Byron D. Duren, CPA (SC), CMA

**** ****** **** *** **** 864-***-****(Mobile)

Greer, South Carolina 29650 acy5q7@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Professional with a variety of experience in accounting functions, financial analysis and auditing of manufacturing clients, distributors, service organizations, governments, and not for profit entities. Motivated and team oriented. Enjoys opportunities to grow professionally through challenging work assignments. Possesses a wide range of experience in different business organizations which allows for a balanced approach to communication in diverse environments.

Work History and Experience

Proterra Inc. Financial Analyst Greenville, SC Current Employer

Industry Description: Automotive, Zero Emission Transit Bus Manufacturer

-Revenue, cash and margin forecasting and analysis

-Cash forecasting reporting and analysis

-Capex & R&D data collection, analysis and forecasting

-Department spend forecasting, reporting and analysis

-Management reporting

-Financial process improvement

-Month end close support

Leigh Fibers Inc. Business Financial Analyst Wellford, SC March 2015 to May 2016

Industry Description: Textile Fiber Waste and Plastics Recycler/Trader

-Sales reporting and analytics, trends and budget to actual analysis

-Market segment continuation, profitability and breakeven analysis (Consolidated effect on EBIT)

-Budget process and reporting duties

-P&L analytics and ratio analysis

-Capital spending analysis, ROI, payback periods, etc.

-Manufacturing cost analysis

-Review and reporting of vendor spend on raw materials

-Standard cost development and maintenance, variance analysis

-Process improvement projects and related analytics to prove results of improvements

-Global Shop Solutions ERP knowledge

-Crystal Reports writing knowledge

T&S Brass and Bronze Works Assistant Controller Travelers Rest, SC July 2013 to February 2015

Industry Description: Commercial Grade Plumbing Fixture Manufacturer

-Month end close procedures (Reconciliations, GL Transactions and Balance Entries)

-Fixed assets management

-Financial pack preparation

-Oversight of AP and AR clerks and their daily responsibilities

-Implementation and maintenance of Concur T&E travel expense management software

-Special Projects (80/20 Business Streamline Project Team Member)

-Data Works – Data Flow ERP System experience, some working knowledge of Infor Syteline 9 ERP

Techtronic Industries North America, Anderson, SC January 2010 to July 2013

Industry Description: Power Tool Manufacturer and Marketer (Ryobi, Homelite, Milwaukee, Hoover, Dirt Devil, Vax, OEM)

Corporate Financial Analyst (January 2012 to July 2013)

-Drive and document various process improvements on a global basis to support key companywide finance initiatives.

-Support all group level finance initiatives, such as increasing the accuracy as well as timeliness of month-end close processes.

-Support business units (SBU) in Implementing process change and implementing new processes.

-Assist in group level finance management of daily activities.

Special Accomplishments:

-Led initiative on intercompany reconciliation issues that resulted in reducing global net out- of- balance amounts from 7 million to 1.6 million as of May 2012.

-Assisted in improving global EDI processes to eliminate failures on the invoicing side for intercompany accounts. Changes implemented improved business unit visibility to transactions so intercompany account statements reflect complete and accurate information which lead to improved reconciliation accuracy.

Internal Auditor (January 2010 to January 2012)

-Audit planning documentation and related assessment of internal controls.

-Compliance based audits

-Process audits

-P&L analysis and testing

-Investigative audit procedures

Special Accomplishments:

-Brought on as internal audit staff for the US and played a major role in assessing business risk areas, setting up and implementing auditing processes and scoping audits.

-Performed major distribution center reconciliations/consignment inventory analyses across 6 distribution centers which resulted in uncovering missing information in the reporting provided by TTI’s customer. This reconciliation process resulted in payment for discrepancies of approximately 300k.

-Performed IT infrastructure and security audits in Asia, Europe and the US which highlighted system security and integration issues that have paved the way for improved IT operations globally.

Cherry Bekaert & Holland L.L.P. Staff Auditor Greenville, SC August 2008 to November 2009

Industry Description: Public Accounting Firm

Industries served: Manufacturing, Distribution, Service, Governments, Not for Profit

-Audit planning documentation and related assessment of internal controls.

-Financial statement preparation.

-Testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts during field work.

-Compliance audits.

-Client relations during engagements.

-In charge staff responsibilities for smaller engagements.

Greenville Fulfillment Center Sales Representative Greenville, SC March 2004 to August 2008

Industry Description: Direct Mail and Marketing Processer

-Development of sales and marketing strategy for our lines of business.

-Identify market pricing trends and adjust pricing to meet market demands while maintaining acceptable margins.

-Cost reduction projects related to assembly and packaging projects.

Education

Furman University Class of 2008 Bachelor of Liberal Arts Dual Majors: Accounting and Business Administration

Certifications

South Carolina CPA (License No. 8416)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Professional Organizations

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Board Member 2010 thru 2012

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