Manager Financial Analyst

VENITA OUTLAND-WILLIAMS

**** ******** *****

New Market, Maryland 21774

(C) 240-***-****

adkhvp@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Project Management, UMUC (In progress)

Master of Science in Acquisition & Supply Chain Management, UMUC. Adelphi, MD

B.S. in Business Administration, Minor in Business Supply Chain Management, UMUC

Certificate in Management Foundations, UMUC

SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer: PeopleSoft, Oracle Financial Systems, DataServ, Coupa, SAP, Avante, MAS90, Great Plains, Cognos, Fourth Shift, Encore +, Lotus Notes, Outlook. Perfect View, Hyper Terminal, Microsoft Office Suites, Trend, System One and 10 key Calculator, Citibank Direct, M&T Web InfoPLU$

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

T ROWE PRICE AND ASSOCIATES, INC Owings Mills, MD Nov 2017 – March 2021

Finance Manager, Accounts Payable

Manager: Susan Hoffer 410-***-****

Oversees the daily, monthly and quarterly responsibilities of staff

Disburses 8 million weekly

Manages work assignments and evaluate staff performance on these tasks

Designs and analyze queries against the General Ledger or other relevant financial systems

Utilizes knowledge of accounting and corporate practices to verify that the G/L is correct and resolves any issues

Leads associates and other resources for the delivery of quality service in accordance with the SLA’s and BU requirements

Manages and monitor end to end processes along with the full procure-to-pay life cycle, including providing technical expertise with troubleshooting interface issues with ERP system between processing and payment resources

Manages the monthly close process for Accounts Payable interfacing the Treasury and G/L teams regarding sub-ledger reconciliations and other corrections

Developing, coordinating, and revising a wide variety of department policies, reviewing proposed changes to existing policies and determining whether they should be addressed

Analyzing performance of Accounts Payable activities against various department indicators and goals

Analyze data to determine spend trends

Reviews, records, and reconciles more complex financial transactions, investigates and resolves issues, and performs analysis that is used in the compilation of statutory and regulatory financial reports required to be filed in the various jurisdictions in which the firm operates

Prepares ad hoc reporting and analysis

Prepares and reviews accruals and related reconciliations documents

Interacts with technology associates, business units, CFO group associates and managers to ensure efficient operations of the current and /or future applications associated with the financial function

Identifies and analyze Accounts Payable process problems, trends, and emerging needs. Formulates and justifies new statutory initiatives to address unique problems, to meet newly department needs, and to resolve critical Accounts Payable process problems

Recommends, evaluates, and tests new technology or processes; initiate and implement improvements as needed

Coordinates with Procurement to resolve purchase order discrepancies

Performs a variety of administrative support functions, providing administrative, and technical support services to facilitate the workflow of the department

Performs a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to administrative improvements, to improve the overall department’s efficiency

Identifies errors and areas for improvement in the department; recommend and implement necessary changes

Interfaces with vendor services providers on improvement program as applicable

Ensures proposed changes are in compliance with the U.S. GAAP and are properly documented for SOX purposes

Responsible for assigned accounting information residing in the relevant ERP tool or ledger

Regularly reviews and test adequacy of internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with internal Corporate policies and GAAP

Oversees escalation of internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, driving timely and effective issue and error resolution

KAISER PERMANENTE OF MID-ATLANTIC STATES, Silver Spring Jan. 2013-Nov. 2017

Supervisor, Procurement Project Specialist

Manager: Audrey Johnson 240-***-****

Hire, train, supervise and evaluate a team of Procurement Project Specialists, Procurement Analysts and Procurement Interns

Monitor, assign and manage work activities of staff

Monitor and analyze spend behavior for specified vendors and identify cost savings opportunities

Conduct weekly meetings with stakeholders to improve supply chain functions across the region

Identify cost savings opportunities using analysis and metrics

Identify, develop and manage clients / supplier relationships

Resolve complex issues (e.g. early billing, credit holds, contract and pricing discrepancies) and identify opportunities

Responsible for analysis of goods received & services rendered but not vouchered, including providing input for monthly accruals

Verify vendors contract compliance while authorizing necessary changes to purchase orders

Establish and maintain key strategic relationships with vendors and internal clients

Identify and track non-contract item purchases and collaborate with Sourcing and Procurement to identify potential sourcing opportunities

Analyze and provide several ad hoc and monthly performance reports to Senior management

Manage portfolio of capital and non-capital Match Exceptions across multiple purchasing business units to include: 1) weekly data collection, distribution of Match Exception workload among team, achieving and maintaining established Match Exception thresholds and provide recommendations

Evaluate the Match Exceptions resolution process, and create metrics used in decision making for process improvement

Manage procurement and inventory SOX controls across multiple purchasing business units to ensure compliance with established metrics, thresholds, policies, and procedures

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training protocols relating to Match Exceptions, SOX, and P-Card processes and conduct training to end-user

Collaborate with National Procurement & Supply Teams to identify and share best practices.

Actively participate in ongoing SOX testing

Establish remediation plans on SOX gaps and communicate failure to Senior Regional Finance leaders

Provide oversight over the Regional p-card program

Provide coverage in the absence of the Procurement Manager

Represent the region interests on national team supporting supply chain functions

KAISER PERMENENTE OF MID-ATLANTIC STATES, Rockville, MD Feb. 2004 - Jan. 2013

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Manager: Alethea Ragland 410-***-****

Supervise, train and evaluate, 12 Union Accounts Payable

Perform Quality and Assurance functions on various processes ensuring that relevant procedures are adhered and review payments to ensure appropriate authorization and accuracy

Disbursed 5million weekly

Oversees the Travel and Expense process and perform Q&A on a set percentage ensuring validity of expenses, proper authorization, mileage accuracy, etc.

Served as Co-Lead for Unit Based Team (UBT) initiatives

Assists in the development, measurement and monitoring of back-end supply chain performance indicators (benchmarking).

Coordinates daily, weekly and monthly routine departmental workflow; may include special assignments and reassignments of workload

Act as systems liaison and test system enhancements in multiple environments and train staff accordingly

Assist Manager with the creation and maintenance of department SOP’s

Perform monthly P-Card reconciliation and payment

Oversees the monthly reconciliation of Imputed Income and Postage by Phone accounts

Maintain the 1099 process, investigate various reports and make necessary adjustments

Oversees recurring payments process

Act as liaison with vendor community and supply chain teams for complex customer inquiries and problem resolution

Perform various data analysis on vendor accounts

Performs Vendor Masterfile review and maintenance

Promote team building and leadership

Track duplicate payment process and recover multiple payments

Review and approve timesheets and leave requests and reassign tasks based on available staff

Troubleshoots PeopleSoft technical issues with IT department

Print, void, reissue checks and invoices

Maintain Board of Directors quarterly payment

Presentation of back end supply chain processes and procedures at New Hire Orientation

Assist in process improvement activities

Participate in various interregional A/P forums

Review Match Exception Report and work and closely with the Purchasing department or facilities or vendors for resolution

Assist with the year-end close

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Silver Spring, MD Jan.2003 - Feb. 2004

Lead Financial Analyst

Manager: Deborah Boyd-Piccard

HANGER ORTHOPEDIC GROUP, INC., Bethesda, MD May 1997- Dec.2002

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Manager: Alethea Ragland 410-***-****

THINGS GRAPHICS AND FINE ARTS, Washington DC Jan.1994-Dec 1996

Accounts Payable Administrator

Manager: Gottlieb Bright 202-***-****

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