LIANE M.

GREANEY,PMP
425-836-9801 (h) / 425-223-2951 (m) lgd561f2@westpost.net

PROFILE
Accomplished Senior Financial Professional, PMP, seeking a position in the are
a of Project Management Administration. Proven success in financial operations
, accounting, treasury, and project implementation for Fortune 500 companies spa
nning print media, professional services, and life insurance. Collaborative lead
er who fosters culture of teamwork. Keen business acumen with commitment to exce
llence, innovative problem solving, and cost-effective work processes. Finely tu
ned written and verbal communication skills, negotiating talents, and presentati
on abilities. Core competencies include:

*Financial Management & Analysis

*Budgeting & Forecasting
*Cost Accounting
*Resource Allocation
*Regulatory Compliance
*Process Improvements
*Customer Relations
*Staff Development

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Stabilized expenditures during period of rapid growth for USA TODAY.
*Reduced Partner AR days outstanding metric from 85 to 65 in 1 year at Pricewat
erhouseCoopers, LLC.
*Ensured accuracy of $118 million dollar budget for corporate and multiple marke
ting office operations.
*Solid track record of coaching team members to meet or exceed company goals.

EDUCATION
Project Management Professional Program Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA
MBA, Accounting, Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island
BS, Business Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USA TODAY, Bellevue, Washington 2008 - 2009
Assistant Controller
*Coordinated activities of 8 staff specializing in diverse distribution channels
projects and processing thousands of transactions for 7-state western region.
*Administered vendor contracts and conducted timely reviews of credit checks, em
ployment verification documentation, and contract files. Worked with District Sa
les Managers to resolve contract issues.
*Researched and analyzed earned value data utilizing SAP and WebReport systems.
*Examined distribution partnerships to determine or validate cost benefits.
*Managed purchasing contracts and delegated signature authority to enhance proce
ssing efficiency.
*Reviewed employment applications to select results-oriented team members.
*Conducted cross-training sessions to prepare staff to meet stakeholders' needs
in complex business environment with phenomenal growth.
*Managed the Ventura County Project with a deliverable that changed methodology
to distribute publications in a different manner. Recommended for a company-wid
e award for project implementation.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLC, Seattle, Washington 2006 - 2007

Client Account Administrator/Financial Analyst
*Prepared comprehensive Earned Value Measurements on individual tax projects fro
m SharePoint performance information for two tax partners and 100 staff members.
*Tracked and reported work-in-progress, accounts receivable, and time data.
* Coordinated with Quality and Risk Management to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley regulato
ry compliance
* Worked with clients to resolve outstanding invoices.
*Teamed with client service staff to leverage staff class time for optimal engag
ement profitability.
* Coached financial service and client service personnel on new financial perfor
mance system changes.
PLANET AID, INC, Holliston, Massachusetts 2004
Accounting Manager
*Planned and organized accounting/finance functions for North American operation
s of international non-profit, charitable organization.
*Established critical banking relationships to ensure loan capabilities.
*Monitored and controlled consolidations, reconciliations, cash flow, payroll, b
udgets, forecasts, and finance requirements.
*Managed external audit relations and reporting requirements.
*Served as Assistant Operations Manager, cultivating broker partnerships to recr
uit buyers and increase revenue channels.

WESTBOROUGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, Westborough, Massachusetts 1997 - 2003

Substitute Teacher
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Boston, Massachusetts 1991 - 1997
Associate Manager, Class Action Litigation Unit (1996-1997)
*Project team member for policyholder notification process and multi-stakeholde
r reporting for class action lawsuit settlement.
*Retrieved reporting data, reviewed for accuracy, and developed communication pl
ans for distribution of performance information to company lawyers and state and
federal government agencies.
*Led project to establish 3 call centers staffed by 1,000 personnel.
Associate Manager, Financial Operations (1995-1996)
*Led team of 5 staff supporting 350 Field Managers. Administered $30 million pay
roll as well as business planning, sales forecasts, expense management, and comp
ensation management.
*Standardized compensation reporting for 5 different regions.

Associate Manager, Budgeting and Cost Unit/Regional Business Advisor (1994-1995)

*Managed and developed 6 budgeting and cost analysis professionals and ensured a
ccuracy of $118 million budget.
*Developed reporting methodology for actual versus budget information.
*Selected for Executive Mentoring Program for women with future executive potent
ial.

Associate Accounting Manager, AARP Operations (1991-1993)

*Directed activities of 10 General Accounting staff to maintain accuracy of ledg
er with more than $3 billion premium dollars annually.
*Created procedures and instituted changes to accurately reflect activity, reco
ncile ledgers, or integrate new accounting treatments.
*Coached staff in various accounting tasks to provide professional development o
pportunities.

Technical Expertise:
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point
MS Project
SharePoint
SAP
Outlook