Sophonie Petithomme
About Sophonie Petithomme
Sophonie Petithomme is an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager currently working at Kaseya since 2021, having previously held various roles at Panalpina Inc. She holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Minnesota Crookston and has successfully implemented strategies that significantly improved accounts receivable and cash optimization.
Work at Kaseya
Sophonie Petithomme has served as the Accounts Receivable Manager at Kaseya since 2021. In this role, she is based in Miami, Florida, and works on-site. Her responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable processes and ensuring efficient cash flow management. She has contributed to various projects aimed at optimizing cash collection and improving financial operations within the organization.
Current Role at Panalpina Inc
Since 2015, Sophonie Petithomme has held the position of Credit & Collections Manager - Americas at Panalpina Inc. In this capacity, she manages credit and collection activities across the Americas region. Her role involves implementing strategies to enhance cash flow and reduce aged accounts receivable, demonstrating her expertise in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Sophonie Petithomme earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing/Marketing Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Minnesota Crookston, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, completing her studies from 1997 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and management.
Previous Experience at Panalpina Inc
Before her current roles, Sophonie Petithomme worked at Panalpina Inc in various capacities. She served as a Senior Accounting Specialist/Controlling from 2009 to 2011 and later as District Credit Controller for the US South East from 2011 to 2015. In these positions, she gained valuable experience in accounting and credit management, contributing to her professional development in the finance sector.
Achievements in Financial Management
Sophonie Petithomme has implemented significant strategies that have positively impacted financial operations. Notably, she reduced aged accounts receivable by 35% and bad debt by 80%. She played a key role in managing system migrations for new acquisitions and optimizing cash collection processes, including the GetPaid Collection Tool and auto-pay optimization projects. Her contributions have enhanced the efficiency of credit and collections operations.