Director of Finance

André J. Coleman, MBA

LaPlace, LA Cell: 225-***-****

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Established and Advanced, Degreed Accountant with over 25+ years of successful accounting experience executing best practices while controlling cost and providing superior customer services, internally and externally, along with demonstrating leadership abilities to envision, plan and execute.

Strengths include outstanding organizational, verbal and written communication skills, acute attention to detail as well as problem identification and resolution.

ADVANO Inc (Closed) July 2024 – October 2024

A PE company headquartered in New Orleans, LA, focused on commercializing battery-grade Silicon that provides customized solutions for next-gen lithium-ion batteries. Software: Xero, Bill.com, Expensify, Procurify, Maintain X

Director of Finance

Create accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts, providing critical insights to leadership.

Responsible for closing the books at the end of accounting periods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

Manage cash flow, working capital, and other financial resources, ensuring optimal financial health.

Collaborate with Departmental leads to create and oversee Company budgeting processes, as well as implement cost controls and cost saving opportunities.

Monitoring, analyzing and reporting financial transactions to the federal government for DoD and DoE financing opportunities. Oversee all aspects of Grant accounting including budgeting, tracking expenditures, compliance reporting and invoicing.

Maintain and establish internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and review processes and procedures as needed.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, and regulatory bodies.

Stay abreast of industry trends and financial regulations, advising management on potential risks and opportunities.

Contribute to strategic decision-making with accurate financial data and insightful analysis.

Meever USA September 2020 – May 2024

A PE company headquartered in the Netherlands, specializing in delivering made-to-order steel pilings. $40 million Revenue, 5 Direct reports. Software: Navision; Microsoft Office Dynamics

Controller

Developed, established, and ran US subsidiary for Netherland based company.

Recruited and Hired Key personnel for all Domestic locations.

In charge of timely and accurate month-end closing processes including preparing and analyzing Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, and Financial Statements.

Help develop systems and processes to account for financial transactions by defining accounting policies and procedures.

Supervise and maintain AR and Credit Collections, AP and Customer Invoicing, Inventory, Standard Costs/Variances, Expenses, and Financial Reporting.

USA representative for all Banking, financing, field exams and audits.

Liaison for all Sales Tax and customer credit approval.

Logs into payroll system to perform any required payroll-related maintenance and processing Semi-monthly payroll runs.

Key accomplishments:

Created and documented Month-end closing procedures reducing overall closing period.

Converted company to new Sales Tax software (Avalara) eliminating two third-party companies; $100K yearly savings.

Converted company to new payroll system reducing cost and linking to 401k company.

Responsible for US HR functions including developing employee handbook, hiring and disciplinary processes.

Rubensteins July 2018 – August 2020

New Orleans, La based Family-owned PE, providing high-end men’s fashion. $3 million revenue, 3 Direct Reports. Software: NetSuite

Controller

Responsible for timely and accurate month-end closing processes including preparing and analyzing Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, and Financial Statements.

Responsible for Cash Flow/Projections, AR and Credit Collections, AP and Invoicing, Payroll, Inventory, Standard Costs/Variances, Expenses, and Financial Reporting.

Implement and document detailed accounting controls and processes in order to mitigate company risk, ensure accuracy of financial results and ensure GAAP compliance.

Project Management on store renovations and new hotel build.

Bayou Ford April 2018 – June 2018 (Contract)

Controller

Managed and lead accounting department and personnel.

Checked and managed accounting for accuracy.

Managed daily operations of the accounting department, cashiers and receptionist.

Reconciled the bank accounts for the company daily.

Created financial reports for management and advise of concerns.

Prepared monthly budgets and financial statements.

Made recommendations to increase profitability.

Reviewed all financial statements and ledgers.

Prepared all taxes and filing forms with the state and government.

Oversee payroll and HR records.

Oversee floor plan and floor plan audits.

Oversee Contracts in transit.

Submitted financial statements to manufacturer.

CEVA Logistics June 2016 – October 2017

A PE 3PL servicing Ford Motor Co in Kansas City, MO. $130 million Revenue, 5 Direct reports. Software: CEVA Matrix; Oracle

Controller/Assistant General Manager

Managed the accounting department by providing clear direction and coordination of responsibilities including Payroll, Purchasing, A/P, A/R, Projections, Forecasting, Budgeting, Accruals, and Month-end close for 3 operating warehouses and transportation business unit with revenues of $36 million.

Timely month-end and year-end close reconciliations, variance analysis and required adjustment reporting.

Maintained P&L statements for three warehouse locations and transportation business line. Special projects and ad hoc reporting upon request.

Key accomplishments:

Created and documented Accounting processes, procedures, and controls.

Created new P.O. system for contract level and trained management staff.

Created Business Line Dashboard to track metrics for three warehouse locations and transportation business line.

Reduced past due receivables from over 40% past 30 days to less than 1% in 3 months.

Reconciled and cleaned-up over 20 P&L accounts dating back 5 years from incorrect accruals and mismanagement.

Ensured proper revenue recognition and cleaned up a $500K billing accrual.

Created and maintained financial reporting to support operations management and business needs.

Re-negotiated contracts and replaced existing vendor contracts, which resulted in a savings of $100K/year.

CVR Energy April 2016 – June 2016 (Contract)

Accounting Consultant

Hallmark November 2015 – March 2016 (Contract)

Accounting Consultant

CST Industries, Inc. July 2011 – October 2015

Division Controller

Prepared and analyzed Manufacturing variance and conversion schedules including Material Usage, Purchase Price Variance, FIFO, Slow Move, Inventory, Freight, Quality/Warranty and Fixed Assets.

Supervised and managed accounting staff directing month-end close functions, account reconciliations, plant manufacturing reporting and Senior Management reporting.

Managed and reviewed Intercompany account eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidations.

Supervised accounting staff and oversee day-to-day accounting operations including customer invoicing, credit and collection, payroll, and A/P.

Key accomplishments:

Redesigned accounting teams’ duties to make efficiencies and correct work/life balance.

Coordinated and led yearly physical inventory counts in 3 warehouses in 3 different states.

Reduced inventory shrink from $3m yearly to less than $100K over tenure.

Develop and maintain Storage division and corporate accounting policies and procedures.

Modified and redesigned the Corporate Capital Expenditure Guidelines and NPV calculations.

Worked with the Sales Department to tighten up our terms and increase monthly cash flow.

Led and maintained Budget and Quarterly forecast for three warehouse locations grossing $ 125 million in Sales.

Coordinated yearly external financial audit with Audit firm.

A & D Consulting, LLC (Owner) October 2006 – June 2011

Accounting Consultant

Aptuit Inc. November 2005 – August 2006

Lead Finance Associate/Senior Accountant

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, C-P Subsidiary December 2002 – November 2005

Corporate Staff Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America March 2001- November 2002

NFO Member Payroll Supervisor

Philip Services Corp. December 2000-March 2001

Accountant/Financial Analyst April 2000 – December 2000

Accounts Payable Coordinator November 1997 - April 2000

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting February 2000

DeVry Institute of Technology; Kansas City, MO

Master of Business Administration January 2006

Baker University; Topeka, KS

Excelling as a Manager Seminar December 2012

SkillPath Seminars; St. Joseph, MO

Leadership Coaching Certification December 2015

Avila University; Kansas City, MO

Multiple Webinar Certifications July 2022

(List provided upon requests)

Aurora Training Webinars

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