Steven E. Hernandez

Email: adbq40@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 951-***-****

Qualifications: Experienced in all phases of accounting: analysis, reporting, with an emphasis on cost accounting. Expert in initiating, implementing, developing and maintaining organizational structures and systems. Strong interpersonal and team building skills, resulting in management positions and direct access to executive body. Demonstrate the ability to train and motivate staff.

SYSTEMS (ERP) AND OTHER EXPERIENCE

JD Edwards Enterprise System AS400 / MAS200 / SAGE100

Oracle Baan – Hyperion Enterprise

QuickBooks Excel/Word/Access/Power Point/MS Office

HACCP Training IFS (Information Fulfilment Solutions)

KPI Reporting Visual

Banking & Insurance Management NetSuite

HR, Benefit & Risk Management ADP Payroll /Paychex/Paycom

Bilingual (Spanish) SAP

CBC Beverage Co. Los Angeles, Ca. Apr 2016 to Present

Controller

Responsible for managing general accounting, cash flow analysis, cost, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, fixed assets, inventory control, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Perform new product pricing analysis for the Sales departments, which maintained the company’s profit objectives.

Prepare profit cost analysis on new capital expenditures to assure payback on investment (Section 179).

Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, general accounting and fixed assets.

Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, etc.

Review monthly physical inventory to calculate COGS accuracy and reconciliation.

Perform variance analysis on raw, packaging, WIP, and finished goods.

Property tax filing (571L), license renewals, maintain integrity of accounting systems

Insurance renewals (worker comp, general liability, etc.) CRV calculation and reporting Department of Conservation

Monthly presentation of financial results with commentary. KPI monthly reporting

Reduction of plant overhead by 15%

Century Spring Corp (MWI) Spring Mfg. Los Angeles, Ca.

Controller Jul 2014 to August 2015

Responsible for managing and overseeing all facets of the accounting operations, including monthly close cycle, financial reporting, internal controls, and policy development. Also responsible for cash management.

Managed the accuracy and productivity of activities related to accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting.

Provided financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing when necessary.

Ensured that an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies.

Traveled to other Plants, performed other duties as assigned.

Complied with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Instrumental in the implementation of new system (IFS to Visual)

JSL Foods Inc. Asian Noodles, Wrapper, Long Good Pasta and Baked Goods Mfg. Los Angeles, Ca

Plant Controller Aug 2012 to Jul 2014

Responsible for two facilities (Noodle, Bakery)

Analyzed financial information, variance analysis, inventory reconciliation, etc. Ensured in a timely manner accurate monthly, quarterly close

Managed capital projects, requests regarding justifications, payback, and follow up audits.

Collaborated up with operations and product management to drive improvements in all areas of the business.

Developed and reported all plant level KPI’s. Reported and analyzed all manufacturing variances.

Focused on material utilization, yields, and waste. Identified and reported on cost drivers that impacted the plants financial performance.

Tax Reporting

Provided professional judgment in making frequent and appropriate recommendations for new accounts, revisions in the account structure.

Provided Cost Worksheets for new potential items for sales team

Implemented BOM module in MAS200 and provided written procedures, labor costs savings of $750K

Ruiz Mexican Foods Tortilla Manufacturer, Riverside, Ca Jan 2011 to Aug 2012

Corporate Controller

Provided a monthly management and legal entity reporting package that includes analysis of key business trends and actual versus plan variances, including comprehensive explanations of differences.

Provided support for ad-hoc financial projects and analysis along with financial presentations as required to support initiatives.

Provided analysis and recommendations to management in the areas of operations, resource management, finance, revenue accounting, customer profitability and market segmentation, pricing, and contracts.

Developed and monitored P&L forecasts and metrics to measure key performance indicators and group performance.

Regularly interacted across functional areas with management and executives to ensure business and division objectives aligned.

Identified and resolved technical accounting issues; provided technical accounting guidance and recommendations to management

Researched and evaluated transactions, legal contracts, business practices, and policies for compliance with accounting and reporting guidance.

Implemented cost systems improved in overall plant efficiency of 12%

Windsor Foods Frozen Foods Manufacturer, Los Angeles, Ca Jul 2007 to Sept 2010

Plant Controller

Directly responsible for accounting activities; provided technical guidance, leadership, and direction to subordinates and management staff regarding the financial management of the business.

Prepared and administered department budgets; exercised general direction over the preparation of the plant’s and the Company’s annual budgets and capital expenditure plans; monitored performance against budgeted targets; formulated and recommended specific courses of action to resolve problem areas.

Directed the preparation and presentation of the plant’s and the Company’s financial information to plant manager; ensured all data is accurately and uniformly recorded and reported to properly represent the plant’s and the Company’s financial position.

Conducted studies and analyses of internal financial data; interpreted and reported to management significant events and practices having an impact on business operations.

Participated in the formulation of short-term and long-range financial goals and objectives; analyzed financial aspects of strategies and plans and makes specific recommendations, which resulted in cost reductions and profit improvements.

Supervised maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw and package materials and related accounting reports, files and documents; ensured all accounting functions performed accurately and on a timely basis.

25% cost saving in the manufacturing expenses

EDUCATION

California State University, Bakersfield

B.S. Economics/Accounting

EARLY CAREER SUMMARY

Reed’ Inc. Beverage Manufacturer, Los Angeles, CA 2004 to 2007

Controller

Gilead Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, San Dimas, CA 2003 to 2004

COST ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

Flow Serve, Inc. Industrial Pump Manufacturer, Los Angeles, CA 2002 to 2003

COST ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

Crown Bolt, Inc. Hardware Manufacturer Cerritos, CA 1999 to 2002

COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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