Manager Accounting

Professional Summary

OPERATIONS MANAGER/PLANT MANAGER●CONTROLLER ● DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Accomplished and results driven professional experienced in all facets of Operations Management, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Information/Network Technology, Business Analysis, Sales and Strategic Business Planning. My career path and education has lead me to have a desire in Plant Management. The experience and education that I have gained has prepared me to lead a team people for success, realize profits through mentoring and education and help people reach their potential.

Areas of

Executive leadership team

Corporate Accounting

Operations management

Cost Control

Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Annual budgeting

Inventory planning

Strategic planning

Maintain confidentiality

IT management

GAAP Accounting

Business Development

Human Resources

Compliance Reporting

Project Management

Visionary Planning

Management Liaison

Planning/Scheduling

Data Analysis

Cost Accounting

Professional Experience

Corporate Accountant/Acquisition Advisor 2015-Present

Grace Manufacturing, Inc.

Gather and analyze financial information for five US divisions and two international divisions

Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in accounting tasks

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile entries such as, general journals, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Prepare financial statements and budgets

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies

Practitioner of the Great Game of Business model

Advise and make recommendations for business acquisitions

Select acquisition based on growth through sales, years in business and profits before tax (PBT)

Strong acumen and believer that empowering employee’s through financial literacy will improve the profits of a business and lower expenses

Teacher of financial literacy, which includes, income statement, balance sheet and cash flows

Business Analyst/Controller 2014-Present

Butler and Cook, Inc. – Fort Smith, AR.

Controller/Accounting Auditor (Responsibilities 2001-2013)

Guide financial decisions by monitoring goals established through business plan

Protect assets by establishing controls.

Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.

Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; make recommendations on business plans and strategy.

Maintain cash control and loan requirements.

Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Maintain confidential and critical aspects of accounting.

Maintain time and attendance records.

Maintain payroll in Quickbooks.

Maintain generally accepted accounting principles.

Initiate cost controls by analyzing current data and trends over time. Established metrics to measure results and make adjustments for improvements.

Established key performance metrics for production, purchasing, sales and accounting in order to reach goals and sustainability for future growth.

Plant Controller 2001-2014

Stark Manufacturing, LLC – Paris, AR. and Russellville, AR.

Improved operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission, support better reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.

Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT, Finance) through improvements.

Performed a significant role in long-term planning

Compile and analyze actual operating cost. Identify key financial and operating issues. Quantify actual results versus forecast.

Maintained overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.

Identified and recommended solutions to various departments for improvements and cost control.

Prepare special reports or request by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

Organization of fiscal documents.

Regular meetings with CEO around fiscal planning.

Supervise and coach office personal and plant supervisors on a weekly basis.

Maintained monthly and quarterly key performance indicators.

Managed day to day processing of accounts receivable and payable using automated general ledger software and produced reports as requested.

Guided financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing procedures.

Protected assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

Monitored and confirmed financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.

Prepared budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; make recommendations on plans.

Maintained cash control and loan requirements.

Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Maintained confidential and critical aspects of accounting.

Maintained generally accepted accounting principles.

Initiated cost controls that resulted in $4 million savings to the organization.

Reduced month-end closing time from 10 days to 3.

Improved Accounts Payable to vendors by 95% on time through streamlined processes.

Successfully automated invoicing to customers improving payment received.

Introduced electronic payment systems to customers and vendors streamlining invoice and payment processing.

Administered, coordinated and evaluated functions for Human Resources.

Reviewed and made recommendations to CEO on policies and procedures.

Responsible for compliance according to State and Federal regulations. Maintained labor reporting.

Provided support to supervisors and team leaders in personnel matters.

Consulted with legal counsel as needed.

Maintained knowledge of industry trends and legislation.

Successfully led recruitment efforts hiring talented management with high retention rates.

Improved wage system by expanding job descriptions and salary recommendations based on industry.

Successfully converted companywide automated payroll system to ADP HRIS/HRB system.

Experienced in ADP payroll preparation and reporting in multiple states.

Managed and developed direct staff.

Administrative Assistant/IT Support Administrator 1994-2001

Stark Manufacturing, LLC – Russellville, AR.

Provided assistance with projects for various departments.

Assisted users with computer support.

Maintained and updated charts using Microsoft Excel.

Assisted in daily operations for accounting functions.

Provided reports and assistance with correspondence.

Assisted with customer communications and relations.

Education

University of Arkansas December 2013

Master of Science: Operations Management

Fayetteville, AR.

Society of Human Resource Management Learning System Course May 2013

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR.

Arkansas Tech University May 2012

Bachelor of Science: Information Technology

Russellville, AR.

The Gathering of the Games September 2017

Dallas, Texas

The Great Game of Business Workshop November 2016

Springfield, MO

Teaching business financial literacy, responsibility, ownership, results and growth to practitioners.

Value Stream Analysis/Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen May 2012

DiverseGreen

Paris, AR. (on-site training)

Professional Affiliations

Member, Society of Human Resource Management (2010 – Present)

Member, Alumni Association Arkansas Tech University (2012 – Present)

Member, Alumni Association University of Arkansas – Fayetteville (2013 – Present)

Member, APICS (2012 – Present)

Software

CA ManManX

Lotus Domino Designer

CA MK Manufacturing

CA KBM

ABW (similar to SAP)

Macola ES

Lotus Domino Client

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Lotus SmartSuite

MS Windows Server

ADP HRM

EDI Software

Lotus Domino Server Admin

ADP Time Management

MS SQL Server

Microsoft SQL

Crystal Report Writer

AS/400 OS

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