KENNETH C. DAVIS **** Deer Creek Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Home: 609-***-**** Cell: 609-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Accountant with diverse supervisory/managerial experiences
within the pharmaceutical, direct mailing and food manufacturing
operations. In-depth, hands-on experiences managing Financial Management,
Manufacturing Accounting, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget and
Forecasting Reporting, Payroll, with an excellent track record in
identifying, coordinating and implementing cost and efficiency saving
projects, within corporate and plant environments. Expertise with:
Asset Management Mentoring Team Personnel
Budgeting / Forecasting Purchasing / Contracts and
Agreements
Consolidation's and Reconciliations / Analysis
Reporting
Expense Reduction Risk Management
Group Benefits Sarbanes-Oxley(Compliance
Analysis(Comp. Testing) Testing)
Internal / External Audit's SEC Reporting
Inventory / Cost Controls Team Project Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting Assignments
10/ 2008 - Present
Working various temporary short-term accounting/finance assignments, while
reviewing full-time opportunities.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. - Cranbury, NJ
11/2006 - 10/2008
Start-up generic pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Assistant Manager - Accounts
Reports to Executive Director
Responsible for all financial data, G/L and all sub-systems ( A/P, Fixed
Assets, Inventory), Payroll, financial reporting(including consolidations),
and budgeting development and periodic analysis. Additionally, handle all
Insurance renewal comparisons with our insurance agent, and coordinate our
annual audit. Also established internal controls for GL, A/P and Supply
Chain process, and Payroll.
. Coordinate the quarterly closings of P&L, BS, Cash Flows, and identify
all elimination entries for parent company in India. Manage cash
management, bills of materials, purchase order process, and summarize key
data for monthly review with management.
. Developed Zero Base Budget program with supporting documentation and
commentary for
local management and parent management's review. Developed quarterly
forecasts and analysis.
. Coordinate the year-end financial closing, with auditor's and provide
additional analysis.
. Research, installed and administer the 401k program, including annual
compliance testing.
Hydromer Inc. - Branchburg, NJ
02/2006 - 09/2006
Senior Accountant
Small specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer and poly-coding products.
Responsible for all financial data, all sub-systems (Fixed Assets, A/R,
A/P), financial reporting, and budgeting of both divisions (Hydromer and
Biosearch Medical Products Inc.).
. Coordinated the quarterly closings of P&L, BS, Cash Flows, and provided
analysis for 10 Q's / 10 K reporting.
. Developed and provided commentary on material variances for CFO and
auditors.
. Reviewed and developed/updated standard costs for Biosearch Division.
. Coordinated the year-end financial closing (including new overhead
costing), with CFO.
Guest Supply Inc. - Princeton, NJ
07/2004 - 02/2006
Worked as a Cost representative reviewing product transfer costs and
working with A/P on projects.
Langeveld Bulb Co., Lakewood, NJ
09/2003 - 05/2004
Budget Manager
Small manufacturer/distributor of the finest bulbs (tulips and other) in
the world.
Coordinate and manage the budgeting function throughout the company, which
includes Corp. Office, along with Canadian activities, and Holland office.
. Coordinate and develop the "Cognos Finance Reporting" systems, enhanced
MFG\Pro Systems.
. Develop and issue monthly financial summary reporting for management,
which enhanced business practices overall.
Eisai, Inc.
06/1993-10/2002
Pharmaceutical company with 1.2 billion in revenue. Aricept - with Pfizer
and Aceiphex - with Janseen.
Corporate Accounting Manager 10/1999 -
10/2002
Supervised 6 clerical and professionals responsible for Financial
Management Control, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Tax
Analysis, General Ledger Systems support and SEC reporting.
. As project leader, coordinated the implementation of an Automated Time
and Attendance System.
. Supervised the development of procedural manuals, for each job function.
The exercise identified inefficiencies, which generated new opportunities
for broader participation by staff members.
. Reviewed standard product cost variances for products manufactured in
North Carolina Plant
. Coordinated the development of internal control procedures and flowcharts
for Payroll, General Accounting, and Accounts Payable Dept.'s for
Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and to align with Eisai guidelines.
Corporate Budget and Forecasting Manager 0 9/1997 - 10/1999
Supervised (1) accountant and (1) clerical individual in the review and
development of Corporate P&L and
Balance Sheet financials, Manufacturing Accounting and Analysis, and SEC
filings; along with the consolidation of financials with other U.S.
subsidiaries for reporting to parent company in Tokyo.
. Developed with Vice President of Finance, a standardized financial
summary report.
. Reviewed and tracked R&D project and overhead expenditures, for
managements review. Reviewed contracts and developed appropriate
accruals based on timetables.
EDUCATION
BA, Accounting/Financial Management, Pace University, Pleasantville,
NY
Front-line Leadership Certificate- Managing Individual Performance,
Developing Team Performance, and Problem Solving, from Mercer County
Community College.
Dale Carnegie, Elmwood Park, NJ - Public speaking A.I.C.P.A.
Course- Managing Corporate Cash
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel ERP McCormack & Dodge
Microsoft Word PeopleSoft / SAP Software International
Sarbanes-Oxley Internal MFG \ Pro- Cognos Fin.
Audits Fox Pro
Reciprocal Safety
Councils-
Basic Plus Plant
Safety-7/10