Director of Financial Analysis and Cost Accounting

Guy W. Matthews

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Senior Business Analyst & Cost Accounting Management Professional

Accomplished, self-directed Senior Business Analyst & Cost Accounting Professional

with more than an uninterrupted record of progressive experience in contributing

cost accounting leadership on an organizational scale. Recognized for an

unwavering work ethic to lead financial and analysis activities in the

agricultural industry. An effective team leader with the ability to build rapport

with colleagues and clients in order to succeed in high-pressure, challenging and

numbers-driven environments. Exceptional communicator with strong attention to

detail and a keen ability to improve productivity and employee engagement through

organizational improvements and training.

Areas of Strength

Cost Accounting Team Leadership & Training Yield Team

Data & Financial Analysis Sales & Operations Data Analysis

Agriculture Industry Collaboration Cash Flow Position

Product Costing System Numerical Data Management MS Office Suite

Written & Oral Communication

Work Experience

FIELDALE FARMS CORPORATION, Baldwin, GA 2000 to

2014

Director of Financial Analysis and Cost Accounting, 2009-2014

. Promoted to oversee the management and mentorship of a cross-

functional team of 5 direct reports and 14 team members, which

consisted of CPA's, Plant Controllers, Analysts, Yield Team Members,

and Administrative staff. Reported to the CFO.

. Proactively identified operational issues, communicating effectively

with key internal stakeholders and collaborated on strategic

initiatives.

. Spearheaded the collection, organization, and analysis of expenses and

cost information.

. Used Analytical Experience to troubleshoot and resolve complex

problems.

. Guided staff in seamlessly shifting to electronic formats and

interactive reporting, which led to corporate-wide efficiencies.

. Minimized the average time spent on month-end close from 140 to 80 man

hours through the introduction of automation initiatives.

. Led staff in the production of Corporate Budgets, Variation Analysis

and Reports, and quarterly collaboration with Department Heads

analyzing deviations and revision needs.

. Analyzed data to assess strategic decisions.

. Collaborated with the Vice President of Marketing to assess customers,

pricing, product mix, and margins in order to improve the mix margin.

. Executed Monthly Financial Reports, interpreting results, identifying

meaningful variances and trends, summarized and provided context to

Senior Management.

. Gathered, Analyzed, Synthesized, and Normalized disparate data from

various internal and external sources to create efficient models.

. Coordinated quarterly forecasts and annual strategic planning process.

Assistant Cost Accounting Manager, 2004-2009

. Extracted content from large, unstructured data sets, analyzed the

data for operational opportunities and presented them to operational

managers.

. Improved the company's bottom line significantly by correcting

production volume issues.

. Successfully led the analysis of Breed Studies in order to make

Capital Breed recommendations.

. Managed the Yield Improvement Team in Further Processing Plant that

led to action plans that resulted in every product achieving goal

yield.

. Led "Margin Improvement Team" of Division Managers tasked with

identifying opportunities and developing action plans to lead to

bottom line improvements.

. Performed many ad hoc projects as requested by Executive Level

Managers.

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Operations Analyst/Environmental Compliance Manager, 2000-2004

. Recognized for accomplishing 100% compliance of 500 contract farms

with CAFO requirements.

. Appointed as a member of the industry committee, which formed part of

the statewide stakeholders group throughout the formation of the state

CAFO regulations.

. Partnered with colleague to effectively secure American Humane

Association certification.

. Worked with Live Operations and within the three Processing Plants

working with supervisors and managers identifying opportunities and

developing action plans for improvement.

Previous Role with Fieldale Farms: Pre-2000- Broiler Supervisor, Live

Logistics Manager, Production Coordinator, Project Manager, Broiler

Manager.

Community Leadership

CIRCLE OF HOPE, Lavonia, GA

2012 to Present

Board Member - Community Cancer Patient Charity

CITY BOARD OF ZONING & LAND USE, Carnesville, GA

1999 to Present

Member

LAVONIA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lavonia, GA 1995

to Present

Chairman - Business & Finance Committee, 2009-2012

Deacon, 1997-2000

Education

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Bachelor of Science

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