Sherine Grizzelle, MBA
Weston, FL 33326 443-***-**** aczz2z@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Globally experienced, finance and accounting professional, with 20+ years’ experience in various industries. Specializes in maximizing resources allocation through value-add activities and efficient processes. I am highly organized and a quick study for new system/processes, and recognize that success in a new position requires bringing a fresh set of skills and insights but most importantly, being a great fit in the existing team environment.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
T. Rowe Price, Baltimore, MD – June 2005 – Deb 2017 Financial Analyst II, FP&A
Reporting to a Sr Finance Manager, I was required to provide training and knowledge transfer to the associates who were transferred into roles requiring support to the global business unit.
SME for accounting and finance for the Global business units
Onboarding associates transitioning from the US business units due to reorg into FP&A
Planning, reforecasting and budgeting
Month end close – accruals and GL reconciliation
Upload/download entries into Oracle GL and Hyperion/Essbase Financial Analyst II, EMEA, APAC & North America – March 2014 - May 2016 In this newly created finance role for the international division’s operating expense budget, I was required to use my expertise to build out the finance processes across the global business unit. This required travel to the London office to meet with and socialize Marketing and Sr Managers with budgeting and accounting processes. Worked closely with supervisors to support change management and onboarding of the budget process, invoice coding and payment.
• Developed training manuals for business unit’s financial policy and procedures
• Led Budget review presentations /meetings with Global Heads of Regions in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America
• Planning, budgeting and reforecasting of operating expense budgets for all regions
• Developed and maintained reporting models using Microsoft Excel to perform project management, compensat ion, var iance analysis and management reporting
• Provided group and 1-1 training presentations for overseas marketing managers on proper accounting and finance treatment for budget items
• Executed the entire accounting process –invoice coding/approvals, accruals, amortization, variance analysis, journals, and expense recognition
• Collaborated with managers and stakeholders on planning and budgeting presentations to the Management Committee for upcoming financial year.
Sherine Grizzelle 443-***-**** aczz2z@r.postjobfree.com Financial Analyst II, Retail Marketing /US Investment Services – Jun 2005 - Feb 2014 Reported to the business unit Sr. Finance Manager. This role developed my expertise in Cost Centre management, expense recognition and project accounting. I prepared quarterly reports to the Head of Division, including ad hoc at-a- glance trend analyses for discussions. As the backup for the Finance Mgr., I was a trusted approver and decision-maker for accounting and finance issues.
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Month end and quarter end close – accruals, variance analyses, GL reconciliation
Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting for Advertising & Promotion, Professional Fees, Research and Development
SOX process certification – level 1
Hyperion Cube Administrator for project based accounting expenses
Business Unit User Experience Tester for new accounting ERP systems
Assisted with drafting the Advertising and Promotion accounting policy for T. Rowe Price AIV LLC, Hanover, Maryland – 2003 - 2005
Bookkeeper Benefits and Payroll
Recorded and reconciled timesheets, track commissions, distribute payroll checks, verify employment (i-9), 401-k and other benefits onboarding and termination procedures. Resolved timesheets discrepancies with managers and payroll provider. Multi-state statutory filings, Accounts Payable and month end close. Maintained employee handbook and statutory notices on the bulletin board. Analytical Chemical Services, Columbia, Maryland – 2002 -2003 Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Reporting to the CEO, I managed the payroll and statutory filings, new business, & administrative operations of an FDA recognized independent food authenticity lab in the region. Accounts Payable & Receivables using QuickBooks software.
Yamagin Corporation, Kingston, Jamaica – 1996 -2000 Business Dev & Accounting Manager
Implemented, deve loped and managed the first of its kind used car leasing program in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Bahamas. Managed banking and financial transfers to Japan Head Office and other Caribbean regions. Realized higher than industry profitabil ity and l iquidity ratios over the l i fe of the program. Cl ient facing experience. Sherine Grizzelle 443-***-**** aczz2z@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION
2012 M.B.A., Accounting 2009 B.S. Managerial Accounting Florida Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida Old Westbury, New York
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Investment Foundations Certificate
Project Management
Franklin Covey’s “Working with Behavioral Styles”
Web Design and Development (HTML5)
Advanced Financial Modeling in Excel
SQL coding
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Oracle Financial Software
DataServ SaaS
Coupa SaaS
QuickBooks
Hyperion: Essbase and SmartView (Administrator)
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite User
Business Objects SAP
Workday