Milena Mitova-Lessova
Sr Manager Accounts Receivable @SBA Communications
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Manager Accounts Receivable @SBA Communications
Boca Raton, FL, US
Hold direct responsibility for the AR Shared Services operations for the global company with $2.5B in Accounts Receivables across 15 markets. Provide operational and strategic leadership to five internal teams, consisting of managers, supervisors, analysts and staff (45 + team members in total), supporting critical day-to-day operations, strategizing solutions and removing obstacles. Managing strategic relationships across multiple departments and markets. Responsible for month-end close, internal controls and management reporting while ensuring GAAP.Leadership:» Designed and implemented departments’ goals to align with company’s vision and mission» Created a culture to support and demonstrate company’s values of team, agility, performance and accountability» Practice Transformational Leadership by encouraging open and honest communication for clarity and mutual understanding» Coach, mentor and develop team members to promote from within» An active member of company’s Mentorship program promoting growth and career opportunitiesProcess Re-engineering, Enhancement and Automation» Involved in enhancing Billing, Cash Application and Recon processes via RPA and process improvements» Worked on cross-departmental projects by partnering with IT, Ops, Accounting and International Teams to improve processes and minimize churnAccounts Receivable Management» Overseeing the Global Accounts Receivable function, ensuring effective management of Billing, Cash, Collections, Revenue Assurance and International Receivables» Maintaining critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders with regular communications to Executive Leadership – providing reports, identifying trends and making recommendations to pivot and align, as needed» Ultimately responsible for effective financial controls and compliance with Sox Narratives and GAAP» Overseeing high performing teams by encouraging dialogue, collaboration and consistent realignment to achieve established SLAs
EDUCATION
University of National and World Economy
Master's Degree, International Business
University of National and World Economy
Bachelor's degree, International Business
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA), Financial Planning
ABOUT MILENA MITOVA-LESSOVA
Sr. Level Accounting & Operations Professional Resourceful and responsive leader and subject matter expert in all aspects of Order to Cash, creating value through process optimization, cost reduction, and operational improvements. Inquisitive professional driven to understand business processes, define obstacles, determine root causes, and recommend innovative solutions. Dedicated to developing and growing talent, mentoring staff on areas needing strengthening, and working through issues to enable growth and retention. Passionate about solving complex problems, asking questions, researching, and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to develop mutually beneficial outcomes. Inspirational, able to translate complex information to all levels to drive adoption. Strengths encompass:US GAAP AccountingInternal Audits & Controls Accounts/GL ReconciliationsAccounts Receivable (AR)Revenue RecognitionManagement Complex Billing & Cash Management Agile Methodology ERP Systems & ImplementationsProcess Improvement & Automation Financial Strategy Development & Planning Financial Laws & PrinciplesCredit Risk Analysis Risk & Portfolio Management Report DevelopmentBusiness Analytics & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Bilingual: English & Bulgarian, Basic SpanishTrack record supporting business units, analyzing their operations to find both problems and opportunities for revenue assurance and developing strategies crucial to ongoing success. Effective in improving company efficiency and performance through process reengineering and positively impact the bottom-line and company growth/profitability. Exceptional team builder, motivator and mentor successful in leading high-performance teams. Key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with all stakeholders and highly involved in future business direction.
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