Rebecca Shady
Director of Strategic Initiatives - Office of the CFO @PeakMade Real Estate
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Strategic Initiatives - Office of the CFO @PeakMade Real Estate
Reporting to CFO, working alongside C-Suite to develop and execute strategic organization-wide initiatives, operational goals, and performance metrics driving growth, increasing efficiencies, and finding or capitalizing on revenues and/or cost out opportunities. Facilitate strategic collaborative projects amongst key stakeholders to include Legal, HR & Payroll, Benefits, IT, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Leasing, OperationsKey Accomplishments: 1) Combined 7 software systems and enterprise applications into 1, decreasing systems and OH costs through the implementation a full HCM Suite; redesigned and developed process and procedure to support these applications2) Created ancillary annual gross revenues and eliminated annual Corporate Overhead operational costs for property owners through the automation of accounting platforms (end to end – invoice to payment processing). 3) Created ancillary annual gross revenues and eliminated Corporate OH costs by automating banking transactions and establishing a centralized, preferred banking relationship to achieve maximum interest income and financial investment opportunities. 4) Lead formal RFP processes to identify technology solutions and negotiate the contracts (eliminating implementation costs); Perform initial diagnosis, identify and design process improvements, create and manage implementation committees, and oversee solution stabilization. Utilize extensive modeling and forecasting to maximize earnings potential
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry
Masters of Professional Accountancy, Accountancy
SKILLS
ABOUT REBECCA SHADY
Seasoned finance & accounting leader skilled at directing teams through large, highly complex integrations and major cross functional business initiatives. Proven ability to translate big picture objectives into actionable requirements and successfully manage teams and initiatives. Valued partner to C-Suite with a passion for using data to drive strategic decisions. A CPA, by trade, whose career has provided exposure to everything from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 firms, corporate strategic initiatives, and complex M&A transactions. Big 4 and Morgan Stanley tenure built extensive experience in M&A, funds and audit and provided the transaction, accounting, and financial skills to quickly read and react to financial results. Experienced in helping managers launch private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Has supported fund managers in preparing fund documents and the returns calculations, as well as negotiate contracts with vendors on the managers’ behalf. Strengths lie in improving profitability and cash flows by identifying gaps in process, new revenue streams, and areas of negotiation with vendors. Brings cross-functional value to a companies that need leadership and direction throughout the organization.
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