners.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement /P2P Manager · January 2011 to February 28,2019

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Corporate Procurement Shared Services

Manage the Procure to Pay Process for Procurement Shared Service

Drive process standardization, best practices and improved cycle times

Manages and leads P2P team across functional department (AP, Receiving, and Accounting) that works invoice exceptions. Provides leadership and metrics/reporting to Sr management

Liaison between Procurement and Accounts Payable in working complex invoice/billing issues

Participates in key P2P projects/initiatives that drive best in class processes

Acts as key subject expert in SAP and Open Text Workflow Systems

Maintains positive supplier relationships with key suppliers to ensure invoices are processed timely to avoid credit/service holds.

Procurement Manager · April 2009 to December 2010

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Corporate Procurement Shared Service

Responsible for managing the procurement of non-production blanket orders, long-term facilities/service purchase orders, and other indirect commodities.

Active member on the Procure to Pay team in improving the invoice payment process and PO cycle time

Manages the procurement of non-production commodities and associated long-term agreements including the following:

· Strategic long-term facilities/service agreements

· Contract labor procurements

· Blanket purchase orders

Coordinates, assigns, reviews, and approves procurements within the PSS buying organization

Provide ongoing procurement support to the Aerospace Systems Contracts, Material, and Accounts Payable departments.

Recommends alternative sources and/or methods of acquisition that are the most cost-efficient for PSS and customer

Procurement Accounting Manager · February 2006 to April 2009

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION (Formerly TRW), Redondo Beach, CA

Responsible for managing the American Express Purchasing Card Program which includes card maintenance, compliance, and audit responsibilities.

Responsible for managing the AP Liaison Team which consists of three staff members. Primary responsibility is working Purchase Order/Invoice issues with buyers and requestors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Continued

Accounts Payable Manager · May 2001 to February 2006

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION (Formerly TRW), Redondo Beach, CA

Responsible for managing a large volume accounts payable shared service department. Managed a staff of 28

And 9 direct reports.

Developed the required documentation for accounts payable compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act. As a process owner, responsible for ensuring accuracy of documentation/controls through testing and annual year-end certification process.

Interface with both Mission System and Space &Technology business management staff in providing cash flow /forecast data and analysis.

Attended Six Sigma Training and received green belt certification. Participated in several projects to eliminate invoice exceptions and improve timely recording of payables which yielded an annual savings cost of $300K.

Participated in the design and implementation of the web based E-billing system, which improved the processing efficiency by automating the validation process and eliminating paper invoices?

Participated in the selection and implementation process for outsourcing the Imaging function for accounts payable documents.

Developed strong working relationships with Procurement/Sub Contract management and other internal customers in working processing and system issues which improved the effectiveness of the day-to-day operations.

Developed and utilized department metrics for PRC Greening and monitoring department productive and performance.

Accounts Payable Manager · January 2001 to May 2001

AECOM TECHNOLOGY INC (CCSI), Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for assisting in consolidation of the AP operations and the expansion of the AP shared accounting

Department. Responsible for staff of 25.

Participated in the selection and implementation of the OTG imaging software.

Restructured the Accounts Payable department by eliminating non-valued processes.

Redefined and updated department policy and procedures.

Director of US Trade Payables · June 2000 to January 2001

MERISEL INC, EL Segundo, CA

Responsible for directing a large volume accounts payable department for a leading distributor of

Computer hardware and software products. Responsible for 35 non-exempted and 5 exempt personnel.

Enforced the vendor reconciliation process efficiency with improved controls and timely follow-up process for resolving open issues.

Participated in a management team project to eliminate $161M of open debit balances not reconciled throughout 1999.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Continued

Identified and monitored potential write-off exposure for open debit issues and possible upsides for quarterly reserve analysis.

Continued assured professional and job accountability for managers and supervisors through implementation of a quarterly bonus program.

Performed all aspects of interfacing with major vendors in negotiating settlements for outstanding debit and invoice issues.

Participated in a company wide project to restructure the business by retaining key vendors and discontinuing vendor relationships for low sales volume vendors.

Manage the vendor close out process for the discontinued vendors through final reconcilement.

Accounts Payable Manager · September 1999 to June 2000

CB RICHARD ELLIS, Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for managing a shared services accounts payable department for nationwide offices. Responsible

for 23 non-exempted and 5 exempt personnel.

