Financial Management

Mark A. Stropkaj

Plum, PA *****

*********@*******.*** 412-***-****

Vice President of Finance

Results-oriented and leadership-driven Finance professional with many years of expertise in financial management, financial control, and personnel management. Equipped with superior communication and organizational skills, possessing strengths in diverse financial functions to include budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial statement generation. Proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with financial leaders, tax experts, and auditors to optimize financial operations.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Management

Cash Flow Analysis

Staff Supervision

Financial Control

Management & Leadership

Budget Preparation

Budget Management

Benefits Negotiations

Job Costing

Staff Engagement

Financial Forecasting

Process Improvement

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

INTERNATIONAL STEEL SERVICES, INC., Greentree, PA, 2008 - Present

Vice President of Finance (2010 – Present)

Lead and manage cross-functional teams of Accounting, HR, and IT staff at the corporate headquarters as well as international locations in India, Argentina, and Madagascar. Spearhead the preparation, evaluation, and implementation of monthly and yearly budgets and financial statements. Continuously assess internal finance needs while liaising with relevant financial institutions. Oversee the rollout of the corporate insurance package to all employees.

Key Accomplishments:

Earn a promotion from Controller to Vice President of Finance in 2010 due to financial excellence.

Manage diverse financial functions, including cash flow analysis, expense report evaluation and approval, and cash planning, ensuring accuracy and precision of financial operations.

Direct internal aspects of job costing, mastering and utilizing the Job Costing System as well as the MAS 90 computer system, Excel, and Word to facilitate project completion.

Spearhead collaborations with plant managers to perform budgeting and financial forecasting efforts.

Cultivate strategic relationships with external auditors and tax consultants during daily operation, as well as insurance providers during employee benefits negotiations; achieve best-in-class benefits packages for employees.

Controller (2008 – 2010)

Managed the preparation and analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to ensure optimal accuracy of financial reporting. Conducted account-level analysis for internal finances, implementing expert quality control and quality assurance mechanisms to optimize balance sheet account accuracy. Utilized the company’s MAS90 system.

Key Accomplishments:

Supervised and directed operations for a cross-functional team of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.

Performed reporting for job costing efforts, completing analyses within time and budget constraints.

Engaged senior management to prepare, evaluation, and complete yearly budgets.

Led the evaluation and correction of monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy.

KARNDEAN INTERNATIONAL, Export, PA, 2005 - 2008

Finance Manager

Directed day-to-day financial operations for the US Headquarters, while actively leading a cross-functional team of five professionals with Accounting, IT, Human Resources, and Purchasing. Managed month-end closing, inventory system management, job costing, and related financial and process functions. Oversaw union contracts and related financial functions. Mastered and maintained expert knowledge of ADP Payroll Systems.

Key Accomplishments:

Conducted internal financial analysis for financial statements in order to inform financial forecasting efforts.

Led the design and implementation of new policies and procedures that enhanced internal productivity.

Facilitated regular meetings with middle management in order to brainstorm on operational improvement ideas while generating ways to implement new and improved processes.

Cultivated relationships with financial institutions in order to secure new lines of credit, managing all aspects of financial reporting and credit reporting during daily operations.

Successfully led contract negotiations to acquire optimal yearly corporate insurance packages, health care contracts, as well as all maintenance contracts.

CRONIMET CORPORATION, Rochester, PA, 2003 – 2005

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Managed all month-end closing procedures while supervising daily operations of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, ensuring best-in-class financial operations.

Key Accomplishments:

Championed financial analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, as well as monthly account analyses.

Oversaw the preparation and evaluation of bank reconciliations regularly.

Additional Appointments:

Controller, J. Allan Steel Company, Pittsburgh, PA

Staff Accountant, J. Allan Steel Company, Pittsburgh, PA

Fiscal Officer, Allegheny County Treasurer’s Office, Pittsburgh, PA

Legislative Assistant, US House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Post Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Robert Morris College

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Geneva College

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Institute of Management Accountants

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