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FEYE L. WOODS
SUMMARY
25 years of experience in Accounting / Finance field in various Industries (Oil & Gas, Wholesale
Merchandising, Non-standard Auto Insurance, Advertising, Cellular Services, and Healthcare).
This included positions held from Accounting Clerk, Finance Analyst, Regional Finance Manager,
GL Manager, Finance Functional/Technical Data Lead, & Sr. Consultant-FICO - Business Analyst
and SOX compliance.
I hold a double BBA degree in Accounting/Finance. This degree has served me well in utilizing
the Accounting aspects and Finance analytical processes needed to review and convert information
for data migration requirements to deliver projects under stringent timelines and high pressure.
Expert experience in Excel and management of large data conversion processes and complex
projects. Communicate well with Cross Functional teams across Global locations and various
timelines both on location and remotely.
Skill Classification Description Expérience
Primary Skills Business Analyst - SAP
Finance/Controlling (FICO)
10 yrs
Secondary Skills Master Data Conversion,
Solution Manager,
Modification, &
Implementation
Databases SAP FICO Tables 10 yrs
Tools Used SAP, Excel, Word, PPT 10 / 25 yrs
Certifications N/A
Management Skills Functional Lead, Issue
Resolution, Presentation to
stakeholders
Domain knowledge SAP
Others (Any other
classification you would
like to highlight)
Broad knowledge base with
Double BBA major
Finance/Accounting
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
9528 62nd
Dr NE
Marysville, WA 98270
360-535-2036
feye.woods@cognizant.com
FEYE L. WOODS
Name of the Company Role From To
Cognizant Senior Consultant
– ERP – Business
Analyst
Sep-2012 Present
Philips Healthcare Senior Consultant
– ERP – Business
Analyst
Feb-2008 Sep-2012
Philips Healthcare OneSAP FICO
Team/General
Ledger Lead
May-2006 Feb-2008
Philips Healthcare General Ledger
Manager
Dec-2004 May-2006
HARVEY NASH Consultant,
Finance
Operations
Apr-2004 Dec-2004
VERIZON INFORMATION SERVICES Regional Finance
Manager
Finance Analyst
July-1999
Dec-1997
Nov-2003
Jul-1999
HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounts
Manager and
Assistant
Controller
Jul-1993 Dec-1997
DALLAS MARKET CENTER Finance Analyst Aug-1991 Jul-1993
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Double Major in
Accounting and Finance, Minor in Information Systems
University of Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS: SAP – FICO, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Word, EssBase Reporting System, Hyperion,
SAS, Platinum Accounting Package, Lotus, Harvard
Graphics, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, BillTrak Pro, Business
Objects, Farm, TM1 and various Company Awards
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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
PROJECT PROFILE 1 - Cognizant
Project Title SAP Finance / GL Lead Onsite
Clients Yokohama Tire Corporation
Duration Apr-Oct 2014
Location Fullerton, CA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION and KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT
FICO consultant for implementation of SAP 6.0 from outside system of Kenandy (SalesForce.com)
Created Chart of Accounts (CoA) to encompass all needs as currently known for NA YTC business lines to
link to Japan’s version of SAP 4.6 and their Stravis reporting requirements. Japan required CoA to be 0-9
series vs. standard 1-9 leading number increments. Mass adjustments had to occur to meet both Japan /
USA requirements and special creation of reports etc.
This Master Data was reviewed and processed to create Financial Statement Version reporting for Japan
replicated Stravis reports as well as standard North America reports.
Worked with Business to develop and supply tools to load Master data information into systems for
CoA, Co Code creation for manufacturing facility, creation of Profit Center Hierarchy and accounts (PCA),
and Cost Center Hierarchy and accounts (CCA).
Worked with Offshore resources to determine requirements needed to implement Fixed Asset module
to accommodate YTC requirements of use of Internal Orders for tracking. Offshore FICO handled
creation of data and implementation.
