Manager Management
Resume:
Katherine Thole
Aviston, IL *2216
*****.*****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented professional with fifteen years experience in financial management across multiple industries. Brings a high degree
of business acumen and a proven record of success in managing teams and projects. Understands the importance of effective
communications with all levels of an organization, as well as the importance of working closely with external contacts. Professional
strengths and transferable skills include but are not limited to:
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Financial Planning and Reporting Strategic Planning Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
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Revenue and Cost Analysis Project Management Acquisition and Startup
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Operating/Capital Budgets Inventory Management Key Success Factor and Ad hoc Reporting
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Lean Concepts Coaching and Mentoring Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Maschhoffs, LLC - April 2004-October 2009
Division Controller - February 2007 – October 2009
• Coordinate with Financial Management team to prepare and review monthly consolidated financial packet including the balance
sheet analysis, variance analysis, capital budget reporting, key success factors, and management discussion and analysis
• Lead annual budget process for the Product Supply and Operations Business Unit (PS&O) which includes Swine Finishing,
Company Owned Facilities, Supply Management and Logistics, Business Development, Home Farm Shop, Transportation
Division and Environmental Division
• Lead annual Operating Planning Session for PS&O Financial Services team where we identified Projects and Milestones to be
achieved in the new fiscal year; successfully executed on division initiatives and directives to ensure effective business
operations
• Collaborate with Production Management to continuously evaluate and modify reporting as key performance objectives evolve;
most recent success was the development of a fully automated Health Report used by Veterinary Services, Field Advisors,
Supply Operations and Management to the evaluate in-process inventory and monitor related cost
• Prepare Economic Value Added (EVA) analysis to evaluate financial impact of business decisions
• In depth knowledge of key drivers of business unit economics; sell/don’t sell decisions, product/customer specifications,
throughput economics and input cost such as feed, vet med, transport and yardage cost
• Develop and enhance financial and production software systems including integration between systems and automation of
manual processes
• Coordinate with IT Department to research, install, implement and test selected software systems including security setup, data
validation and user training
• Member of Lean Steering Committee to introduce Lean initiatives, manage related project implementation plans and maintained
Return on Investment (ROI) analysis
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and related work instructions
• Assist with developing and implementing company reorganization plan; reduced legal entities from thirty companies to five
Assistant Controller – February 2005 – February 2007
• Member of management team to build infrastructure for Financial Services Department as company expanded rapidly
• Managed multiple software implementation projects for systems specific to Agricultural Industry
• Integrated several business acquisitions into the company including the purchase of Land O Lakes’ Swine Division where The
Maschhoffs doubled in size.
• Managed all accounting aspects of the Joint Venture with Pilgrims Pride (formally Goldkist)
• Assisted with daily cash management, tax planning, annual audits and insurance management
• Implemented internal controls over cash receipts, purchasing and inventory
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements, budget and production reports for Swine Finishing and Nutritional Services
• Lead startup of the Iowa Feed Mill and managed ingredient inventory and veterinary medication warehouse for three locations
Senior Accountant - April 2004 – Feb 2005
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements and production reports for Swine Finishing
• Prepared budget and variance analysis
• Trained and directed personnel in the performance of accounting, bookkeeping and financial duties
• Developed efficiencies in current software systems including implementation of a Swine Production Software System that
automated the manual valuation process
• Coordinated activities with auditors including PBC list and physical inventory counts
Quip Industries, Inc. – June 2002 – April 2004 (No longer in business)
Accounting Manager
• Provided leadership for all financial aspects of accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory
and general ledger
• Coordinated with independent auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit
• Reduced on hand inventory and increased cash available for operations
• Prepared annual budget and variance analysis
• Supervised Office Manager and Accounting Associates
• Managed 401K and work comp premium audits
Huntco Steel, Inc. – June 1997 – May 2002 (Filed Chapter 11 in February 2002)
Senior Accountant – August 2001 – May 2002
• Prepared monthly financial statements for three plants and the corporate office
• Maintained fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Prepared monthly sales tax returns
• Prepared the annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Managed accounting for inventory puts/calls
• Member of management team to facilitate company wind down after filing Chapter 11 in February 2002
Plant Accountant/Office Manager – July 1997 – August 2001
• Member of management team to complete ISO 9000 certification
• Created material planning reports and made purchasing recommendations
• Managed all aspects of inventory; cycle counts, physical inventory and inventory adjustments
• Supervised administrative staff-receiving, production, invoicing and accounts payable
• Worked directly with the General Manager and CFO on a variety of projects and cost analysis
Lakeland Healthcare Management, Inc. - June 1994 – April 1997
Accounting Coordinator
• Compiled and reviewed the financial statements for six long-term care facilities
• Assisted CPA firm in preparing the Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports
• Assisted the administrators in preparing budgets for the facilities
• Implemented internal controls for accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Supervised payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepared projected financial statements and assumptions when acquiring new facilities
• Registered new facilities with the appropriate federal and state agencies
• Managed the line of credit and all cash accounts
SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Microsoft Great Plains 9.0 Lot Tracker Macola
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Microsoft CRM Feed Office/Order Pro Metalware
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Microsoft Office Suite Flow Pro (Proprietary) JD Edwards (limited)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
McKendree College Lebanon, IL - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Management
Certified Public Accountant
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