Mary Ann Nally, MBA

Loveland, OH *****

adczwh@r.postjobfree.com

513-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Proficient at incorporating time efficient strategies to increase productivity and improve accuracy

Strong computer skills with expert Excel skills

Results-oriented team player

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products; SAS FM; Pivot Tables, Macros, Spreadsheets; Hyperion (Essbase); Oracle; Khalix; PeopleSoft; Lawson

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Master’s degree in Business administration

Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1991

Graduate tuition fellowship recipient. Beta Gamma Sigma.

Bachelor of Science in Business Miami University – Oxford, OH 1982

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant II – Vaco, LLC (Ahresty Wilmington Corporation) October 2019 – March 2020

Prepare, analyze and review journal entries, perform account reconciliations, prepare financial schedules and review balance sheet for area of responsibility as needed. Accounts payable responsibilities of invoicing and payments.

Sales Estimator – Eastern Sheet Metals (Johnson Controls, Inc.) September 2018 – October 2019

Responsible for Accounts Receivable processing. Act as liason with Mexico who completes the entries. Assist with various accounting functions related to invoicing such as entry of purchase orders in CSSI, confirming tracking of shipments.

Consultant - Working as an Accounting Coordinator with Johnson Controls, Inc. May 2018 – September 2018

Performed routine accounting activities (for Eastern Sheet Metals) such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and accounts payable or receivable functions. Full-time position accepted September 2018.

Consultant - Working as an Accounts Payable Processor I with GE February 2018 – March 2018

Responsible for assisting with the data collection, review and reporting of 1043-S tax returns to the IRS.

Assisted with compiling data from various sources, manually reviewing data, determining what will be reported to the IRS and completing the template for reporting.

Consultant - Working as a Financial Analyst II with Coca-Cola September 2016 - July 2017

Responsible for process of invoice management of the checkbook trade funds. Role was critical to drive accuracy of trade spend through accurate pricing submissions, checkbook spend settlements and reconciling customer trade spends. Required strong attention to detail and thoughtful accuracy as the main input into the CAS financial system.

Participated in the implementation of the 2017 plans into the CAS system and instrumental in driving timely updates into the system.

Consultant - Working as a Fraud Prevention Analyst with Macys June 2016- September 2016

Fought fraud on Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s credit accounts. Researched and investigated suspicious activity to determine and take appropriate action to deter and prevent fraud.

Consultant - Working as a Senior Financial Analyst with Veritiv Operating Company, formerly xpedx

January 2016 – March 2016

Performed vendor analysis and accounts receivable customer analysis and conversion, using Microsoft office products, Oracle and MAX as well as xpedx software.

Consultant - Working as a Senior Accountant with Omnicare November 2015 - January 2016

Reconcile 10-13 inventories for various locations around the country, interfacing with the purchasing managers.

Assist with the transition from Omnicare to CVS.

Consultant - Working as a Financial Analyst I with ETHICON, Johnson & Johnson

November 2014 - April 2015

Generated journal accrual and intercompany entries for month end close. Reported and analyzed Current Month, YTD, and YTG actuals versus Budget for Ethicon Energy R&D and Global Strategy Development. Prepared ad hoc financial reports and analysis as necessary.

Consultant - Working as Staff Accountant with UC Health August 2014 - October 2014

Generated journal accrual entries for month end close. Reconciled Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts for UC Health and subsidiaries. Prepared ad hoc financial reports and analysis as necessary.

Consultant – Working as Sr. Financial Analyst with Reed Elsevier 2013 - 2014

Coordinated month end close process, generating journal accrual entries. Reconciled Balance Sheet and Intercompany accounts. Quarterly and annual coordination of State and Federal Tax inputs for Corporate Office. Worked with auditors and provided information as required. Completed Annual Global Insurance Analysis. Tracked Capital Project Requests. Performed Capital versus Lease analysis. Prepared ad hoc financial reports and analysis as necessary.

