Ericka Rajme-Boyd

Experience

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  Kyocera Solar, Inc

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2002

  Business Systems Analyst

  Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual internal financial reports for management and parent company. Compiled annual, semi-annual and monthly sales/expense plans. Prepared and analyzed actual-to-budget performance; reviewed with department leaders and upper management. Translated financial statements for three international subsidiaries. Coordinated with Sales Department and customers on special terms for contracts and purchase orders. Approved Letters of Credit and prepared appropriate documentation to minimize bank fees.Key Accomplishments:Took on supervisor's responsibilities upon his departure after 3 months of start dateImproved Letters of Credit process that saved the company thousands of dollars in bank feesIdentified and put in place efficiencies for internal financial reporting Show less

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  Consulting Services

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2003

  Independent Consultant

  Provided accounting and inventory management training and tools for a fast paced international import-export company.Key Accomplishments:Improved inventory management for multiple warehouses and in-transit goodsDeveloped materials and implemented employee training on cost per unit analysisEstablished processes and provided tools for various cost analysis

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  NuStats

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2007

  Directed all internal financial reporting and invoicing. Managed all corporate accounting (daily entry/monthly closing) including: Accounts Receivable - cash receipts, collection inquiries, revenue calculations, bank deposits and reconciliations; Accounts Payable - review employee expense reports, payment inquiries, code, input, and post vendor invoices; Recurring and adjusting journal entries. Functioned as project management accounting liaison.Key Accomplishments:Identified as a member of the Project Performance Review Committee; evaluated actual-to-budget and reported on project and company-wide performanceDeveloped new AP coding system that reduced AR invoicing preparation timeCreated efficiencies that reduced department headcount by one FTE Show less

  • Accounting Manager

    May 2004 - Mar 2007

  • Project Accountant

    Feb 2003 - Apr 2004
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  PTV NuStats

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

  Produce monthly project budget tracking, analysis and reporting. Manage development and tracking of capacity for two data centers and more than 200 employees. Developed forecasting and staff utilization tool for company-wide distribution. Routinely produce ad-hoc reports and cost analysis for executive team. Key Accomplishments:Actively recruited by C-suite for this key position to ensure necessary resources are maintained to meet project goalsTapped as active member of Corporate Management Team; provide influential input on management and future direction of the firmSecured resources and maintained budget during 100% company growth Show less Lead all internal monthly project budget tracking, analysis and reporting. Prepared client-specific actual to budget reports. Produced and analyzed ad-hoc cost analysis for senior management team.Key Accomplishments:Developed an easy-to-use accounting tool to ensure accurate project estimatesProvided resource forecasting and staff utilization reports for non-exempt staff to executive teamProvided invoicing, contracting and accounting guidance to project teamUpdated manual, coordinated and helped train new junior project managers in budgeting projects, contract guidelines and budget-to-actual analysis Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Senior Operations Analyst

    Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
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  Emergo by UL

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2018

  Manage global accounting and finance integration activities across multiple corporate departments. Active member of Oracle implementation for acquired entities. Ensure corporate processes and monthly close deadlines are met. Manage accounting and finance for 28 acquired entities, including receivables, payables, journals, accruals and reconciliations. Provide financial reporting, forecasting and analysis for operational directors and VPs. Maintain accounting system and processes by overseeing all transactions, account reconciliations, approving manual journals, and reviewing trial balances. Review and monitor international accounting operations across 23 countries. Prepare, review and report consolidated financial statements. Manage international and domestic tax filings. Develop, document and enforce accounting and finance procedures. Project and team manager for global ERP implementation.

  • Global Finance Manager

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Corporate Controller

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Accounting Manager

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
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  RTI International

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

  Senior Manager Business Operations

  Strategic operational leadership and accountability for the direction and performance of data research center including staffing strategy, forecasting and reporting, vendor and client management, project administrative and financial oversight, contracts administration, compliance audits and facilities oversight.

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  Emergo by UL

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2023

  Business Operations Manager

  Develop and execute business strategy for multi-national business unit, drive growth and financial results by ensuring full utilization of resources. SPECIFIC DUTIES:• Develop, execute and implement operational strategy to drive organic/inorganic growth and profitability• Responsible for managing costs, reporting and forecasting• Close management of revenue activities including unbilled and inactive projects• Work on hand analysis to ensure balance of demand and throughput • Drive highly specialized teams by managing individual performance and development• Lead and manage development of business operations KPI reporting via Power BI• Forecast, analyze and report monthly business unit revenue streams Show less

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  Palo Alto Networks Unit 42

  Jun 2023 - now

  Senior Manager, Business Operations