Handled Knowledge Transfer (KT) to another FICO associate with additional experience of full
implementation for a new client. Associate will complete rollout of project while I return to Philips Year
End project as requested by client.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
SAP – FICO (GL / AP / Reporting)
Extracts from Oracle / Kenandy Software Accounting Packages
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PROJECT PROFILE 2 - Cognizant
Project Title Sr. Consultant, ERP – FICO – Business Analyst
SAP Finance / GL Lead Onsite
Clients Philips Healthcare
Duration Sept 2014-Mar 2015
& prior yr Sept-2012 – Apr 2014
Location Bothell, WA (worked primarily remotely)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Manage Philips Master Data requirements associated with the Finance/ Controlling Area as reflected in
ERP Business Analyst role below.
• Project work includes analysis of Finance tables related to Master Data input, process directions
provided to MDM / ABAP teams for implementing enhanced programs to update as required
• Manage transitional Knowledge Transfer to the India MDM team for the Year End Closure processes
specific to the Product Hierarchy Updates, Material Masters, Profit Center Master Data and Hierarchy
including validations and transactional reporting. This includes responsibility for physical Master Data
Table reviews of data analysis, discussions with business partners, and entry procedures into SAP.
• Project Management responsibilities included the following:
• Medical Excise Tax (USA) – MDET – Review Materials to assist in determining Taxable Medical Devices
• COSTc to track Result Analysis/Settlement GL Activity / ECC 6.0 upgrades – New GL tracking process,
creation of GL Accounts and Cost Elements, IMG settings, configuration deployment
• Credit Card Encryption - extract data and process program with encryption across multiple SAP
platforms
• Year End Close – Worked cross functionally with India based Production MDM team to create
Knowledge
• Year End Master Data included all phases of Product Hierarchy, Profit Centers, POCA (GL) accts, and
distributed information to Catalogue, CORE, and other SAP Healthcare impacted kernels.
CLIENT DESCRIPTIONS
Philips Healthcare
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
SAP FICO, Reporting, Security review
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT
1. Program management – delivery focus
2. Transition management
a. SAP FICO and Reporting
b. All SAP and applications from Client to Cognizant
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3. Client relationship and communication with cross functional and global locations
4. Change management
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Bothell, WA Dec-2004 to Aug-2012
ERP Business Process Analyst – FICO Data Architect / IT Specialist IV (Feb 2008 – Aug 2012)
• Master Data Architect for Finance (FICO) and related objects. Material Master), Standard
Hierarchy, & specialize custom Z tables. Responsible for leading implementing and design
solution according to Global standards, developing Work Instructions/ procedures, work
flows using Solution Manager to maintain the documentation, and control for creating and
maintaining all Finance Master Data in SAP MP1 ensuring integration across all Enterprises.
• Data Governance Support Services - receive Corp guidelines and gather/distribute
information to cross functional team mates to initiate appropriate program changes.
• Master Data Program services – heavily involved in Product Hierarchy (CCA and PCS?)
updates and processes.
• Project Migration Services: Guide and Review migration efforts for projects viewing
Transports, providing UAT reviews & documentation of Solution Manager as needed. Lead
for consultants working on Finance MD projects and work with business to determine
requirement/resolutions using MQ3 kernel.
• Drive to initiate new and/or improve processes for Finance Master Data in the Record to
Report, Month End Close and Year End Close Processes by utilizing both Business and
Technical knowledge and validate deliverables to requested requirements.
• Work with virtual teams across multiple timelines (Netherlands, Brazil, Hong Kong, India,
etc.).
• Drove 2008-11 Year End Master Data efforts to include Product Hierarchy, Profit Centers
POCA (GL) accts, and distributed information to Catalogue, CORE, and other SAP impacted
kernels.
• Additional training was obtained for ITIL Phase 1Prince2, IFRS, SAP, Clarity, LNCC- Change
Management tracking process, etc. for global impacts and processes.
OneSAP FICO Team/General Ledger Lead (May 2006 – Feb 2008)
• Selected by upper management to be one of the Team Leads on the cross-functional team for the
OneSAP FICO Conversion Project ($150M project). The company is in the process of converting
from SAP version 4.6C to ECC5.0.
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• Act as the Functional Team Lead for the G/L, FICO Role Authorizations, & Reporting section.
