Manager Accounting

William Dierkes

***** ****** **. • Kansas City, MO 64145

248-***-**** • ********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/william-g-dierkes

Finance, Information and Tax Technology Executive

Global & Fortune 500 / Financial Reporting and Analysis / Business Planning & Development / Change Management / Budgeting and Forecasting / Leadership / Team Building / Problem Solving / Regulatory Compliance / Strategic Planning / Sarbanes-Oxley / Contract Negotiations / Organization & Communication / Performance Improvement / Accounting / Treasury / Tax / Internal Audit / ERP Systems / Mergers and Acquisitions / Risk Management / Six Sigma / GAAP / Global Experience

Experienced in planning, directing and implementing innovative solutions in domestic and international markets including managing teams, implementing large enterprise systems, directing multi-million dollar budgets and supporting increases in revenue and profitability.

Strengths include:

• Building innovative applications to meet current and future organizational needs

• Directing improved performance of IT systems, supporting top line and bottom line growth

• Revitalizing systems to improve reporting, compliance and efficiency

• Driving down costs, increasing profitability

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Implemented ONESOURCE WorkFlow Manager (including WorkFlow, DataFlow, Entity Manager, FileRoom and Calendar). ONESOURCE WorkFlow Manager will improve the Delphi Tax Staff's ability to manage tax initiatives, compliance and reporting in an increasingly complex legal structure in an outsourced environment.

• Implemented ONESOURCE Audit Manager. ONESOURCE Audit Manager will enable a lean Delphi Tax Staff to more effectively manage, track, control and report on all Tax related audits globally.

• Designed a Country by Country Reporting tool. Developed an inhouse reporting tool to meet the Base Profit and Profit Shift (BEPS) Country by Country reporting requirements.

• Implemented ONESOURCE Tax Provision (Formerly Tax Stream). Global Tax Accounting faced major internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance issues. Implemented an outsourced corrective solution, including hosting and consulting services. Increased compliance while saving Delphi $1.6 M.

• Implemented Tax tool (including Uncertain Tax Position (FIN48), Income and Property Tax Compliance, 1099 reporting). Migrated the Delphi Tax Staff to web hosted models increasing productivity and compliance.

• Reduced cost by directing and implementing a Six Sigma program throughout the Delphi Tax and Customs Department. Achieved cost savings through process improvements, increased compliance, and reduction in fines, penalties and audit exposure. Saved $3M annually.

• Designed and implemented Sales and Use Tax Compliance and Audit Defense system. Delphi methods for Sales and Use Tax led to significant audit exposure. Was able to design and implement a transaction SQL based Sales and Use Tax process/system for calculating and reporting Sales and Use Tax. Also used for Sales and Use Tax audit defense which improved control and reduced audit exposure. Saved over $1 M vs a comparable SABRIX solution.

• Designed and implemented information system, minimizing risk. Delphi increased financial transactions from 2M to 500M per year overwhelming the financial information reporting capabilities. Designed and implemented a SQL server data warehouse and data mining tools dramatically increasing reporting efficiency, audit defense and compliance.

• Developed and executed a migration strategy, saving millions. As a result of GM’s divestiture of Delphi, over 300 systems needed to be transitioned to Delphi. Worked directly with a variety of vendors. Incorporated innovative systems, attained ongoing efficiencies and achieved over $10M in annualized savings for Delphi.

• Rectified deficient applications, improved bottom line. Traditional methods of developing, managing and hosting applications were outdated and inefficient. Retired, replaced or moved internally hosted and managed systems with ASP or SAAS vendor-provided solutions. Enabled $3M in annual savings for Delphi.2

• Integrated operation systems and reduced conversion expenses. Mobil Chemical was wasting millions due to inefficiencies resulting from non-integrated systems. Directed Mobil’s first SAP R/3 implementation. Mobil Chemical realized an additional $5M in annual savings due to increased operational efficiencies. Created a template for company-wide use, saved millions in design and implementation costs.

• Established a Division Accounting Center for Mobil Chemical. Directed and managed the consolidation of plant accounting and divisional financial analysis into a Division Accounting Center. Achieved $1.2 M annual savings.

• Revamped global operations. Mobil Chemical international operations were less than optimal. Re-engineered and re-organized sales, marketing and distribution operations. Enhanced margins through product mix optimization. Achieved $10M annual savings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WTG Consulting (2016 – Present)

Principal

Responsibilities: Project Management and Tax Technology Support

Delphi Automotive (1999 – 2016)

Delphi is a $17 Billion Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Components to the Global Market.

Director Tax Technology

Recruited to initiate cost controls, improve efficiency and facilitate financial compliance by developing and implementing strategies while managing people, process and technology. Implemented initiatives to enhance the work experience and performance of the Global Tax and Customs staff.

Financial Information Technology Manager

Directed development and implementation of global information technology. Responsible for reducing costs, improving operational performance; managed a $56M budget and associated team of professional and support personnel.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (1979 – 1999)

Exxon Mobil is a $350 Billion International Petroleum, Chemical and Specialty Products Provider.

Risk Manager

Established programs and procedures for risk assessment and internal controls.

US SAP Business Leader

Managed and implement SAP R3 for Mobil Chemical’s.

Division Accounting Manager

Managed financial analysis and accounting.Including general, fixed asset, plant, cost, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Business Transformation Manager

Managed reorganization and re-engineering of Mobil Chemical International Sales, Marketing and Distribution operations.

System and Computer Services Manager

Managed hardware (AS400), infrastructure (LAN) and applications.Accounting, sales and distribution

Accounting Manager Managed Accounting in US GAAP and Local Statutory (Local GAAP).

Information Technology Strategy Manager

Lead in the development of a long-term IT strategy for engineering, financial, manufacturing and distribution.

Controller Olefins and Aromatics Plant

Led and managed professional and hourly personnel in the financial, purchasing and manufacturing warehouse activities of a $500 Million Petrochemical manufacturing plant.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

MBA, University of Dallas, Information Systems

BBA, University of Missouri – Kansas City, Accounting

CPA, New Jersey

Six Sigma, Green Belt

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