Strong Analytical Finance Professional with Ownership

Maryellen McLeod

Palmer, MA • +1-413-***-**** • ***************@*******.***

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Finance leader with deep expertise in commercial finance, working capital optimization, and strategic planning. Proven track record of improving forecasting accuracy, streamlining financial operations, and leading high performing cross functional teams. Recognized for driving profitability, cost savings, and operational efficiency. Strong communicator and analytical thinker with a consistent history of delivering measurable business results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Honeywell International Inc. Raleigh, NC - remote

Commercial Finance Lead / Financial Analyst Feb 2022 – Jan 2026

•Managed and optimized financial systems including SAP, FDS, Hyperion, Digital Finance,

Power BI, and Tableau.

• Led a team of 30+ Energy Efficiency program professionals; partnered with sales,

estimating, procurement, and marketing to support financial objectives.

• Streamlined reporting processes, improving accuracy and cycle efficiency across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

• Directed program management teams on accounting processes, ensuring GAAP and SOX

compliance.

• Delivered 95%+ forecast accuracy and completed the $88M Service & Solutions 2025

Annual Operating Plan.

• Oversaw month end close activities, including journal entries (Blackline), deadline setting, and accountability enforcement.

• Improved working capital performance and mentored teams on best practices.

• Enhanced revenue recognition processes (T&M, POC, Fixed Asset, As Billed).

• Drove process improvements by evaluating and implementing better tools, transactions,

and reporting methods.

Honeywell International Inc. Raleigh, NC - remote

Working Capital Lead Feb 2008 – Feb 2022

• Managed all aspects of working capital: AR, AP, advances, rebates, inventory, credit cards, discounts, invoicing, AFDA, forecasting, audits, and reconciliations.

• Achieved 7% 1+ past due and 0% unapplied cash on average.

• Conducted credit analysis including limits, risk, holds, and extended payment terms.

• Served as SAP Power User and implementation team member.

• Authored all Standard Operating Procedures for working capital processes.

• Trained new program staff and improved working capital efficiency across the organization.

AMETEK Aerospace Products, Inc. Wilmington, MA

AR System Administrator / Senior AR Specialist Aug 1997 – Jan 2008

• Performed credit analysis, monthly cash forecasting, and bad debt reporting.

• Processed cash entries, credit card transactions, web invoicing, new customer setups, AR journal entries, intercompany transfers, and commissions.

• Ensured accuracy of receivables sub ledger and intercompany balances.

• Led annual inventory and AR audits.

• Managed 600+ domestic, international, and government accounts.

• Oversaw Letter of Credit, Cash in Advance, COD, and credit card customer processes.

AMETEK Aerospace Products, Inc. Wilmington, MA

Senior Secretary, Marketing Department Jun 1993 – Aug 1997

• Prepared daily order reports coordinated travel and meetings and provided customer

support.

• Edited proposals and presentations; assembled quotations and distributed cost and sales estimates.

• Managed IOIs, timecards, paychecks, expense reports, and check requests.

SKILLS

Financial Systems: SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, Digital Finance

Finance & Accounting: FP&A, forecasting, P&L management, revenue recognition, GAAP, SOX, AR/AP, reconciliations

Leadership & Operations: Cross functional leadership, program financial management, process improvement, working capital optimization

Technical: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 365), Blackline, Agile methodologies

Analysis: Data analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, trend analysis

Other: SOP development, credit analysis, billing, cash management, procurement,

communication, training, mentoring

HONEYWELL AWARDS

• Outstanding Working Capital Results (multiple quarters and years)

• 100% reduction in 180+ aging

• 95% reduction in billed AFDA

• Recognized for urgency, collaboration and training improvements

• Developed a field payment collection method

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Woburn Memorial High School - Woburn, MA High School Diploma (1983–1987)

• Katherine Gibbs College - Boston, MA Information Processing Certificate (1987–1988)

• Six Sigma Green Belt - Cash conversion, reduced unbilled from 65 to 45 days (2015)

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