Sales Accounting
Resume:
Michael C. Pickney
Adrian, MI 49221
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Degreed accountant with broad experience in manufacturing accounting,
including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting,
general ledger, capital and project accounting, management reporting, and
month-end closing.
In recent years, events such as plant closings and relocation of operations
have resulted in new opportunities. This experience with different
employers results in a diverse background in terms of different business
systems and best practices
Excellent references are available from all previous positions.
HI-LEX CONTROLS Litchfield, MI and Hudson MI 2007 Present
Automotive supplier of window regulators with annual plant sales in excess
of $200 million
Cost Accountant - Reporting to Director of Cost Management, responsible for
cost accounting functions. Track costs and account for changes in processes
and products.
Major Accomplishments at Hi-Lex Controls
. Created a comprehensive semi-monthly analysis of the margin
reports for the Hudson and Litchfield facilities, detailing all
variances to budget by root cause (price/cost variances, volume, and
mix).
. Working with the general ledger accountant, improved the
analysis and understanding of monthly savings in process change items.
Also established a comprehensive 12 month adjusted forecast for
process change savings.
COLLINS & AIKMAN Adrian, MI 2006 - 2007
(Plant operations relocated to Toluca, Mexico in summer of 2007)
Automotive supplier with annual plant sales in excess of $100 million
Cost and Project Accountant - Reporting to assistant plant controller,
responsible for standard cost system and accounting for special projects
and work orders. Track costs and explain variances. Monitor inventory
levels to ensure accuracy.
Major Accomplishments at Collins & Aikman
. Improved the reporting of special projects and work orders,
making it more useful to management.
. Played a key role in maintaining performance of the accounting
department during a period of turnover and manpower shortage
TRW AUTOMOTIVE Jackson, MI 2004-2005
(Plant closed in 2006)
Automotive supplier with annual plant sales in excess of $100 million
Assistant Controller - Assist controller with budget preparation,
forecasting, variance explanations and special assignments. Monitor and
report general ledger activity and performance on a daily, weekly, and
monthly basis. Perform general accounting functions including accruals,
journal voucher preparation and input, and month end closing. Maintain
system for reporting part profitability. Various account reconcilements.
Major Accomplishments at TRW
. Brought reconcilement of all balance sheet items current after
an extended period of non-compliance.
. Spearheaded the implementation of the MACS, a system to report
part profitability.
DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Adrian, MI 1982-2003
(Significant portion of operations outsourced, resulting in 2/3 staff
reduction)
Tier one automotive supplier with annual plant sales in excess of $150
million
Senior General Accountant (1999 - 2003) - Oversee monthly closing process.
Supervise contract employees in routine accounting functions. Perform
general accounting functions including journal voucher preparation and
input, and month end closing. Liaison to accounts payable, accounts
receivable, purchasing, and payroll. Various account reconcilements.
Monitor maintenance of accounting standards in an internal control review
program. Capital management functions including maintenance of asset
listing, capitalization of assets, monitoring depreciation, disposal of
inactive equipment, capital forecast, and monitoring project expense.
Financial Analyst (1993 - 1998) Forecasts, budgets, and long term business
plans. Analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet and income
statement. Monitor and report financial performance of various departments.
Report variances between plan and results. Serve as resource to managers in
understanding variances.
Cost Accountant (1987 - 1992) - Cost accounting functions including
maintaining bill of material and standard labor, performance and efficiency
reporting, and analyzing variances between actual costs and plan. Monitor
general ledger inventory.
Senior Accounting Clerk (1982-1986) Routine office tasks, process
financial documents, assist paymaster, office mail, and office supplies.
Major Accomplishments at Delphi Automotive Systems
. Implemented system to track manufacturing expense by staff area,
increasing understanding and accountability in achieving budget
. By utilizing excel, created spreadsheets that streamlined
forecast and budget processes
. Improved process for tracking the purchase and disposal of fixed
assets
. Implemented system to identify variances in direct material
costs
EDUCATION
Siena Heights University, Bachelor in Business Administration, GPA 3.2
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PC/Windows, Excel, Essbase, Hyperion, and various systems incorporating
general ledger, cost system, and capital management, including BaaN, SAP,
and QAD.
TESTIMONIALS
Hi-Lex Controls
"Mike is a dedicated, hard working person that has highly developed
financial/analytical skills, organizational skills, and knows how to be a
team player."
Gary Tompkins Jr., Cost Manager, Hi-Lex Controls
Collins & Aikman
"He has been willing and able to adapt and contribute in a challenging
environment. He is a team player and an asset to our organization."
Michelle Stevens, Senior Accountant, Kelsey-Hayes Company
TRW Jackson
"Mike has done an outstanding job of supporting the controller's
office...He has demonstrated the ability to prioritize tasks and a
willingness to manage change in a competitive industry."
Daren Dodson, Controller, Woodbridge Lansing
Delphi Automotive Systems
"Mike was always extremely cooperative and participated fully. I could
always depend on Mike for reliable information and total cooperation."
Greg DuMars, Human Resources, Delphi Automotive Systems (Retired)
Personal Character
"Mike has worked with integrity, good humor, creativity and diligence to
see that necessary tasks were accomplished. He is flexible, steady,
reliable, honest and thoughtful. He is capable of viewing a position from
all sides."
Reverend Linda Farley, First Christian Church
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