Tom Naylor, Cpa, Cma
About Tom Naylor, Cpa, Cma
Tom Naylor, CPA, CMA, is the Sr. Director at Asurion, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across multiple companies.
Company
Tom Naylor currently holds the position of Senior Director at Asurion, where he has been employed since 2006. He operates from the Greater Nashville Area, TN. At Asurion, he has played a pivotal role in transforming finance and accounting operations through innovative initiatives such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and expanding global insurance and service contract processes.
Title
Tom Naylor is the Senior Director at Asurion, a leading provider of device insurance, warranty, and support services. His extensive experience in finance and accounting has been critical to implementing and scaling advanced financial operations for the company.
Previous Roles
Before joining Asurion, Tom Naylor held several key positions in finance and accounting at various companies. His previous roles include Manufacturing Controller and Manager of Global Cost Management & Analysis at Lexmark International, Inc., Unit Controller at McKechnie Vehicle Components, Corporate Controller at Thompson International, Inc., Division Controller at Manufacturing Sciences Corporation, Plant Controller at Briggs Plumbingware, Inc., Corporate Controller at Ebonite International, Inc., and Plant Accountant at Armira Corporation.
Achievements in Robotic Process Automation
Tom Naylor led the establishment of a best-in-class Robotic Process Automation (RPA) program for Global Finance & Accounting at Asurion. His efforts scaled the use of robotics from North American processes to Japan, APAC, and EU. This initiative has automated 35 processes, delivering over 1,800 hours per month back to the business.
Global Expansion of Finance Processes
At Asurion, Tom Naylor has been instrumental in expanding successful insurance and extended service contract accounting processes to markets in Japan, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He also manages the accounting of wholly-owned 'captive' insurance companies for cell phone insurance and 'obligor' companies for extended service contracts, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
Cross-Functional Process Improvement
Tom Naylor led cross-functional process improvement efforts for Finance & Accounting at Asurion. By applying continuous improvement philosophies and methods, he has optimized financial operations and enhanced productivity across various business units. His strategic initiatives have been crucial in scaling and improving processes as operational volumes tripled during his tenure.