Petra Dooley

About Petra Dooley

Verifiable record of leading corporate enterprises to exceed goals while remaining compliant with SOX and GAAP. Vital leadership team contributor with strong understanding of operational business processes and impact on financial results. Respected leader of global team of analysts with emphasis on team cohesiveness and opportunities for growth. Proven capacity for ability to assess transactions and identify impacts to business against cross functional teams. Dynamic communicator to all facets of an organization, including CEO & CFO, internal and external auditors, customers, and co-workers across all departments. At Aviat Networks, during my progression from Sr Project Accountant to Sr. Manager of Global Project Accounting, l have developed and led an international team through the transition to ASC 606, implementation of RevPro and Blackline, acquisitions, and multiple restructuring initiatives. I participate in process improvement initiatives throughout the organization as the subject matter expert on translating operational processes into financial results and optimizing performance while remaining compliant with accounting standards.Throughout my career, I have worked with multiple complex ERP systems and been involved in new system implementations, as well as assessments of existing systems and recommendations for improvements. I’ve worked in essentially all financial aspects of organizations in some capacity on both the P&L and Balance Sheet side. As a key contributor to both internal and external audits, I hold a strong understanding of control environments and how different types of transactions should be monitored. I’ve developed period close processes and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy for reporting.As a leader, I strive to build strong teams where members feel empowered to take ownership of their deliverables but are still comfortable enough to ask for help. I encourage professional growth for my team members and work to help them identify and leverage their strengths to best benefit the organization. I encourage cross functional collaboration and believe in an environment where everyone is always learning and looking for opportunities to improve.

Experience

1. Sr Project Accountant

   Aviat Networks

   Feb 2016 — Present

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Analysis
• General Ledger
• Contract Management
• Financial Reporting
• Deltek
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Accounts Payable
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Project Planning
• Access
• Program Management
• Invoicing
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting