Ken Kendall
Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner at Broetje Automation-USA- Claim this Profile
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Jim Mottola
I've worked with Ken over the past 4 years on a variety of different projects impacting financial reporting systems. Ken is an extremely knowledgeable contributor, and a willing collaborator. Ken brings instant credibility to the table for any challenge presented. Coupled with his knowledge of financial processes, controls and reporting, Ken is an excellent systems resource who is eager and able to collaborate with IT to help solve systems issues. Ken is an invaluable resource to any team.
LinkedIn User
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and a mentor – but I did as a direct report to Ken. Ken and I worked together for over 10 years, from which 1/3 I was his direct report as Cost Accountant. I can say that I’ve grown professionally with all the challenges and changes in our organization, and a great deal with the mentorship from Ken. Reports and projects made more sense in the big picture because he always took the time to explain approaches, relations and outcomes. Working together in financial reporting, business entities consolidation, inventories and function transfers between corporate locations, I have seen firsthand Ken’s great knowledge, skills, leadership and business ethic. Ken’s knowledge of all the activities of the organization, its processes and the system to apply them, not only in the Finance Department but everywhere in the business, made him a great coach and a valuable team member. Me and everybody that he worked with would vouch for this.
Jim Mottola
I've worked with Ken over the past 4 years on a variety of different projects impacting financial reporting systems. Ken is an extremely knowledgeable contributor, and a willing collaborator. Ken brings instant credibility to the table for any challenge presented. Coupled with his knowledge of financial processes, controls and reporting, Ken is an excellent systems resource who is eager and able to collaborate with IT to help solve systems issues. Ken is an invaluable resource to any team.
LinkedIn User
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and a mentor – but I did as a direct report to Ken. Ken and I worked together for over 10 years, from which 1/3 I was his direct report as Cost Accountant. I can say that I’ve grown professionally with all the challenges and changes in our organization, and a great deal with the mentorship from Ken. Reports and projects made more sense in the big picture because he always took the time to explain approaches, relations and outcomes. Working together in financial reporting, business entities consolidation, inventories and function transfers between corporate locations, I have seen firsthand Ken’s great knowledge, skills, leadership and business ethic. Ken’s knowledge of all the activities of the organization, its processes and the system to apply them, not only in the Finance Department but everywhere in the business, made him a great coach and a valuable team member. Me and everybody that he worked with would vouch for this.
Jim Mottola
I've worked with Ken over the past 4 years on a variety of different projects impacting financial reporting systems. Ken is an extremely knowledgeable contributor, and a willing collaborator. Ken brings instant credibility to the table for any challenge presented. Coupled with his knowledge of financial processes, controls and reporting, Ken is an excellent systems resource who is eager and able to collaborate with IT to help solve systems issues. Ken is an invaluable resource to any team.
LinkedIn User
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and a mentor – but I did as a direct report to Ken. Ken and I worked together for over 10 years, from which 1/3 I was his direct report as Cost Accountant. I can say that I’ve grown professionally with all the challenges and changes in our organization, and a great deal with the mentorship from Ken. Reports and projects made more sense in the big picture because he always took the time to explain approaches, relations and outcomes. Working together in financial reporting, business entities consolidation, inventories and function transfers between corporate locations, I have seen firsthand Ken’s great knowledge, skills, leadership and business ethic. Ken’s knowledge of all the activities of the organization, its processes and the system to apply them, not only in the Finance Department but everywhere in the business, made him a great coach and a valuable team member. Me and everybody that he worked with would vouch for this.
Jim Mottola
I've worked with Ken over the past 4 years on a variety of different projects impacting financial reporting systems. Ken is an extremely knowledgeable contributor, and a willing collaborator. Ken brings instant credibility to the table for any challenge presented. Coupled with his knowledge of financial processes, controls and reporting, Ken is an excellent systems resource who is eager and able to collaborate with IT to help solve systems issues. Ken is an invaluable resource to any team.
LinkedIn User
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and a mentor – but I did as a direct report to Ken. Ken and I worked together for over 10 years, from which 1/3 I was his direct report as Cost Accountant. I can say that I’ve grown professionally with all the challenges and changes in our organization, and a great deal with the mentorship from Ken. Reports and projects made more sense in the big picture because he always took the time to explain approaches, relations and outcomes. Working together in financial reporting, business entities consolidation, inventories and function transfers between corporate locations, I have seen firsthand Ken’s great knowledge, skills, leadership and business ethic. Ken’s knowledge of all the activities of the organization, its processes and the system to apply them, not only in the Finance Department but everywhere in the business, made him a great coach and a valuable team member. Me and everybody that he worked with would vouch for this.
