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Senior Accounting and FP&A Consultant
This sharp Senior Accounting and FP&A Consultant with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance has more than 20 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, planning, sales analytics and profitability analysis. Recent experience includes building out new reporting structure and automations. Industry experience includes manufacturing. Systems experience includes SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL and Excel.
Additional qualifications include:
- Developed operating Excel model to reconcile on-hand inventory balances comparing client’s system figures versus 3PL warehouses system and identified multiple stock code variances needing quantity adjustments
- Implemented consolidation tool for multiple entity charts of accounts by reconciling all accounts and validating financial statement category and subcategory designation
- Delivered financial modeling and qualitative analysis which led to informed decision-making concerning capital expenditure and operating expenditure projects
Controller
This dynamic Controller with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting has more than 20 years of experience working with executive leaders to optimize business and financial performance. Recent experience includes project accounting and revamping cost accounting systems and documenting processes. Industry experience includes manufacturing and healthcare. Systems experience includes SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, MS Great Plains, Wdesk/Workiva and Excel.
Additional qualifications include:
- Oversaw deep dive into analytics to look at productivity, manufacturing ROI and improve reporting and planning
- Set up accounting policies, built out costing, COGS, inventory tracking, regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Performed detailed operational analysis, checking on overtime, labor rates, labor monitoring, efficiencies and utilization
Controller
This results-oriented Controller with bachelor’s degree in Accounting has more than 15 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Recent experience includes overseeing accounting functions, from transaction recording to the final issuance of the trial balance. Industry experience includes manufacturing. Systems experience includes Oracle, Reports Now and Excel.
Additional qualifications include:
- Oversaw 5 business units, including 2 manufacturing plants
- Managed inventory auditing through cycle count testing, balance sheet reconciliations and variance resolution
- Partnered with business leaders to develop robust annual budgets and strategic business plans
- Implemented technology-driven process improvements and developed systems that enhanced data analytics and operational efficiency
Financial Reporting Manager
This skilled Financial Reporting Manager with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting has extensive experience providing technical and business process solutions. Recent experience includes managing comprehensive SEC and external reporting tasks, including forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements. Industry experience includes manufacturing. Systems experience includes Blackline Systems, Hyperion, SAP, Workiva and Excel.
Additional qualifications include:
- Evaluated new U.S. G.A.A.P. pronouncements for impact on financial statements, prepared G.A.A.P. disclosure checklists and assisted in the implementation of ASC 842 Lease Accounting
- Coordinated with internal and external legal counsel, auditors, and various departments
- Led the implementation and ongoing management of financial reporting tools, such as Workiva and Adaptive headcount reporting tool, improving processes and ensuring accurate and timely financial information
Controller
This dedicated Controller with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Accounting has extensive experience in auditing, costing, general ledger, budgeting and forecasting. Recent experience includes handling inventory management, including cycle counts, reporting and physical inventory for multiple plants. Industry experience includes manufacturing. Systems experience includes Oracle, Hyperion HFM, SAP, Peachtree, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Macola ES, PeopleSoft, Maintenance Connection, Sage Fixed Asset & CIP Systems and Excel.
Additional qualifications include:
- Prepared and validated process improvements, including BOM/Route updates, cost savings initiatives and material cost updates
- Implemented reporting requirements and reports from the inventory management system
- Developed and maintained weekly efficiency reports for the production teams for both plants
VP of Finance
This strategic VP of Finance has extensive experience in cost accounting, budgeting and variance analysis. Recent experience includes leading various teams to increase manufacturing efficiencies, reduce costs and shorten financial closing times. Industry experience includes manufacturing and construction. Systems experience includes Workwise, QuickBooks, Sage and Microsoft Dynamic.
Additional qualifications include:
- Managed staff of 4 and closed financial books of manufacturing entities
- Handled annual budget process, bank and financial audits, contracts, legal documents, cash disbursements and asset-based borrowing
- Developed annual budget and monthly financial reporting, actual vs. plan
- Provided financial reporting to outside investors and banking partners