Stephanie Black
@stephanieblack
I lead strategic finance and operations, driving SAP transformations and SOX-compliant controls that improve cash flow and ROI.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a finance and operations executive known for steering multi-million-dollar fiscal strategies, enterprise SAP digital transformations, and audit-ready SOX compliance frameworks. My work consistently turns complexity into measurable results—stronger internal controls, improved cash flow, and clear executive visibility.
At Verizon, I serve as a Senior Manager and Independent SOX Evaluator, orchestrating cross-department teams through SAP rollouts (OneSLD and 1ERP) from requirements gathering through UAT. I overhauled audit cycles and internal controls to achieve a 100% SOX compliance record and eliminate all material weaknesses.
I’ve led capital portfolio management up to $40M and built governance that executives can trust. For example, at L’Oréal USA, I boosted cash flow by 75% by reducing AR/AP cycles from 180 days to 45 days while managing a $42.6M inter-company reconciliation portfolio during SAP 6.1 FI/CO implementation.
Across Big Four consulting and Fortune 500 operations, I bring a practical blend of regulatory rigor and transformation execution. I’m open to remote and hybrid executive roles where I can continue delivering ROI through capital budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and ERP-led modernization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led global SAP rollouts (OneSLD and 1ERP) end-to-end, from requirements through UAT, to integrate seamless financial reporting. Served as Independent SOX Evaluator for property tax, achieving 100% regulatory alignment and eliminating all material weaknesses.
Corporate and Project Controller
Construction Technology Corporation
Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 (5 years)
Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking for $3M–$40M capital projects across healthcare and education, including institutional projects such as Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Overhauled monthly close and executive reporting to provide real-time visibility into project margins and operational spend.
PeopleSoft Enterprise Applications Consultant
Defined and implemented SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control frameworks during large-scale ERP migrations for multinational clients. Established foundational internal controls to support audit-ready compliance.
Accounting Manager / SAP FICO Lead
L'Oréal USA
Spearheaded SAP 6.1 FI/CO implementation, optimizing inter-company reconciliations for a $42.6M portfolio. Improved cash flow by 75% by reducing AR/AP cycles from 180 days to 45 days.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Delaware County Community College
Post-Baccalaureate COA Eligibility Accounting Certificate, Accounting
2002 - 2004
Grade: 3.71
Activities and societies: Balanced post-baccalaureate studies with community leadership. Attended MBA and accounting programs simultaneously while working full-time. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, participating in regional leadership and service. Awarded the Community Engagement and NOW Empowerment Awards for professional excellence and community uplift.
Completed a post-baccalaureate CPA eligibility accounting certificate at Delaware County Community College.
Temple University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Earned a B.B.A. in Marketing from Temple University.
Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Management
Earned an M.B.A. in Executive Management from Wilmington University.
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