Human Resources Management
Resume:
Sandra L Connelly
Phone: 978-***-**** . Cell: 978-***-****
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CONTROLLER
Versatile and resourceful MBA who is a visionary, decisive leader skilled
in strategic positioning, financial management, and corporate control
across diverse industries. Excel at creating and implementing strategies
that improve productivity, reduce costs, and drive operational excellence
to achieve overall company goals. Viewed as a trusted advisor and business
partner to senior management. Able to see the big picture, focus on the
important details, and prioritize multiple projects. Combine strong
analytical and problem solving skills with a knack for rapidly adapting to
new technologies. Committed to adding value through creative idea
generation, intuitive business judgment, and disciplined decision making.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and C-level relationship building
skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning P & L Management Legal Documentation
Project Management Budget & Expense Control Policy Development
Process Improvement Monthly / Yearly close Cost Reduction
Leadership & Team Building Financial Cost / Benefit Analysis
Reporting/Analysis
Systems Implementation Experienced multiple ERP Start ups
systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sourcing Unlimited Inc., Danvers, MA . 1999-Present
Outsourcing Manufacturer of custom made products with revenues over $40
million
VP of Finance/Controller
Inaugural employee of this eleven year old company with 130 employees and
offices based in US and China
. Responsible for all accounting functions in both offices including:
accounts payable, accounts receivable, costing, general ledger, human
resources, legal, purchasing and office management
. Interfaced with outside auditors, insurance brokers and financial
institutions
. Full P & L responsibility
. Budget formation and analysis
. Business Partner to CEO
. Inventory and cost analysis and management
. Implemented several ERP systems in both US and China offices
. Designed and implemented policies and procedures for US and China
offices
. Developed financial infrastructure from ground zero for startup
offices in the US and China
. Responsible for the management and development of 8 individuals
Leggett & Platt, Rowley, MA . 1997-1999
S&P 500 multi-site manufacturer of industrial products. They acquired
Porter International in 1997
Division Controller
. Responsible for all accounting, human resources and office functions
. Directed quarterly physical inventories
. Responsible for cost analysis
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. Full P & L responsibility for the site
. Prepared, presented and analyzed budgets by department
. Implemented and trained entire company on Corporate Policies and
Procedures
. Implemented and trained entire company on Corporate software system
. Successfully passed internal audit within 3 months of being acquired,
a first for our division
. Responsible for the management and development of 4 individuals
Porter International, Beverly, MA . 1988-1997
Custom manufacturer of industrial sewing machines with revenues at $12
million
Controller
. Responsible for all accounting, human resources and office functions
. Directed quarterly physical inventories
. Inventory and cost analysis and management
. Interfaced with outside auditors, insurance brokers and financial
institutions
. Full P & L responsibility
. Implemented first fully integrated ERP system
. Worked with family owners to prepare for sale of company
. Directly crafted due diligence and legal documentation for acquisition
of company
. Achieved 98% accuracy on annual inventories for multiple consecutive
years
. Responsible for the management and development of 4 individuals
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration- Northeastern University, Boston, MA
(2001)
BS in Business Administration- Salem State College, Salem, MA (1995)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Great Plains Dynamics, Visual Manufacturing, Microsoft Office Suite, Quick
Books, ADP Payroll Software
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
HAWC, Non Profit Organization- Assist with office/accounting work and ad
hoc projects
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