Manager Management

LONNIE BERDAHL

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CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Proven ability to successfully contribute to company objectives through strong financial management .

Accomplished controller and financial professional with more than 20 years of experience managing all financial

activities of a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility. Expertise includes developing capital budgets, forecasting,

analyzing cash flow, analyzing jobs and product costs, reducing expenses, preparing financial statements, and managing

inventory. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadlines.

Computer proficiency in various financial and accounting systems including SAP as well as advanced skills in Microsoft

Excel. Background includes leading numerous technical systems upgrades and new program implementations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Management PeopleSoft HR Systems

GAAP Rules & Regulations 1099 reports

SAP Accounting Software Written & Verbal Communication

Team Training & Development Financial Reports & Processing

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Manufacturing Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION Sioux Falls, SD 1987

- 2010

A leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging, Smurfit operates approximately 145 facilities with over 17,000

employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Asia.

Controller & Accountant

Key financial leader for a manufacturing facility with up to $45 million year in annual revenue. Directly supervised a

team of up to four and oversaw account payables & receivables, compliance, cash flow, billing, credit, payroll, taxes and

operations. Maintained all aspects of general ledger including month-end closing and accruals and analysis of all

accounts. Produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Ensured a system of

strong internal controls to support corporate compliance and Sarbanes Oxley compliance initiatives.

Upgraded entire financial system and tools from a time-consuming manual process to a highly

efficient and fully automated process. Identified key processes to automate, purchased new software, and

managed entire implementation process in partnership with the information technology team. Trained employees

on new systems and acted as key point of contact for resolving any ongoing system questions.

Key resource for controllers, financial professionals, and leaders from other plants throughout the

company. Known for approachable nature and ability to educate, train and develop others.

Developed and implemented comprehensive annual budgets, and provided accurate and timely

monthly data to control budget overruns.

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing and forecasting company business

activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected

operations.

Challenged and worked with plant leaders and managers in all areas of the plant including materials

management, inventory, and plant production.

Formed strong partnerships with internally plant and company management, production managers,

information technology managers, technical staff, sales managers, and inventory team.

Analyzed a large amount of data including team efficiency and key performance indicators;

streamlined duties to increase productivity and profit margin.

Commended from senior company leadership for outstanding performance and attention to detail.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree, Political Science University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Accounting & Advanced Business Courses, Continuing Education Augustana College Sioux Falls, SD

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