Management Accounting

kimberly c. onstott

***** *. ***** ******* **** ~ Goodyear, AZ 85338

623-***-**** ~ abl7l9@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Accounting & Finance Professional

Seasoned Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in

all facets of cost accounting, controllership, and financial management.

Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to

achieve business and financial objectives. Adept in streamlining financial

processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducing process improvements,

and implementing technology solutions. Additional core competencies

include:

( Financial Stewardship & Controllership ( Plant Performance

Metrics & Analysis

( Financial Reporting & Consolidations ( Manufacturing

Environments

( Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis ( General Ledger

Activity

( Budgeting & Forecasting ( Inventory Valuation & Job

Costing

( Sarbanes Oxley & Compliance ( Inventory Management & Cycle

Counting

( Technology Enhancements & Process Improvement ( Fixed

Asset Management & Depreciation

Career Highlights

. Established and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to comply

with Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 at Rubbermaid.

. Discovered a $30K credit that was owed to Graham Packaging by a

supplier.

. Investigated and corrected inconsistencies in the fixed asset system

at Rubbermaid, which resulted in significant tax savings.

. Educated the operations team at Fiskars on financial reports,

financial impacts, business analytics, and performance metrics, which

enhanced operational efficiency and produced significant cost savings.

. Challenged the validity of cost structures and standards at Fiskars,

which resulted in correct standard costs for production.

. Championed the cause of inventory accuracy at Fiskars by creating and

implementing a solid cycle counting program.

. Spearheaded efforts to review and correct manufacturing BOMs and

Routings at PC Campana, which enhanced profitability and efficiency.

. Obtained production employees' input and participation into

establishing standards as well as understanding variances and

corrective actions at PC Campana.

. Conceptualized and designed the marketing plan that drove revenue

growth, which resulted in One Stop Dinners, Inc. being the top search

result in the geographic area.

Professional Background

Cost Accounting

Directed controllership, financial management, and cost accounting

responsibilities within manufacturing environments and plants. Implemented

and adhered to formal internal controls associated with payroll,

purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets, shipping/invoicing, production

reporting, inventory control, and all SAP financial transactions. Developed

manufacturing variance analyses. Contributed to fixed asset audits and

maintenance of ledgers. Prepared general ledger entries for production

labor, materials, overhead, and scrap.

. Developed and reviewed plant forecasts and budgets.

. Maintained accountability for standard cost review and inventory

valuation.

. Participated in plant efficiency management and tracking as well as

capacity planning.

. Managed Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance including account

reconciliations and monthly balance sheet review.

. Provided high level of support to Plant Managers in driving the

operational results of the plants.

. Analyzed manufacturing, raw material procurement, and inventory

control to meet the plant's overall profitability objectives.

. Led efforts to identify cost savings in variable costs.

. Pioneered the implementation of the cycle count program as well as

periodic physical inventory.

. Championed the ERP Implementation of JD Edwards / Oracle.

Accounting & Finance

Executed all aspects of financial management, accounting, general ledger

activity, and cash flow management within various companies. Directed

accounting functions involving accounts receivable, accounts payable,

payroll, and budget management. Handled financial analysis and variance

analysis.

. Led efforts to develop and implement accounting procedures that

complied with GAAP standards.

. Spearheaded the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual

financial statements that aided in business decision-making processes.

. Served as a key member of the executive team charged with process

improvement.

. Tracked and analyzed business analytics including performance

reporting and OPEX performance measurements.

Employment History

Accountant - RD Harris CPA, P.C., Goodyear, Arizona (2007 - Present)

President / Chief Financial Officer - One Stop Dinners, Inc., Goodyear,

Arizona (2006 - Present)

Plant Controller - Graham Packaging, Tolleson, Arizona (2005 - 2006)

Assistant Controller / Financial Analyst - Rubbermaid Home Products,

Goodyear, Arizona (2004 - 2005)

Senior Cost Accountant / Operations Analyst - Fiskars Consumer Products,

Tolleson, Arizona (2001 - 2004)

Cost Accountant, Lance Pipe Division - PC Campana, Inc., Lorain, Ohio (1996

- 2000)

Production Control / Engineering & Purchasing Clerk - Lithonia

Downlighting, Hi-Tek Division, Vermilion, Ohio (1995 - 1996)

Inventory Control - Perkins Motor Service, Elyria, Ohio (1988 - 1994)

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration (Expected May 2011)

Amberton University

Bachelor of Science in Finance (2005) & Bachelor of Arts in Organizational

Development (2005)

Regis University

Graduated Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.895

Affiliations

Institute of Management Accountants (2002 - Present)

United States Personal Chef Association (2006 - Present)

President - Phoenix West Chapter of the United States Personal Chef

Association (2008 - Present)

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