Tamara L. Prutu, CPA

Greater Atlanta Area 678-***-**** add3oj@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/tprutu

Controller

Strategic and hands-on finance and accounting manager. Strong analytical and cost accounting skills; able to analyze and translate data into meaningful information used to drive solutions. Rigorously ensure all GAAP, statutory, tax, 401k, and corporate obligations are met. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and implement financial controls. MBA, Certified Public Accountant. Completed Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training.

Budgeting and Planning

Monthly Close and Reconciliations

Hands-On Leadership

Financial Reporting

Due Diligence

Inventory Control

Trend Analysis

Process Development/Improvement

Internal and External Audits

ERP System Implementations

Professional Experience

2017 – Present Milliken LaGrange, Georgia

Plant Controller of 3 Plants

Manage plant finance and purchasing staff for 2 manufacturing plants and one distribution warehouse

Direct all inventory and cycle count requirements for $9M inventory for all 3 locations

Ensure financials were completed within 3 days close for all 3 locations

Develop shortcuts; establish written directions on job responsibilities; implement cross training

Prepare all monthly financial, variance analysis, multiple PowerPoint reports for local and division

Utilized data in SAP environment, pulled into excel

2013 – 2016 Bonnell Aluminum Newnan, Georgia

Bonnell Aluminum is a subsidiary of publicly-held Tredegar Corporation in Richmond, Virginia. Bonnell manufactures aluminum extrusions for the automotive, building, and construction markets.

Finance Manager

Reported to Vice President of Finance of $357M company

Led financial planning and analysis (FP&A) - budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning. Analyzed actual results against rolling forecast, plan, and prior year

Prepared financial updates and analysis for quarterly Board of Director meetings

Streamlined quarterly forecasting process; decreased time from two months to two weeks

Simplified quarterly analytics and variance analysis, improved accuracy and preparation time

Collaborated on interim and year-end audit preparation with internal and external auditors

Streamlined annual planning process; reduced time from four months to two months

Played key role in preparation of 10Q’s, 10K’s, and press releases

Contributed financial analysis and expertise for special projects

Created “front page” to expedite cost reconciliations

Operated in Oracle JD Edwards and Hyperion environment, updated cost transactions

1999 – 2013 Artistic Southern / Southern Staircase Alpharetta, Georgia

Controller

Played key role in profitability of company; started at $25M, grew to $63M, shrunk to $10M in post-911 economy and housing crash of 2006. Company remained profitable throughout. Employed 450 people at seven sites; finished with three sites and 90 employees

Initiated and coordinated annual comprehensive operating budget process and flash review process - income statement, forecasted balance sheet, cash flow, working capital, and capital requirements

Managed all areas of finance and credit / collections - due diligence, mergers, reorganizations, audits, budgets, bank reconciliations, cash flow management, fixed assets (FAS), A/P, A/R, payroll, HR, licenses, benefits, and 401(k) requirements

Consolidated employees into one company on a bi-weekly payroll cycle, change payroll providers, thus decreasing annual payroll costs by $32K

Developed, tested, and implemented new commission plan for salespeople; structured program to support company goals to reduce A/R write-offs and to improve margins

Utilized F9, Excel queries, macros, and Impromptu to pull data from Syteline ERP system; used information for creating analyses, monthly financials, and other financial and operating reports

Achieved successful ERP system selection, implementation, and upgrades of Syteline. Gained master level for Syteline ERP questions in all areas of system

Saved $30k worker’s comp audit charges by expanding review

Assumed CFO role for several years following restructuring during cost reduction efforts

Education, Skills, Development, Affiliations and Certification

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Excel (Pivot tables, H-lookups, V-lookups, macros, formulas, queries, charts, graphs, IF functions)

ADP, AS400, F9, FAS, Hyperion, Impromptu, Monarch, Oracle JD Edwards, Paycom, PeopleSoft, Quicken, SAP, SBT, Syteline, small business payroll, custom ERP systems, and other manufacturing and distribution systems

Professional Development

Bonnell – Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

Continuous education units (80 CEU hours every two years) for CPA recertification

Professional Affiliations

Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants – Member

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Georgia #031198

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