Controller

S c o t t M o o n, M B A, C PA

Versatile professional with more than eighteen years of managing organizational accounting and finance functions. Experience includes corporate and manufacturing environments for companies with annual revenues from $200 million to

$37 billion. Credentials include a Master’s in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant and Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt. Highly recommended by peers, superiors and staff as a high energy results oriented business partner capable of succeeding in the most challenging circumstances.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Budgetary Analysis

Financial Modeling

Operations Management

Change Management

Financial Planning

Process Improvement

Compliance

Financial Reporting

Profit & Loss

Balance Sheet

Corporate Finance

Forecasting

Six Sigma

Data Review & Analysis

General Ledger

Sarbanes Oxley

Financial Accounting

IFRS

Team Management

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

US GAAP

Financial Control

Leadership & Execution

Variance Analysis

Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS, INC 2014– PRESENT

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Responsible for all Accounting, Finance, IT and Administrative functions

Oversee budgetary planning and cost management

Work with top management on reviewing projects and the financial results of those projects

Oversee all financial aspects of the company and that they are in alignment with our strategic plan

Ensure proper financial controls are in place

Work with various banks and creditors on financing arrangements

Oversee all financial reporting and financial analysis

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory reporting, including corporate income tax filings

Work with Legal department to ensure appropriate insurance coverage

KAISER ALUMINUM 2012– 2014

Controller

Managed the Accounting, Finance, IT, and Purchasing departments

Responsible for all aspects of accounting at the plant. This included operational reporting, performance reporting, monthly close, accounts payable, payroll, and customer billing

Led monthly forecasting and annual long range planning preparation for the plant using excel models and Hyperion for reporting to our Corporate Finance department

Responsible for monitoring and insuring compliance with company and local internal controls to insure SOX compliance.

This included performing self-testing of controls, developing and implementing control improvements as needed, and supporting internal and external audits of plant controls

Worked with plant management to prepare financial analysis regarding capital investment requests. Tracked expenditures on approved products and insure timely capitalization as fixed assets

Monitored site specific activity and reserves

Tracked product line performance and profitability. Led new product launches from a financial perspective

Involved as a resource for continuous improvement teams for financial assistance on projects

MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC. 2007– 2012

Assistant Global Controller / Corporate Finance Manager 2009 – 2012

Managed five Senior Financial Analysts daily activities, as well as growth and development

Lead communicator to executives and external audit team on required changes in reserves from a technical accounting and company policy perspective

Responsible for monthly budgets and forecasts

Implemented new policies/procedures to increase efficiencies within the company

Owned Corporate balance sheet and income statement

Managed and review all account reconciliations

Strengthened internal controls with adherence to SOX compliance and initiatives. SOX coordinator for entire company

Partnered with internal/external auditors on testing to be performed

Project lead on world-wide month end close initiative. Implemented best practices, as well as standardized procedures and reporting across the globe.

Responsible for transition service agreements of our acquired and divested businesses

Financial lead in SAP upgrade that allowed for the use of increased functionality

Monthly financial reporting package in accordance with GAAP

Various ad hoc analyses of data requested by Senior Management

Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance 2007 – 2009

Prepared and reviewed high risk accounts, reports and calculations as deemed appropriate by management

Prepared all Journal Entries for areas of responsibility

Performed close activities in conjunction with the monthly close schedule

Performed standard journal entries in accordance with the Standard Journal Entry Control Log

Ensured assigned accounts were reconciled timely and accurately and in accordance with the Reconciliation Checklist

Ensured Corporate Compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Performed monthly budget, forecast and prior year variance analysis for North American Corporate Departments

Owned monthly closing cost center review. Responsible for performance of special reviews and analyses

ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION, A SUBSIDIARY OF ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2005 – 2007

Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance 2006 – 2007

Supervised Financial Analyst in daily activities, as well as growth and development

Prepared financial plans, updates, long range plans, and latest best estimates for presentation to corporate office

Monthly reporting on actual vs. budget forecast results

Fulfilled various Sarbanes Oxley testing requirements, as well as internal and external audit requests

Prepared analysis of key business trends and identify strategic implications

Provided financial and analytical support for daily activities, new product launches, project teams, as well as management

Researched and analyzed data from multiple sources to form logical, accurate interpretations and explanations, while ensuring integrity of data

Participated in month-end close, preparation of journal entries, and supporting analysis

Project lead on AMAPS manufacturing system recertification, creating profiles for 800 users

Participated on ERP integration team that ultimately migrated the company to SAP

Responsible for creating standardized procedures and policies related to inventory verification and related inventory adjustments

Financial Analyst, Inventory Accounting 2005 – 2006

Prepared financial plans, updates, long range plans, and latest best estimates related to inventory

Worked with Division and Plant personnel to comprehend and analyze business needs and resolve any issues

Analyzed and reconciled inventory transactions across multiple systems

Ensured perpetual inventory records accurately reflected quantities on hand

Participated in month-end close, preparation of journal entries, supporting analysis, and account reconciliations related to inventory

Financial Analyst, Logistics 2005 – 2005

Prepared plan, budget, and updates for freight and distribution

Financial lead on delegating Ross Private Fleet deliveries to outside carriers, saving an estimated $470M annually

Participated in the development of product standards and preparation of supporting schedules

Participated on Logistics projects as financial representative, providing financial and business expertise

Participated in month-end close, preparation of journal entries, and supporting analysis

Constructed and analyzed data warehouse reports to fulfill departmental requirements

THE SYGMA NETWORK, A SUBSIDIARY OF SYSCO CORPORATION 1996 – 2005

Controller/Supervising Senior Accountant 2000 – 2005

Controller of accounting information and inventory control for the SYGMA San Antonio distribution center

Worked directly with center managers and senior management in preparing weekly earnings estimates for eight operating centers with $3.5 billion sales in fiscal 2004, to report to SYSCO Corporation.

Financially responsible for creating a maintenance shop for SYGMA San Antonio, saving $320M annually

Prepared complex profitability studies for various customers

Responsible for preparing budget and forecast to report to SYSCO Corporation

Prepared and presented various projects to senior management, as well as my interpretation of the data

Staff Accountant 1996 – 2000

Managed general accounting functions including the general ledger, AP/AR, and payroll related to the SYGMA corporate office

Solely responsible for maintaining accurate accrual of program discounts, as well as resolved any overdue balances through vendor/corporate contacts

Guardianship of accounting information for the corporate office, therefore directly responsible for examining the financial statements on a monthly basis for any irregular transactions or amounts

Created monthly financial package to report to corporate office

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Franklin University, Columbus, OH (May 2003)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (March 1996)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Currently pursuing a Certification in Management Accounting (CMA)

Member of Mensa Society (May 2014)

Six Sigma Green Belt (October 2008)

Certification in Production & Inventory Management (November 2006)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Ohio (November 2001 inactive)

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel knowledge as well as Word, Access, PowerPoint. SAP, Great Plains, Management Reporter, FRX, Peachtree Accounting, BW, Oracle, Chameleon, Monarch, Khalix, AMAPS, Forecaster, AS/400 financial systems, Cartesis, Hyperion, Blackline, Concur, Quickbooks Pro, DIS, CHAMPS, Lotus Notes, and Outlook

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