SAMPLE RESUME PLANT AND REGIONAL CONTROLLER SLOT(S)
Strong Listing of Accomplishments
Job Objective/Situation:
I am looking to join a growing progressive company that can utilize my hands on accounting experience
and accomplishments in a manufacturing environment. I am seeking a challenging accounting and
financial role where I can help improve overall efficiency and grow with the company. I am a home owner
open to relocation.
Employment History:
QTG PepsiCo Gatorade Operations, Kissimmee, FL (October 2006 December 31, 2008)
Position: Plant Controller ($ 250 MM)
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Site Finance Leader responsible for Cost Accounting, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance,
Financial Reporting, Annual Operating Plans and Forecasts.
SAP Super-User and key player in 2008 SAP Go-Live .
Identified $500,000 in labor savings for Q4 2008 related to overtime and drove the
implementation of the new process and procedures
Developed template to allow operations managers to easily calculate labor costs and project
variances based on production schedule
2007 Leadership award recipient for $1 million dollar cost avoidance
Decreased inventory cycle count adjustments on total inventory balance from 15% to less than
5% in one year and less than 2% in year 2.
Improved site forecasting accuracy from an average variance of 10% to less than 5%.
Developed Finance for Non-Finance Managers presentation and presented to operations
leadership.
Implemented period financial reviews, utilizing all key finance team members, to inform site
operations management leadership
Prepared and presented financial updates for executive visits.
Site leader for two diversity and inclusion groups.
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Cross City, FL (February 2004 October 2006)
Position: Division Controller ($100 MM)
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Reporting operating results and variance analysis to the Chief Financial Officer and President of
the company and writing the monthly results commentaries
Built detail level sales budgets and annual gross margin budgets
Developed the procedures and implemented the process of preparing annual budgets and
forecasts for my business units
Developed cost accounting methodologies for analyzing business results
Responsible for hiring and developing financial professionals in multiple locations.
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation/Box USA, Memphis TN (October 1999 - February 2004)
Position: Plant Controller
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Manager of general accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable
Preparation of monthly financial statements for a plant with $24 million in annual sales
dollars
Providing upper level management with weekly forecasts of plant operating results and
preparing the annual financial budget
Inventory management, control and valuation of $2.5 million dollars in supplies and
finished goods inventory
Developed inventory management procedures which reduced quarterly write-offs by 85%
Supervised three accounting clerks in the areas of billing, accounts payable, payroll and
production reporting
International Paper Company (October 1997 October 1999) Memphis, TN
Position: Operations Control Consultant (Internal Auditor)
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Team leader for audits, which included planning audits, communication with facility and division
management and review of work performed by audit team
Trained and developed entry-level auditors in the areas of balance sheet review, inventory
controls, and the overall business operations of a manufacturing facility
Performed consulting reviews of SAP during its implementation phase.
American Express Financial Advisors (October 1993 October 1997) Shreveport, LA
Position: Financial Advisor
The Frymaster Corporation (July 1992 October 1993) Shreveport, LA
Position: Senior Financial Accountant
Cole, Evans & Peterson, CPAs (February 1990 July 1992) Shreveport, LA
Position: Staff Accountant
Computer Skills:
Excel, SAP, HR Management System (ERP Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Access,
PowerPoint, Hyperion Consolidation Software, Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, and other packages
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting 1990
Louisiana Tech University
Masters of Business Administration
University of Florida, December 2007
BOND & COMPANY Rich Bond 203-***-**** abpg80@r.postjobfree.com