Accounting Management
Resume:
Tony Radecky
**** ********* ****, ****** ****, Illinois 60487
Cell: 708-***-**** E mail: ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Finance and accounting professional with over twenty years of progressive experience in the
manufacturing sector. Possess hands on experience as both a site controller and corporate accounting
manager. Have successfully participated in ERP implementations as well as Sarbanes Oxley
Certifications. Effective communicator and team player who can work with all levels from the shop floor
to executive management. Looking to join a growing company where my experience can bring value to
the existing management team.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Silica US Silica is a leading sand silica supplier for the oil and gas and industrial products
industries. With revenues of $500 million, US Silica has become a major supplier to the United States
energy sector.
Controller (April 2012 Present)
Controller responsible for managing all accounting and financial reporting activities for two manufacturing locations with a
combined operating budget of $240M and revenues of $375M – Ottawa IL, Rochelle IL.
General Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage month end close activities for two facilities.
• Lead and manage day to day accounting activities.
• Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley compliance for all three facilities.
• Responsible for all financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage five accounting personnel.
Accomplishments:
• Member of the startup team that implemented JD Edwards at our Rochelle facility – this included all accounting
functions as well the perpetual inventory systems.
• Drove cost savings initiatives that resulted in over two million dollars of real dollar saving to the Ottawa facility.
• Responsible for both facilities successful Sarbanes Oxley implementation.
• Reduced month end close from three days to two days by implementing standard processes and procedures that
produced a consistent and timely month end close for all three facilities.
SunCoke Energy SunCoke Energy is an independent producer of metallurgical coal for use as a raw
material in the blast furnace steelmaking process.
Controller Indiana Harbor Operations (2008 – 2012)
Controller responsible for managing all accounting and financial reporting activities for a manufacturing location with an
operating budget of $280M and revenues of $400M.
General Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage month end close activities for Indiana Harbor Coke
• Lead and manage day to day accounting activities
• Responsible for all financial analysis and reporting.
• Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Accomplishments:
• Converted manual coal inventory reporting system into an automated perpetual inventory system.
• Responsible for the successful Sarbanes Oxley implementation.
• Drove Great Plains implementation for Indiana Harbor Coke.
DIATRI, LLC – Privately held health care service provider within the workers compensation industry.
Vice President, Finance (2006 – 2008)
General Responsibilities:
• Manage all accounting and finance activities for Diatri, LLC and its subsidiaries.
• Responsible for general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, AP, AR, cash management and
banking relations..
• Operating board member, responsible for contributing to short and long term strategic planning.
Accomplishments:
• Worked with outside auditors to strengthen yearend review by increasing the level of oversight from compilation of
financial statements to a formal review.
• Developed operating plan to open new regional call center to service clients in the Southeastern United States.
Smurfit Stone Container Fortune 500 Paper & Packaging Company
Area Controller – (2005 2006)
Cameo Container/Naperville Sheet Plant, Chicago
• Managed all accounting activities for the Cameo Container manufacturing plant and Naperville Il. Sheet plant in
accordance with Corporate and Division policies and procedures.
• Responsible for general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, payroll, AP, AR, inventory control and credit
management for both facilities.
• Provide the management team with relevant financial reporting and analysis to support decision making both at the
local plant and division level.
Manager Financial Reporting (2000 – 2005)
Chicago, Illinois.
• Was responsible for consolidating the monthly reporting of financial results for 180 locations in the Container
Division.
• Was responsible for Container Division Management Incentive program. Managed communication, calculation,
payout, dispute resolution for 600+ eligible managers.
• Participated in SSCC’s SAP financial system rollout. This included consolidation of multiple accounts and
accounting procedures.
Tony Radecky
8452 Fairfield Lane, Tinley Park, Illinois 60487
Cell: 708-***-**** E mail: ********@*****.***
• Was responsible for consolidation of Container Division operating budget.
• Special projects as needed.
Container Division Accounting Manager, (1998 – 1999)
Chicago, Illinois.
• Was responsible for consolidating the monthly reporting of financial results for 120 locations in the Container
Division.
• Worked extensively during the merger with Jefferson Smurfit to analyze accounting software systems, identify
differences and recommend/implement changes.
• Participated in a pre merger joint SCC/JSC team tasked to review plant locations, capabilities and areas of overlap.
• Special projects as needed.
Controller (1997 – 1998)
Plainfield/Alsip, Illinois
• Managed all accounting activities for the multi plant complex in accordance with Corporate and Division policies
and procedures.
• Was responsible for general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, payroll, AP, AR, inventory control and credit
management.
• Provided the management team with relevant financial reporting and analysis to support decision making both at
the local plant and division level.
Controller (1995 – 1997)
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
• Managed all accounting activities for the Sand Springs manufacturing plant in accordance with Corporate and
Division policies and procedures.
• Was responsible for general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, payroll, AP, AR, inventory control and credit
management.
• Provided the management team with relevant financial reporting and analysis to support decision making both at
the local plant and division level.
Assistant Controller (1992 – 1995)
Rogers, Arkansas
As a Controller trainee, was responsible for learning all aspects of plant accounting policies and procedures. In addition,
was responsible to learn corrugated container business and operations in anticipation of moving into a Controllers position.
Assisted Controller in all aspects of day to day accounting which included: AR, AP, month end closing, production
reporting and financial reporting.
Staff Accountant (1991 1992)
Chicago, Illinois
Was responsible for monthly journal entry preparation and analysis of general ledger accounts. Additional responsibilities
included maintenance of various cost accounting reports, including monthly plant efficiency reports.
Tony Radecky
8452 Fairfield Lane, Tinley Park, Illinois 60487
Cell: 708-***-**** E mail: ********@*****.***
Arro Corporation
Controller (1999 2000)
Chicago, Illinois
Was responsible for all financial functions of the organization with multiple manufacturing sites. Duties included financial
reporting and analysis, cash management, production and operating reporting, budget development, inventory management,
accounts payable and accounts receivable.
EDUCATION
Master in Business Administration
St. Xavier University, Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting Concentration
Loyola University of Chicago
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint
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Experience working in SAP, Great Plains, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, Maximo, Concur
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Month End Close
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Budget Development
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Financial Reporting and Analysis
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Forecasting
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To whom it may concern:
I recently reviewed your job posting and am interested in applying for the Plant Controller position you
have available. I possess twenty plus years of successful advancement and have experience in the
following areas:
• Active management of the day to day accounting and finance activities of companies/business
units with revenues ranging from $30 million to $100+ million. (Single and multi-plant
environment).
• Operational and strategic planning.
• Experience in both operating and divisional/corporate environments.
• Exposure to working with employees at all levels of the organization from the shop floor to
senior and executive level management.
• The ability to analyze a business unit independently, identifying its strengths and weaknesses
and targeting those opportunities identified to improve the business unit.
• Experience in both local and global budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Most of my career has been spent in the manufacturing sector at both the operating level in
manufacturing plants as well as at the corporate division level. I am fortunate to have gained the
critical experience both at the operating and division level needed for this important role you are
attempting to fill. I am confident that this broad background of experience would be a perfect fit.
Thank you again for your interest in me to fill this important role and if you have further questions,
please feel free to contract me at my home or cell number listed below. I am looking forward to further
discussing this position with you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Tony Radecky
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