Controller

Resourceful, cross functional leader who understands the underlying concepts of accounting software and GAAP, with ability to quickly adjust to a dynamic work environment.

Exceptional ability to communicate and translate complex accounting concepts into terminology suitable to non-financial team members.

Detail oriented professional possessing sound judgement with a logical, critical thought process that fosters continued growth and profitability.

Labrie Group – USA Controller Lafayette, GA

2023-Present

Controller for two corporate segments. The first, specializing in the manufacture of commercial refuse vehicles. The other, providing spare parts to end users. Orchestrate full facility physical inventories and cycle counts with assistance of the materials manager. Restructure and train accounts payable department. Assist in the consolidation of multinational financial statements. Guide staff to create reconciliation schedules for balance sheet accounts. Troubleshoot ongoing implementation of Epicor ERP system.

Schmitt Industries - Ample Hills Creamery -- Accounting Manager Remote

2021-2023

Manage two independent business units with diverse product lines, systems, and services. Coordinate bi-coastal staff. Served as internal auditing lead for quarterly SEC filings. Interim Accounts Payable Manager during complete restructuring of corporate wide department. Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Implementation of new GAAP compliant ERP system for food manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operations. M1 and Accountmate software. Generation and review of multi divisional consolidated financial statements.

Claborn Manufacturing – Financial Controller Tanner, AL

2019-2021

Reconfigure accounting system to allow for job costing and multiple production locations. Prepare fully detailed budgets, while tracking actuals to moving forecasts. All duties related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and supervision and audit of payroll functions. Responsible for month-end closing entries, reconciling bank, loan and credit card statements, auditing labor and overhead allocations. Generate, review and present financial statement information. Reduced month-end close cycle from more than 30 days to five. Primary contact with CPA firm, working to provide tax return information and assisting in favorably resolving outstanding issues with the IRS. Finance lead on new ERP system selection, implementation, and integration. Represents two sites at parent corporation conferences and meetings. M1 and Quickbooks desktop. Review of ADP payroll entries.

Smith Poultry, RBC Enterprises – Financial Controller Blountsville, AL

2017-2019

Lead all financial processes and supervise accounting staff of four. Chief internal contact for multi county, multi-year sales tax audit. Reconfigure sales tax system based on audit findings. Calculate job

Smith Poultry continued:

cost, margins and commission for construction and equipment projects. Audit intercompany for month-end close transactions, construction in progress, service costs and overhead allocations. Generate and

review payrolls, sales tax and financial statement information for three retail locations, and the construction and service departments. Provide departmental financials to management and tax preparers. QuickBooks desktop.

Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA, LLC. -- Financial Analyst Decatur, AL

2016-2017

Analyst within international finance department. Key to implementation, documentation, and transition to new SAP ERP accounting software. Responsible for month-end close and accounting process for Poly-Xylene division, plant wide accounts receivable, including corporate level reporting, cash application and collections. Site wide cash, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations. Liaison with external auditors responsible for GAAP compliance.

Bascom Maple Farms/Bascom Family Farms—Controller & Analyst Alstead, NH

1996-2015

Controller for food manufacturing, equipment sales and edible products serving the natural and organic markets. Converted basic accounting data to fully integrated ERP system. Developed and maintained part number system, item specifications, bill of materials, and standard costing. Provided timely and accurate data in the form of audited financial statements and presented financial overview at monthly executive committee meetings. Completed multi-currency reconciliations. Completed monthly loan compliance documentation. Directly supervised staff of six. Sage Mas90, 200.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Education

Master of Science in Accounting-- Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Bachelor of Science in Financial Management—Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, NH

Core Competencies

•Team Leadership & Support

•Regulatory Compliance

•Process Enhancement

•Policy & Procedure Enforcement

•Staff Training & Development

•Cross-functional Collaboration

•Strategic Planning & Execution

•Financial Analytics & Reporting

•Operational Streamlining

•Relationship Building

•Conflict & Problem Resolution

•Risk Identification & Mitigation

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