Assistant Controller
Resume:
Alejandrina Jaime
Assistant Controller
**** **** ***** *****, ************ TN 38017
Telephone: 901-***-****.
Mobile: 901-***-****
Email: *****.***********@*****.***
Career
Summary
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing cost processes, SAP and financial statements, experience in accounts standards preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls .Proven ability to synthesize complex data and information into meaningful outtakes .Superior interpersonal and written and oral communication skills Ability to communicate cost and financial information across the business,strong systems knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications Proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MSword, SAP, Oracle, software programs excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications » More than 5 years of experience as Cost Accounting Manager and developed multiple talent with my coaching .
» Degree in Finance and multiple lean manufacturing experience .
» Hard working, fast, team player, multi-tasked and dependable. Competencies » Dynamic, highly motivated, and results-driven professional, with broad-based experience and hands-on skills in financial operations, business development, corporate consulting and administrative support. Interested to pursue an engaging position in various fields of endeavor to proactively utilize skills and expertise honed from years of accounting and finance background.
Adept at establishing and maintaining positive rapport with all levels of management and customers.
Known as a versatile, highly effective leader equipped with exceptional management, multitasking, analytical, organizational, and communication skills; along with the ability to maintain composure in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Achievements » Improved month end closing from 8 days to 5 days, changes in a wide variety of financial procedures, Standards and forms, delivering accurate information in a timely manner.
» Trained several cost accountants and develop high efficient costing group.
» Gained a greater understanding, appreciation and respect for operational knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
» Conducted several lean events, to improve financial process as Purchase Price Variance, Margin Analysis, Back flush cost, Profit rationalization, in order to reduce waste in processes in order to get, increasing efficiently and accurately in the results.
» Successful management of internal and external financial audits to the corporation. Education
Areas of expertise
Bachelor Business Administration
Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
1995
Business Strategy Forecast Development and Accuracy
General Accounting
Accounts Receivables
Financial Analyst
Lean Manufacturing
Treasury
Cost Management
Budgeting
Accounts Receivables/Payables
Trainings
Manager Leadership Tools, Leadership principles, Sap System Implementation and Training, Oracle, TM1 Controller, BI, MRP Inventory Controls, Cost of Goods Sold, Fiscal Reforms, ABC Activity Base Costing, Electronic worksheets, Word Processors, Accounting, Clients, Purchasing, Presentations, E-Mail & Internet, Previously using Oracle & Hyperion, Intensive English for International at University of Memphis, Bronze lean six sigma certification, Business partnering, Connect and Influence.
Professional
Experience
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Manufacturing Inc. From June 2015 - To Present Assistant Controller
Greater Memphis Area
Responsible for the direction of the accounting functions and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department. Duties include ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data for accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger, while directing the preparation and timely delivery of financial reports. Directing month-end closings, ensuring that accounts are properly reconciled while highlight inconsistencies or unusual transactions.
Highlights
Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Responsible for managing system hardware and software applications
Provide technical systems support to company owned locations.
Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow.
Development of system controls to ensure data integrity.
Point person for troubleshooting system issues.
Liaison with point-of-sale, accounting software, and other system vendors and consultants.
Serve as project manager for any system implementation or upgrades
Producing accurate and timely financial statements.
Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliations.
Manage all accounting functions including, but not limited to: General Ledger, Budget, Forecast, Cash Forecast, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing.
Responsible for cash management activities, including monitoring cash flow on a continual basis, reviewing bank reconciliations, auditing cash receipts, and auditing accounts receivable and Accounts payable
Coordinate and review the month-end close process for all reporting entities. Assist in special projects as necessary.
Jabil From 2011 - To June 2015
www.jabil.com
Cost Accounting Manager
Providing accurate and timely reporting of Sales and Material Costs. Full responsibility of reviewing the accuracy of Inventory valuation on the Balance Sheet in a Standard Cost environment and managing the process end to end . Responsible of analyzing and managing the components that represent the difference between Actual and Forecasted Material Margins in conjunction with Business area. During my leadership has coached Finance/Accounting staff and Financial Analysts. Successfully maintained compliance requirements (SOX, GAAP).
