ROBERT R. CURTIS, MBA
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EDUCATION:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – Wilmington College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FINANCE – Rutgers University
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• SAP • •
MS Office Six Sigma Training
• Oracle • •
JD Edwards Kaizen Training
• Lawson • •
HFM Lean Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER., Marietta, Georgia – 2012 – 2015
MRO Machine Manufacturer, Job Assembly
Controller
• Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with Corporate financial management.
• Review and understand quality issues as it pertains to results of production.
• Prepare monthly reporting of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic plans.
• Analyze financials to provide accurate and timely recommendations to management
• Worked with team to identify $4MM in annual savings through cost and labor saving initiatives.
• Participate in weekly production meeting to review results and identify areas of improvement.
• Monitoring inflow / outflow of funds while taking adequate measures to ensure utilization of funds towards
accomplishment of objectives
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and agree to subsidiary ledgers on a monthly basis.
• Develop internal controls with various departments within Operations.
• Develop Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools for financial analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
SEALY CORPORATION., Conyers, Georgia – 2011 – 2012
Bedding Manufacturer, Job Assembly
Regional Controller
• Responsible for intercompany accounts monthly and internal controls to ensure results are accurately reported.
• Prepare monthly reporting of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic plans.
• Responsible for internal controls (SOX) and policies at the plant for operations, sales, and finance.
• Prepare income statements and balance sheet financial forecasts with supporting analysis on a monthly basis.
• Accurately report current month's financial results to the plant, sales, regional, and Corporate management
• Reduced inventory spend by 25% by Improvement of physical inventory process.
• Review capital spend projects to ensure spend within budget and timely completion.
• Managed 10 employees working closely with the team to build and develop skill sets where needed.
• Work Closely with Supply Chain to achieve inventory goals.
• Participation in daily meetings with Plant personnel regarding prior days production activities.
• Developing analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting.
• Work closely with operations to prepare operating budget and monitor results.
POREX TECHNOLOGIES., Fairburn, Georgia – 2007 – 2011
Pourous Plastic, Blow Molding Manufacturer, One Piece Flow Assembly
Senior Cost Accountant
• Determine operations costs by establishing standard costs; analyzing and reporting cost data.
• Review new business quotations and pricing estimates for new business.
• Prepares standard cost updates for all inventory items in the ERP system in all locations.
• Identified savings of $200K to bottom line through lean event by switching production platforms.
• Review and understand quality issues as it pertains to results of production.
• Reduced physical inventory expense by 30% as a result of continuous improvement review.
• Responsible for new cost estimates and provides recommendations for cost efficiencies and understand ROI.
• Participation in daily meetings with Plant personnel regarding prior days production activities.
• Review capital spend projects to ensure spend within budget and timely completion.
• Engaged with company's internal & external auditors to comply with company's audit & statutory requirements.
• Prepares variance reporting analysis and explanations.
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION., Somerset, New Jersey – 2005 – 2007
Medical Instrument Manufacturer, Injection Molding, One Piece Flow Assembly
Cost Accounting Manager
• Maintain standard cost for each item and analyze standard vs. actual cost by item.
• Prepare and maintain budget while consistently checking financials for accuracy.
• Identify and implement new business and operational KPIs.
• Worked with team to develop recycling program with injected molded plastic parts to reduce costs by $250K.
• Monitor perpetual inventory accuracy with other departments including sales, plant operations and inventory.
• Review accuracy of Fixed Assets as prepared by Senior Accountant.
• Review capital spend projects to ensure spend within budget and timely completion from start to finish.
• Managed 2 employees working closely with the team to build and develop skill sets where needed.
• Reconcile and investigate all perpetual inventory reports to production reports.
• Liaison between internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and input journal entries and assist in monthly closing.
MAIL-WELL ENVELOPE, Bensalem, Pennsylvania (Plant Shut Down) – 2002 – 2005
Envelope Manufacturer, Batch Assembly
Plant Controller
• Reconcile and Investigate all perpetual inventory balances for units and dollars and account for changes.
• Performs financial and production analysis for the division in areas such as sales, product
cost/profitability, inventory, fixed assets, working capital, and rate of return.
• Introduced new revenue stream of $150K annually by introducing recycling program.
• Reduced waste by 20% with improved process flow with paper products.
• Responsible for driving the financial results of the four plants within the east region.
• Calculate and analyze variances between actual and standard costs.
• Identify and implement new business and operational KPIs
• Participation in daily meetings with Plant personnel regarding prior days production activities
• Prepares forecasts and trends in production, sales, finance, and other general business conditions.
• Assist regional accounting group with month-end closing needs and reports.
• Performed accounting roles including profit/loss statements, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
• Engaged with company's internal & external auditors to comply with company's audit & statutory requirements.
MEDICIA CORPORATION, Dayton, New Jersey – 2001 – 2002
Perfumes, Plastics Manufacturer, One Piece Flow Assembly
Cost Accountant
• Performed inventory valuation and stock status preparation.
• Preparation of job cost estimates relating to bid proposals.
• Liaison between internal and external auditors.
• Introduced program on recycling to reduce plastic cost by $300K annually.
• Identify and implement new business and operational KPIs.
• Performed accounting operations including profit/loss statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
• Calculate and analyze variances between actual and standard costs.
• Generate and assure accuracy of monthly margin reports and journal entries.