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Manager Sales

Location:
TN, 37013
Posted:
June 28, 2015

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Thomas M. Johnson, MBA acqg2y@r.postjobfree.com

*** ****** ****** *****, ********, TN 37064 615-***-**** or 615-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Accounting / Management

My objective is a position in accounting or operations management where I will be able to utilize my experience to:

oAnalyze the organization and report on the impact of decisions and give the company guidance.

oAudit various functions of the company’s activities for better utilization of company assets and cash.

oHelp direct the organization toward more profitable and successful avenues.

Accomplishments:

oDeveloped reporting system to reduce scrap impact from 3% to 1.5%

oImproved closing process from 20 days to 8 days

oImproved purchasing controls for MRO to eliminate over budget spending

Strong computer skills including Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, lookups, macros), PowerPoint, and Access, SAP, QAD, Hyperion, AS400 hardware, ACCPAC, BPCS, and proprietary software, along with heavy PC exposure. Excellent supervisory skills and staff development.

CAREER PATH TO DATE

Pro Tech Industries, Inc. May, 2014 to Present

An aftermarket parts manufacturing for the trucking industry. From Class-8 big rigs, work beds and pick-up trucks.

Vice President reporting to the President and the investment organization with full financial responsibility including cost, forecasting, receivables and payroll responsibilities as a member of the management team.

Consolidated accounting functions into one location.

Improved financial reporting and analysis to drive improvements in labor and costs.

Developed first company budget and helped improvements in inventory control.

Shiloh Industries, Inc., Dickson, TN January, 2012 to February, 2014

A parts manufacturer with annual sales of $85m at this facility. A steel stamping manufacturer and distributer of automotive parts to automotive OEM’s.

Plant Controller reporting to the plant manager and corporate finance department with full financial responsibility including cost, forecasting, receivables and payroll responsibilities as a member of the management team.

Developed reporting structure and format for daily tracking of sales, costs and wasted costs.

Improved sales forecasting to enable directions to be set in labor and costs.

Perform all accounting functions relating to budgets, forecasting, analysis and cost.

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brakes, LLC, Bowling Green, KY May, 2010 to January, 2012

A parts manufacturer with annual sales of $100m at this facility. A manufacturer and distributer of air brakes for large trucks and trailers.

Plant Controller reporting to the plant manager and corporate finance department with cost, forecasting and payroll responsibilities as a member of the management team.

Developing annual operating plan and driving adherence to the plan going forward.

Improving purchasing controls and processes to enhance internal controls and forecasting costs.

Developed labor reporting to manage labor against forecasted levels.

Perform all accounting functions relating to budgets, forecasting, analysis and cost.

JCIM, LLC formerly Plastech Engineered Products, Inc. Franklin, TN/Birmingham, AL June 2004 to December, 2009

A joint-venture automotive parts manufacturer with annual sales of $50 million at this facility. It was purchase out of bankruptcy by Johnson Controls, Inc.

Controller reporting to the General Manager Responsible for all aspects of the finances of the plant including accounting, cost control and budgeting and variance analysis.

Improved reporting structure to enhance ability to target problems and develop action plans for continuous improvement.

Set and tightened purchasing controls to maintain planned and budgeted levels to meet and exceed monthly goals.

Developed labor reporting to monitor labor against forecasted levels.

Implemented and worked with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Perform all accounting functions relating to budgets, forecasting, analysis and cost.

CONSULTANT Franklin, TN March, 2002 – May, 2004

Worked with manufacturing companies in financial management helping to improve the cash reporting, and internal controls of the organization. I have worked with manufacturing and retail organizations over the past few months on a variety of projects.

Reconciled and organized the fixed assets using FAS Best software to give better control to the assets.

Developed and maintained a Euro based budget of $200,000 dollars for a French trade show.

Improved the cash forecasting models to enable better cash control.

Worked with Tax regulators at federal, state and local levels to correct problems and minimize penalties.

Elk Brand Manufacturing Company, Inc. Nashville, TN. September 1997 to February 2002

A privately held apparel manufacturer and distributor, specifically ladies jeans, to the major retail companies, annual sales of $60 million. Facilities located in Tennessee, Kentucky and the Dominican Republic.

Corporate Controller reporting to the President Responsible for all aspects of the finances of the company including accounting, insurance, benefits and the import/export traffic function.

Analyzed the insurance markets to improve coverage at reductions of 20-25% from prior years in both property and casualty and health.

Instituted improved communications by incorporating email to transfer documentation from overseas, saving considerable cost in communications.

Consolidated overseas revenue and expenses into corporate records for reporting

Werthan Packaging, Inc. Nashville, TN. June 1995 – September 1997

A private company in the paper industry, specifically multi-wall bags, with annual sales of $40 million

Financial Accounting Manager reporting to the Vice-President/Controller. Responsible for the cash management, financial reporting, risk management, and benefits of the corporation.

Organized and directed the monthly closing process to close in 8 days versus 20 days. Including Monthly and quarterly budget variance analysis and review

Improved data handling through system queries and downloading into spreadsheets and databases enabling quicker ad hoc reporting for analysis.

Analyzed the accounts receivable, negotiating a settlement with a major customer enabling a continued relationship for over $300,000 per year.

Researched, analyzed and acquired insurance coverage for property and casualty, health, and worker’s compensation insurance reducing the premiums by 30% from prior year levels.

ITW/Dynatec Hendersonville, TN. April 1993 – June 1995

A plant of $35 million in sales, manufacturing and selling industrial equipment, a division of Illinois Tool Works, a fortune 500 company.

Senior Accountant/Manager reporting to the Controller. Worked with asset reorganization, and oversight of accounts receivable and financial reporting.

Developed, wrote and installed a product return system using dbase to eliminate duplicate credits, and improve the ability to track returns.

Help begin conversion of the computer system from an ACCPAC system on an IBM 400 to a Novel Network using Platinum accounting software.

Macmillan Bloedel Nashville, TN. April 1987 – January 1993

A plant with sales of $30 million, manufacturing and selling corrugated boxes. A part of a 9 plant division of a major Canadian company.

Plant Controller reporting to the Plant General Manager, responsible for all aspects of the accounting function and the local computer operations. Worked with regional and divisional staff to maintain cost systems and monthly reporting. Worked with MIS developing plant reporting systems and plant floor controls.

Union Camp Corporation Lafayette, LA. October 1979 – April 1987

A plant with sales of $25 million in the corrugated industry, part of a 25 plant division of a fortune 500 company.

Plant Controller reporting to the Plant General Manager, responsible for all aspects of the accounting function and the local computer operations. Worked with regional and divisional staff to maintain cost systems and monthly reporting.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

MBA/FINANCE Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN

BS/ACCOUNTING University of Alabama Huntsville Huntsville, AL



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