Highlights
Managed the standard costing process end to end
Partnered with other teams to build a robust analytical review process surrounding the standard costs of existing products
Responsible for compiling the standard cost build files, analyzing, and distributing to and meeting with stakeholders to review and obtain buy-in
Responsible for calculating, tracking, amortizing, and journalizing the capitalized cost revaluation changes and capitalized purchase price variances
Investigated standard cost updates and monthly Purchase Price variances
Responsible for the monthly inventory revaluation and Purchase Price Variance reconciliations and forecasts
Participated in the Strategic Planning, Financial forecasting, and 5 year planning processes
Streamlined and re-engineered the standard cost build and load process to maximize the system driven efficiencies
Introduced Lean manufacturing activities to finance department enhancing reporting methodology and shortened closing times. Jabil From 2009 - To 2011
www.jabil.com
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Responsible for maintaining and analyzing standard cost processes. Successfully managed 3 accounts and led several projects to improve margin based on deep data analysis with SPV and PPV. Managed and lead internal audit activities within cost accountants to ensure financial guidelines where met . Managed Cost controls and reporting activities plant wide and drove for improvement actions across multidisciplinary team . Highlights
Performed Cost related monthly financial closing in a timely manner every cycle, leaving enough time for verification and improvements .
Prepared and validated inventory accounts reconciliation.
Supported the coordination of Physical Inventory Process, internal and external audits and is responsible for its reconciliation with the General Ledger.
Prepared Inventory & Cost Reporting when projects or audits where required.
Analyzed daily, weekly and monthly metrics results and drove for action with multidisciplinary teams .
Analyzed and validated cost savings in Cost Improvement Projects such as Kaizen events, DMAICS, A3’s, etc.
Supported New Products and Operations Team with financial analysis and profitability analysis .
Responsible for new products standard cost and all related costing validations . ( Price roll, BOM analysis )
Provided financial support to Business and Operation teams.
Supported budget process, prepared schedules and challenged forecasts based on Lean activities, Historical results and Business knowledge.
Assisted in the fulfillment of all requirements for Internal and External Audits.
Ensure Cost Accounting transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP. Jabil From 2007 - To 2009
www.jabil.com
SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
Successfully prepared financial statements for high complex customers with complex BOM and cost structure. Supported and trained Cost accountants with the group. With my leadership the group grew and improved time to complete reports and analysis. Introduced 2 mayor customers to the plant accountability. Highlights
Managed the analysis of general ledger and related financial statements for reasonableness, prepared data for journal entries.
Accumulated and analyzed information for the preparation of financial statements, ledgers, reports and taxes.
Prepared financial reports for both inside and outside the company.
Prepared timely reports and communication with functional areas.
Full responsible of cost of goods sold accuracy.
Developed, documented, and implemented monthly cost accounting closing procedures. ( PPV, SPV )
Managed the analysis and breakdown of cost product and gross margin analysis.
Executed day to day requirements and monitored metrics. Driving for immediate actions within the commercial and operational team .
Provided information to the BU group used for customer requirements validations . ( Price roll, BOM analysis )
Foxconn From 1996 - To 2006
www.foxconn.com
COST AND FINANCIAL ANALYST SUPERVISOR
Provided and managed Leadership for Financial support; worked with different business users to understand how the systems and process were used and identified opportunity areas regarding revenue, cost reduction or customer satisfaction helping to make better decisions most beneficial to the business.
Analyzed the department’s capabilities and prepare appropriate recommendations increasing operational effectiveness and efficiency. Executed all areas such as general count ability, AR, AP m Treasury, Taxes. Highlights.
Verified that financial activity was recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Maintained Standard Cost system for all products.
Set up Bill of Material/Operation.
Established procedures and controls to ensure the accuracy of inventory and cost of goods sold.
Developed, documented, and implemented monthly cost accounting closing procedures.
Examined inventory for potential short-dated lots, failed batches excess and obsolete.
Developed standard costs for new products.
Designed quote details for new product.
Performed monthly Inventory revaluations
Managed AP /AR departments
Computer Skills » Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access.
» SAP / Oracle, Cognos, TM1, MRP Inventory Controls, Main Frame. Languages
Read Write Speak
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Spanish Excellent Excellent Excellent
References Kathie Reid
Regional Director of Finance
Jabil
***********@*****.***
Francisco Moran
Senior Process Excellence Manager at Nike
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