Manage four project staff and work with Consulting Lead and staff consultants.
• Primarily responsible for the set-up of G/L accounts, accounting structure related to Reporting and
A/R, A/P Sub ledgers , cost center structure, profit center structure, FICO maintenance ownership,
role authorizations, reporting which included extending current reports or realigning
processes/accounts for new SAP modules, and asset migration.
• Work to improve process designs and system integration and reporting capabilities, to address any
potential impacts to revenue, COGS, profit center assignment of related entries, and reporting
requirements for internal and external needs, etc. This includes requirements gathering definition to
optimize business processes and reporting, initiation of task actions to achieve process related
deliverables, testing of potential system solutions and evaluation of impacts to the financial reporting
suite.
• Organized and delivered workshop meetings to clearly explain the implications of changes to
processes to process owners and the business user community, including, the flow of data and the
nature of complex historical balance sheet activities.
• Provided expert -level analytical ability to document the implications of changes to the system and
posting activity, in addition to the flow of the detailed transactions through the system.
General Ledger Manager (Dec 2004- May 2006)
• Managed four direct reports to coordinate the Record to Report and Month-End Close process.
Managed the team to verify proper posting of all journal entries from all other Finance support
areas to include AR, AP, Inter-company, Service, Commercial, and Inventory aspects.
• Managed closing responsibilities, including reporting and reconciliations of large and complex
accounts.
• Defined, tested and activated Allocations and Distributions to complete month-end close functions and
tasks. Prepared all internal reports and provided to management.
• Perform financial statement preparation, analysis and presentation to Management.
• Participate in quarterly forecast and annual budget process and consolidation.
• Perform technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance of the business -
AOP & Forecasting.
• Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trended data and
operating forecasts.
• Perform ad hoc reporting - Solution Manager Operational Process to review existing processes,
recommend and implement improvements to develop enhanced reporting, tracking and analysis
methods.
• Obtained strong communication skills for interaction with many different functions in the business,
including internal and external audit.
HARVEY NASH, Seattle, WA Apr-2004 to Dec-2004
Consultant, Finance Operations
• Primary client was AT&T/Cingular Wireless. Reported to Director National Expense Finance and
Network Expense Manager.
• Spent approximately 30% of time assisting with SOX compliance efforts. Prepared test plans/control
matrix and document processes and testing for Finance reporting and tracking Usage for Cell Towers.
• Served as primary financial analyst for transport network (tracking Cell Tower usage for billing out to
external companies) for two regional transport directors.
• Developed regional variance reports and communicated results and recommendations to management
to utilize for forecasting usage and related expenses.
• Facilitated monthly meetings with regional transport directors to discuss usage/expense variances.
• Developed and maintained national variance reporting process for network related costs.
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• Worked with finance operations network expense management team and engineers to develop
operations expense results - usage reporting.
• Developed and managed monthly close process for network expense management team (3).
• Prepared monthly reports for senior management.
• Prepared and analyzed annual budget and forecast and identified cost reductions for network related
expenses.
VERIZON INFORMATION SERVICES, Everett, WA Dec-1997 to Nov-2003
Regional Finance Manager
• Reported to Sales President and Vice President as well as Finance Director, responsible for oversight
of annual revenue of $326 million and $44 million in expenses for an area covering 12 states of the
northwest and Great Lake regions.
• Partnered with key decision-makers to identify strategic opportunities and risks to optimize programs
and spending patterns.
• Created cross-functional teams to design and implement sales compensation program to achieve
corporate revenue goals, tracking data to drive results via Excel Spreadsheet. (Progress won Regional
Quality in Teamwork Award (QIT) and was modeled nationwide.
• Served as Finance Team Lead that established the five-year technology plan, successfully diagnosing
activities, timeline, resources and expenses necessary to achieve streamlined conversion to new
procedures.
• Partnered with cross-functional team to convert information technology payroll into three subsidiary
systems, creating a conversion tool and tracking device to cross reference cost center to new
processes. Trained staff on new payroll and successfully transferred 325 employees to separate
systems in three months, with no significant issues.
