Tammy Hale

About Tammy Hale

With over 15 years of experience, I have developed a keen expertise in transforming financial and procure-to-pay operations into cost savings and technically sound global operations. I excel in negotiating contracts that benefit both the company and employees, fostering long-term partnerships, and ensuring a collaborative environment that ensures high-impact talent remains. My focus is on total ownership, which includes large-scale programs that have immediate enterprise-wide impact and deliver revenue savings, fix pain points, and streamline operations. I have a proven track record of implementing procurement strategies that have saved companies millions while maintaining the highest technology, operations, and program standards.In my current role, I was promoted to manage 135 BPO partners with a budget of $5M, successfully managing end-to-end procure-to-pay processes while implementing bottom-line technology initiatives, such as source-to-pay tool, AI software, and digital transformation of operations, that saved $140M. Combining strategic foresight with servant-style leadership and cross-functional collaboration, I champion continuous improvement. I am passionate about supporting a successful and profitable organization that values innovation and excellence. If you’re looking for an Executive Leader and Certified Procure to Pay professional, feel free to reach out and connect. Skills: Project Management, Process Improvement, Cost Reduction, Change Management, Negotiation, Executive Advisory, Research Policy & Regulatory Compliance, BPO Management

Experience

1. Vice President of Operational Accounting

   MAA

   Jul 2025 — Present · US

   The Vice President of Operational Accounting reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for the oversight and implementation of accounts payable organization and back-office systems, including evaluation, configuration, project management, and implementations. The VP of Operational Accounting will identify process improvement and automation opportunities in the accounting organization and partner with key stakeholders throughout the organization to enhance and better integrate financial controls, systems, and processes.

Education

• Arkansas State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Skills

• Jd Edwards
• Centralization
• Sap Erp
• Budgeting
• Tax Accounting
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Sap
• Cost Saving Initiatives
• Contract Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Financial Planning
• Acquisition Integration
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap R/3
• Employee Training
• Sap Bw
• Financial Variance Analysis
• Hrms
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Accounting
• Budget Process
• Essbase
• Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Forecasting
• Auditing
• Financial Audits
• Process Redesign
• Internal Controls
• Lacerte
• Budgets