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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Brian Gossage

Scottsdale

Summary

Strategic Leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in team motivation, strategic planning, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operations and project success. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to lead teams effectively towards achieving goals. Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Cost Leader

Sovos Compliance LLC.
Atlanta
04.2023 - Current
  • Sovos is a $550M (or whatever revenue #?) PE owned SaaS company providing tax compliance and regulatory solutions
    across xx (40?) entities and 70 countries with 2600 employees. Director responsible for xxxxx (dont mention revenue base again, do mention
    support of xx leaders)
    -2nd bullet should be fully re written...be specific about 1 or 2 things you did to save $$xx cost or otherwise implement something

VPAcct/HR

Copper State Bold & Nut
Phoenix
07.2021 - 05.2022

Newly created position to drive process improvement throughout the Accounting and HR organizations and to elevate the talent of the management organization across the company. Worked closely with the CEO and COO to drive change on $200M of business across 30 branches and 500 employees. Personally managed the growth and development of 19 employees within my direct span of control.

· Created On/Off boarding process, HR Ticketing System, Payroll Audit process, and working opportunity tax credit program

· Developed and rolled out new, standardized performance review process, including goal setting aligned to company objectives and “StrengthFinder” results, cross training opportunities and development plan for potential next moves

· Managed transition to new health care provider, rollout and training of all employees, including implementation of biometrics screening and other health improvement processes

· Developed monthly reporting and regional VP reviews of AR metrics to drive down AR PD

· Managed new vehicle Camera/Telematics implementation and tracking process to drive safety throughout the fleet and to help reduce insurance costs

Leadership Roles

Honeywell Aerospace Global Headquarters
Phoenix
10.2001 - 05.2020

I held roles of increasing responsibility to drive performance of a $16B Aerospace business
in Phoenix. Focus on Controllership, Procurement and Business Operations, FP&A. Primary finance resource and advisor for operational VP's.

1] contract mfg office, strategic sourcing,

2] internal controls, auditor

3] bombardier, engines JV, bus analysis+planning, embraer, airlines. ignore the deer valley role.

Senior Consultant

Andersen Consulting
Phoenix
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • Performed various tasks relating to project management with specific industry experience in High-Tech/Internet, Utilities, and Waste Management.

Senior Auditor

Arthur Andersen Accounting Firm
Boise
07.1996 - 09.1999
  • Performed various audit tasks relating to engagement maintenance with specific industry experience in Forest Products, Healthcare, Gas Utilities, Chemical & Fertilizer Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Education

MBA -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Talent development
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Influencing others
  • Performance management
  • Stakeholder engagement

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Greenbelt Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global Cost Leader

Sovos Compliance LLC.
04.2023 - Current

VPAcct/HR

Copper State Bold & Nut
07.2021 - 05.2022

Leadership Roles

Honeywell Aerospace Global Headquarters
10.2001 - 05.2020

Senior Consultant

Andersen Consulting
09.1999 - 09.2001

Senior Auditor

Arthur Andersen Accounting Firm
07.1996 - 09.1999

MBA -

Arizona State University
Brian Gossage