Credentials
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IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Beyond the Basics: Data Analytics and Visualization for Accounting Professionals
IMA | Institute of Management Accountants
Experience
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Broetje Automation-USA
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Littelfuse
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Controller / Finance Manager, Industrial Controls
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Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
Controller for the US Hartland Controls location responsible for site accounting activities and controls. Finance Manager responsible for forecasting, analysis, presentation and adhoc reporting for the Hartland Controls business unit. Controller for the US Hartland Controls location responsible for site accounting activities and controls. Finance Manager responsible for forecasting, analysis, presentation and adhoc reporting for the Hartland Controls business unit.
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Methode Electronics
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
Finance Business Partner to the North American Automotive Unit.Providing budgeting, forecasting, and adhoc reporting, perspective, and analysis to management and functional partners. Finance Business Partner to the North American Automotive Unit.Providing budgeting, forecasting, and adhoc reporting, perspective, and analysis to management and functional partners.
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Laird Connectivity
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Analytics Manager
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Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
Developed business reporting and analysis in support of specific Sales directions and initiatives. Partnered with the global, functional and Regional leadership by providing in-depth strategic support of programs to expand market potential and sales in all regions, channels and market segments. Support included financial perspective, budgeting and forecasting, analysis, data-warehouse information development, data input procedures, data integrity and maintenance.
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Senior Finance Manager
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
Finance and Business Partner support to Laird’s WTS Division with a focus on the Connectivity Segment.• Partnered with the Connectivity-Antennas segment Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to provide high level global business support including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, return on capital, process improvements, and general financial reporting support and perspective. • Improved internal information, controls, and revenue forecasting for the Connectivity segment by partnering Finance with the Sales and IT teams to integrate ERP classifications with project opportunities in SalesForce.com. • Strengthened the internal controls processes and cash flows transparency with regard to the global capital expenditures by leading a global team of business unit Finance Mangers and IT resources in the implementation of a single Global Capital Controls system.
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Finance Manager
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Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
• Coordinated the consolidation of two business ERP entities into a single entity. This effort streamlined processes and lead to efficiencies for shared service activities, while maintaining the unique needs of the two units. • Managed the month end closing process, the integrity of the financial statements, the internal controls and general accounting needs of the two separate business units operating out of the Schaumburg, IL site. • Assisted from a Finance and systems perspective in the integration of the Modules and Antennas groups into the combined newly formed Connectivity business segment.• Improved processes to streamline the Finance function at the global level as well as within the structure of the shared service model. Also, an involved partner to the team responsible for the transition to regionally centralize manufacturing operations in North America.• Developed and Coached various regional Finance Team roles, including the Regional Shared Service Center Senior Accountants, and Cost Accountant roles in the Schaumburg IL and Reynosa, Mexico sites.
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Provide Business Unit Senior Management with reporting and analysis support, in addition to performing site Accounting functions.• Developed tools for the Sales Team to analyze metrics and objectives which allowed for a quicker feedback loop between results and actions by the territory sales managers to react to the needs of the business. • Assisted in the move from a site based AP group to a shared service model located in the Czech Republic, working with the local and Czech teams to improve processes and help smooth the transition. • Collaborated with the VP of Finance to manage the Financials for the Global Antennas Team.
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Senior Accountant
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Jul 2008 - Dec 2010
• Performing analysis and reporting on variances, sales trends, profit/loss, and other key metrics.• Responsible for the maintenance of all IAS and EMI Division standard costs as well as inter-company transfer pricing.• Providing site system knowledge support for ERP system.
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Cost Accountant
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Jan 2003 - Jul 2008
Maintaining the standard costing system for the Schaumburg, IL location, providing inter-company pricing to other Laird sites, and providing general Finance support to the business.
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Engineering Services
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Nov 2000 - Dec 2002
Responsible for price quoting and cost estimating for both product and the related tooling.
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Tool and Die Maker
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Jun 1999 - Nov 2000
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Tool and Die Maker
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Oct 1998 - Jun 1999
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Model Shop Machinist
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Feb 1998 - Oct 1998
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Tool and Die Apprentice
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Jan 1994 - Feb 1998
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Education
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2009 - 2012
Roosevelt University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA-Accounting concentration -
2003 - 2007
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting -
1998 - 2001
Oakton Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Machine Technology -
1994 - 1997
Tooling and Manufacturing Association
Tool and Die Making Certificate
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