Accounting Manager
Resume:
JOSEPH M. ALLEN, C.M.A., C.P.A.
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
845-***-****(M)
845-***-**** ext 135 (O)
***********@*******.***
SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER
Senior Financial Manager with 20 years of domestic and international
experience in manufacturing industries. Developed and implemented
financial systems and controls with particular expertise in:
. Systems Implementation . Cash Management
. Operations Analysis . Profitability Analysis
. Budgeting/Forecasting . Administrative Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMMI ROTH USA Inc., a subsidiary of Emmi AG(Switzerland) 2010-present
Corporate Controller, Orangeburg NY
$225 million manufacturer, importer and distributor of cheese and dairy
products
Direct all financial activities of four operating facilities
. Perform balance sheet reviews, P&L analysis, and cash forecasts.
. Prepare financial reports for parent company under US and Swiss GAAP.
. Direct the activities of finance staff including A/P, A/R, G/L and
three Plant Controllers.
. Oversee inventory management, product costing and gross margin
analysis for three manufacturing locations
. Manage capital expenditure process and fixed asset accounting
. Coordinate audit and tax return preparation with outside auditors.
. Oversee the implementation of JDE ERP software at all locations.
KERRY INC., a subsidiary of Kerry Group plc (Ireland), Clark, NJ
1999 - 2010
Operations Controller, Clark NJ, Plant
$110 million manufacturer and distributor of flavors, fragrances and
essential oils.
Direct all financial activities of manufacturing facility. Supervise one
staff accountant.
* Analyze monthly gross margins and production statistics.
* Perform off line product costing for pricing and valuation purposes.
* Focus operations on inventory management and analyze slow moving
inventory.
* Review operating expenses vs. budget, manage capital expenditure
process.
* Direct implementation of new Ross i- Renaissance ERP software system.
Controller, Corporate Shared Services, MASTERTASTE INC, a Kerry subsidiary,
Teterboro, NJ
$300 million manufacturer and distributor of flavors, fragrances and
essential oils.
Manage all financial activities including financial reporting, general
accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, A/R, A/P. Analyze, review and
control operational and capital spending. Evaluate operational and venture
profitability. Supervise staff of sixteen, reporting to CFO.
* Established centralized Corporate General Accounting, A/P, and A/R
Departments to service all manufacturing locations.
* Direct the implementation of Ross ERP software to facilitate
centralization.
* Integrate parent company reporting and accounting policies into acquired
companies.
* Develop business processes at all locations to support shared service
strategy.
Controller, J. MANHEIMER, INC., Teterboro, NJ (acquired by Mastertaste,
Inc., May 2004)
* Worked with banks to secure $16 million loans for plant acquisition and
relocation.
* Assisted owners in facilitating sale of the business.
Established UK and Bermuda affiliate corporations to accommodate
international expansion and generate tax savings. Established joint
venture in China for contract manufacturing.
Directed cash management activities, including investments and line of
credit transactions.
Implemented Solomon accounting software allowing department to handle 20%
revenue growth and additional reporting requirements without additional
staff or expense.
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SIEGFRIED USA INC., subsidiary of Siegfried AG (Switzerland), Carlstadt, NJ
1995-1999
$80 million manufacturer of bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Controller
Managed accounting activities including financial reporting, general
accounting, cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, cash management,
A/R, A/P, payroll, fixed assets, LIFO calculations, policies and
procedures. Supervised staff of seven, reported to VP Finance.
Coordinated financial audits and interacted regularly with parent company.
Planned, directed and implemented standard cost system with variance
reporting to analyze operations, resulting in $300k in savings through
elimination of unprofitable products, and $1 million in improved margins
on under-performing products.
* Implemented new inventory tracking procedures for two manufacturing
locations which reduced write-offs on $32 million inventory by $600k
and ensured establishment of adequate reserves.
Initiated inventory reduction and analysis efforts, decreasing inventory
months on hand by 25%
* Shortened annual accounting close from 3 months to 5 weeks and monthly
close from 15 to 8 days.
* Standardized accounting methods for all affiliates as a member of the
international accounting team.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY 1989 -
1995
A $20 million magazine publisher.
Controller
Managed the financial activities of four operational subsidiaries,
including the supervision of four divisional Controllers. Reported to
Executive VP/General Manager. Coordinated and prepared consolidated
financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows. Analyzed
subsidiary P&L and Balance Sheets. Coordinated financial audits and acted
as liaison with banks.
* Established financial reporting models and procedures to ensure
consistency among divisions.
* Worked with banks to finance acquisition through $7 million term loan.
* Evaluated and coordinated the divestiture of three divisions, generating
$10 million in cash.
* Restructured bank debt, reducing payments by $200k per year.
* Prepared financial statements, footnotes, and audit workpapers, saving
$10k/year in audit fees.
EDUCATION
Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio
B.A. in Accounting
CERTIFICATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Public Accountant - State of New Jersey, Member NJSCPA
Certified Management Accountant - Institute of Management Accountants
SKILLS
Excellent computer aptitude: Proficient with Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint,
MAS 90, Solomon, FRX, F9, CIMPRO Datalogix ERP, Ross i-Renaissance ERP, JD
Edwards 9.1, Hyperion, Proclarity
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