• Designed ad hoc reports for Vice President and General Sales Managers to track current activities and
expenses (bi-weekly snapshot). The region achieving regional and corporate targets and reports were
implemented across various territories and regions.
• Analyzed financial information to maintain and verify accuracy for timely reporting including
strategic planning of revenue and expense budgets and monthly tracking of variances.
HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, Dallas, TX Jul-1993 to Dec-1997
Accounts Manager and Assistant Controller
• Reported to Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Performed detailed account analysis including maintenance of capital asset purchases and depreciation
schedules. (Was this for Book and Tax?)
• Determined corporate allocation of expenses and disbursement distributed to departments per
corporate guidelines: prepared detailed budget, forecast, and variance tracking of all companies
including monthly consolidated reports.
• Consolidated eight subsidiary companies into Parent Company, including more than 2,700 interactive
accounts, completing project in five months into Platinum Accounting Software package.
• Interaction with corporate officers for daily matters, special reporting and account analysis.
• Constantly challenged Platinum accounting package to perform detailed account analysis, providing
all data in a timely manner. Passed all audits conducted. Won Outstanding Achievement Award for
timeliness of project completion.
• Initiated timesaving procedures for daily input of data, download of information from large mainframe
into “Platinum” accounting package. This eliminated manually balancing of 25+ checking and/or
money market accounts where some accounts exceeded 2,000 items processed monthly.
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• Enhanced reporting enabled ability to offer outsource services for handling claims for outside
companies and reconciled payments of claims while producing an estimated $1 million of additional
revenue.
• Developed numerous analysis and problem solving reports along with guidelines improving accuracy
and timely reporting.
• Established process for collection of bad debt from outside agents.
• Recipient of Innovator Award and Outstanding Achievement Award.
DALLAS MARKET CENTER, Dallas, TX Aug-1991 to Jul-1993
Finance Analyst
• Reported to Corporate Finance and Operations Vice President. Performed analysis and reporting of
monthly financial data. Prepared journal entries. Reviewed accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll and general ledger transactions. Prepared monthly statement packages, quarterly forecasts, and
annual budgets, amongst other things.
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25 Years Finance Expertise in SAP FICO, Master Data, Projects

  • 1. FEYE L. WOODS SUMMARY 25 years of experience in Accounting / Finance field in various Industries (Oil & Gas, Wholesale Merchandising, Non-standard Auto Insurance, Advertising, Cellular Services, and Healthcare). This included positions held from Accounting Clerk, Finance Analyst, Regional Finance Manager, GL Manager, Finance Functional/Technical Data Lead, & Sr. Consultant-FICO - Business Analyst and SOX compliance. I hold a double BBA degree in Accounting/Finance. This degree has served me well in utilizing the Accounting aspects and Finance analytical processes needed to review and convert information for data migration requirements to deliver projects under stringent timelines and high pressure. Expert experience in Excel and management of large data conversion processes and complex projects. Communicate well with Cross Functional teams across Global locations and various timelines both on location and remotely. Skill Classification Description Expérience Primary Skills Business Analyst - SAP Finance/Controlling (FICO) 10 yrs Secondary Skills Master Data Conversion, Solution Manager, Modification, & Implementation Databases SAP FICO Tables 10 yrs Tools Used SAP, Excel, Word, PPT 10 / 25 yrs Certifications N/A Management Skills Functional Lead, Issue Resolution, Presentation to stakeholders Domain knowledge SAP Others (Any other classification you would like to highlight) Broad knowledge base with Double BBA major Finance/Accounting EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions 9528 62nd Dr NE Marysville, WA 98270 360-535-2036 feye.woods@cognizant.com
