LIA GAROFALO

• Manage & oversee operations for Material, Pricing & Promo Pricing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Enterprise initiatives
• Actively engage and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve shared goals, working together to develop solutions that ensure data accuracy.
• Optimize Master Data Management processes to remove inefficiencies and enhance productivity
• Monitor SLA/KPI to maintain performance levels and manage, coach and develop team members
• Promote skill development within the team on Master Data Management practices, company global standards, and systems as it relates to listing and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with SOX regulations achieving zero deficiencies within our processes
• Develop and implement the overall strategy for Material & Pricing data domains and align with organizations business objectives and strategic goals

• Manage Dropship Operations Process for the Retail Banner/Wholesale Business
• Manage Virtual team deliverables to ensure requirements are met per agreement
• Maintain, support & strengthen vendor/member relationships
• Evaluate AP Metrics to identify trends and provide insights for informed decision-making
• Monitor SLA/KPI to promptly identify risks and mitigate any losses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Enterprise initiatives
• Promote skill development within the team on AP practices, company global standards, and systems
• Drove automation improvements with Technology teams and coordinated department projects.
• Identify areas of process improvement & work with senior leadership to implement solutions
• Ensure compliance with SOX regulations achieving zero deficiencies within our processes

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Supported year-end audits
• Performed GL analysis and reconciliation, and conducted foreign exchange analysis.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts
• Monitor actual performance against budget and explain variances
• Support strategic planning with financial insights

Cash & Asset Management

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop finance team members
• Present financial insights to senior leadership

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and efficiency in financial operations
• Document and improve financial processes and SOPs
• Led SAP Business One implementation