Management Project
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James D. Cecil
**** ***** ******, *********, ** 50323
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcecil
********@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished business professional with expertise and transferable skills
in the areas of: risk management, costing, financial modeling, strategic
planning, business development, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting
and investment management. Diverse background, having worked in both the
private and public realms, for companies ranging from a large appliance
manufacturer to a mid-sized engineering firm. Proven experience in
developing and selling new lines of business. Accustomed to excelling in
fast-paced environments, always determined to meet client objectives,
critical deadlines, and deliver results. Qualified strengths include:
ability to lead complex analysis, size up alternatives for upper
management; and successfully complete long-range projects. Educational
highlights include an MBA from DePaul's nationally ranked Kellstadt
Graduate School of Business, concentrating in Strategy, Execution and
Valuation.
Work Experience
Syngenta Seeds- Cost Accountant (Contract Position) - Ames, IA
February 2010-Present
. Developed a stream-lined reconciliation process to track misc. revenue
from over 40 remote sites.
. Analyze variances between standard and absorbed cost and recommend
production order changes.
. Reconcile 20-30 balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including
for NAFTA region.
. Ensure correct inventory valuation by doing daily costing runs, and
verifying revaluation.
. Provide daily reporting to managers regarding hedging positions for
various crops.
. Respond to auditor questions and provide requested documentation.
Electrolux Major Appliances- Cost Accountant (Contract Position) - Webster
City, IA
December 2009-February 2010
. Cost all new parts and appliance models for internal management and
external clients.
. Prepare monthly financials for distribution and discussion with upper
management.
. Forecast and analyze variances between standard and actual cost.
. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
. Approve payables, purchase orders, requisitions, credit memos.
. Provide daily reporting to Cost Center Managers regarding production,
labor and scrap efficiency.
. Respond to auditor questions and provide requested documentation.
The Weitz Company- Controller- Iowa Business Unit- Des Moines, IA
June 2008-February2009
. Directly supervise, mentor, and develop 6 FTE reports (4 SPAs, 1 PAs,
1 Payroll Accountant)
. Prepare monthly financials for distribution and discuss with upper
management.
. Lead 11 monthly performance standard meetings to discuss project
issues and forecasting.
. Draft, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures for
department.
. Prepare and forecast monthly volume, job cost, expense accounts, and
other income.
. Create, monitor, and forecast progress of annual budget for
department.
. Perform Project Risk Audits on projects to assess and monitor a
project's financial risk.
. Lead monthly accounting staff meetings to address outstanding problems
and solutions.
. Develop training schedule, and material based on department needs
within budget.
. Analyze subcontractor financials to decide best default management
solution (subguard or bond).
. Proficient in JD Edwards, GroupWise, ePCS Data Builder.
Turner Construction Company- Accounting & Insurance Manager / Supervisor /
Senior
Financial Analyst- Indianapolis, IN
June 2005-May2008
. Manage department's daily operations with 3-6 FTE reports (2008- 1
Clerk, 2 Accountants)
. Maintain, enforce, & co-write company handbook regarding accounting
policies and procedures.
. Prepare and forecast Annual Plan studies including: Staff, G&A,
Revenue, Interest Income, and Logistics. Use to develop plan
Controllable Margin and Earnings goals.
. Negotiate, review and advise contract terms with owner, joint venture
partners and subcontractors.
. Complete and analyze financial statements for joint ventures, and
verify business unit's Hyperion.
. Review project budget and cost forecasts and advise partners of real
and potential cost risk.
. Lead team in preparation for external audits and provide formal
responses to audit team findings.
. Foster banking relationships, coordinating set-up and close of all
accounts.
. Strategic Partner concentrating in risk management solutions,
efficiencies and profitability.
. Advise upper management of current risk outlook. Offer strategies to
achieve maximize financial success while minimizing the risks.
. Provide and sell clients risk management solutions including wrap-up
risk management programs.
. Monitor and forecast financial performance, and operation of risk
management programs.
. Review and negotiate contractual language to identify potential risks
and implement risk aversion.
. Maintain Insurance & Bonding relationships policies and procedures for
the business unit.
Project Accountant- Chicago, IL
February 2000- June 2005
. Oversee and approve: AR, AP, journal entries, billing policies and
procedures.
. Train Interiors Division (80 people in 04') on accounting policies and
procedures.
. Mentor Junior Analysts (10 people in 02'-04') on daily accounting
responsibilities.
. Test new billing module for accuracy and preparation for rollout to
500 person financial staff.
. CMIC Knowledgeable User (Financial System Expert) for the Chicago
Business Unit.
. Monitor and depreciate fixed assets to ensure equitable payment of
personal property taxes and adequate coverage from Property Plant and
Equipment Insurance.
. Oversee intra-company transfers of cost and revenues for business
unit.
Education
. MBA- Strategy, Execution & Valuation Sept. 2004-July 2006 (DePaul
University, Chicago, IL)
. BS- Finance August 1993- May 1997 (University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA)
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