  • 2. FEYE L. WOODS Name of the Company Role From To Cognizant Senior Consultant – ERP – Business Analyst Sep-2012 Present Philips Healthcare Senior Consultant – ERP – Business Analyst Feb-2008 Sep-2012 Philips Healthcare OneSAP FICO Team/General Ledger Lead May-2006 Feb-2008 Philips Healthcare General Ledger Manager Dec-2004 May-2006 HARVEY NASH Consultant, Finance Operations Apr-2004 Dec-2004 VERIZON INFORMATION SERVICES Regional Finance Manager Finance Analyst July-1999 Dec-1997 Nov-2003 Jul-1999 HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounts Manager and Assistant Controller Jul-1993 Dec-1997 DALLAS MARKET CENTER Finance Analyst Aug-1991 Jul-1993 EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Double Major in Accounting and Finance, Minor in Information Systems University of Texas COMPUTER SKILLS: SAP – FICO, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, EssBase Reporting System, Hyperion, SAS, Platinum Accounting Package, Lotus, Harvard Graphics, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, BillTrak Pro, Business Objects, Farm, TM1 and various Company Awards 2 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 3. FEYE L. WOODS EXPERIENCE SUMMARY PROJECT PROFILE 1 - Cognizant Project Title SAP Finance / GL Lead Onsite Clients Yokohama Tire Corporation Duration Apr-Oct 2014 Location Fullerton, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION and KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT FICO consultant for implementation of SAP 6.0 from outside system of Kenandy (SalesForce.com) Created Chart of Accounts (CoA) to encompass all needs as currently known for NA YTC business lines to link to Japan’s version of SAP 4.6 and their Stravis reporting requirements. Japan required CoA to be 0-9 series vs. standard 1-9 leading number increments. Mass adjustments had to occur to meet both Japan / USA requirements and special creation of reports etc. This Master Data was reviewed and processed to create Financial Statement Version reporting for Japan replicated Stravis reports as well as standard North America reports. Worked with Business to develop and supply tools to load Master data information into systems for CoA, Co Code creation for manufacturing facility, creation of Profit Center Hierarchy and accounts (PCA), and Cost Center Hierarchy and accounts (CCA). Worked with Offshore resources to determine requirements needed to implement Fixed Asset module to accommodate YTC requirements of use of Internal Orders for tracking. Offshore FICO handled creation of data and implementation. Handled Knowledge Transfer (KT) to another FICO associate with additional experience of full implementation for a new client. Associate will complete rollout of project while I return to Philips Year End project as requested by client. KEY TECHNOLOGIES SAP – FICO (GL / AP / Reporting) Extracts from Oracle / Kenandy Software Accounting Packages 3 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 4. FEYE L. WOODS PROJECT PROFILE 2 - Cognizant Project Title Sr. Consultant, ERP – FICO – Business Analyst SAP Finance / GL Lead Onsite Clients Philips Healthcare Duration Sept 2014-Mar 2015 & prior yr Sept-2012 – Apr 2014 Location Bothell, WA (worked primarily remotely) PROJECT DESCRIPTION Manage Philips Master Data requirements associated with the Finance/ Controlling Area as reflected in ERP Business Analyst role below. • Project work includes analysis of Finance tables related to Master Data input, process directions provided to MDM / ABAP teams for implementing enhanced programs to update as required • Manage transitional Knowledge Transfer to the India MDM team for the Year End Closure processes specific to the Product Hierarchy Updates, Material Masters, Profit Center Master Data and Hierarchy including validations and transactional reporting. This includes responsibility for physical Master Data Table reviews of data analysis, discussions with business partners, and entry procedures into SAP. • Project Management responsibilities included the following: • Medical Excise Tax (USA) – MDET – Review Materials to assist in determining Taxable Medical Devices • COSTc to track Result Analysis/Settlement GL Activity / ECC 6.0 upgrades – New GL tracking process, creation of GL Accounts and Cost Elements, IMG settings, configuration deployment • Credit Card Encryption - extract data and process program with encryption across multiple SAP platforms • Year End Close – Worked cross functionally with India based Production MDM team to create Knowledge • Year End Master Data included all phases of Product Hierarchy, Profit Centers, POCA (GL) accts, and distributed information to Catalogue, CORE, and other SAP Healthcare impacted kernels. CLIENT DESCRIPTIONS Philips Healthcare KEY TECHNOLOGIES SAP FICO, Reporting, Security review KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT 1. Program management – delivery focus 2. Transition management a. SAP FICO and Reporting b. All SAP and applications from Client to Cognizant 4 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 5. FEYE L. WOODS 3. Client relationship and communication with cross functional and global locations 4. Change management PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Bothell, WA Dec-2004 to Aug-2012 ERP Business Process Analyst – FICO Data Architect / IT Specialist IV (Feb 2008 – Aug 2012) • Master Data Architect for Finance (FICO) and related objects. Material Master), Standard Hierarchy, & specialize custom Z tables. Responsible for leading implementing and design solution according to Global