Mfg Controller

• Jun 2021 - Present

Engagement Director, Consulting and Accounting Solutions Team (CAST)

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

CliftonLarsonAllen Consulting & Accounting Solutions Team (CLA CAST) has experienced CPAs and consultants who deliver custom project management, consulting and accounting solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Serving public companies, private businesses and non-profit organizations, CLA CAST deftly fulfills clients’ needs, whether they are interim, part-time or project-based. CLA CAST is part of the outsourcing group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA… Show more CliftonLarsonAllen Consulting & Accounting Solutions Team (CLA CAST) has experienced CPAs and consultants who deliver custom project management, consulting and accounting solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Serving public companies, private businesses and non-profit organizations, CLA CAST deftly fulfills clients’ needs, whether they are interim, part-time or project-based. CLA CAST is part of the outsourcing group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA is a professional services firm with three integrated business lines: wealth advisory, outsourcing and public accounting (audit, tax, consulting). With over 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we can work with clients wherever they do business, today and in the future. Visit www.CLAconnect.com/CAST for more information. As an Engagement Director I build relationships with clients, business executives and others to help solve their accounting, finance and internal audit issues. My role allows me to focus on strategic initiatives, problem-solving activities with clients and to deliver exceptional value to clients, whether in a project-based or interim role. I become a part of the client’s team for as little or long as needed and assist with turning chaos into a manageable workload Show less CliftonLarsonAllen Consulting & Accounting Solutions Team (CLA CAST) has experienced CPAs and consultants who deliver custom project management, consulting and accounting solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Serving public companies, private businesses and non-profit organizations, CLA CAST deftly fulfills clients’ needs, whether they are interim, part-time or project-based. CLA CAST is part of the outsourcing group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA… Show more CliftonLarsonAllen Consulting & Accounting Solutions Team (CLA CAST) has experienced CPAs and consultants who deliver custom project management, consulting and accounting solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Serving public companies, private businesses and non-profit organizations, CLA CAST deftly fulfills clients’ needs, whether they are interim, part-time or project-based. CLA CAST is part of the outsourcing group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA is a professional services firm with three integrated business lines: wealth advisory, outsourcing and public accounting (audit, tax, consulting). With over 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we can work with clients wherever they do business, today and in the future. Visit www.CLAconnect.com/CAST for more information. As an Engagement Director I build relationships with clients, business executives and others to help solve their accounting, finance and internal audit issues. My role allows me to focus on strategic initiatives, problem-solving activities with clients and to deliver exceptional value to clients, whether in a project-based or interim role. I become a part of the client’s team for as little or long as needed and assist with turning chaos into a manageable workload Show less

MANAGER, PLANT ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

• 2004 - 2017

• Supervised (interviewed and selected) 28 employees in Accounting Department including Plant Controller, Accounts Payable and Payroll, Sourcing, Storeroom Activities, Warehouse Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Management, Production Control. • Organized and implemented new controls to control costs, reduce inventory loss and to manage processes, resulting in $60 K savings annually. • Sales revenue of $150 million in Reidsville, NC, $130 million in Torrance, CA, $130 million in Kansas… Show more • Supervised (interviewed and selected) 28 employees in Accounting Department including Plant Controller, Accounts Payable and Payroll, Sourcing, Storeroom Activities, Warehouse Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Management, Production Control. • Organized and implemented new controls to control costs, reduce inventory loss and to manage processes, resulting in $60 K savings annually. • Sales revenue of $150 million in Reidsville, NC, $130 million in Torrance, CA, $130 million in Kansas City, MO. • Co-led implementation of two JDE Accounting systems upgrades. • Developed and implemented a new freight management system utilizing core carriers to increase on-time delivery and reduce cost by an estimated $500,000 per year. Accountable for $7.5M budget. • Led the reduction of Inventory balance by $500,000 through the proper inventory processes, counting and scrapping of obsolete and spoiled product. • Implemented new method for processing aluminum scrap bundles returned to vendor to reduce environmental impact and reduce cost by $25,000 per year and with process being utilized by recycling customer. • Directed 4-member team that reduced the plant storeroom value by $400,000 or 10% over a 2-year period at two locations. • Prepared weekly and monthly reporting of plant financial and pertinent information for manufacturing Vice President.

PLANT CONTROLLER

• 2000 - 2004

• Supervised (interviewed and selected) 3 employees and all plant financial functions including cash management, accounts payable and check processing, accounts receivables and invoicing, payroll, debt and credit line management of $40 million, month end closings, freight analysis and financial reporting. • Designed and corrected accounting records of the Joint Venture (JV) according to GAAP and the JV agreement. • Prepared annual budget of $100 million for plant, monthly and annualized… Show more • Supervised (interviewed and selected) 3 employees and all plant financial functions including cash management, accounts payable and check processing, accounts receivables and invoicing, payroll, debt and credit line management of $40 million, month end closings, freight analysis and financial reporting. • Designed and corrected accounting records of the Joint Venture (JV) according to GAAP and the JV agreement. • Prepared annual budget of $100 million for plant, monthly and annualized income statement, forecasts with corresponding balance sheet, working capital and cash flow projections. • Prepared, distributed and presented monthly financial reports including financial analysis to management team that included Ball corporate executives and Joint Venture partners. • Determined the distribution of income, expenses and management fees to partners in accord with JV Agreement.

PLANT CONTROLLER

• 1997 - 2000

• Supervised (interviewed and selected) 4 employees and all plant financial functions including accounts payable, payroll, month end and year-end closings, freight analysis and financial reporting. • Prepared annual budget of $200 million for plant and monthly income statement forecast. • Managed standard cost accounting system. • Oversaw, maintained and reconciled all metal, finished goods and other direct materials inventories.

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER

• 1993 - 1997

• Supervised monthly consolidation and translation of local currency to USD of 20 foreign subsidiaries. • Managed Hyperion Enterprise financial consolidation and reporting system. • Implemented with onsite training of a financial consolidation and reporting system into 12 foreign locations in Europe, Brazil and Middle East reducing the month-end and year-end consolidation time from 2 weeks to 1 week. • Managed 20 foreign entity (Europe, Japan, United Arab Emirates) currency invoicing… Show more • Supervised monthly consolidation and translation of local currency to USD of 20 foreign subsidiaries. • Managed Hyperion Enterprise financial consolidation and reporting system. • Implemented with onsite training of a financial consolidation and reporting system into 12 foreign locations in Europe, Brazil and Middle East reducing the month-end and year-end consolidation time from 2 weeks to 1 week. • Managed 20 foreign entity (Europe, Japan, United Arab Emirates) currency invoicing ($50 million\year) and assisted entities cost problems and transfer pricing. • Managed the monthly general ledger and Inter-Company profit recognition and reconciliation. • Handled and resolved foreign currency issues (Historical, Currency Translation Adjustment, Foreign Exchange).

OPERATIONS COST ACCOUNTANT

• 1993 - 1994

• Analyzed and determined where loss of product was occurring in KanBan system transfers and implemented procedures to reduce loss with an annual cost savings $30,000 per year. • Analyzed and corrected manufacturing costs and processes. • Prepared economic analysis, reviewed and reported on capital acquisitions of $20 million/year.