Belinda Blare
Vienna, WV *****
Home/Cell: 304-***-****
acgjy6@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Dynamic and highly qualified Financial Controller with extensive
knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and reporting
analysis in a various manufacturing environments.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highly motivated and organized accounting professional with twenty-
seven years experience in all phases of accounting in manufacturing
environments. Known for ability to analyze financial data, building
trusting relationships, problem solving, multi-tasking and detail minded in
operations budget planning. Knowledge includes:
1. Budget planning and preparation
2. SOX Auditing and internal control procedures
3. Standard/Cost Accounting in various environments
4. Monthly Closing/Reporting/Reconciliations
5. Implementation and analysis of system improvements with a
variety of different software packages in different
manufacturing environments
6. Computer experience includes Windows, Lotus, Microsoft Word,
Excel, AS400, BaaN, SAP (SME Certified) and PowerPoint.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Extensive experience with internal and external Financial Statement.
SOX and Process audits.
. Responsible for multiple implementations of new software processes
including documentation and training.
. Analyzed company requirements and created global reporting packages so
that all locations were reporting accurately and uniformly.
. Improved accuracy of accounts while meeting accepted deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Marietta, OH 45750
Finance Analyst Sep 2014 - Present
Responsible for cost center, manufacturing, and overhead budgeting for
a $110 million dollar scientific lab equipment manufacturing facility.
Assist with implementing of SAP translation of current financials
versus the new environment. Responsible for cost accounting analysis
of variance of current financials versus new OP Plan.
GKN SINTER METALS
Gallipolis, OH 46531
Plant Controller Jun 2013 -
Jul 2014
Responsible for all financial activity for the site that included $49
million in sales. Developed 5 year strategic plan, current year
budgeting and weekly forecasting. Completed 3 year general audit
including SOX compliance, standard costing, and internal inventories.
Communicated weekly and monthly results to management team and
coordinated with the team to manage results.
MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Formerly GE)
Friendly, WV 26146
Fixed Asset/Investment Controller Nov
2012 - Jun 2013
Responsible for all phases of fixed assets for 20 sites throughout the
globe. Expanded software implementation controls globally. Developed
global reporting package for all capital spending including current
month actuals and projections. Participated in monthly closing
process and internal and external audits. Supported a team of over
60 project managers.
GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) Friendly, WV
26146
Fixed Asset/Investment Analyst Oct
2005 - Nov 2012
Responsible for fixed assets and capital budgeting for five plants.
This includes all quarterly and monthly reporting, SOX auditing,
monthly closing and capitalizations. Implemented enhanced software
module that controlled asset master data, global budgeting and fixed
asset inventories.
RJF INTERNATIONAL
Marietta, OH 45750
Plant Accountant Oct 1998 -
Oct 2005
Responsible for cost analysis, financial reporting by business and
plant, variance analysis, physical inventories, budgets,
implementation of new processes, problem solving and support to the
management of five businesses and eleven operating departments.
PERDUE FARMS, INC.
Salisbury, MD 21801
Live Accounting Supervisor Sep
1995 - Oct 1998
Manage a department of two clerks involved in the preparation of
Producer payments and 1099's, support of the Financial Review
Checklist, preparation of cost analysis and management reports for
Live Production including one Feedmill, two Hatcheries and Growout,
process audit workpapers and annual budgets, preparation of actual
costs versus estimate, analysis of operating costs versus industry
standards.
Cost Accountant Soybean Refinery
May 1993 - Sep 1995
Cost analysis and management reports for Soybean Oil Refinery,
Refinery Lab, Refinery Sales, and two Maintenance Departments, budget
preparation.
Associate Accountant - General Ledger
Oct 1992 - May 1993
Preparation of fiscal 1993 financial statements and notes, year-end
audit work papers, summarization of new FASB statements, experience in
General Ledger system applications.
Accounts Receivable
Sep 1986 - Oct 1992
Responsible for cash application and analysis of variances of payments
versus invoices. Loaned out to other departments in spare time
including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Property Tax. Helped
develop new in-house Accounts Receivable software package including
testing and training. Responsible for analyzing software package from
shared service center and transferring knowledge and data to corporate
system.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Accounting
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MD 21801
GPA 3.71