Eileen Baker, CPA
Shelton, CT 06484 **************@*****.***
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.