standards, developing Work Instructions/ procedures, work flows using Solution Manager to maintain the documentation, and control for creating and maintaining all Finance Master Data in SAP MP1 ensuring integration across all Enterprises. • Data Governance Support Services - receive Corp guidelines and gather/distribute information to cross functional team mates to initiate appropriate program changes. • Master Data Program services – heavily involved in Product Hierarchy (CCA and PCS?) updates and processes. • Project Migration Services: Guide and Review migration efforts for projects viewing Transports, providing UAT reviews & documentation of Solution Manager as needed. Lead for consultants working on Finance MD projects and work with business to determine requirement/resolutions using MQ3 kernel. • Drive to initiate new and/or improve processes for Finance Master Data in the Record to Report, Month End Close and Year End Close Processes by utilizing both Business and Technical knowledge and validate deliverables to requested requirements. • Work with virtual teams across multiple timelines (Netherlands, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, etc.). • Drove 2008-11 Year End Master Data efforts to include Product Hierarchy, Profit Centers POCA (GL) accts, and distributed information to Catalogue, CORE, and other SAP impacted kernels. • Additional training was obtained for ITIL Phase 1Prince2, IFRS, SAP, Clarity, LNCC- Change Management tracking process, etc. for global impacts and processes. OneSAP FICO Team/General Ledger Lead (May 2006 – Feb 2008) • Selected by upper management to be one of the Team Leads on the cross-functional team for the OneSAP FICO Conversion Project ($150M project). The company is in the process of converting from SAP version 4.6C to ECC5.0. 5 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 6. FEYE L. WOODS • Act as the Functional Team Lead for the G/L, FICO Role Authorizations, & Reporting section. Manage four project staff and work with Consulting Lead and staff consultants. • Primarily responsible for the set-up of G/L accounts, accounting structure related to Reporting and A/R, A/P Sub ledgers , cost center structure, profit center structure, FICO maintenance ownership, role authorizations, reporting which included extending current reports or realigning processes/accounts for new SAP modules, and asset migration. • Work to improve process designs and system integration and reporting capabilities, to address any potential impacts to revenue, COGS, profit center assignment of related entries, and reporting requirements for internal and external needs, etc. This includes requirements gathering definition to optimize business processes and reporting, initiation of task actions to achieve process related deliverables, testing of potential system solutions and evaluation of impacts to the financial reporting suite. • Organized and delivered workshop meetings to clearly explain the implications of changes to processes to process owners and the business user community, including, the flow of data and the nature of complex historical balance sheet activities. • Provided expert -level analytical ability to document the implications of changes to the system and posting activity, in addition to the flow of the detailed transactions through the system. General Ledger Manager (Dec 2004- May 2006) • Managed four direct reports to coordinate the Record to Report and Month-End Close process. Managed the team to verify proper posting of all journal entries from all other Finance support areas to include AR, AP, Inter-company, Service, Commercial, and Inventory aspects. • Managed closing responsibilities, including reporting and reconciliations of large and complex accounts. • Defined, tested and activated Allocations and Distributions to complete month-end close functions and tasks. Prepared all internal reports and provided to management. • Perform financial statement preparation, analysis and presentation to Management. • Participate in quarterly forecast and annual budget process and consolidation. • Perform technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance of the business - AOP & Forecasting. • Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trended data and operating forecasts. • Perform ad hoc reporting - Solution Manager Operational Process to review existing processes, recommend and implement improvements to develop enhanced reporting, tracking and analysis methods. • Obtained strong communication skills for interaction with many different functions in the business, including internal and external audit. HARVEY NASH, Seattle, WA Apr-2004 to Dec-2004 Consultant, Finance Operations • Primary client was AT&T/Cingular Wireless. Reported to Director National Expense Finance and Network Expense Manager. • Spent approximately 30% of time assisting with SOX compliance efforts. Prepared test plans/control matrix and document processes and testing for Finance reporting and tracking Usage for Cell Towers. • Served as primary financial analyst for transport network (tracking Cell Tower usage for billing out to external companies) for two regional transport directors. • Developed regional variance reports and communicated results and recommendations to management to utilize for forecasting usage and related expenses. • Facilitated monthly meetings with regional transport directors to discuss usage/expense variances. • Developed and maintained national variance reporting process for network related costs. 