Jennifer Conner

Responsible for Financial Operations. Worked with IT and Development on modifying in-house case management solution to provide automation, greater efficiencies and accuracy for Accounting, Legal and Operations departments. Created and managed the process to move from disparate systems and processes due to a recent merger.

Responsible for all Accounting functions, including managing the accounting team, monthly close process and financial statements, internal controls, accounting and operation systems

• Key liaison with CPA firm regarding corporate and shareholder taxes, year-end review
• Worked closely with Director of HR, CEO, CIO and other departments to create and enhance controls and efficiencies
• Partnered with Operations and IT to evaluate and improve systems’ reporting and controls
• Implemented new ERP module to assist AR and Collections in cash conversion cycle
• Guided transition to new HRIS system, from purchase decision to implementation

Responsible for Health & Welfare, Property and Workers Compensation reserves, corporate investments and debt, inter-company accounts and The Starbucks Foundation. Published company revenue flash information and worked with G&A departments to provide monthly and quarterly variance analysis. Reviewed the consolidated Balance Sheet for quarter- and year-end analysis. Worked closely with, and supported, Financial Reporting.

• Implemented new Account Reconciliation software (Blackline),from implementation to system admin through go-live
• Led over-haul of the corporate allocations process to fit new global structure
• Super User of new global financial consolidation, reporting and analysis application (HFM) - testing, dress rehearsals, parallel and into go-live
• Participated in project team with HR to develop Functional Success Profiles for senior accountants and senior cost analysts
• Responsible for The Starbucks Foundation, including financials and Board review
• Cash Management – worked with Treasury, Sales Audit, AR and AP to ensure proper tracking, reconciliation and use of corporate bank accounts

Responsible for general ledger, reporting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, fixed assets, business and payroll taxes and audit preparation and analysis.

• Managed implementation to new ERP (Microsoft Dynamics SL)
• GL maintenance and account reconciliations
• Created and published monthly financial statements
• Prepared various business tax and payroll tax returns

Summa Cum Laude