Melania Covey
Saint Charles
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented CPA with 20+ years of progressive leadership in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational process improvement. Proven expertise in GAAP compliance, multi-entity environments, ERP implementations, and team development. Recognized for driving cost savings, system modernization, and audit readiness in complex, global organizations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
05.2022 - Current
- Lead accounting operations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 4 accountants, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and skill development.
- Enhanced IPE documentation and internal controls for improved audit readiness.
- Drove key technology initiatives:
- Gappify (PM role): Drove successful global implementation of Gappify automation platform, streamlining accruals and improving timing and accuracy of financial data. Led the entire project lifecycle, including business requirements, configuration with SAP COE, testing, training of 200+ users, and post-launch support.
- Blackline: Championed journal and reconciliation automation, replacing manual Excel-based models with a cloud-based system capable of auditable workflows.
- SAP S/4HANA: Supported ERP upgrade through testing, training, cutover planning, and post-go-live support.
- Collaborated on mergers and divestiture transitions across US and international teams.
- Developed and delivered finance department-wide training and support for SAP users, including reporting and transactional functions.
- Serve on Gappify Customer Advisory Board, influencing product roadmap based on enterprise finance needs.
- Maintained JD Edwards GL system configuration, reporting structures, and integrations across finance modules. Created user documentation and conducted training.
Accounting Manager
Aclara Technologies LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw general ledger, financial reporting, and account reconciliation for multi-entity structure.
- Led a team of 5; improved controls and streamlined monthly close.
- Managed treasury operations: cash forecasting, debt covenant compliance, and banking relationships.
- Reduced T&E processing costs by $50K annually via Concur implementation.
- Participated in acquisition due diligence, integration, and fixed asset capitalization strategies.
- Initiated cross-functional collaboration with IT, AP, and Finance leadership to automate recurring journal entries and revamp invoice routing, reducing monthly close time by 2+ days.
- Developed internal talent and restructured underperforming teams with lasting results.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and supported tax compliance across 30+ states.
Staff Accountant
Spectrum Brands Inc. / Schultz Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed full cycle accounting and lender reporting in private equity-backed environment.
- Prepared borrowing base, resolved audit issues, and maintained financial integrity during M&A activity.
- Supported SEC reporting and improved fixed asset monitoring.
Financial Accounting Manager
Spectrum Brands Inc. / Schultz Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed full cycle accounting and lender reporting in private equity-backed environment.
- Prepared borrowing base, resolved audit issues, and maintained financial integrity during M&A activity.
- Supported SEC reporting and improved fixed asset monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Maryville University
St. Louis, MOAssociate of Arts - General Studies
St. Charles Community College
St. Peters, MOSkills
- Financial Reporting & Controls
- GAAP Compliance
- ERP & Software Implementations
- Staff Development & Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Month-End Close Optimization
- Cash & Treasury Management
- Fixed Assets & Tax Compliance
- International Accounting
Accomplishments
- $50K–$100K in T&E savings via Concur rollout across 3 countries and 750+ users.
- 2-day faster close through recurring journal automation and process redesign.
- $1.5M debt savings by renegotiating terms and improving treasury insight.
- Restructured chart of accounts to support long-term scalability and reporting accuracy.
- Spearheaded enterprise software rollouts (SAP, Gappify, Blackline) improving accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Missouri
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
05.2022 - Current
Accounting Manager
Aclara Technologies LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Staff Accountant
Spectrum Brands Inc. / Schultz Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
Financial Accounting Manager
Spectrum Brands Inc. / Schultz Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Charles Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Maryville University
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