Riaz Rao

Career Profile
Seasoned professional with over 15

years of a wide-range experience in

accounting, finance, Customer
relations, sales and etc.
New processes design, development,

implementation and Life Cycle

Management.
Extensive experience in leadership

roles and problem solving.

Accustomed to deadline-driven

environments, easily transcending

cultural differences with excellent
team-work skills.
Recognized by peers and clients as

resourceful problem solver with solid

negotiation skills.

Training / Certifications
SAP - Business course
SAP FICO
Microstrategy
Texas DPS Certification

Skills
ERP SAP solutions
Prodagio AP
Syncada/US Bank

(469) 767-8657 riazrao3@gmail.com

Professional Experience
Transportation Auditor/Analyst
Lennox International, Richardson TX

2011 Present

Developed reports and dashboards to present data to senior management

Performed extensive analysis for distribution network to save time and money by identifying

problems and recommending solutions

Developed, implemented and provided process support for all Lennoxs LPP real estate payments,

resulting an increased visibility to LPP leasing related expenses for over 150 LPP and RDC locations
nationwide
Created a process for LPP stores and distribution facilities to track FTEs, temporary personnel hours,
and cost to assess the impact on the LPP budget vs. actual
Created 30+ Journal Entries monthly, including intercompany entries, reconcile accounts and
assisted in month, quarter and year end closing
Partnered with 16 store managers and five Inventory Managers to ensure accurate LPP and RDC
inventories
Managed group of sixteen people to ensure weekly payment runs and maintain payment logs
Processed and maintained weekly market file to compare the sales to residential business unit for
GM, VP and other senior management
Audited and approved thousands of freight invoices using Syncada/US Bank and SAP
Research Associate
Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX

2010-2011

Administered statistical research and evaluated results to identify learning behaviors and patterns
used to perform assessment and set benchmarks for students with learning difficulties
Worked alongside DISD, Dallas Charter and Catholic schools to develop and implement a
curriculum for students with learning difficulties and improve their learning success rate

Book Keeper/ Accountant

Collin County Tires, McKinney, TX

2002-2012

FP&A (LeanTaas)

Led a team of approximately 10 members to perform operational duties efficiently

WMS/TP&E

Observed and enforced safe working practices, safety rules, and regulations

Assurenet

Created policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to reduce employees risk of injuries on

MicroStrategy

the job, decrease incidents to zero annually

Tableau

Negotiated with 20+ suppliers to get lowest cost possible and increased profit margin by 12%

SQL

Managed buyers and suppliers filing system and contact information

QuickBooks

Languages
English, Spanish, and Hindi

Education

Business Analyst
Rich Pearl Card Co.

1997-2001

Ensured resources were available to support the efficient flow of product through the supply chain

by developing and implementing tactical and strategic solution

B.S. - Accounting
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)

Dealt with pharmaceutical procurement to identify deficiencies in the process and provide solutions

to their printing necessities with high efficiency and promptness

Maintained new Customer account acquisitions and revised customer retention programs
Performed extensive market analysis, implemented cost saving strategies, managed sourcing
strategies for business areas and increased profit margin
Directed and executed logistics strategies and initiatives that supported aggressive improvements in
quality work, total cost effectiveness, improved coordination and payments