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Controller

Location:
Alpharetta, GA
Salary:
140,000
Posted:
January 22, 2016

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Theresa A. Doppel, C.P.A., C.M.A.

**** ******** ***, ***** *****, GA 30022 Cell: 770-***-****

email: acs72f@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Global Consolidations

Ceridian payroll implementation

Forecasting, trending analyses, budget preparation

Accounting software implementation (Oracle, Cognos)

Sarbanes-Oxley/Internal control development

Cost Accounting

Capital acquisition analyses

SEC and other governmental filings

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

1998 - present

SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC., Alpharetta, GA

Controller, North America

Implemented Ceridian Payroll System, converted from ADP

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement results.

Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, general ledger, fixed asset, A/R, A/P and credit/collection functions.

Oversee the standard costing procedures and updates.

Oversee system of internal control procedures, accounting policies and SOX reviews.

Coordinate with Corporate Reporting in developing global reporting requirements.

Key member in developing new reporting formats to accommodate realignment of company management, managing the business by product line rather than geographical unit.

Key member in developing global consolidation process for Corporate Reporting.

Supervise six professionals directly; 11 indirectly.

Member of the 2010 All-Star Team (5 employees selected world-wide) for achievements and contributions made during the year.

Senior Business Analyst Manager

Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting of results to senior management, including variance analyses from prior periods and forecasts. Provide detailed explanations of variances and contributing factors.

Developed profitability analyses by product line for Sales/Account Managers to facilitate understanding of monthly results.

Responsible for coordinating quarterly forecasts, including sales forecasts volumes by product line/grade, production scheduling, pricing, capital requirements, and cash flow effects.

Responsible for developing accounting models associated with contract negotiations and complex transactions.

Participated in ad hoc projects to assist senior management in key business strategies and decisions.

Responsible for implementing Cognos Planning software as a forecasting tool.

Member of the Oracle R12 implementation team – Cost Management functional representative.

Supervised three professional staff accountants.

Revenue Accounting Manager

Responsible for implementing and monitoring pricing structure with internal controls that ensured authorized and accurate pricing on all shipments and open orders.

Responsible for developing internal control documentation, creating internal audit program, coordinating third-party audit (Sarbanes-Oxley).

Responsible for creating and issuing monthly product line sales reports; identified weakness in information reporting; initiated the customization of many new reports for senior management.

Responsible for all inter-company pricing calculations; ensure controls are in place for inter-co transactions.

Project Team Leader to systemize the commercialization of a new product line; involved coordination with Sales/Marketing, Production and Accounting personnel.

Created procedures that enabled proper credit memo processing.

Supervised five customer service representatives.

Corporate Reporting Analyst

Initiated and monitored all stock transactions with transfer agent (dividend payments, treasury stock purchases).

Responsible for Global Consolidation of financial statements – multiple currency units.

Created Access database to maintain stock option activity and generate required monthly reports.

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Theresa A. Doppel, C.P.A., C.M.A.

5530 Farmside Way, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Cell:770-***-****

email: acs72f@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS - continued

Responsible for quarterly bank covenant status reports, annual 10k footnote preparation, and all Census Bureau reports.

Responsible for entire internal reporting process, from creation of consolidated financial statements to issuance of monthly, quarterly and annual executive reviews. Improved efficiency of cashflow statement preparation and inter-company eliminations.

Responsible for quarterly deferred tax entry.

Coordinated quarterly forecasting process; consolidated, prepared and reviewed forecast statements.

Initiated the creation of Corporate Financial Instructions for entire corporation that serve as the Company’s financial policies and procedures.

Member of Internal Control Committee, identified high risk areas and coordinated internal control reviews.

1996 - 1998

FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC., Atlanta, GA

General Accounting Manager

Supervised functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, general ledger, and all accounting functions of foreign subsidiaries. Utilized Macola accounting software in Windows 95/ Novell network environment. Prepared customized reports through Microsoft Access.

Created cross-company procedures in developing reports for upper management, including the tracking of financial backlog, new business financial goals, budget comparisons, and forecasting models.

Strengthened internal controls by creating approval authorities and limits for all check requests and purchase requisitions, assigning balance sheet reconciliation responsibilities, and changing expense report procedures.

Responsible for consolidation of foreign subsidiaries - verified validity and translation of foreign balances, eliminated inter-co revenues/profits.

Assisted in IPO process - external audit and underwriter reviews, prepared supporting documentation for S-1 filing, provided responses to SEC inquiries, prepared initial 10-Q.

1988-1996

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION, Portland, OR/Atlanta, GA

Accounting Supervisor

Consolidated accounts receivable function of Building Products segment from 15 decentralized divisions, located across the country, to one centralized division in Atlanta.

Established optimum target levels for key performance measures to improve efficiency of newly created division.

Worked as a liaison between technical programmers and functional personnel to improve the transactional and reporting applications. Utilized S2K (Infinium) accounting software in an AS400 environment.

Business Analyst

Experience included analysis work in plywood and sawmill manufacturing operations. Worked with production management in developing production strategies, contract negotiations.

Developed capital project acquisition presentations to upper management. Produced financial forecasts and pro forma financial statements. Supervised two accountants and one clerical employee.

Was awarded the 1995 GP Chairman’s Award for achievements accomplished during this time period.

Mill Accountant

Prepared and analyzed financial statements and cost reports, maintained general ledger accounts.

Prepared operating budgets; evaluated physical inventories.

Prepared and submitted sales and use tax reporting.

Theresa A. Doppel, C.P.A., C.M.A.

5530 Farmside Way, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Cell:770-***-****

email: acs72f@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS - continued

1987-1988

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, U.S.D.A., Portland, OR

Internal Auditor (Internship)

Compliance testing of agencies within the U.S.D.A.

Experience in auditee interviews, working paper preparation, supporting documentation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access. Knowledgeable in Oracle, Macola, S2K (Infinium),accounting software and Cognos Planning.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Accounting Major, 1988

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, OR



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