Stacey Foster

I am an experienced and values-driven financial professional with a strong foundation in corporate finance, now transitioning into nonprofit and government roles to apply strategic financial expertise in service of community impact. Known for improving financial reporting systems, driving operational efficiency, and advising leadership with integrity and transparency.Regularly presented financial insights to the Executive Americas and Global Leadership for the IBM Consulting Business in both Finance and Operations. Roles consistently required audit preparedness and compliance support.Currently pursuing nonprofit-focused education to enhance my ability to contribute meaningfully to mission-aligned organizations.

IBM | Poughkeepsie, NY

Various Financial Leadership Roles | 2008 - 2024

Financial Planning Coordinator (Remote) | 10/2022 – 10/2024

• Led financial planning for $10B+ portfolio within the Americas geography, supporting reporting to Global leadership, enhancing long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborated with leadership across diverse markets, including government entities, to align fiscal strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Streamlined reporting processes, reinforcing compliance and transparency.

• Provided financial oversight to $10B+ Americas portfolio, leading the daily month-end close and monthly forecasting and analysis processes.
• Reported to Global leadership with financial insights to support enterprise-level planning and decision-making.
• Led team of analysts, advised leadership on cost-saving and risk strategies, and enhanced financial sustainability.
• Main contact for validation of geography accounting transactions for General Ledger entries including accruals, deferrals, cost and expense transfers to appropriate areas.

• Led the daily month-end close and monthly forecasting and analysis processes for the US Industrial Market and worked closely with Market CFO as we reported financial story to Americas geography leadership.
• Oversaw reporting and budget alignment for industrial sector clients, identifying cost-saving opportunities that generated Market savings in the low millions.
• Standardized reporting and led a fifteen plus person analyst team across functional units.
• Performed revenue accruals and deferrals, general ledger accounting transactions, and U.S. state-specific IT services sales tax reconciliations.
• Received manager recognition for analytics-driven contributions and operational improvements; this recognition was supported by a current reference.

Advanced from Invoice Analyst to Lead positions supporting global and divestiture contracts, resource planning, and regulatory compliance. Partnered with cross-border teams to manage financial operations for industrial sector clients. Participated in an internal IBM Business Controls review of contract finance management randomly selected across all sectors, contributing insights to enhance financial governance and compliance practices which included maintaining an audit ready posture for each contract assigned.

• Lead Global Contract Financial Analyst | 1/2016 - 5/2017
• Lead Global Divestiture Contract Financial Analyst | 11/2013 - 2/2016
• Lead Contract Financial Analyst (Hybrid) | Hopewell Junction, NY | 1/2013 – 11/2013
• Contract Financial Analyst (Hybrid) | Hopewell Junction, NY | 7/2011 – 1/2013
• Invoicing Financial Analyst (Hybrid) | Hopewell Junction, NY | 6/2008 – 6/2011

In Progress: Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Certification (Expected May 2025)

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certification (Expected May 2025)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) | Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY

Associate of Science in Business Administration | Dutchess Community College | Poughkeepsie, NY