Finance Leader, Controller, Director of Finance
Resume:
Dervin Taylor
Jackson, GA *****
*******@*****.***
810-***-**** (C)
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University Flint, MI MSA: International Administration
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA BA: Business – Finance
(Six Sigma Green Belt, Certification in Lean Accounting)
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my experience, education, dedication and hard work to obtain an Executive Level Accounting or Finance position within a great organization.
EXPERIENCE
Chromalloy (A Division Of Sequa Corp)
Newnan, GA Director of Finance Sep ‘15– Current
Responsible for Financial & Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Audit for Division
Responsible for integration and due diligence support for add-on acquisition
Implementing standalone ERP System for more improved efficiency in mfg analysis, accounting, reporting
Developed and implemented business short and mid-term turnaround plan.
Developed (currently implementing) 1st ever standard costing by part number within Chromalloy
HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Year over Year Financial Improvements on Sales: $5.5M, EBITDA: $2.9M
Only Division to meet or exceed all major aspects of budget
Reduced Month End Close From 12 Days to 5 Days (2016)
Established Standard Cost for all product lines and part numbers (2016)
Implemented Daily Flash and Daily Tracker to drive annualized cost reductions of 19% or $365K (2015)
Reduced credit risk by establishing customer credit limits (2016)
Reduced past dues receivables by $500K+ by creating A/R Management Program (2016)
Grew year over year revenue by $6.7M via awarded contracts and an Improved Quoting Process (2016)
Implemented “Accounting 101”; a program designed to teach non accounting personnel key accounting metrics and calculations
Storage Products Group (SPG)
Covington, GA Corporate Controller Feb ’13 – Sep ‘15
Oversee and Manage all aspects of Accounting, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Treasury
Oversee and Manage Company’s foreign operations (Mexico, China)
Co-Leader for establishing foreign entity in China
Oversee and Manage Financial Statements for the company including external reporting to bank and investors
Develop the company’s annual operating budget
Oversee and Manage Fixed Assets and GAAP Policies
Develop and Implement Accounting Policies to meet GAAP and SOX Compliance
Investigate and properly set bom, routers, standard inventory cost
HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reduced Month End Close From 17 Days to 3 Days (2013)
Reduced External Year End Audit findings from 13 to 0 (2012 to 2014)
Reduced Days Sales Outstanding from 56 days to 36 (2013/2014)
Developed and Implemented Plant Metrics for company resulting in over $400K annual savings. (2013/2014)
Implemented Company’s 1st ever 401K plan (2014)
Implemented New and Improved Annual Budget Package to reduce errors and improve accuracy (2014)
Implemented Cycle County Policy to eliminate required year end physical inventory (2015).
Solo Cup Company
Thomaston, GA Division Controller: Plastics Division Aug ’12 – Feb ‘13
Manage 3 Plants and Accounting Staff at each location
Monitor actual results and assist management in meeting objectives.
Create and implement accounting procedures to assist all plants
Work closely with VPs and Directors to create/implement company policies and projects
Solo Cup Company / (InnoWare Inc)
Thomaston, GA Plant Controller Jul ’07 – Aug ‘12
Maintain plant financials in compliance with Solo policy, GAAP. This includes monthly and yearend close, B/S and P&L reconciliations.
Prepare and coordinated annual budget plan & capital plan.
Monitored actual results and assist management in meeting objectives.
Set material & work center rates annually for inventory valuation and standard product costing.
Support and participate in SIX SIGMA activities.
Coordinate plant cycle counts with accurate results to gain exemption from annual physical inventory
Ensure that plant meets all internal controls requirements per GAAP
HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received Company Award for Outstanding Yearly Performance-2008
Solo Strong Award Recipient in 2010,2012
Created and Implemented new Plant Metrics System (Tracks Production Cost Drivers)
Assisted Plant with Cost Savings Reduction of $1.4 Million in 2011
Successfully assisted sister plant through a major ERP system conversion in 2012
International Seal, a Division of Freudenberg – NOK
Santa Ana, CA Plant Controller Jul ’05 – Jul ‘07
Maintain plant financials in compliance with FNGP policy, GAAP & IAS. This includes monthly and yearend close, B/S and P&L reconciliations.
Maintain fixed asset listing, accounts receivable and accounts payables.
Set material & work center rates annually for inventory valuation and standard product costing.
Support and participate in GROWTTH and SIX SIGMA activities, including obtaining both certifications.
Coordinate physical inventories, encourage and verify cycle counts, process supplier returns, verify receipt of credit.
Facilitate annual cost roll and other cost analysis.
HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded membership into the Executive Mentoring Program (1 of 8 Company Wide)
Awarded Most Improved Plant for Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Full Year 2006.
Lowered monthly breakeven point from $1.5M to $1.2M
Reduced yearly property taxes from $86K to $68K by removing “ghost” assets.
Improved forecast accuracy from 93% to 98%.
Implemented Inventory Cycle Counting Process
Reduced over 90 Day AR from $285K to $15K by recovery.
Created and Implemented “Quick Quote” Database for Customer Service
Lear Corporation (Atlanta, GA) Asst. Controller May ’04 –Jul ‘05
Goody Products (Manchester, GA) Cost Accountant Dec ’02 – May ‘04
General Motors (Pontiac, MI) Financial/Cost Accountant Jul ’00 – Dec ‘02
SYSTEM/SOFTWARE EXPERIECE
Excel, Hyperion, Spreadsheet Server, Microsoft Office, Epicor, QAD, Oracle, SAP, Six Sigma, GAAP, PeopleSoft, SOX,
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