MATTHEW McCROARY

*** ********** **** ***** ( Ballwin, Missouri 63021

314-***-**** ( ab8dql@r.postjobfree.com

Team leader and financial manager in Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies,

with multi-plant management experience. Developed and implemented

operational process improvements and enhancements at multiple levels.

Business partner to leadership teams. Experience in initiatives

management. Effective problem solver recognized for exceptional business

and financial analysis expertise. Skilled personnel trainer with a record

of developing employees.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Planning and Analysis ( Multi-Plant Management ( Cost Accounting

( Financial Reporting ( Cost Reduction ( Standard Costing ( Operational

Enhancements ( Key Metric Development and Implementation ( Team Building,

Motivation and Leadership ( SOX and Internal Controls ( Lean Manufacturing

& Logistics ( Capital Analysis ( Strategic Planning and Analysis (

Initiatives Management

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Developed and implemented account profitability analysis model for

multiple plants.

. Realized cash flow improvement of $11MM through managing raw material

cost reduction activities.

. Generated cash flow improvement of $3.7MM by developing and implementing

strategies to reduce FG inventory.

. Identified and implemented $17MM in cost reduction opportunities through

use of lean logistics tools in truckload optimization, inventory

reduction, warehouse consolidation and product mix rationalization.

. Led cross functional team to train multiple business units on tools to

improve logistics costs.

. Mentor for current and future controllers; developed business skills and

technical abilities.

. Managed capital analysis and forecasting process for multi-plant

division.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL PAPER (Formerly TEMPLE-INLAND CORPORATION), St. Louis, MO

2011-2012

Fortune 500 linerboard and corrugated container sales manufacturer with

$3.8B in annual revenues

District Finance Manager

Coordinated all financial activities for 3 plants with $150MM in revenues,

including close, forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, inventory

management and capital expenditures. Business Partner to multiple General

Managers.

. Developed and implemented profitability model for multiple plants for

analysis of account profitability.

. Reduced warehouse costs by 30% by implementing min/max levels in

outside warehouse.

. Improved accuracy of financial results through establishment of

process to ensure freight data correctly captured.

ROCK TENN CORPORATION (Formerly SMURFIT STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION)

1999-2011

St. Louis, MO; Columbus, IN

Fortune 500 linerboard and corrugated container sales manufacturer with

$5.8B in annual revenues.

Manager, Financial Analysis - Logistics

Provide analytical support for corporate, division and local initiatives

across $4.1B division. Work with senior management and multiple Business

Units on cost reduction analyses.

. Realized $11MM cash flow improvement through managing raw materials

cost reduction activities across multiple plants.

. Generated cash flow improvement of $3.7MM by developing and

implementing strategies across multiple plants to reduce FG inventory.

. Created and implemented analysis tool for business mix and plant costs

to determine lowest cost producing plant for National Account

business.

. Created processes to improve cost information flow for close.

Manager, Financial Analysis - Operations

Steering Team member and implementation lead manager of division-wide

process improvement project concentrating on minimizing freight costs and

optimizing machine efficiencies. Conducted financial analysis and review

of lean manufacturing programs, including evaluating finances and

operations for freight cost models.

. Identified and implemented $17MM in cost reduction opportunities

through development and use of lean logistics tools in truckload

optimization, inventory reduction, warehouse consolidation and product

mix rationalization.

. Developed metrics to track project completion.

. Led cross functional team to train multiple business units on tools to

improve logistics costs.

. Division trainer on operations and transportation excellence metrics.

. Provided ad hoc internal analysis and consulting services to division,

regional and local management on operations and logistics cost

reduction.

Monitored expenditures and managed capital analysis and forecasting to

ensure compliance with division's $450MM capital plan. Compiled

manufacturing progress reports for presentation to corporate and division

management. Executed due diligence on potential company acquisitions.

Business Analyst/SAP Implementation Project Lead

Evaluated container division sales and manufacturing performance. Member of

multiple teams engaged in restructuring of division. Performed business

case analysis for national account sales bids.

. Contributed as team member to creation of $450MM strategic plan

affecting 90+ plants.

. Developed cost model to analyze profitability of sales bid, to include

materials, direct labor and variable and fixed overheads.

Spearheaded team effort as part of creation of a 90+ plant order-to-cash

cycle SAP implementation. Part of team that prepared cost justification

for $100MM project capital request.

. Created standard operating procedures for division governing

maintenance scheduling and prioritization, and procurement of

material.

Controller

Responsible for all aspects of financial management for $40MM plant.

Prepared cost and profitability analysis of business. Managed monthly

closing and preparation of P&L statements and balance sheets in accordance

with GAAP. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting, general ledger

analysis and reconciliation, variance analysis and local SOX compliance.

Managed all inventory, including raw materials and finished goods, as well

as outside warehouses. Led plant freight bidding process. Conducted

project completion audit review to ensure payback met. Managed 4 staff

members.

. Developed cost models for use in determining variances between system

and actual costs to better analyze performance. Updated system costs

as required.

. Mentor for current and future controllers; developed business skills

and technical abilities.

. Achieved 25% reduction in finished goods inventory through identifying

slow-moving products and setting minimum and maximum inventory levels.

. Cut past due receivables by $250K in 60 days.

. Improved plant internal controls; improved audit score by 75%.

Career Note: Other positions include Production Manager for Gaylord

Container,, Staff Engineer, Plant Superintendent and Director of Continuous

Improvement for Jefferson Smurfit Corporation, Manufacturing Management

Trainee for Union Camp Corporation in Centerville, Ohio, Senior Operations

Analyst for FL Aerospace, Grimes Division in Urbana, Ohio, and Aviation

Supply Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Cognos Impromptu, SAP, JDE, Essbase

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