Accounts Payable Financial
Resume:
Stuart G. Raymond ***** Gandy Blvd N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33702
abiaq4@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications for Senior-Level Controller / Assistant Controller
Profile
Accomplished, results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience
in managing and implementing Oracle, JD Edwards, and Dun & Bradstreet
financial systems. Exercises solid expertise with general ledger, fixed
assets, accounts payable, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls. Possesses a
proven track record of effectively managing budgets of over $2M. Adept at
quickly identifying and resolving problems/issues. Displays an extensive
history of performing financial reviews and closes. Exhibits outstanding
interpersonal and motivational skills while guiding/leading teams toward
achieving targeted objectives. Additional areas of expertise include:
Systems Installation Budget Preparation Software Management
Policy/Procedure Financial Analysis Interviewing
Development
Financial Management Hyperion P&L Management
Software Development COGNOS Microsoft Office Suite
Selected Highlights
. Developed and implemented Oracle and JD Edwards general ledger, fixed
asset, and accounts payable systems for worldwide integration. Wrote
financial reports on Oracle and JD Edwards and trained personal.
. Managed and reviewed 13 financial corporations and generated financial
audit reports for quarterly and annual audits. Analyzed actual, budget,
and forecasted financial information for monthly submission to the COGNOS
financial system.
. Played a key role in streamlining a financial re-engineering process that
reduced 25% of financial staff.
. Selected, developed, and implemented a paperless accounts payable system,
which led toward annual savings of over $500K.
. Implemented and wrote over 50 Sarbanes-Oxley controls and narratives
domestically.
. Enhanced the timeliness of financial closes and improved accuracy by
automating accounting processes for finance departments.
Career Track
SPX Corporation
Plant Controller (Contract Assignment) March 2010 to Current
Directs a staff of 7 employees with financial responsibility for general
ledger, fixed assets, inventory, and accounts receivable for five entities.
Streamline accounting processes to reduce monthly close cycle from four to
three days for Ocala operation. Change process and prepare monthly flash
report for profit and loss and cash flow to improve accuracy. Reduce the
number of general ledger entities in home grown financial system (FIMS)
from 5 to 2, create translation mapping and reports in Hyperion format for
management out of home grown system. Create new financial reporting from
consolidation of entities while continuing to supply operation managers
with same sales and order booking information. Reduce the number of active
Hyperion entities from thirteen to two for consolidation by end of July.
Prepare monthly balance sheet/profit and loss forecasts and load data into
Hyperion. Complete transfer of accounts receivable department to shared
services organization.
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Stuart G. Raymond
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Company - worldwide leader in the production and
distribution of fresh produce
Assistant Corporate Controller 2005 to 2009
Oversees all processes associated with Oracle financial systems. Directs a
staff of 23 employees and monitors a budget of over $2M. Implements
processes for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and ensures that financial
risks are sufficiently mitigated. Performs Sarbanes-Oxley 404
documentation utilizing compliance software, including controls,
narratives, and walkthroughs for accounts payable, general ledger, fixed
assets, payroll, purchasing, and cash management. Assisted in the
implementation of COGNOS consolidation software. Managed and reviewed 13
financial corporations and generated financial audit reports for quarterly
and annual audits. Analyzed Oracle fixed asset systems for Federal,
Alternative Minimum Tax, and Ace Tax reporting. Analyzed actual, budget,
and forecasted financial information for monthly submission to the COGNOS
financial system.
Del Monte Fresh Produce Company
Manager, Corporate Accounting 2000 to 2005
Recruited to run Oracle financials and oversee general accounting, accounts
payable, fixed assets, and inventory. Supervised a staff of 30 employees
and managed a budget of over $1.5M. Managed and reviewed 13 financial
corporations and generated financial audit reports for quarterly and annual
audits. Developed, implemented, and analyzed Oracle fixed asset systems
for Federal, Alternative Minimum Tax, and Ace Tax reporting. Initiated
processes for tracking inter-company shipments to affiliates. Analyzed
actual, budget, and forecasted financial information for monthly submission
to the Hyperion financial system. Conducted Oracle training classes.
Beckman Coulter Corporation - worldwide leader in the manufacturing of
blood testing instruments
Accounting Manager 1994 to 2000
Performed worldwide consolidations and reviews as well as internal and
external audits, property tax reports, balance sheet account reviews, and
insurance appraisals of property. Oversaw a staff of 12 accountants and a
budget of over $1M. Managed Oracle, JD Edwards, and Dun & Bradstreet
financial and reporting systems, including worldwide charts of accounts,
using over 3,000 accounts and 10,000 cost centers. Provided and analyzed
federal and county tax reports for fixed assets-this information was used
for year-end 1120 tax report and county property tax assessments.
Participated as a financial team member for the integration of Beckman and
Coulter corporations.
Corporate Accounting Supervisor 1986 to 1994
Headed a staff of six professionals while overseeing the development of
financial systems, worldwide consolidation, and fixed assets. Managed a
budget of over $600K. Controlled daily operations of the Dun & Bradstreet
general ledger, fixed asset, and capital project systems that were used to
produce all financial information. Analyzed financial information received
from foreign subsidiaries and domestic entities to issue consolidated
reports. Performed quarterly and annual financial audits. Prepared
federal and county property tax reports as well as property insurance
appraisal reports for fixed assets.
Supervisor, Manufacturing Accounting 1985 to 1986
Assumed responsibilities for divisional financial accounting, reporting,
analysis, and accounts payable. Controlled divisional fixed assets,
prepared month-end journal entries, and consolidated budgets.
Previously held titles of Staff Accountant (Beckman Coulter Corporation);
Business Partner (Natural Eats Corporation); and Supervisor-Financial
Accounting (Keller Industries, Inc.)
Education
B.S. in Accounting A.A. in Business
University of Florida Miami-Dade Community College
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