Management Manager

Tom Rhodes

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Career Summary

Comprehensive professional experience...general accounting, cost

accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Career

focus on continuous improvement in 1.) management reporting to improve

operating margins and 2.) budgeting and reporting process efficiency.

Director - Corporate Budget & Analysis

Anheuser-Busch InBev (2004 - 2009)

Directed and managed the annual budget process. Financial targets were

developed with Senior Management and strategies/objectives communicated to

operating units. Designed and directed the development of budget

presentations.

Assisted operating managers in establishing plans to accomplish budget

objectives based on economic and competitive conditions.

Managed the development of operating plans and subsidiary information

systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the budget process. Budget

detail was maintained in SAP and mirrored the level of detail in monthly

reporting for detailed performance measurement.

Directed development of monthly earnings forecasts for the total year. The

focus of the monthly earnings forecast was an analysis of factors causing

change in performance compared to budget and prior year. Designed and

directed the development of a monthly earnings forecast presentation for

Senior Management.

Managed the monthly/quarterly corporate consolidation of closing results

for internal reporting. This consolidation provided the basis for

performance reporting/analysis and the development of management

presentations. A corporate consolidation was also prepared for the monthly

earnings forecast and the annual budget.

Major Accomplishments:

. Implemented a new management presentation format to highlight major

issues through a factors causing change analysis of operating

performance.

. Designed and implemented a user-friendly web based budgeting frontend

to SAP.

. Implemented a web based salaried employee budgeting system that

provided visibility on all components of compensation and benefit

expense.

. Converted existing fixed cost budgeting to a zero based approach.

. Cascaded budget objectives to operating unit KPIs.

. Identified and monitored budgeting and planning controls for Sarbanes-

Oxley compliance.

Senior Manager - Financial Reporting & Analysis

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (The Brewing Subsidiary) (1993 to

2003)

Analyzed operating results compared to budget and prior year for

presentation to subsidiary management. Managed five analysts who reviewed

variances and developed action plans with operating managers to improve

performance. Prepared management presentations highlighting the factors

causing change in performance.

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Senior Manager - Financial Reporting & Analysis (Cont.)

Prepared financial analysis and presentations for strategy meetings and the

annual budget. Managed the monthly earnings forecast for all divisions in

the subsidiary to ensure earnings targets were accomplished.

Developed, analyzed, and reported product margins and brand income

statements to management. Prepared analyses on pricing strategies,

promotional levels, variable costs, and the impact of product and package

mix on margin delivery.

Led cross-functional teams that evaluated product profitability and the

impact of consumer preferences on product costs and margins. Reported

product margins by a variety of product, package, and geographic

dimensions.

Major Accomplishments:

. Implemented a monthly review process with Brand Managers to improve

SKU margins.

. Implemented web based communication of monthly product margins.

. Developed a margin incentive system with the Compensation Department

for commercial groups.

Manager - Corporate Accounting

Anheuser-Busch, Cos. (Metal Container Subsidiary) (1989 -

1992)

Managed monthly accounting closings, earnings forecasts, and various

supporting analyses and reporting to the subsidiary's management committee.

Performed the evaluation, selection, and installation of new general ledger

and accounts payable software. Project scope included designing the chart

of accounts, management reports, and system interfaces. Developed

operating procedures and conducted training sessions. Directed the

installation of new software releases and redesign of operating procedures.

Managed the centralization of accounting functions from the manufacturing

plants and implemented internal control reviews.

Major Accomplishments:

. Implemented new general ledger software and management reporting.

. Developed a process of internal control reviews for production

facilities.

Executive Assistant to the Vice-President and Controller

Anheuser-Busch Corporate (1986 - 1989)

Directed administrative and accounting projects for the Corporate

Controller's Group. Projects included financial and cost accounting,

budgeting, and internal auditing. Administrative projects included salary

planning, oversight of the annual budget process for the Group, and

development of operational objectives. Directed communication of

accounting subjects to Corporate Departments and Subsidiaries.

Major Accomplishments:

. General Ledger system evaluation and conversion plans to SAP.

. Development of Pareto charting for major group processes.

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Cost Accounting Supervisor

Anheuser-Busch Corporate (1984 - 1986)

Developed analyses and financial information for various corporate groups.

Reported and analyzed product margins and operating variances. Supervised

six analysts who prepared budgets, processed monthly closing transactions,

and analyzed operating results.

Managed the preparation of financial statements and budgets for a variety

of subsidiaries with distinct business environments. Developed distinct

product costing and management reporting for each division.

Senior Financial Auditor

Anheuser-Busch Corporate (1982 - 1984)

Conducted internal audits in accordance with auditing standards...an

evaluation of internal controls and the reliability of financial \

operating information. Audit coverage extended throughout the company

including subsidiary and corporate operations. Prepared audit plans and

programs, time budgets, staff assignments, audit scope and computerized

audit procedures. Delivered oral and written presentations on audit

findings.

Financial Auditor

Kellwood Co. (1980 - 1982)

Documented financial and operational systems and evaluated their accounting

and administrative controls. Determined the reliability of information

systems and the accuracy of financial reporting based on the results of

compliance and substantive testing.

Conducted financial and operational audits and assisted in the supervision

of other auditors. Presented audit findings and recommendations to

divisional management and prepared audit reports.

Accounting Supervisor

GTE Products Corp. (1979 - 1980)

Supervised six accountants who processed accounts receivable, accounts

payable, payroll, data entry, and a standard cost system. Prepared journal

entries, maintained property records, and supervised the observation and

reconciliation of physical inventories.

Supervised the collection of past due accounts receivable, resolution of

unauthorized customer deductions, and assisted in the preparation of

monthly earnings forecasts and annual financial budget.

Cost Accounting Supervisor

Alumax Inc. (1977 - 1978)

Supervised the design and administration of a standard cost system.

Prepared journal entries for inventory accounts and manufacturing

variances. Managed monthly accounting closings and a weekly profit

analysis of sales.

Education

MBA, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

BS Accounting, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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