BILL GRAHAM

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Novi, MI *****

248-***-****

ab0xju@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Dynamic Financial and Accounting problem solver with 20 + years of

experience in a diverse set of key financial accounting roles, across

multiple industries including manufacturing and public accounting.

Demonstrated expertise and dedication to innovating process improvements

that positively affected company's profitability. A self-starter and

strong performer with a CPA background and strong Excel, Hyperion, and

Peoplesoft skills.

CORE STRENGTHS

Budgets, Forecasts, and Variance Analysis Multi-national Accounting

Cash Management

Financial Modeling

Consolidations Treasury Functions

Financial Statement Preparation Strategic Planning

Internal Audit

Cost Reductions Journal Entries

Reconciliations

YE Financial Audit Management Financial

Presentations

EXPERIENCE

Key Safety Systems Sterling Heights Michigan

Senior Treasury Financial Analyst

2012 - Present

. Responsible for daily cash management and reporting, subsidiary

funding, debt management, as well as monthly and annual cash

forecasting. Contract employee.

Dana Corporation Van Buren Twp., Michigan

Senior Treasury Financial Analyst

2011 - 2012

. Responsible for monthly cash forecasting, analysis of actual results

to forecast, maintenance and reconciliation of inter-company loan

portfolio, and actively participate in new treasury management system

implementation. Contract employee .

Syzygy Biotech Solutions, LLC Plymouth, Michigan

Finance Manager

2010 - 2011

. Created general ledger system for this start-up biotech company.

Responsible for all accounting entries, sales reporting, journal

entries, and invoicing. Prepare financial statements and analysis

monthly and present at management review.

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Michigan

1997 - 2010

Senior Financial Analyst - Treasury Accounting

. Overhauled corporate cash consolidation process for $20 billion world-

wide asset by redesign of submission and analytic functions, resulting

in improved accuracy and 40% reduction in reporting time.

. Administered internally and externally managed marketable securities

portfolios worth in excess of $15 billion. Responsible for

communications demonstrated with Treasury Operations and external

managers responsible for portfolio.

. Prepared statements and managed external audits of $3.5 billion UAW

benefit plan.

. Continuous improvements in currency exchange rate update process for

70 global currencies. Recognized for ability to identify continuous

change actions to enhance quality.

. Analyzed and identified up to100 unique monthly suspense items in

multiple international currencies for proper accounting treatment.

Coordinate closely with multiple offshore accounting functions.

Senior Financial Analyst - Employee Benefits

. Developed automated program to provide general ledger detail and

eliminated manual data extraction for analysis and reconciliation of

$3.8 billion of employee benefits

. Improved monthly intra-company billing process for employee benefits

charges to Ford subsidiaries; billings averaged $22 million per month

and improved parent and subsidiary entity accounting accuracy.

Senior Financial Analyst - Powertrain Finance

. Investigated and assisted in eliminating cost overruns of $12 million

while analyzing and tracking vehicle and tooling costs against budget

for powertrain and transmission components for the 2003 Expedition.

. Developed the first year-over-year cost schedules for all Ford and

Lincoln Mercury powertrain parts for cars and trucks; schedules were

used for decision-making by Powertrain Executive leadership team.

Financial Analyst - Vehicle Ops General Office and Windsor Engine and

Casting Plant

Tolley International (TIC) Bingham Farms, MI

Assistant Vice President 1995-

1997

. Managed accounting, bookkeeping, and benefits calculation functions

for trade union's benefits plans. Supervised seven accountants and

clerical staff. Managed year end audits of all plans.

Botsford General Hospital Farmington, MI

Director of Reporting & Analysis 1993-

1995

. Directed the Analysis and Reporting, General Accounting, Accounts

Payable and Payroll functions for the 330-bed acute care facility,

plus a long-term care facility, an ambulance company, a freestanding

Renal Dialysis facility, and a for-profit pharmacy. Managed a total of

12 staff at multiple locations.

. Directed financial management functions including development of

monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and

budgets.

Bixby Medical Center Adrian, MI

Controller 1987-1992

Northwest General Hospital Detroit, MI

Accounting Director

1984-1987

Deloitte & Touche Detroit, MI

Senior Staff Auditor 1980-1984

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

University of Notre Dame- BBA Accounting- Designated Notre Dame Scholar

Passed all sections of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, Word, Windows, Wall Street Systems,

PeopleSoft, Hyperion

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