Thomas Nies seeks a senior level business analyst position where he can utilize his expertise in finance, accounting, and systems analysis. He has over 20 years of experience in progressively responsible accounting and financial analysis roles, most recently as a financial analyst and senior accountant at Philips-Respironics. Nies has a proven track record of improving processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting business initiatives through analysis. He is highly skilled in ERP systems like SAP and proficient in tools like Excel.

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62 Barbara Road | Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650 | 724-532-1309 | stnies@msn.com
SSENIORENIOR LLEVELEVEL AACCOUNTINGCCOUNTING PPRACTITIONERRACTITIONER /C/CORPORATEORPORATE BBUSINESSUSINESS AANALYSTNALYST
Highly Skilled Finance and Accounting Professional with a track record of successfully managing a broad
spectrum of financial reporting, general ledger, P&L and reconciliation responsibilities. Expertise in project
management, financial reporting, staff development and supporting client initiatives. Reputation for superior
business savvy and ability to streamline business processes for higher productivity and efficiency. Seeking a
Senior Level Business Analyst position with a progressive organization that values strategic leadership, finance
management savvy and systems analysis expertise. Core competencies include:
Ability to Work in a Fast Paced Environment
Build & Maintain Strong Client Relationships
Perform Critical Business Analysis/Improvement
Complete Thorough and Accurate Reconciliation
GAAP Standards and Principles
SAP / Excel Expert / JD Edwards
Persuasive and Effective Communicator
Exercise Experienced Backed Judgment
Strategic Leadership and Planning
Strong Analytical Skills/Detail Oriented
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 Provide financial leadership and execute key business initiatives; drive financial results, monitor operations
and performance milestones and metrics, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting and integrity of control
environment.
 Provide solutions for complex problems, business processes and organizational issues.
 Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budget vs. actual, and cost control principles including Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
 Provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning; monitor and analyze operating results
against budget and ensure accounting procedures conform to generally accepted principles.
 Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial statement analysis, financial analysis, job costing, time and
expense billing.
 Technically savvy with the abilty to integrate business processes, accounting functions and IT technology
initiatives to drive business results; proficiency in SAP, PeopleSoft, Cognos Powerplay and Impromptu, JD
Edwards, Microsoft Office, and Showcase Strategy. Expert-level Excel user.
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PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL HHISTORYISTORY
Philips-Respironics Inc., Murrysville, PA
2012 to Present: Financial Analyst / Sr Accountant, Financial Operations
 Maintain Master Data in SAP, including cost allocations, setup and maintenance of all data flow within the
ERP system.
 Provide financial analysis for internal customers and senior management.
 Coordinate closing activities and provide leadership on corporate reporting changes that affect the local
business.
 Team lead on transitioning business between locations, including training, setup, and increased efficiencies.
 Coordinate information for external audits.
 Provide internal and external audit support.
 Responsible for several Internal Control reviews.
 Responsible for review and approval of Balance Sheet reconciliations.

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Allegheny Energy Inc., Greensburg, PA
2008 to 2012: Accountant, General Ledger and Controls
 Provide leadership and oversight for high volume payroll processing activities; ensure complete accuracy in
reconciliation of the general ledger and payroll accounts valued at over $12MM.
 Collaborate with Payroll Department to troubleshoot and resolve issues; introduced a highly effective
automated coding process that allows for greater controls and a significant decrease in data inaccuracy.
 Utilize superior process improvement skills to identify deficiencies in rate line postings, uncovered over
$2MM in corrections to the general ledger.
2003 to 2008: Accountant, Disbursement Accounting (A/P)
 Drove operational efficiencies throughout the department; maintained oversight of accounting functions
including the coordination of $100MM in monthly invoice accruals.
 Instrumental in leading significant improvement in the time allotted to effectively complete the review;
decreased processing time from 10 to 3 days by introduction of standardized processes, substantially increased
accuracy and ease of work flow.
 Key team member tasked with Sarbanes-Oxley implementation; ensured accounting compliance.
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VersaMatic Pump Company, Export, PA
2002 to 2003: Business Systems Analyst /2002 to 2002: Plant / Cost Accountant
 Began tenure in position as the Plant Accountant; maintained oversight for all general ledger analysis, costing,
balance sheet and P&L schedules.
 Selected by Senior Management to spearhead the development of standardized reporting protocols to coincide
with the companies acquisition by conglomerate.
 Instrumental in evaluating inputting and data management processes within the Mapics ERP system;
developed streamlined sales reports, trained all staff on new software functionality, and provided guidance to
internal business units to ease company transition.
Sony Chemicals Corp of America, Mt Pleasant, PA
2001 to 2002: Business Development Systems Analyst
 Provided critical technical support for the Business Development Group; maintained and monitored ERP
system, spearheaded software implementation, and trained end-uses to optimize system benefits.
 Gained significant experience in operating the Cognos and JD Edwards business intelligence reporting
systems; shared best practices and functionality features, and performed general system upgrades.
1997 to 2001: Senior Accountant
 Efficiently and effectively prepared monthly balance sheets and income statements, posted journal entries,
performed extensive cost accounting and managed AP processes.
 Participated in the preparation of income tax and P&L statements; ensured compliance with all accepted
accounting standards and procedures.

3. AADDITIONALDDITIONAL RRELATEDELATED PPOSITIONSOSITIONS______________________________________________________________________________________
1996 to 1997: Sony Electronics, Mt Pleasant, PA - Cost Accountant
1993 to 1996: Valley Tire Company, Inc., Charleroi, PA - Staff Accountant
1991 to 1992: Vincent Detore CPA, Greensburg, PA - Staff Accountant
University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA - Bachelor of Science, Accounting with a minor in Computer Science