Experience

RectorSeal

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cost Controller

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States Inventory o Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help determine what a “healthy” inventory level is for the business. o Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within the unique supply chain context of that product. o Lead physical inventory counts; Develop and facilitate the transition to a cycle counting process. o Primary point of contact for all inventory valuation and accounting topics. … Show more Inventory o Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help determine what a “healthy” inventory level is for the business. o Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within the unique supply chain context of that product. o Lead physical inventory counts; Develop and facilitate the transition to a cycle counting process. o Primary point of contact for all inventory valuation and accounting topics.  Costing o Owns the standard costing process – setting standard costs for new products, analyzing standard costs for existing products and determining the appropriateness of those standards. o Execute cost rolls. o Evaluate labor and overhead rates as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments as needed to reflect “true” product cost/profitability o Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, and purchased raw material prices o Prepare product costing and profitability analysis. o Primary financial point of contact for the new product development process. Vet assumptions around product cost and model overall profitability of the product.  Month end closing o Close inventory module in ERP o Support with applicable journal entries as needed o Reconciliation of all inventory balance sheet accounts  Reporting & analytics o Strong working knowledge of P&L and balance sheet o Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Provide guidance for any operational changes needed to rectify variances. o Ensure variable costs do not exceed volume trends o Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management.  Commercial Support o Develop KPIs and dashboard to help the manufacturing function and no-financial business leaders understand importance cost trends. o Support manufacturing in optimizing labor/staffing levels by providing analysis of actual hours vs. standard hours vs. paid hours and utilization/efficiency/productivity metrics Show less



Vroom

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Houston, Texas Area



NCI Building Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Finance (Manufacturing)

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2019

  Houston, Texas Area The Director of Finance for Manufacturing Operations (the “Director of Finance”) is primarily responsible for the financial and strategic support to the VP - Manufacturing in support of the manufacturing arm of both the Buildings Segment and MB/AB brands. These activities include, but may not be limited to, review of all entries to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, timely/accurate issuance of daily/weekly/monthly… Show more The Director of Finance for Manufacturing Operations (the “Director of Finance”) is primarily responsible for the financial and strategic support to the VP - Manufacturing in support of the manufacturing arm of both the Buildings Segment and MB/AB brands. These activities include, but may not be limited to, review of all entries to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, timely/accurate issuance of daily/weekly/monthly performance reports to manufacturing management, preparation of yearly manufacturing budgets along with periodic budget to actual reports throughout the year & adhoc support of the VP – Manufacturing, VPs of Finance for Buildings and Components and the CAO, as needed. The Director of Finance must forge a strong working relationship with manufacturing’s plant managers and other financial colleagues to facilitate financial compliance & manufacturing performance excellence. In addition, this individual will be responsible for various assigned quarterly & yearly audit schedules, as well as maintenance of the standard costing system.

• Cost Accounting Manager

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Houston, Texas Area Responsible for Cost, Inventory, Transprotation, and MFG for 14 plants across the US. Effectively manage direct reports.Review and analyze variances and provide explanations. Assist with developing the operations annual budget. Develop strategies and analysis for the division. Create and maintain reports designed to increase revenue and margin based on product type and location Review current processes and assist with SOX compliance Work with entity operations managers to lead… Show more Responsible for Cost, Inventory, Transprotation, and MFG for 14 plants across the US. Effectively manage direct reports.Review and analyze variances and provide explanations. Assist with developing the operations annual budget. Develop strategies and analysis for the division. Create and maintain reports designed to increase revenue and margin based on product type and location Review current processes and assist with SOX compliance Work with entity operations managers to lead additional special projects as assigned Prepare and/or review of monthly misc. cost accounting JE’s and reconciliations Supervise Quarterly Cost roll and ensure accurate cost update Review Daily Inventory and Cost Management reports in Oracle Open and Close Oracle 10.7 Purchasing and Inventory module for next month Close completed work orders in location 900 Ensure accurate and complete import of Daily Inventory Sub transactions Review monthly Inventory Reconciliations Act as primary Audit Liaison for Inventory and Cost of Sales Analysis Verify all pending transactions are clear before closing the inventory and purchasing goods. Prepare/Review MB/AB Split Journal Entry – Create Mass Allocation Entry Responsible for maintenance of SQL, Discover, and Access queries. Perform Ad Hoc financial analysis as directed by EVP of Manufacturing and Assistant Controller



