Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Controller, Accounting Manager

F red J. Scott

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O bjective:

To use my 20+ years as a Controller/ Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Accountant), i n

a l arge or small organizations and join a management team in a stable organization that

w ill appreciate my contributions in the areas of financial organization, cost controls, project

management and enhance efficiencies guaranteeing a going concern.

Expertise/Core Competencies:

SAP – ERP database, Financial Reporting, Staff Management, GAAP – GAAS, SOX, Lean,

P roduction reporting, Cost Center Manager Support, Budget to spending, Capital Asset

p rojects, embrace change.

Experience:

Cost Accounting Manager

5.11 Tactical an In ternational Apparel Dist. and Retail Company, Modesto, Ca.

2013-Present

Controlling inventory volumes and costs for 4 international locations and 2 domestic

locations. This company does sourcing to acquire their apparel from a variety of

worldwide manufactures. Due to growth we had begun to develop a standard cost

system utilizing PPV and Un-vouchered accounts to segregate each appropriate cost

element leading to correct inventory value, pricing and profitabili ty. This will lead

to a full ERP system dealing with Sales Orders, Work Orders and inventory control.

P lace cost controls on freight, duties, raw materials, commissions and i tems

manufacturing costs by factory.

Cost Accounting Supervisor

Delicato Family Vineyards, Manteca, CA

2009 – 2013

Developed Programs emphasizing fuel excise and sales tax and recovered over $375,000 and

continue to recover $125,000 a year. Monitor capital projects and evaluated depreciation.

Recommended improvements to assign specific costs to specific products leading to

i mproved product profitability knowledge. Maintained overhead calculations and

recommended change.

I mplemented SAP and developed BOMs and Routings leading to improved product costs.

Contract Consultant for small businesses

Express Employment Professional, Turlock CA 2006 –

2009

Set up accounting practices, policies and procedures and hired administrative staff for

s tart-up companies. Types of companies: Raw almonds & almond further processors.

Scrutinized-interpreting all contracts to include Purchase agreements, Purchase Orders,

Sales.

Accounting Manager

The Hershey Company 2003 –

2006

$45m Capital project to increase productivity. Developed ROI referencing all contract

i nformation and compared to actual outcome for ROI corrections. Reported directly to

Corporate management. This lead to improved product COGS. I mplemented new payroll

system reducing the need for an outside payroll company leading to savings and more

control.

Corporate Controller

Swanson Farms, Inc., Turlock CA 2000 –

2003

Directly reporting to the owner concerning taxes, farming activities, Whole Turkeys, Turkey

Eggs, 1000 acre almonds, heifers, land management and 110 rail car receiving station.

I mproved the utilization of land by renting to row crop farmers and others. Revenue

acquired created 100% increase in income.

Cont roller

S&W Fine Foods a subsidiary of Tr i-Valley Growers, Modesto CA 1996 –

2000

A food processing operation that produced 10% of the product line 90% co-packed under

contract. Enforced contract guidelines claims against co-packer enhancing product quality

and increased reimbursement not claimed prior - collected $100,000 per year.

Developed improved budget analysis and production reporting leading to increased

u nderstanding of production improvement through ROI and decreasing product cost.

Several projects were initiated and implemented leading to a $350,000 yearly savings.

Plant Controller

Phillips Petroleum (Conoco Phillips), Watsonville 1995 -

1996

Within first month found an overpayment of $337,000 to City U tility Tax.

Developed least cost analysis for selections of out of state inventory locations.

Human Resource responsibly, Just-In-Time processes.

Chief F inancial Officer

Christensen Processing & Marketing, Modesto CA 1993 –

1995

I was responsible all business setups for this new company. Grower contracts, accounting

systems, A/P, A/R and Inventory t racking system. Multiple reporting to the joint venture

g roup which included the turkey growers. Through no fault of anyone the company closed

i n 2 years.

Cont roller

Valley Fresh, Inc., Turlock CA 1986 –

1993

We grew a $17,000 profit into a $3.5M profit in 4 years, expanding the market presence, raw

material sources while building a new cannery. By adding additional products and

i ncreasing plant utilization from 15% to 65% and moving from a main frame to PC systems

lead to increased staff efficiencies and improved fixed costs utilization. After 5 years I was

d irectly involved in the sale of Valley Fresh to a new Owner.

Education:

M ay 1984

B A in Business Administration – Concentrating in Accounting

California State University at Stanislaus, Turlock CA

I n terest: H iking, bicycling, jogging, gardening, golf

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