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Give an example of a time when you implemented a policy or procedure that improved a process.
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Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
Think back to a previous role and give a specific example. Aim for an example that shows that the result was increased efficiency. If possible, quantify the impact in dollars saved/generated or hours saved.
Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
"When I was accounting manager at XYZ Corp, I implemented a procedure that required my team to follow a uniform checklist during each monthly close. I would only review each team member's work after they completed the checklist. By following the checklist, the team members self-reviewed their work and caught mistakes before I performed my review. We estimated that this resulted in five hours being saved each month, which could then be used for higher priority work."
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