Sales Accounting

William J. Hackett

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Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314

586-***-****(h) 586-***-****(c)

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Professional Experience

Continental Automotive Systems (formerly Siemens VDO), Auburn Hills,

Michigan 2003 to Present

Finance and Accounting Manager

. Developed process and successfully implemented the centralization of

accounting operations from locations throughout the United States to

Auburn Hills

. Responsible for the financial reporting requirements of multiple US

locations with over $1 billion in annual sales

. Managed the implementation of several SAP standardization and reporting

projects under direction of corporate headquarters in Germany

. Successfully implemented the Sarbanes Oxley compliance initiative with

zero deficiencies

. Managed accounting and inventory controls for warehouse activity of

merchandising business

. Key contact for internal and external audits

Lear Corporation, Southfield Michigan

1999-2003

Plant Controller - Auburn Hills Production Facility

. Responsible for the financial integrity and reporting requirements of a

JIT facility with over $150 million in sales

. Responsible for development and management of all budgeting and long

range planning processes

. Member of the core management team focused on improving financial

performance and identifying cost saving initiatives

. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Senior Business Consultant

. Analyzed financial results, economic environment, and production

operations for all South American and Asia Pacific subsidiaries;

cultivated and developed strong working relationships with each region's

local management

. Assisted in the preparation of quarterly press releases and Board of

Director's presentations

. Served as Financial Controller for Lear's Six Sigma initiative to review

and approve headquarters projects

. Performed financial consolidations utilizing the Hyperion Enterprise

software package; Developed Hyperion models to streamline international

consolidations and segment reporting; trained international finance

personnel

TRW Inc. - Vehicle Safety Systems, Washington, Michigan

1986-1999

Manager - General Accounting

. Responsible for financial reporting and operations for entire North

American Seat Belt operation with over $400 million in annual sales

. Supervised eleven accounting personnel through shared services accounting

implementation

. Streamlined accounting processes to support corporate restructuring

Finance Team Leader SAP Implementation

. Participated in global finance team to standardize processes across TRW

worldwide operations

. Presented implementation progress reports to executive level steering

committee

. Developed financial work plan for divisional implementation

. Identified and resolved various integration issues

Plant Controller

. Responsible for all financial reporting and annual operating plan

. Monitored financial results of plant operations while working with plant

management to improve performance; identified and implemented cost

reduction initiatives

. Responsible for developing reporting requirements associated with plant

closure

General Accounting Supervisor / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

. Responsible for the financial reporting of four operating units

. Coordinated decentralization of various accounting duties to plant

locations

. Reduced closing time by 1 days with a 33% reduction in personnel

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

. Supervised all accounts receivable and billing functions for Seat Belt

Division

. Allocated cash of over $50 million monthly on a division-wide basis

. Interfaced with customers and Sales to resolve outstanding receivable

issues

. Improved accounts receivable outstanding balance to over 90% current

Financial Analyst

. Monitored capital spending of over $150 million for entire Vehicle Safety

Systems Division

. Prepared financial statements and presentations for TRW Corporate and

Ford Executive Committees

. Assisted in preparation of Operating and Long Range Plans exceeding $1

billion in annual sales

Accounts Payable Supervisor

. Implemented and enhanced McCormack & Dodge AP/PO Matching System

. Supervised, trained and appraised twelve staff members

. Re-engineered entire department to improve productivity and performance

while reducing personnel requirements

. Streamlined employee expense reimbursement process by implementing

American Express program

Senior Factory Accountant

. Responsible for all inventory transactions for three assembly plants

. Coordinated implementation of AMAPS cost system

. Analyzed, investigated, and explained monthly production variances

. Prepared training manuals and documented cost accounting procedures

Cost Accountant II

. Coordinated cost accounting activities for Maquiladora facility in Mexico

. Prepared budgets and developed overhead rates for three assembly plants

. Compiled custom duty reports for compliance with US Government

regulations

Camshaft Machine Company, Jackson, Michigan

1983-1986

Plant Accountant

. Assisted in design and implementation of cost and budgeting System

. Coordinated all cost accounting activities

. Prepared financial analysis and capacity studies for proposed new

facility

. Performed make/buy studies a well as capital expenditure analysis

Education

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

MBA Degree: 1987

Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan

BA Degree: 1983

Majors: Accounting / Business Administration

Minor: Spanish

Professional Designations

Certified Management Accountant

Certificate of Examination, Certified Public Accountant

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