Experience

KLA

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Controller

  • May 2019 - Apr 2023

  A key management role partnering on all levels of the organization to support the growth and optimization of the business. Dual reporting both locally to the divisional general manager and to the UK Director of Finance. Has direct responsibility for the management and preparation of financials on a monthly basis along with supporting the day-to-day accounting functions. • Full P&L reporting and Balance Sheet management, Intercompany accounting and Provision calculation • Ensuring… Show more A key management role partnering on all levels of the organization to support the growth and optimization of the business. Dual reporting both locally to the divisional general manager and to the UK Director of Finance. Has direct responsibility for the management and preparation of financials on a monthly basis along with supporting the day-to-day accounting functions. • Full P&L reporting and Balance Sheet management, Intercompany accounting and Provision calculation • Ensuring all information is prepared in line with US GAAP accounting standards • Monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results against budget and providing detailed variance analysis to local management and the Corporate Finance team • Developing Forecasts and Budgets, working with department managers and corporate staff to ensure accuracy • Cash flow forecasting and reporting • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements • Establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures, working under group guidelines • Directing financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements • Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and driving a culture of efficient work practices Show less A key management role partnering on all levels of the organization to support the growth and optimization of the business. Dual reporting both locally to the divisional general manager and to the UK Director of Finance. Has direct responsibility for the management and preparation of financials on a monthly basis along with supporting the day-to-day accounting functions. • Full P&L reporting and Balance Sheet management, Intercompany accounting and Provision calculation • Ensuring… Show more A key management role partnering on all levels of the organization to support the growth and optimization of the business. Dual reporting both locally to the divisional general manager and to the UK Director of Finance. Has direct responsibility for the management and preparation of financials on a monthly basis along with supporting the day-to-day accounting functions. • Full P&L reporting and Balance Sheet management, Intercompany accounting and Provision calculation • Ensuring all information is prepared in line with US GAAP accounting standards • Monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results against budget and providing detailed variance analysis to local management and the Corporate Finance team • Developing Forecasts and Budgets, working with department managers and corporate staff to ensure accuracy • Cash flow forecasting and reporting • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements • Establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures, working under group guidelines • Directing financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements • Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and driving a culture of efficient work practices Show less



Borealis

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Controller

  • Jan 2016 - May 2019

  Ensuring high quality financial data is available for optimal decision making (product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs incl. allocation, project costs) in a global company headquartered in Austria. Ensuring that month-end closing steps are done completely and correctly. Driving for compliance, consistency and optimal service to internal customers by implementing best practices and standard ways of working across locations. Project participation and contributions to the different… Show more Ensuring high quality financial data is available for optimal decision making (product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs incl. allocation, project costs) in a global company headquartered in Austria. Ensuring that month-end closing steps are done completely and correctly. Driving for compliance, consistency and optimal service to internal customers by implementing best practices and standard ways of working across locations. Project participation and contributions to the different financial processes with the main focus on continuous improvement. Reporting and capitalization of Capital Expenditure Projects, Fixed Assets, reporting and forecasting of Fixed Costs. Played key role in establishing finance solutions to support expansions of one physical site to three. Developing and leading staff to cover expanding workloads due to continued growth in North America. Providing continuity within department to support expat management transitions. Show less Ensuring high quality financial data is available for optimal decision making (product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs incl. allocation, project costs) in a global company headquartered in Austria. Ensuring that month-end closing steps are done completely and correctly. Driving for compliance, consistency and optimal service to internal customers by implementing best practices and standard ways of working across locations. Project participation and contributions to the different… Show more Ensuring high quality financial data is available for optimal decision making (product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs incl. allocation, project costs) in a global company headquartered in Austria. Ensuring that month-end closing steps are done completely and correctly. Driving for compliance, consistency and optimal service to internal customers by implementing best practices and standard ways of working across locations. Project participation and contributions to the different financial processes with the main focus on continuous improvement. Reporting and capitalization of Capital Expenditure Projects, Fixed Assets, reporting and forecasting of Fixed Costs. Played key role in establishing finance solutions to support expansions of one physical site to three. Developing and leading staff to cover expanding workloads due to continued growth in North America. Providing continuity within department to support expat management transitions. Show less



