Joseph M. Henry 302-***-****
Summary Of Qualifications
Strong Cost Accounting Background ( Experienced and reliable
Excellent communication skills/problem solver ( Works well with
others
Strong PC/SAP skills, especially Excel ( Excellent attention to detail
Professional Experience
Rexam Plastics, Newark DE 8/2010
- 12/2010
A $812M producer of dispensing systems with the UK Listing Authority of
plastic packaging solutions for beauty customers worldwide and are a
leading injection molder of precision plastic components and assemblies for
the home and personal care market.
Plant Controller
. Budgets vs. forecast and bridge analysis
. Monthly closing
. Variance analysis
. Contract review and negotiation
. Cost management and savings
. Minimizing variances drivers
. Capital equipment justifications (NPV)
. Monthly reporting
. Managing temporary labor cost
Accomplishments:
. Reduce warehouse cost 5k per month, reduced vehicle cost by 4k per
month.
. Reduced electric cost by over 50k per year, along with reduction of
overtime of over 100k
FMC 12/2006 -
8/2010
A publicly traded chemical company with locations throughout the world. The
company is a leader in biopolymer technology.
Senior Cost Accountant
. Standard cost analysis, variance and PPV calculations and reports
. Inventory, including reconciliations, physical and reserves.
. Work with Plant and Operations Management.
. Budgeting and setting of machinery cost per hours
. Lead focal on Sarbanes/Oxley issues
Accomplishments:
. Solved Bill of Material (BOM) issues resulting in a more accurate cost
of goods sold
. Ability to complete the close in three days, and distribute reports to
corporate.
. Trained plant personnel to understand their cost center responsibilities
and report variances in a timely manner.
. Work closely with plant production to generate reports in a timely
fashion.
Piasecki Aircraft 9/2004 -
12/2006
A small well known aircraft manufacturer, pioneer in the helicopter
development and design.
Controller/Cost Acct Manager
. Manage accounting department
. Set up Earned Value Management System for Department of Defense
customers.
. Coordinate and establish budgets, estimates to complete, work with
subcontractors
. Cash flow management and projections
Accomplishments:
. Developed an approved Earned Value System and procedure.
. Worked successfully with joint venture projects with companies like
Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
. Resolved some inherent tax problems that resulted in a refund.
FMC 7/2003 -
8/2004
A publicly traded chemical company with locations throughout the world. The
company is a leader in biopolymer technology.
Cost/Plant Accountant
. Month end closing, cost analysis, production/performance based
reports
. Standard costing, working with hedges for gas, PPV, assist in business
plan
. Coordinate and establish budgets, develop rates per hour, volumes and
absorption criteria.
Accomplishments:
. Solved many costing issues by working closely with production and
manufacturing
. Was a major focal on Sarbanes/Oxley issues and concerns
. Solved transfer costs issues along with several unit of measure issue
Kullicke and Soffa 5/2002
- 7/2003
A manufacture of wave soldering equipment and semi conductor manufacturer.
Cost Accounting Manager
. Month end closing, cost analysis, production/performance based reports
. Inventory /cost accounting function specifically focusing on cost of
goods sold, inventory and audit of bill of materials for cost accuracy.
. Coordinate and establish budgets, develop rates per hour, volumes and
absorption criteria
. Maintenance of cost management systems
. Responsible for customer rebates and sales adjustment and revenue
recognition.
Accomplishments:
. Solved many costing issues by working closely with production and
manufacturing
. Was a major focal on Sarbanes/Oxley issues and concerns and acquisitions
. Solved transfer costs issues along with several unit of measure issue
Boeing Helicopters 6/1991 -
4/2002
A manufacturer of helicopters for the US Government and various foreign
countries
Senior Program Analyst
. Handle and direct manpower in development, integration and implementation
of new or revised program plans, processes, strategies, and customer
requirements through the use of a formal directive system.
. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems requiring broad
application of supplier management principles; including EVM, milestones,
performance based payments, vendor contact, assessment of contract and
informing management of program status/impacts.
. Participate in overhead audits and reviews with DCAA and other agencies.
. Provide reports to Consortium (joint venture) and funding organizations.
Accomplishments:
. Worked on several process action teams
. Solved composite material issues, worked closely with Compliance and
Estimating
. Solved and developed an improved material usage system (MRP based).
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. Bachelors Degree in Accounting. 1987
Technical Skills:
Various Received training in SAP, Cost Management, Computer Science and
Programming
Ability and knowledge of MRP and ERP system.