KEN BRASWELL

*** ************* **** *******, ******* 35757 256-***-**** addzyb@r.postjobfree.com Financial Manager - Controller

Senior accounting professional with 20 plus years of experience in the accounting field in a manufacturing environment. Self-starter adept at the development and implementation of appropriate accounting control procedures. Highly effective in analyzing financial information to identify opportunities for improvement. Competent communicator readily available to advise business managers. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office applications. HIGHLIGHTS:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Internal Controls

Expense Planning & Control

Budget Preparation

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll Processing

Purchasing

Inventory Control

Working knowledge of GAAP

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent time management skills

EXPERIENCE:

Thermal Corporation (1986-2020), 1264 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL 35758 Financial Manager (1998-2020)

Customer Service Representative (1991-1998)

Shipping and Receiving Clerk (1989-1991)

Manufacturing Technician (1986-1989)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform or supervise all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, and Inventory Control, for a company of 30 employees, averaging $3M in annual sales

Generate and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other ad-hoc financial reports to assess accuracy and conformance to reporting and procedural standards

Coordinate end of month closing process to ensure all corporate deadlines are met and information is presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Prepare monthly sales & use tax returns and submit to local and state municipalities

Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets, working with all other department heads to identify and analyze historical activities, trends, and future obligations

Conduct in-depth internal financial research and analysis, to include sales and budget variances, and prepare presentations for weekly reviews with business management team

Review detailed analysis of fixed asset and general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and provide reports to management regarding expenditure fluctuation

Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries where necessary

Reconcile bank accounts by comparing financial statements with general ledger

Oversee procurement and inventory control processes, including assisting in negotiations with vendors on product pricing and terms

Analyze demand metrics to optimize demand and supply planning and leverage data to forecast raw material and inventory requirements

Manage supply chain finance cash flows and perform inventory control and cost analysis

Prepare and update non-disclosure agreements while maintaining positive rapport with vendors, customers, banks, and other outside entities

Directly supervise 2 junior team members and interface with all other employees regarding financial processes to affect successful contributions toward meeting team and company goals EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting,

Athens State University, Athens, AL

GPA: 3.2

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