6 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 7. FEYE L. WOODS • Worked with finance operations network expense management team and engineers to develop operations expense results - usage reporting. • Developed and managed monthly close process for network expense management team (3). • Prepared monthly reports for senior management. • Prepared and analyzed annual budget and forecast and identified cost reductions for network related expenses. VERIZON INFORMATION SERVICES, Everett, WA Dec-1997 to Nov-2003 Regional Finance Manager • Reported to Sales President and Vice President as well as Finance Director, responsible for oversight of annual revenue of $326 million and $44 million in expenses for an area covering 12 states of the northwest and Great Lake regions. • Partnered with key decision-makers to identify strategic opportunities and risks to optimize programs and spending patterns. • Created cross-functional teams to design and implement sales compensation program to achieve corporate revenue goals, tracking data to drive results via Excel Spreadsheet. (Progress won Regional Quality in Teamwork Award (QIT) and was modeled nationwide. • Served as Finance Team Lead that established the five-year technology plan, successfully diagnosing activities, timeline, resources and expenses necessary to achieve streamlined conversion to new procedures. • Partnered with cross-functional team to convert information technology payroll into three subsidiary systems, creating a conversion tool and tracking device to cross reference cost center to new processes. Trained staff on new payroll and successfully transferred 325 employees to separate systems in three months, with no significant issues. • Designed ad hoc reports for Vice President and General Sales Managers to track current activities and expenses (bi-weekly snapshot). The region achieving regional and corporate targets and reports were implemented across various territories and regions. • Analyzed financial information to maintain and verify accuracy for timely reporting including strategic planning of revenue and expense budgets and monthly tracking of variances. HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, Dallas, TX Jul-1993 to Dec-1997 Accounts Manager and Assistant Controller • Reported to Controller and Chief Financial Officer. • Performed detailed account analysis including maintenance of capital asset purchases and depreciation schedules. (Was this for Book and Tax?) • Determined corporate allocation of expenses and disbursement distributed to departments per corporate guidelines: prepared detailed budget, forecast, and variance tracking of all companies including monthly consolidated reports. • Consolidated eight subsidiary companies into Parent Company, including more than 2,700 interactive accounts, completing project in five months into Platinum Accounting Software package. • Interaction with corporate officers for daily matters, special reporting and account analysis. • Constantly challenged Platinum accounting package to perform detailed account analysis, providing all data in a timely manner. Passed all audits conducted. Won Outstanding Achievement Award for timeliness of project completion. • Initiated timesaving procedures for daily input of data, download of information from large mainframe into “Platinum” accounting package. This eliminated manually balancing of 25+ checking and/or money market accounts where some accounts exceeded 2,000 items processed monthly. 7 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • 8. FEYE L. WOODS • Enhanced reporting enabled ability to offer outsource services for handling claims for outside companies and reconciled payments of claims while producing an estimated $1 million of additional revenue. • Developed numerous analysis and problem solving reports along with guidelines improving accuracy and timely reporting. • Established process for collection of bad debt from outside agents. • Recipient of Innovator Award and Outstanding Achievement Award. DALLAS MARKET CENTER, Dallas, TX Aug-1991 to Jul-1993 Finance Analyst • Reported to Corporate Finance and Operations Vice President. Performed analysis and reporting of monthly financial data. Prepared journal entries. Reviewed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger transactions. Prepared monthly statement packages, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, amongst other things. 8 | P a g e Confidential- Cognizant Technology Solutions