Darren Wilkinson

VP Finanace / Controller at Nexeo HR
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP Finanace / Controller
      • Feb 2011 - Present

      Responsible for managing entire Accounting Function Managed Accounting Team with 6 direct reports Prepare and present weekly financial results to Executive Team and key managers --- Highlights Developed and implemented process to reduce errors and insure accuracy of payroll and invoicing data; resulting in 20% decrease Created Accounts Payable Voucher Process – designed to ensure proper authorization, elimination of duplicate payments and timely payment of incoming… Show more Responsible for managing entire Accounting Function Managed Accounting Team with 6 direct reports Prepare and present weekly financial results to Executive Team and key managers --- Highlights Developed and implemented process to reduce errors and insure accuracy of payroll and invoicing data; resulting in 20% decrease Created Accounts Payable Voucher Process – designed to ensure proper authorization, elimination of duplicate payments and timely payment of incoming payables. Implemented process to protect against fraudulent checks and bank activity Redesigned payroll process – transitioned from on demand payroll processing to weekly batch processing Implemented Direct Deposit System -- increased direct deposit to 100% in division of 55 staff; and 65% for Variable and Non-Variable workforce of 2000 plus. Show less Responsible for managing entire Accounting Function Managed Accounting Team with 6 direct reports Prepare and present weekly financial results to Executive Team and key managers --- Highlights Developed and implemented process to reduce errors and insure accuracy of payroll and invoicing data; resulting in 20% decrease Created Accounts Payable Voucher Process – designed to ensure proper authorization, elimination of duplicate payments and timely payment of incoming… Show more Responsible for managing entire Accounting Function Managed Accounting Team with 6 direct reports Prepare and present weekly financial results to Executive Team and key managers --- Highlights Developed and implemented process to reduce errors and insure accuracy of payroll and invoicing data; resulting in 20% decrease Created Accounts Payable Voucher Process – designed to ensure proper authorization, elimination of duplicate payments and timely payment of incoming payables. Implemented process to protect against fraudulent checks and bank activity Redesigned payroll process – transitioned from on demand payroll processing to weekly batch processing Implemented Direct Deposit System -- increased direct deposit to 100% in division of 55 staff; and 65% for Variable and Non-Variable workforce of 2000 plus. Show less

    • Accounting Manager
      • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Oct 1997 - Jun 2007

      Responsible for entire month end close process. Prepared financial reports including income statement (within 3 days of month end), balance sheet, and statement of cash flow. Prepared Balance Sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Perform analysis of Actual vs. Budget results on an on-going basis. Make presentation and recommendations to Senior Management for areas of focus and improvement. Established AP controls to eliminate duplicate payments and payment of unapproved… Show more Responsible for entire month end close process. Prepared financial reports including income statement (within 3 days of month end), balance sheet, and statement of cash flow. Prepared Balance Sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Perform analysis of Actual vs. Budget results on an on-going basis. Make presentation and recommendations to Senior Management for areas of focus and improvement. Established AP controls to eliminate duplicate payments and payment of unapproved invoices. Trained personnel company-wide on proper accounting protocol, and how to utilize technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Oversaw all Treasury Management functions. Implemented direct deposit, pay card, and e-pay stubs for workforce of 1800+ employees. Reduced interest carrying cost by improving cash flow. Managed 3 million dollar collateral based line of credit including weekly and monthly reporting. Eliminated fraudulent check problem through positive pay system. Directed all accounting functions of company (GL, AP, AR, PR and more) including twenty-two branches in five states. Cataloged and recorded fixed assets, prepared monthly depreciation entries, and reconciled fixed asset ledger on an on-going basis. Supervised team of 1-4 staff accountants, accounting clerks, and interns. Responsible for compliance with federal, state, local, payroll, and property taxes, wage garnishments, and preparation and reconciliation of over 12,000 W-2's annually. Functioned as main point of contact with external auditors and audit committee on annual audit, and with bank auditors for quarterly audit. Member of several planning and policy committees including, President's Council, Technology & Paperless Initiative, and New Branch Committee. Show less Responsible for entire month end close process. Prepared financial reports including income statement (within 3 days of month end), balance sheet, and statement of cash flow. Prepared Balance Sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Perform analysis of Actual vs. Budget results on an on-going basis. Make presentation and recommendations to Senior Management for areas of focus and improvement. Established AP controls to eliminate duplicate payments and payment of unapproved… Show more Responsible for entire month end close process. Prepared financial reports including income statement (within 3 days of month end), balance sheet, and statement of cash flow. Prepared Balance Sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Perform analysis of Actual vs. Budget results on an on-going basis. Make presentation and recommendations to Senior Management for areas of focus and improvement. Established AP controls to eliminate duplicate payments and payment of unapproved invoices. Trained personnel company-wide on proper accounting protocol, and how to utilize technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Oversaw all Treasury Management functions. Implemented direct deposit, pay card, and e-pay stubs for workforce of 1800+ employees. Reduced interest carrying cost by improving cash flow. Managed 3 million dollar collateral based line of credit including weekly and monthly reporting. Eliminated fraudulent check problem through positive pay system. Directed all accounting functions of company (GL, AP, AR, PR and more) including twenty-two branches in five states. Cataloged and recorded fixed assets, prepared monthly depreciation entries, and reconciled fixed asset ledger on an on-going basis. Supervised team of 1-4 staff accountants, accounting clerks, and interns. Responsible for compliance with federal, state, local, payroll, and property taxes, wage garnishments, and preparation and reconciliation of over 12,000 W-2's annually. Functioned as main point of contact with external auditors and audit committee on annual audit, and with bank auditors for quarterly audit. Member of several planning and policy committees including, President's Council, Technology & Paperless Initiative, and New Branch Committee. Show less

    • Inventory Accountant
      • Jul 1997 - Aug 1997

      Analyzed data and created reports. Interfaced with accounts payable regarding vendor invoices and with warehouse branches regarding adjustment issues. Assisted with valuation of inventory during an acquisition. Analyzed data and created reports. Interfaced with accounts payable regarding vendor invoices and with warehouse branches regarding adjustment issues. Assisted with valuation of inventory during an acquisition.

Education

  • Brigham Young University
    Bachelors, Accounting
  • Utah State University
    Masters, Business Administration w/ Accounting Emphasis
  • Universal Accounting
    Certified Quickbooks Professional
  • Universal Accounting
    Certified Professional Bookkeeper

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