DAN R. BASILIUS

**** ****** ****** **, **, Caledonia, Michigan 49316

Mobile: 616-***-****

acq3pe@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-basilius/11/699/634

CAREER SUMMARY

Finance Professional with extensive experience managing accounting/finance and administration functions. Supervised and developed accounting personnel and department managers. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions. A proven record of accomplishments and improving business operations utilizing technology, accounting, managerial and leadership skills.

Manufacturing / Process Accounting

System Conversions and Updates

Effective Reporting

Cost Reductions

Sox Compliance

Internal Controls/SOPs

Training and Supervision

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Data Management

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed finance & accounting activities to effectively direct all accounting and office activities for several companies as well as developing staff and department managers.

Effectively trained over 1000 hourly, salaried and management employees on several new project initiatives – including A/P, Sales reporting, Accounting processes/procedures, and information cleansing.

Successfully accelerated monthly closing schedule of 5 divisions to 5 days (from 9-10days) including completion of balance sheet reconciliations in same time period.

Reduced inventory levels and out-of-date spoilage using proper reporting, accountability of inventory personnel, and improved inventory recording procedures as well as accountability.

Identified product costing errors at many sites by comparing system bill of materials to actual production usages. Corrected system component costs found by reviewing actual vendor invoices and quotes. Improved accuracy of customer margin analysis.

Reduced Distribution costs through fuel accounting, route consolidation, customer profitability analysis, and route settlement procedures.

Identified several driver thefts of collected cash and implemented checks/balances prohibiting further occurrences.

Successfully led divisions through multiple system implementations, creating internal teams and working with outside consultants.

Reduced A/R outstanding by several days though closer relationship with Sales Mgr and Reps, better weekly/monthly trend reporting and continued training of collections personnel. Saved over $350K by challenging and effectively proving invalid claims by major customers of pricing and deduction errors.

Developed monthly trend reporting on many Key Performance Items (KPIs) for all departments. Allowed accurate reporting of yearly initiatives and cost reductions in labor, plant losses, distribution costs, customer gain/losses, and HR trends. Trained Department Managers to understand and report on monthly results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT 2015 - Present

JDE System upgrade assistance in automotive manufacturing plant

Test and verify accounting/financial programs

Test and correct security access/issues

FAIRLIFE, LLC - Coopersville, MI 2014 - 2015

Controller

Managed and directed all accounting and office functions

Supervised and developed Accounting Department personnel

Directed month end and year end close processes including annual audit

Coordinated budget and forecast processes

Developed and documented SOPs

Monitored and maintained appropriate system of controls

Produced and presented timely monthly P/L financials and plant operation results

Worked weekly with Department Managers on the budgeted expectations and variances

Managed process to integrate 2 operating systems (financial & production reporting)

CHOBANI YOGURT – Norwich, NY 2013 – 2014

Controller

Managed Accounting functions involving monthly close, annual budget, and monthly variance analysis

Introduced monthly and weekly cycle count procedures

Trained Department Managers on Purchase Orders use and integrity. Established dollar approval limits and process

DEAN FOODS, INC. – Grand Rapids, MI 2008 - 2013

Controller -

Collaborated with other employees and outside consultants on various Dean Food Project Initiatives.

Variance Analysis Reporting Project – developed Excel based tool to track weekly plant variances such as inventory over/short, product receiving difference, production processing variance, route shortages/overages, and bill of material substitutions. Tracked and trained several plants on using it.

OTC Implementation Project – trained and monitored the finance activities of implementing a new operating system at manufacturing facilities. Included verifying the inventory counts and values between the old and new system, setting up all items, training employees on inventory, production, ordering and item maintenance processes, and after go live support.

Standardization Project – developed procedures and trained all sites on inventory counting, production reporting, and bulk sales. Implemented inventory cycle count programs. Obtained goal of getting all 85 sites doing these processes the same way.

Pricing and Rebate Project – created policies and procedures to improve the integrity of the data warehouse used for financial reporting and analysis. Trained employees across the country.

Chart of Accounts Integrity Project – implemented standard use and understanding of the GL Chart of Accounts. Trained accountants and other employees across the country and monitored progress.

Accounts Payable Centralization Project – centralized A/P from divisional levels to corporate using web based software. Trained employees across the country and monitored progress.

Finance & Accounting Project – trained Senior, Cost Accountants, and Analysts in various areas of accounting, reporting, internal controls, systems, budgeting, forecasting & procedures as company consolidated duties to centralized locations.

COUNTRY FRESH, LLC – Grand Rapids, MI (Division Dean Foods) 1990 – 2008

Controller

Managed all Accounting, Finance, and Office functions including A/P, A/R, P/R, Credit/Collections, Costing and Pricing for five separate divisions totaling $250 million revenues.

Responsible for monthly closings and numerous reports. Accelerated timing of closing using organization and delegation skills.

Completed annual budgets for all locations. Streamlined process and increased department managers’ involvement. Created reports identifying budget variances and explanations.

Evaluated capital requirements and approved expenditures. Tracked and reported results.

Worked closely with Internal and External Auditors annually ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal standards.

Implemented different network systems and accounting software systems. Assisted with training of employees on new systems/software.

Enhanced the financial reporting for management by organizing financial information and educating department managers “on their numbers”.

Reduced costs in many areas through analysis as well as customer profitability analysis.

Managed over 40 employees including eight managers across 5 divisions. Developed future managers and leaders.

Reviewed product costs for accuracy and participated in monthly customer pricing decisions.

EDUCATION

M.B.A., Western Michigan University

B.A., University of Michigan - Major: Accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook Express, Windows XP, Timberline, DMS, JDE, BPCS, Numeric, SDW, Prodagio A/P, Kronos P/R., Cetova, AS400, DSI Software, NetSuite Software

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