Experience

Flowmaster, Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cost Accountant

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Sacramento, California Area Inventory control with analysis of variances.



Pilgrim Home & Hearth

• Controller

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Oversee all accounting and financial activities. Developed a cost accounting system. Was important working with banks on letter of credit and borrowing base in order to keep the continuation of the business.



Pacific Steel Casting Company

• Controller

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Oversee all accounting functions and financial aspects of the business. • Perform analysis for decision making that includes in depth understanding of business needs and direction. • Implementing a cost system to include bills of materials, standard costs with variance reporting. • Lead month end close procedures including reviewing all journal entries with financial review afterwards. • File all various tax forms to the appropriate agencies with thorough details and… Show more • Oversee all accounting functions and financial aspects of the business. • Perform analysis for decision making that includes in depth understanding of business needs and direction. • Implementing a cost system to include bills of materials, standard costs with variance reporting. • Lead month end close procedures including reviewing all journal entries with financial review afterwards. • File all various tax forms to the appropriate agencies with thorough details and explanations. • Do extensive inventory analysis, gross margin analysis, and variance analysis within the organization. • Develop budgets and many reports being used by upper management for crucial financial decisions. • Many other financial related processes related to business needs and changes implemented as required. Show less



Bayer Health Care

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Developed an 18 month rolling forecast. This included all direct and indirect expenses related to the divisions on site. Performed budget analysis comparing previous budgets with explanations of changes. Analyzed lease agreements and prepared accounting for prepayments and month lease payments. Established depreciation schedules for newly acquired fixed assets for purchased company. Revalued inventory with appropriate rolled up costs and developed an inventory reserve.



Veolia Water North America

• Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2007

  Prepared and entered journal entries for the month end close for approximately 25 wastewater facilities. This included expense and revenue accruals along with numerous other entries needed to report financials accurately. Generated month end variance analysis with explanations for variance occurring against budgets. A report tying this to the overall division financial summary was also prepared under strict deadlines. Developed a forecast report that would show actual versus forecast… Show more Prepared and entered journal entries for the month end close for approximately 25 wastewater facilities. This included expense and revenue accruals along with numerous other entries needed to report financials accurately. Generated month end variance analysis with explanations for variance occurring against budgets. A report tying this to the overall division financial summary was also prepared under strict deadlines. Developed a forecast report that would show actual versus forecast on an ongoing basis. Supported all project managers for financial guidance and reporting direction. This was in compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley with strict GAAP adherence. Reviewed and analyzed contracts for all responsible facilities and calculated many financials adjustments needed to be performed in compliance to these contracts. Performance bonds, letters of credit, property taxes, and many other financial analyses performed as well. Show less



Tilia, Inc

• Senior Cost Accountant

  • May 2002 - Aug 2006

  Liaison with Operations, Finance and Information Systems to ensure optimal inventory data flow. Lead department in preparation and support for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Managed physical inventories. Negotiated with third parties in implementation of controls to ensure inventory accuracy and reporting. Investigated and resolved all inventory discrepancies through the use of internal controls and audits. Developed standard cost, created variance reports with in depth analysis… Show more Liaison with Operations, Finance and Information Systems to ensure optimal inventory data flow. Lead department in preparation and support for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Managed physical inventories. Negotiated with third parties in implementation of controls to ensure inventory accuracy and reporting. Investigated and resolved all inventory discrepancies through the use of internal controls and audits. Developed standard cost, created variance reports with in depth analysis, develop budgets, analyze budget vs. actual reports. Successfully converted cost accounting system from Syspro to SAP. Prepared gross margin analysis, created pricing models, pricing matrix, developed labor and overhead rates, bills of material development and changes, Analyze work in process. Conduct all month end close activity for cost accounting. Implemented physical inventory policy and procedures. Implemented cycle counts process and scrap rates. Show less



West Coast Beauty Supplies

• Controller

  • Nov 2000 - Oct 2001

  Responsible for all accounting functions and reporting. Successfully managed and supervised a staff of 12 employees. Responsible for account reconciliation, monitored accounts payable/receivable, payroll, complied to audit schedules, reviewed bank reconciliation, budgets, forecasts, month end/year end close. Processed wire transfers, lock box, line of credit, financial reporting, and cash management. Expanded Oracle usage on accounting system. Performed sales analysis and… Show more Responsible for all accounting functions and reporting. Successfully managed and supervised a staff of 12 employees. Responsible for account reconciliation, monitored accounts payable/receivable, payroll, complied to audit schedules, reviewed bank reconciliation, budgets, forecasts, month end/year end close. Processed wire transfers, lock box, line of credit, financial reporting, and cash management. Expanded Oracle usage on accounting system. Performed sales analysis and reporting, consolidations, returns on investment analysis, 1099 preparations, check approvals, expense reports, modified chart of accounts. Show less



Systron Donner Inertial Division

• Senior Cost Accountant

  • Oct 1998 - Mar 2000

  Responsible for pricing models and matrixes of product development life cycle. Developed labor and overhead rates, updated BOMs, and standard costs. Prepared cost roll ups and analyzed for impact to financials. Lead cost accounting team on ERP system conversion from AS400 to PowerCerv. Managed fixed asset, developed depreciation schedules, construction in process, accruals, property taxes, sales and use taxes, s-corporation taxes, overhead presentations.