Lisa Sweeney
Production Finance and Accounting Manager @Mattel, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Production Finance and Accounting Manager @Mattel, Inc.
Financial Systems Innovation Program Management - Spearheaded the development and successful implementation of the cloud-native financial processing system, resulting in streamlined processes, significant operational savings exceeding $100k, enhanced scalability, and improved data integrity- Managed the work of a Cloud Automation Engineer. Broke down the project into manageable increments, with each sprint focused on delivering a functional component of the product- Employed an agile approach throughout the product development lifecycle, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, continuous testing, and iterative progress to ensure exceptional quality and mitigate risks- Fostered an environment of innovation and continuous learning, utilized feedback and lessons learned from each iteration to inform subsequent development, using JIRA Kanban boards for transparent project task management and prioritization. Production Finance and Accounting Management - Created multi-year financial forecasts, cash flows and analyses for budgets totaling approximately $20M by applying strategic thinking and a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape to offer valuable insights and facilitate informed decision-making processes by the leadership team- Developed and implemented streamlined processes and systems to batch process thousands of line items per month, while simultaneously tracking actual expenses against budget and ensuring adherence to forecasting- Ensured monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing were consistently on-time and with 100% accuracy. Investigated and resolved discrepancies, employing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills- Collaborated closely with the production team, including line producers and key stakeholders, providing expert financial guidance throughout the production process- Supervised work related to payroll processing by the assistant production accountant.
EDUCATION
Harvard University
Master of Arts - MA, Business Administration and Management, General
Rice University
BA, Biology, Health Science
Harvard University
Master's degree, Management (ALM)
Rice University
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
SKILLS
ABOUT LISA SWEENEY
As a top-tier program manager with exceptionally high EQ, who loves working with people…
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