Weatherford

• Ireland
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Controller

  • Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Magnolia, Texas •Responsible for accurate inventory costing and coordination of inventory physical counts of over 29 million dollars of inventory. •Maintenance of the company's financial records including: General ledger, Asset management, Project/job costing •Supervises the preparation of periodic financial and operating reports •Reviews and interprets operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operation and trends. … Show more •Responsible for accurate inventory costing and coordination of inventory physical counts of over 29 million dollars of inventory. •Maintenance of the company's financial records including: General ledger, Asset management, Project/job costing •Supervises the preparation of periodic financial and operating reports •Reviews and interprets operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operation and trends. •Identifies cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities. •Directs and coordinates activities related to the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs and practices in support of the production, operating, marketing and personnel functions of the company. •Responsible for the preparation of budgets and forecasts •Maintains accurate records through appropriate procedures, systems and controls. •Supervises accounting and administrative staff •Liaison with the company's internal and external auditors. Show less



Daniel Measurement and Control

• Sr. Cost Accountant

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

  Houston, Texas Area •Work with Operations to increase accountability and visibility of information through improvement of business processes and controls. •Prepare regular schedules, reports and presentations for management review and period closings •Prepare information for the tax department, and corporate as needed. •Participate actively in annual internal audits. •Prepare quarterly entries for warranty SR&A and Excess and Obsolete analysis. … Show more •Work with Operations to increase accountability and visibility of information through improvement of business processes and controls. •Prepare regular schedules, reports and presentations for management review and period closings •Prepare information for the tax department, and corporate as needed. •Participate actively in annual internal audits. •Prepare quarterly entries for warranty SR&A and Excess and Obsolete analysis. •Conduct annual physical inventory and participate in the cycle count program. •Prepare internal monthly financial reports used by management. •Reconcile all accounts related to Cost of Goods Sold and inventory •Prepare POR presentations monthly •Responsible for Statistical reporting of all data for three companies. Show less



AkzoNobel

• Netherlands
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cost Accountant

  • May 2007 - Jun 2012

  Calculated manufacturing and fill labor rates for two sites. Reviewed and made current all raw material cost for two different sites. Apply labor rates and current raw material cost for finished goods for 4 countries. Re-cost all finished goods that have had any formulation changes on a daily basis. Analyze and reconcile all supply chain cost for 4 countries. Conduct physical inventory of more than $8 million of raw materials. Prepare and post journal entries for two… Show more Calculated manufacturing and fill labor rates for two sites. Reviewed and made current all raw material cost for two different sites. Apply labor rates and current raw material cost for finished goods for 4 countries. Re-cost all finished goods that have had any formulation changes on a daily basis. Analyze and reconcile all supply chain cost for 4 countries. Conduct physical inventory of more than $8 million of raw materials. Prepare and post journal entries for two manufacturing sites. Reconcile goods received but not invoiced for 4 countries. Prepared budget for 2 manufacturing sites totaling more than $16 million. Prepared Approval for Expenditure forms for the entire company. Financial representative for multiple technical improvement/business improvement projects. Process cycle counts, unplanned issues, and unplanned receipts. Backup for the Inventory Accountant. Show less



Internal Revenue Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Revenue Agent

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2006

  Conducted independent field audits and investigations of federal income tax returns to verify or amend tax liabilities. Examined selected tax returns to determine nature and extent of audits to be performed. Analyzed accounting books and records to determine appropriateness of accounting methods employed and compliance with statutory provisions. Investigates documents, financial transactions, operation methods, industry practices and such legal instruments as vouchers, lease… Show more Conducted independent field audits and investigations of federal income tax returns to verify or amend tax liabilities. Examined selected tax returns to determine nature and extent of audits to be performed. Analyzed accounting books and records to determine appropriateness of accounting methods employed and compliance with statutory provisions. Investigates documents, financial transactions, operation methods, industry practices and such legal instruments as vouchers, lease, contracts, and will, to develop information regarding inclusiveness of accounting records and tax returns. Confers with taxpayer or representative to explain issues involved and applicability of pertinent tax laws and regulations. Investigates and collects federal tax delinquencies. Secures taxpayer's agreement to discharge tax assessment or submits contested determination to other administrative or judicial conferees for appeals hearings. Show less



Texas Workforce Commission Tax Office

• Accounts Examiner III

  • Jan 2003 - Oct 2005

  Used organizational skills and attention to detail for heavy workload with multiple priorities and tight deadlines in the Tax Department. Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers. Audited forms from employers for accuracy, completeness and compliance issues. Reviewed employer payroll records, prepared employer quarterly reports. Communicated with employer, legislators, state or federal agencies to provide information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation… Show more Used organizational skills and attention to detail for heavy workload with multiple priorities and tight deadlines in the Tax Department. Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers. Audited forms from employers for accuracy, completeness and compliance issues. Reviewed employer payroll records, prepared employer quarterly reports. Communicated with employer, legislators, state or federal agencies to provide information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act and other state or federal laws, Give public presentations to groups such as Houston CPA Society. Conduct audits of employer records to insure compliance. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviation Specialist

  • Nov 1995 - Jul 1999

  United States