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PHILLIP COOK

**** *. ***** **** • Athol, Massachusetts 01331

978-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Dynamic Director of Finance with 15 years’ financial leadership experience. Demonstrated expertise preparing financial statements, budgets, balance sheets and strategic planning for manufacturing operations. Proven experience with cost accounting, audits, international finance, capital expenditures and variance analysis. Skilled at Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and KPI development. Solid merger and acquisition expertise performing due diligence and statutory compliance. Strong experience reorganizing and streamlining reporting structure to improve and strengthen operations to maximize performance and increase profitability. Director of Finance • Cost / Benefit Analysis • Financial Statements • Internal Controls • Payroll • Reporting General Ledger • Expense Control • Financial Analysis • M&A • Strategic Planning • Budgeting • P&L Forecasting • Debt Financing • 401k Administration • Team Leadership / Motivation • Process Improvement Contract Negotiations • Medical / Commercial Insurance • Working Capital Management • Succession Planning Short / Long Term Department Goals • Employee Development • Business Plans • Communications Mexico Statutory Regulations • Transfer Pricing • Import / Export • Advanced Pricing Agreements Asset Disposition • Operations Performance Metrics • Purchasing • Credit / Payment Terms • Collections Internal Audit • Performance Management • KPI’s • Employee Engagement • Client Relations HCP PACKAGING • Hinsdale, New Hampshire • 6/2014 – 1/2017 Global leader in design and manufacturing of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance packaging. Director of Finance

Managed financial accounting and reporting including audits, strategic planning, statutory requirements and transfer pricing for domestic and international sales. Developed cost accounting, reporting KPI’s, 401k administration and working capital strategy. Provided financial oversight for US manufacturing facility and domestic and international trading companies. Performed due-diligence for private equity acquisition for the North America Division. Launched debt- refinancing strategy between the North America Division and group’s Cayman Island Company. Led migration to Oracle financial system.

Achievement:

• Streamlined financial processes and KPI’s to improve reporting. Implemented automated processes to enhance accounting data for fast, accurate monthly account closing and report preparation.

• Created Mexican trading company to establish direct sales to customers in Mexico. Allowed sales and billing in US dollars and pesos.

• Negotiated Advanced Price Agreement with the Mexico Tax Authority for a set tax rate to reduce financial risk and exposure.

• Updated standard costs and rates for SKU’s. Established accurate current cost data for monthly and year end reports and statements.

• Improved cash flow by reducing collections by 16 days, stretching accounts payable to 20 days and reduce inventory by 26%. Negotiated purchase and consignment agreements to improve working capital. PEXCO, LLC • Athol, Massachusetts • 12/2006 – 6/2014 Extrusion plastics manufacturer of medical tubing, fence slats, industrial, aerospace, and custom products, Resume

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Controller

Directed accounting, business planning, budgeting and administrative control for multiple facilities. Prepared standard to actual variance analysis of PPV, labor, and overhead rates to maintain standard cost and provide accurate pricing and profitability. Analyzed monthly KPI’s and manufacturing performance data to monitor operations and develop Kaizen initiative savings. Created annual balance sheets and financial statement analysis to review progress. Established automated financial and management information systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Installed barcode system to increase inventory accuracy and reduce shrinkage. Introduced supply chain initiatives and strategies to improve processes and procedures. Supported international and domestic internal and outside audits. Achievement:

• Improved standard cost accuracy from 50% to 90% vs. actuals. Established accurate cost to reduce variances and increase profitability.

• Developed Standard Cost Manual for corporate operations.

• Implemented inventory processes and control to improve accuracy from 78% to 97%. OXFORD FOODS • South Deerfield, Massachusetts • 1/2003 – 12/2005 Food production, processing, packaging and distribution of pickles, peppers, relishes, and sauces. Controller

Directed accounting operations including variance analysis of forecast and budgets. Established raw materials and labor cost for standard overhead cost. Set financial goals to meet debt-financing and covenant requirements. Managed material purchasing, inventory and logistics cost and maintained Great Plains ERP system. Achievement:

• Developed initial standard costs for SKU’s to ensure accurate pricing and profitability.

• Served as project lead for the implementation of Great Plains Dynamics software for accounting control.

• Established accounting policies and procedures for financial operations.

• Developed internal controls for accounting and auditing processes. Ensured accurate financial reporting, legal and regulatory compliance, and financial risks management.

• Supported companies first outside audit earning and unqualified opinion for sound financial operations. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Business Administration

Master of Science in Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, New Hampshire Bachelor of Science in Finance

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Fraud Examiner

AFFILIATIONS

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, ERP, IFS, Great Plain, Cognos, Cognos Controller, TM1, Salseforce.com LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

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