Lehigh Valley Professionals

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer - Training Committee Chair

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is an organization composed of over 3,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds, interested in networking and employment opportunities. Area recruiters and hiring managers also utilize LVP when searching for qualified individuals that suit the needs of their businesses and/or organizations. Serving on the Executive Committee as Training Committee Chair allowed me the opportunity to provide leadership and develop/present relevant training for the group and its… Show more Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is an organization composed of over 3,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds, interested in networking and employment opportunities. Area recruiters and hiring managers also utilize LVP when searching for qualified individuals that suit the needs of their businesses and/or organizations. Serving on the Executive Committee as Training Committee Chair allowed me the opportunity to provide leadership and develop/present relevant training for the group and its members. Show less Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is an organization composed of over 3,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds, interested in networking and employment opportunities. Area recruiters and hiring managers also utilize LVP when searching for qualified individuals that suit the needs of their businesses and/or organizations. Serving on the Executive Committee as Training Committee Chair allowed me the opportunity to provide leadership and develop/present relevant training for the group and its… Show more Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is an organization composed of over 3,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds, interested in networking and employment opportunities. Area recruiters and hiring managers also utilize LVP when searching for qualified individuals that suit the needs of their businesses and/or organizations. Serving on the Executive Committee as Training Committee Chair allowed me the opportunity to provide leadership and develop/present relevant training for the group and its members. Show less



Texas Instruments

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Jul 2015

  Played integral part in due diligence function and merger of all accounting operations during TI acquisition of Ciclon Semiconductor. Served on organization’s finance team, with sole financial forecasting responsibilities for functioning business unit. Conducted financial planning activities with yearly, quarterly, and monthly forecasting to support business decisions, identify and drive financial process initiatives, and analyze financial details to highlight trends, risk, and opportunities.… Show more Played integral part in due diligence function and merger of all accounting operations during TI acquisition of Ciclon Semiconductor. Served on organization’s finance team, with sole financial forecasting responsibilities for functioning business unit. Conducted financial planning activities with yearly, quarterly, and monthly forecasting to support business decisions, identify and drive financial process initiatives, and analyze financial details to highlight trends, risk, and opportunities. Identified and implemented improvements to forecasting models, processes, and reporting while coordinating asset management and capital purchases. Managing multiple projects, performed technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Conducted economic research and studies in rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of government requirements. - Supported business unit to record year in revenue growth and profitability. - Provided key direction and finance training support to product line managers. - Presented financial results and forecasts in scheduled meetings and interpreted variances between time periods and forecasts. - Maintained financial reporting and financial forecasting for two product lines in business unit monthly, quarterly, and annually. - Played lead role in audit by State Sales Tax board. - Provided financial reporting to outside parties providing project funding. - Functioned as lead in developing new method of R&D ROI reporting for business unit. - Tested internal audit procedures. - Regularly interfaced with counterparts and management in other U.S. and world regions. - Implemented and managed multiple financial re-orgs/history corrections. Show less Played integral part in due diligence function and merger of all accounting operations during TI acquisition of Ciclon Semiconductor. Served on organization’s finance team, with sole financial forecasting responsibilities for functioning business unit. Conducted financial planning activities with yearly, quarterly, and monthly forecasting to support business decisions, identify and drive financial process initiatives, and analyze financial details to highlight trends, risk, and opportunities.… Show more Played integral part in due diligence function and merger of all accounting operations during TI acquisition of Ciclon Semiconductor. Served on organization’s finance team, with sole financial forecasting responsibilities for functioning business unit. Conducted financial planning activities with yearly, quarterly, and monthly forecasting to support business decisions, identify and drive financial process initiatives, and analyze financial details to highlight trends, risk, and opportunities. Identified and implemented improvements to forecasting models, processes, and reporting while coordinating asset management and capital purchases. Managing multiple projects, performed technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Conducted economic research and studies in rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of government requirements. - Supported business unit to record year in revenue growth and profitability. - Provided key direction and finance training support to product line managers. - Presented financial results and forecasts in scheduled meetings and interpreted variances between time periods and forecasts. - Maintained financial reporting and financial forecasting for two product lines in business unit monthly, quarterly, and annually. - Played lead role in audit by State Sales Tax board. - Provided financial reporting to outside parties providing project funding. - Functioned as lead in developing new method of R&D ROI reporting for business unit. - Tested internal audit procedures. - Regularly interfaced with counterparts and management in other U.S. and world regions. - Implemented and managed multiple financial re-orgs/history corrections. Show less



