Eileen Baker, CPA

** ***** **** 203-***-****

Shelton, CT 06484 ace8q4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

CPA with combination of private sector and regional public accounting

experience. Hands-on, goal-driven, self-directed, and superior time

management skills. Manufacturing background with in-depth knowledge of

financial reporting with strong analytical skills for forecasting and

budgeting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VALLEY TOOL AND MANUFACTURING, Orange, CT

January, 2014 - Present

Division of GroupAero a Corinthian Capital Portfolio Company

VP of Finance

Recruited by Executive Search Firm. Report to President. Manage all

accounting related functions including accounts payable, payroll, general

ledger, accounts receivable, collections, cash management,

budgeting/forecasting and financial reporting. Oversee and participate in

the month-end closing process, preparing and reviewing entries,

reconciliations, month-end reports, and financial statements.

. Established new processes and documented all procedures in order to

ensure best practices.

. Established accounting controls to ensure compliance with GAAP.

. Implemented new time clock automated system.

. Oversee inventory and established a cycle count program.

. Managed annual audit and quarterly bank audits.

. Prepared monthly Borrowing Base Report.

BROOK & WHITTLE, LTD, Guilford, CT

2013 - 2014

North America's leading printing and packaging solution company.

Corporate Controller

Reported to the Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for financial

reporting and consolidations of three manufacturing facilities.

. Supervised a team of 6.

. Responsible for the monthly reporting package for the investors and

lenders.

. Liaison with external and bank auditors.

. Implementation of documentation for all areas while streamlining

process in accordance with GAAP.

. Oversaw Account Receivable which includes the accuracy of billing and

collections.

. Oversaw Accounts Payable to ensure proper documentation for timely

processing.

. Prepared forecast including annual budget with key metrics for the

senior management team.

. Oversaw statutory filings for all government agencies.

SOMERS THIN STRIP, Waterbury, CT

2012 - 2013

Division of Olin Brass. A precision re-roll mill producing specialty light

gauge copper and stainless steel alloys.

Controller

Reported to the General Manager. Responsible for overall financial

reporting for the business unit.

. Supervised a team of 4.

. Monthly financial reporting, including forecasting and cost analysis.

. Monitor key business metrics using weekly and monthly scorecard.

. Continuous Improvement analysis and tracking.

. LIFO cost accounting and inventory valuation.

. Monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis.

. Streamlined and documented monthly closing processes. Decrease

closing by 3 days.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

HAMWORTHY PEABODY COMBUSTION INC., Shelton, CT 2003 - 2012

World leader in the development and application of industrial combustion

solutions. Division of Hamworthy Combustion, headquarters in England.

(Company was sold to a division of Koch Industries - Finance/IT/ Human

Resource departments were consolidated into another division)

Controller

Reported to the President. Responsible for overall financial control and

reporting for Shelton, Canada and Houston office including monthly

consolidation and submittals to parent company. Oversee and maintain Human

Resources and IT functions. Serve as a Management Team member.

. Supervised a team of 5. (Finance, IT Department and Human Resources)

. Oversaw month end close, including reconciliation and variance

analysis, consolidation and reporting.

. Prepared monthly reporting package, including comparative reports of

operating results, financial position, and summarizing highlights of

monthly business activity (profit/loss, balance sheet, key performance

indicators, intercompany reconciliations and working capital

statements)

. Maintained treasury function. Consolidated 4 separate bank accounts

at different banks and locations to utilize 1 platform utilizing HSBC.

(3 US accounts and 1 Canadian account) Changed from lockbox to Remote

Deposit Capture. Instituted positive pay, report weekly cash balances

to UK and in charge of forecasting cash requirements.

. Responsible for sales tax and VAT accounting and reporting

requirements.

. Ensure compliance with Group internal controls, GAAP and IFRS.

. Inventory management using percentage of completion and cost

accounting preparation

. Plan administrator for the Defined Benefit Plan and Defined

Contribution Plan

. Performed budgeting, forecasting and cost cutting measures

. Participated as a board member of Joint Venture in Mexico City,

Mexico.

. Traveled to Brazil, Canada and UK to support the other business units.

THERMO SPECTRA-TECH, INC., Shelton, CT 1995 - 2002

Manufacturer of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy Microscopes and

Accessories

Division of Thermo Electron - $2.2 billion publicly traded company (Symbol:

TMO)

(Company relocated to Madison, WI - June, 2002)

Controller

Reported to the General Manager. Responsible for all accounting operations

including general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, and asset management.

Oversaw the IT department to ensure proper controls and analysis.

. Provided senior management with useful information for decision making

purposes, product line profitability, statistical analysis, financial

modeling, investment analysis

. Implemented new accounting policies consistent with FASB requirements

. Satisfied annual audit requirements (both internal and external)

. Negotiated all major purchase agreements, and reviewed all contractual

arrangements

. Evaluated and recommended for approval, capital acquisition proposals,

new product development proposals, etc. for financial returns, impact on

budgets and cash flow

. Established and approved credit terms, volume discounts, and terms and

conditions

. Established and maintained controls of cost accounting system

. Controlled cash flow on a monthly basis to maximize position

. Administrator of General Administration Contract with the US

Government

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

USGI, INC., Norwalk, CT 1994 -1995

Mortgage Servicing Company

Accounting Manager

Reported to Controller. Responsible for overseeing the general ledger and

preparing the monthly consolidated performance package.

DWORKEN, HILLMAN, LAMORTE & STERCZALA, PC, Bridgeport, CT

1989 - 1994

Public Accounting Firm

Supervisor of Audit Department

Managed audit, review and agreed upon procedure engagements. Trained and

supervised audit staff.

EDUCATION

B.S. Accounting, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT - 1989

Obtained Certified Public Accountant status in 1992

PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Member of the Connecticut Society of CPA's

TECHINCAL EXPERIENCE

EPICOR, Label Traxx, Hyperion Financials, Best Software, Crystal reports,

Microsoft Excel (lncluding VLookups,and pivot tables) Word, PowerPoint and

report writing.

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