Contributed high level of expertise in finding ways to increase staff quality and productivity and reassignment of job responsibilities. .

Developed performance standards and objectives for all positions in the department.

Involvement in resolving processing issues to maximize staff efficiency.

Improved the department image and level of service through increased interaction with key customers.

Instantiated increased staff training and involvement in implementing other People Soft modules that improved processing efficiency.

Identified key departmental key measures and developed performance tracking reports.

Pioneered and implemented an Accounts Payable Help desk to increase vendor and internal customer satisfaction.

Accounts Payable Manager · June 1999–September 1999

Walt Disney Company (Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA

Participation in the selection and testing of imaging software to eliminate hard data storage.

Maintained solid working relationship with IS in identifying and resolving SAP system problems and issues.

Performed all aspects of developing and monitoring the annual department budget.

Streamlined and documented the reconciliation process for handling customer award certificates.

Accounts Payable Manager · June 1990 to June 1999

SALICK HEALTH CARE, INC ( subsidiary of Zeneca Ltd.), Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for a nationwide Accounts Payable operation of 49 company entities, encompassing entire range of

support activities including fixed asset management, automated system implementation, and vendor contract

negotiations for a rapidly expanding nationwide leader of cancer treatment and renal dialysis services.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Continued

Developed and maintained A/P operating procedures to ensure timely access to current financial information, effective cash management practices and effective internal controls.

Maintain oversight to vendor relations and internal controls over purchasing activities in lieu of centralized purchasing department.

Utilize excellent organizational / communication skills to build trust and rapport at all management and staff levels to create support for the successful adoption of new procedures and key initiatives.

Implement procedural improvements to maximize staff efficiency and overall productivity while boosting morale and reducing turnover.

Successfully managed consolidated Accounts Payable function for 11 cancer and dialysis centers nationwide during critical two-year acquisition process and transition to Zeneca.

Involvement in SAP R/3 financial system implementation project in designing, configuring and testing A/P module

Training and involvement in other SAP R/3 modules; Materials Management, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger.

Assisted in development of policy and procedures as result of management practice changes and SAP implementation.

Proactive involvement in the re-engineering of entire A/P process in conjunction with SAP implementation

Implemented and installed laser check printing software to improve check processing work-flow and improve check fraud prevention.

Implemented / maintained oversight of sales / use tax compliance in accruing and reporting tax for six states where none existed.

Installed 1099 tax reporting software for producing and reporting 1099 tax information.

Accounts Payable Manager · May 1987 to June 1990

NORWEST CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN

Responsible for managing all corporate and subsidiary accounts payable functions within a $900,000 budget,

supervising 18 staff members and 1 supervisor for a $ 25 billion bank holding company offering domestic and

international financial services.

Instrumental in the development and implementation of system upgrades and enhancements.

Effectively consolidated 3 corporate accounts payable departments and 10 regional functions into one.

Converted multiple disbursement accounts into one centralized controlled-disbursement account.

Accommodated a volume increase of 200% due to acquisitions without the necessity of hiring additional staff.

Initiated the implementation of document imaging software.

Developed Standard Operating Procedures Manual and performance standards.

Developed productivity measurements to evaluate staff performance and volume of work

Assisted in the reporting and control of fixed assets during a period of rapid asset acquisition.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BSBA Business Administration - University of Phoenix, Los Angeles, CA

AAS Marketing & Sales - North Hennepin Community College, Minneapolis, MN

Special Training and Skills

Government Contract Management Certificate - UCLA Extension courses

CPSM Certificate- In Progress

Six Sigma Training- Green Belt Certification

Performance Feedback Workshop

Pragmatic Leadership Workshop – Northrop Grumman

Dale Carnegie Interpersonal/Management Training

SAP training courses - Accounts Payable, Procurement, General Ledger.

People Soft Training courses – Accounts Payable

Management and Supervision courses - Norwest University

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Computer Skills

Microsoft Software- Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Fixed Asset Software Systems- Computer Associates and Price Waterhouse

Accounts Payable Software Systems- SAP, People Soft, Software 2000, MSA, and Integrated Health Systems

Affiliations

Member of Institute of Supply Management (ISM)

Member of International Accounts Payable Association (IAPP)

Northrop Grumman Management Club

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