Consultant – Working as Sr. Accountant with Toyota Manufacturing Corporation 2012 - 2013

Inputted accounts payable invoices into PeopleSoft. Performed month-end close which included reconciling bank statements and completing international netting processes.

Consultant – Working as Sr. Consolidation Accountant with OPW Fueling Components 2011

Provided leadership for the accounts payable and payroll functions of OPW while working across multiple business units to drive process improvements.

Developed and implemented robust procedures that assured financial data was accurately captured and reported while analyzing variances from forecasts and plans.

Managed communications with and between the OPW payroll & disbursements team and the Controller & CFO for OPW and controllers of the other Operating entities.

Coordinated the month end close process and assisted in preparing/analyzing month end financial statements and supplemental information from OPW’s global operations.

Cengage Learning Financial Analyst in Global Consolidations Accounting 2004 - 2010

Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidations closing. Ensured financials for 100 entities in total with combined annual sales of $1.7 billion were accurately consolidated and reported in accordance with local and US GAAP requirements.

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly financial consolidation and adhered to close schedule. Maintained and completed month end data integrity checks.

Validated and analyzed consolidations transactions such as intercompany eliminations and CTA proof on intercompany equity, investment and retained earning accounts.

Ensured reconciliation of all consolidation related data. Assisted reporting units with monthly close questions and supplemental data collection.

Reviewed and maintained supporting documentation of all consolidating topside entries. Maintained Purchase Accounting Adjustments.

Performed various detailed financial analysis of income statement and balance sheet components. Assisted in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly management reporting package.

Cinergy Corp Senior Analyst in Corporate Accounting & Risk Management 2000 - 2004

Provided capital markets financing support for Cinergy and its subsidiaries, focusing on its $4 billion in long-term debt.

Partnered with three major rating agencies throughout the US presenting strategic long-term plans that contributed to positive credit ratings. One presentation resulted in Cinergy being taken off of “credit watch” and awarded stable ratings.

Led a project to restructure and increase accounts receivable facility, removing $400 million from long term debt and lowering company’s debt-to-capital ratio, all of which made the company more attractive to investors and in compliance with debt covenants.

Participated on a four-member project to maximize the available low interest rate, saving millions of dollars over a 30 year period. Efforts included repaying a significant high interest rate loan (8%) and initiating a new issuance loan at lower rate (5.375%).

Analyzed and implemented initiative that changed financing method from term to variable, reducing annual interest rates by 100 basis points or 1%.

Initiated process improvement for forecasting short term debt, resulting in better managing monthly cash requirements and improving methods to recommend timing for long term debt issuances.

Computer Sciences Corporation Finance Manager 1999

A multi-service Information Technology provider that offers companies the best total solutions they need to grow and prosper. These include consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing. Set up on-site and off-site accounting department processes for newly acquired businesses.

Prepared financial analysis for major acquisition, which included valuing personnel and IT assets that resulted in a competitive pricing proposal.

Performed as liaison between Computer Sciences and acquired company’s IT business unit by developing and presenting P&Ls and project financials that helped build a positive working relationship.

LG&E Energy Senior Financial Analyst 1993 -1998

Served in three progressive roles within three business units.

Senior Financial Analyst – LG&E Energy Marketing

Originated financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes that supported the newly combined electric and natural gas marketing and trading business.

Senior Financial Analyst – LG&E Natural Inc.

Completed strategic planning and management reporting for newly acquired natural gas marketing business.

Worked with President and Senior Management in the critical review of business unit goals, key initiatives, identification and analysis of alternatives, and other key factors in the business unit plans.

Senior Financial Analyst – LG&E Energy Corp.

Provided financial and strategic analyses and support to Executive and Senior Management to manage a $3.6 billion revenue energy services holding company’s portfolio.

Advised executive management on financial strategies and impacts of potential acquisitions.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous work experience includes Marketing Analyst, Humana- with Call Center Experience; Senior Treasury Analyst, Bayer USA; Senior Commercial Analyst, PNC.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Utilized various software packages including SAS FM; Hyperion (Essbase); Oracle; Khalix; PeopleSoft; Lawson.

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