Anthony Wilson
Controller
***********@*****.***
Athens GA 30606
Experience
Plant Controller, Okabashi Brands
May 2022 – April 2023
Key Responsibilities included cash transactions, production planning, inventory counts, and accuracy based on production standards in Macola ERP system.
Created Cost Analysis process for all new business.
Implemented SOP/Scheduling of EVA Machines to meet due dates and KPI’s.
Improved Scrap Production Reporting.
Implemented the 5 Why’s approach to problem solving.
Introduced 5S concepts to the production floor.
Controller, Werma USA
March 2022 – June 2022
Responsible for all accounting and HR functions from cash management, payroll, AR, AP, GL, and ensuring HR policies and procedures were followed.
Established Dunnage process to improve cash flow.
Initiated SAP process to correctly calculate sales tax reporting.
Owner/Operator, Trucks on the GO
April 2019 - Current
Launched new company of food truck rentals for local restaurants.
Plant Controller, Promach (Benchmark Automation)
June 2015 – March 2019
Responsible for all financial operations for the company including payroll, AP, GL, forecasting, budget, audits, and primary contact for Syteline user set up, maintenance, and training.
Converted financial operating system from QuickBooks to Syteline (INFOR CSI).
Developed all accounting procedures for the business to be SOX compliant.
Implemented SourceDay software for purchasing processing.
Instituted all Inventory, forecasting, budget, and operational processing.
Implemented financial roles and responsibilities with proper segregation of duties.
Developed costing interactions between floor operations and Syteline.
Developed rules for monthly percentage of completion revenue/cost recognition.
Developed monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasting model for financials.
Responsible for all IT functions and training of all users in Syteline
Supervised financial staff (7 members) in all functions including payroll, invoicing, AP, purchasing, monthly close, shipping/receiving, and operations.
Oversaw and responsible for consolidation of Kleenline (sister company) into Benchmark operations.
Oversaw and responsible for management of new ProMach shared facility in Statham, GA.
Plant Controller, Evergreen Packaging (formerly Blue Ridge Paper Products)
Feb 2010 – Mar 2014
Converted the facility from JDE to SAP financial systems.
Developed Standard Costs in SAP from Impact/JDE information.
Instituted monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
Implemented monthly roll stock inventory handling process to mitigate rolls not found.
Developed daily production reconciliations between SAP and internal production reports.
Created monthly communications presentation for employees/lead team.
Developed and monitored CIP projects process.
Responsible for all IT functions and training of staff to use systems.
Supervised finance staff (3 members) in all functions including payroll, invoicing, AP, purchasing, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and IT systems.
Responsible for the creation and presentation of all budget files, assumptions, swing sheets, and variance analysis.
Financial Reporting Manger, Evergreen Packaging (Corporate)
July 2007 – Feb 2010
Developed all initial managerial reporting for new company.
Implemented EBITDA and EBIT reconciliations for JDE and SAP.
Created all original budget files and process for corporate reporting.
Participated in establishment of Lean Manufacturing process in Working Capital.
Plant Controller, Blue Ridge Paper Products (Waynesville, NC)
2004 - July 2007
Developed budget process for extrusion plant in JDE.
Streamlined internal defective product credit processing between facilities.
Participated in Lean Manufacturing process to reduce Working Capital (Inventory).
Payroll Manager, Blue Ridge Paper Products (Corporate – Canton, NC)
2002 - 2004
Developed payroll processes in JDE (net to gross) for over 3,000 employees.
Worked with Tax Manager to file all payroll related tax filings along with remittances.
Implemented KRONOS timekeeping system for hourly employees.
Established SOx compliance matrix for JDE use in payroll and tax roles
Financial Analyst II and III, Blue Ridge Paper Products (Corporate – Canton, NC)
2000 - 2002
Participated in transition from Champion International system to JDE.
Implemented bank reconciliations for all AP and payroll accounts.
Assisted AP Manager and Payroll Manager in day-to-day operations.
Financial Analyst I and II, J.Crew (Arden, NC)
1996 - 2000
Participated in daily inventory control movements.
Issued Retail receipts report to Corporate.
Education
Aug 1992 – May 1996
Bachelor’s Degree, in Accounting, Mars Hill College (Mars Hill, NC)
2002 - 2004
Master’s Degree, in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
Skills
Project management Data analysis Communication
Organization Problem-solving Management
System conversions Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Forecasting Excel/Word/Power Point Budgeting
5S Independent