Ciclon Semiconductor Device Corporation

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Finance Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

  Provided complete financial role support for evolution of start-up company of five employees in growth to 50 employees and subsequent acquisition by Texas Instruments. Created sustainable and auditable standard accounting system while developing standard processes for accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and purchasing. • Collaborated in devising ERP system and transitioned from one accounting software system to another during company growth. • Interfaced with multiple third… Show more Provided complete financial role support for evolution of start-up company of five employees in growth to 50 employees and subsequent acquisition by Texas Instruments. Created sustainable and auditable standard accounting system while developing standard processes for accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and purchasing. • Collaborated in devising ERP system and transitioned from one accounting software system to another during company growth. • Interfaced with multiple third parties for tax return preparation/valuation analyses and provided all finance-related due diligence necessary for acquisition. Show less Provided complete financial role support for evolution of start-up company of five employees in growth to 50 employees and subsequent acquisition by Texas Instruments. Created sustainable and auditable standard accounting system while developing standard processes for accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and purchasing. • Collaborated in devising ERP system and transitioned from one accounting software system to another during company growth. • Interfaced with multiple third… Show more Provided complete financial role support for evolution of start-up company of five employees in growth to 50 employees and subsequent acquisition by Texas Instruments. Created sustainable and auditable standard accounting system while developing standard processes for accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and purchasing. • Collaborated in devising ERP system and transitioned from one accounting software system to another during company growth. • Interfaced with multiple third parties for tax return preparation/valuation analyses and provided all finance-related due diligence necessary for acquisition. Show less



SBH Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Mertztown, PA

• Accountant

  • Dec 2000 - Dec 2006

  Company served accounting needs of small business clients. Created income statements and balance sheets from client receipts and responsible for bookkeeping, reconciling bank statements, preparing quarterly/annual payroll tax returns and simple tax returns, and spreadsheet setup and management. Retained by Ben Franklin Technology Partners to develop curriculum and provide accounting training class for clients as well as consultation and initial setup of sustainable accounting system Company served accounting needs of small business clients. Created income statements and balance sheets from client receipts and responsible for bookkeeping, reconciling bank statements, preparing quarterly/annual payroll tax returns and simple tax returns, and spreadsheet setup and management. Retained by Ben Franklin Technology Partners to develop curriculum and provide accounting training class for clients as well as consultation and initial setup of sustainable accounting system



Beard & Company, Inc.

• Allentown PA

• Staff Accountant

  • 1999 - 2000

  Assisted small businesses in all aspects of financial management, including business write-up/bookkeeping, budgets, compilation of financial statements, payroll quarterly and annual reporting, start-up business registrations and 1099, and personal/business tax return preparation. Utilized QuickBooks at client’s location and off site. Assisted small businesses in all aspects of financial management, including business write-up/bookkeeping, budgets, compilation of financial statements, payroll quarterly and annual reporting, start-up business registrations and 1099, and personal/business tax return preparation. Utilized QuickBooks at client’s location and off site.



Ribbon & Toner Renewal, Inc.

• Boyertown, PA

• Vice President, Treasurer

  • 1991 - 1995

  Oversaw all financial aspects of company operations while developing and maintaining general ledger system, using Peachtree and Microsoft Works. Developed and maintained management reports and other analytical tools while controlling cash management. Prepared monthly and annual financial statements and all required state/federal filings. Compiled and compared budgetary requirements as well as located sources of funds for cash management and additional capitalization. Oversaw all financial aspects of company operations while developing and maintaining general ledger system, using Peachtree and Microsoft Works. Developed and maintained management reports and other analytical tools while controlling cash management. Prepared monthly and annual financial statements and all required state/federal filings. Compiled and compared budgetary requirements as well as located sources of funds for cash management and additional capitalization.