Management Accounting

Foster Campbell

Assistant Controller / Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions - Aerospace and

Aviation Electronics

Columbia, TN

****.*********.***@*****.*** - 630-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Controller

Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions - Lewisburg, TN - March 2016 to Present Aerospace and Aviation Electronics

Cost Accounting Manager

Teledyne Electronic Manufacturing Services - Lewisburg, TN - November 2012 to March 2016 Aerospace and Aviation Electronics

Accounting Manager

Erical Lane Enterprises, Inc - Huntsville, AL - September 2009 to November 2012 Commercial Loan Officer

Colonial Bank - Huntsville, AL - September 2007 to May 2009 Business Relationship Manager

Citizens Financial Bank - Munster, IN - 2005 to 2007 Controller

Installations, Inc - Aurora, IL - February 2003 to August 2005 and Components Manufacturing, Inc. - Manufacture, Distribution, Installation of designed office systems Aurora, IL (02/03-08/05 & 02/07-09/07)

Accounting Analyst-Project Manager

Team Systems, LLC - Nashville, TN - June 2001 to February 2003 Accounting:

Accounting management from initial data entry through complete financial statements, including all AP, AR, multi-state sales tax, commissions, payroll, benefits/tax management, year-end adjustments, reconciliation, and sales/financial analysis.

Preparing monthly consolidated financial statements for up to three different companies under single corporate ownership. Preparation of internal and external reporting packages for business unit and segment financial, internal operations, or corporate level presentation.

Analyzing diversified business financial statements for accuracy, trends, conformance to GAAP/SOX/FAR/ DCAA, and expected cash flows to ensure alignment with company goals as well as compliance with outside stake holders.

Ensured companywide compliance to corporate/group internal control policies, processes, and additional requirements from FASB, GASB, GAAP, SOX, FAR/CAS, DCAA, and other regulatory agencies regarding budget, contracts, reporting, compliance, funds execution, and tax reporting, then translated the knowledge into actionable and sustainable company protocols.

Primary auditor on compliance to corporate policy for operational departments and POC for all internal/ external auditors. Primary custodian of internal controls, developer of COSO framework and CAS Disclosure Statement

Cost management accountability for all job cost EAC, standard cost, and continuous effort costing methods. Ownership of all direct labor and material costs, router/BOM oversight in standard cost environment FINANCE:

Utilized advanced skills in accounting, financial, economic and operational statistical analysis of results from accounting systems and external sources for budgeting/forecasting at group, business unit, and product line levels.

Conducting comprehensive financial and operational analyses; accurately applying true costs in controlling multimillion-dollar budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital, inventory, variance analysis, internal controls compliance, job costing (cost drivers/overhead)

Detailed analysis/statistical information obtained through software extraction, report writing, data queries, advanced spreadsheet modeling including macros, visual basic, and pivot tables

Increasing cash flow significantly through extending AP terms, decreasing average day's receivables outstanding, treasury management practices and increased oversight of CAPEX projects; improving discount recognition and capture (resulting in substantial savings)

Reducing costs by revamping supply chain operations, WIP/Raw inventory reduction, vendor management, reduction in waste, accuracy of commissions, and ABC costing

Accountable for all business reporting requirements to unit, segment, division, and corporate levels. MANAGEMENT:

Successfully leading teams to complete a full spectrum of accounting/financial management/controllership protocols including all aspects of financial and operational reporting.

Business process improvement project management team leader. Coordinated diverse team of business and IT professionals in analyzing complex transition and implementation needs, presenting combined solutions, then progressing to implementation stages.

Lead team in modifying and adapting pre-existing conventional accounting systems to new SOPs. Utilized benchmark, historical, horizontal, vertical, regression, and other analytical techniques to solve a variety of accounting and operational problems

Increasing productivity across all business segments by effectively administering IT/IS networks covering all data, voice, and software systems; serving as a Team Leader for audit, training and implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Managed accounting, HR, and project management staff totaling up to 9 direct reports. GENERAL:

Familiarity with multiple accounting system platforms with a unique ability to quickly develop user level capabilities and achieve expert levels under usage ensuring enhanced reporting capacity

Designed, instituted, and managed internal reporting practices in manufacturing, R&D, and service industries.

Directly supporting sales and project management through project/product line financial analysis, revenues forecasting, contracts negotiation and compliance enforcement, communications/presentations to internal/ external decision makers and stake holders

Improving relations with both government and commercial vendors; solidifying contracts and strengthening supply chain

Successfully supporting proposals and targeted marketing approaches. Pricing/finance leader for implementation of market penetration strategies and for new proposals.

Creating and sustaining positive internal/external business relationships to ensure business objectives, deadlines, and additional inquires are met

Serving as a member of cross-functional management teams throughout; turning around marginal operations by leveraging an organization's resources and creating successful business plans EDUCATION

BS in Accounting

Athens State University - Athens, AL

May 2011

MBA

Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL

May 2007

BSBA in Finance

Tennessee Technological University - Cookeville, TN December 2000

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Core Competencies

A team leader with excellent transactional capacity a proven record of achieving individual, department and organizational objectives within diversified environments through highly effective skills in accounting, financial management, mentoring, and overall business development

Successful controller recognized as a key contributor exhibiting high levels of integrity and commitment to positively impact the business unit and group bottom-line

Propelling growth and profit by efficiently analyzing and orchestrating accounting and overall finance/ business management practices, delivering actionable business intelligence, and impacting organizational strategy

Developing and implementing accounting/finance, operations management, internal control, and IT process improvements,

Managing follow-up utilizing effective and efficient communications to ensure completion of high-impact projects

Strong expertise in compliance, cost/GL accounting, banking/treasury management, budget, employee development, and IT/IS systems

Well-versed in designing and delivering comprehensive and informative business presentations to senior and executive management

Creative and resourceful problem solver insightful relationship and team builder with can-do attitude and ambition

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