Product Development Accounting

Khristina Godfrey

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Cost Accountant / Payroll manager

Dedicated and analytical accounting professional with 10+ years of experience leading financial reporting, cost accounting, audits, and project-based accounting tasks while maximizing profitability and accuracy. Motivational team leader with key abilities in collaboration and development; drive effective communication across multiple organizational levels. Solid skills in time management, organization, leadership, and problem solving. Deep knowledge of GAAP regulations; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Sage, Access, Citrix, Hyperion, Insight, and JDE.

Accounting Competencies

Accounting Policies & Procedures

Financial Statements & Analysis

Cost Control / Reduction

Regulatory Compliance

Audit Coordination / Management

Process Improvement / Change Management

Information Management

Report Generation & Analysis

Career Experience

American Plastic Toys Inc., Walled Lake, MI

Cost Accountant / Payroll Manager, 4/2015 – Present

Performed comprehensive cost accounting work spanning material and production costs, profitability analysis, research, and product development; compared actual costs to estimates and analyzed discrepancies and variances. Prepared various monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses along with monthly financial closes. Accountable for complete accuracy of monthly financial statements for all plants. Charged with developing annual budgets, annual overhead allocations and annual physical inventory audits for all plants. Recently advanced into the role of managing the payroll department.

Key Contributions:

Tasked with coordinating, presenting, and communicating analysis results to senior management; instrumental in planning numerous product development projects.

Tasked with implementing a new payroll system and training payroll team at all plants.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company - A Masco Company, Novi, MI

Senior Cost Analyst / Controller, 7/2013 – 4/2015

Advanced into senior-level role, including leadership as Plant Controller for Brownstown plant and US Controller for Taiwan plant. Charged with developing annual budgets, annual overhead allocations, quarterly acquisition cost updates, and monthly financial closes as well as accountable for complete accuracy of monthly financial statements for both plants. Review and approve cycle count audits and fixed asset audits. Complete year-end tax binders in Hyperion. Ensure adherence with GAAP and internal / external auditor guidelines.

Key Contributions:

Tasked with training Cost Accounting team, coordinating, presenting, and communicating analysis results to senior management; instrumental in planning numerous product development projects.

Continually supply executive team with accurate financial information to illuminate company’s profitability and keenly analyze new and existing business opportunities.

Designed and implemented programs, procedures, and internal controls for Cost Accounting team as well as for Controller positions in areas such as proforma analysis, quoting, cost rolls, and overhead rate allocation.

Earned employee award for outstanding team collaboration and leadership, including special recognition for spearheading 3-year project to transition all manufactured goods to comply with federal regulations regarding amount of lead, resulting in substantial boost in profitability.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, Novi, MI

Cost Analyst, 4/2010 – 7/2013

Performed comprehensive cost accounting work spanning material and production costs, profitability analysis, research, and product development; compared actual costs to estimates and analyzed discrepancies and variances. Collected and evaluated data to determine costs of business activities; reported sales and pricing data to inform senior management’s business decision making and planning. Prepared various monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses. Coordinated make/buy requests, quotes / RFO, labor rates, material costs, and overhead allocations.

Key Contributions:

Developed standard and current cost data to accurately valuate inventory and perform cost analyses.

Diligently maintained computerized product costing and data management system.

Nominated three times for Robert M. Zell Quality Award in recognition of dedication to workplace quality and innovation as well as performance as contributing member of Compliant Product Team.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, Novi, MI

Product Data Analyst, 2/2006 – 4/2010

Developed bill of material, cost, route, and product information based on manufacturing standards and engineering drawings. Provided product teams with accurate bills of material through comparative data analysis and physical audits. Implemented and tracked engineering change requests for new and existing products.

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Additional experience as a Residential Real Estate Appraiser with Award Appraisal.

Previous accounting experience with Elliot / Telescope Travel and AAA of Michigan.

Education and Credentials

Master of Business Administration - MBA (2017)

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business – Troy, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration - (2013)

Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI; Cum Laude

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