DANIELA M. NIXON

*** ******** ****** • Wallkill, NY 12589

Phone: 845-***-****• E-mail: adingj@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CONTROLLER

Experienced in Manufacturing and Wholesale Supply Industries

CAREER PROFILE

Experienced, hands-on professional adept at managing diverse work groups and interfacing to all organizational levels with integrity and diplomacy. Specializing in the Accounting and Finance arena of the manufacturing industry, I have years of experience as corporate Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Group Controller. Career highlights include:

Implement corporate Standards and Methods for all areas of Accounting.

Oversee payroll management of 150 - 300+ employees at multiple sites.

Customization of accounting procedures to meet specific corporate organizational needs.

Prepare and deliver financial reports monthly, quarterly/end-of-year to Corporate Management Team.

Facilitate audits for banking purposes, tax purposes and outside audits by local Accounting firm.

Compilation and submission of financial information to government agencies to obtain grants and government loans.

Implementation of fully integrated ERP systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mongiello Italian Cheese Specialties, LLC – D/B/A Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY

May 2016 to Present

CONTROLLER

Challenge: While responsible for the complete financial management of the company, I worked with the management team to put together a firm and solid business plan to take their business to the next level. I provided the team with the financial information and direction necessary to increase the bottom line by creating solid, realistic budget figures and making sure attainment of the company goals were met.

Achievements:

Developed and implemented company-wide budget and adherence to the budget. Addressed any variances to the budget and instituted corrective action as needed.

Worked with Purchasing Director to outline a plan to achieve better pricing on raw materials as well as develop new relationships with vendors when beneficial to the overall cost reduction plan.

Managed staff including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting.

Administered corporate cash management and daily reporting of such to management team.

Interfaced with financial auditors.

Responsible for month-end and year-end closing processes, including but not limited to preparation of the year-end work papers for the external Accountants review.

Developed and managed internal controls and procedures

Administration of company benefit programs

Cost accounting reviews for accuracy of material, labor and overhead costs.

Training of accounting staff where necessary

Review of company insurance

Dollars-N-Sense, LLC DBA America’s Tax Office – Newburgh, NY

Started June 2015

MANAGING MEMBER

Challenge: While responsible for the complete management of the company, from Human Resources to Sales & Marketing, I developed and implemented a marketing strategy and system and processes necessary to run a Tax and Accounting service business.

Achievements:

Implementation and execution of company business & marketing plans.

Processing of both business and individual income tax return.

Bookkeeping and Accounting for small businesses.

Payroll service.

Notary service.

Taylor Recycling Facility, LLC/Taylor Biomass Energy, LLC – Montgomery, NY

July 2011 to June 2015

GROUP CONTROLLER to CFO

Challenge: While responsible for the complete financial management of the four company’s books

and records, develop and implement process improvement in the finance department while ensuring

consistent execution and processing of all financial and accounting in support of a successful waste

recovery company.

Achievements:

• Managed staff of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting.

• Executed month end closing processes, including preparation of company financial statements for the company owners.

•Responsible for year-end closing processes, including preparation of year-end closing package for the external Accountants for review and audit.

•Developed and managed internal controls and procedures.

•Implemented process improvement across all accounting and H/R procedures.

•Interfaced with financial auditors from government, business lending agencies and outside Accountants.

•Performed hiring and training of all accounting staff on departmental processes across all areas.

•Responsible for maintaining accurate cost data for review and corresponding suggestions to owners for customer pricing.

•Managed all company vehicle compliance and reporting.

•Administered corporate cash management and delivery and reporting of such.

•Developed budgets and maintained strict adherence to budgets.

•Developed sales forecasts and implemented sales goals. Monthly reporting of goals to actual to company owners.

•Direct liaison with bankers on company financing as well as monthly bank reporting requirements.

•Responsible for reporting of tax filings for IFTA, HUT, Sales and Use, Payroll Taxes, Form 2290

•Responsible for preparation of financial information for government grant and loan submissions resulting in securing a recent grant awarded by the State of New York.

•Moved outsourced payroll back in-house saving the company approximately $50,000/year.

•Provided financial information for current/potential project company investors.

•Presentation of Financial Statements to Board of Directors.

•Administration of the company’s 401(K) plan.

•Administration of the other company benefit programs.

•Responsible for safety documentation and reporting.

•Managed interim consolidation of financial statements to include the activity of company subsidiaries.

•Secured bonding for critical jobs.

•Direct liaison with the Union related to contract, dues etc.

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP – WALLKILL, NY

May 2002 to January 2010

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Challenge: While responsible for complete financial management of the company, develop and implement process improvement in the finance department while ensuring consistent execution and processing of all financial and accounting in support of a successful manufacturing company.

Achievements:

Managed staff of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting resources.

Executed month end closing processes, including preparation of company financial statements for the Management team.

Responsible for year-end closing processes, including preparation of year-end closing package for external Accountants.

Developed and managed internal controls and procedures.

Implemented process improvement across all accounting and other financial procedures.

Interfaced with financial auditors from government (tax), business lending agencies and outside Accountants.

Performed training of all accounting staff on departmental processes across all areas.

Created and tested accounting files during the implementation of a fully integrated ERP system.

Owned responsibility for accuracy of all accounting/reporting functions.

Administered corporate cash management and delivered analysis and reporting of such.

Liaison directly with bankers on company financing as well as monthly bank reporting requirements.

Managed interim consolidation of financial statements to include the activity of company subsidiaries.

Provided financial projections and delivered analysis of those projections vs. actual results.

Developed and delivered ongoing analysis and advice for corporate financial planning.

Maintained accounting of all assets, including plant, property and equipment.

May 2000 to April 2002

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Achievements:

Validated and certified accurate posting of entries to the general ledger.

Maximized corporate cash flow through 1) negotiation of vendor cash discounts and 2) reduction of the number of outstanding days of many accounts receivable.

Prepared payroll, sales and use tax returns.

Handled bank reconciliations.

Implemented and maintained the Fixed Asset/Depreciation software installation.

Performed balance sheet account reconciliation.

Responsible for compiling the data for company insurance renewals.

July 1999 to April 2000

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Responsibilities Included:

Posted cash receipts and disbursements.

Processed vendor invoices and credit memos.

Executed collection calls and performed follow-up research on discrepancies.

Assisted the Accounting Manager with all bookkeeping functions.

EDUCATION

Mount Saint Mary College – Newburgh, NY, 1998

BSA Cum Laude

CERTIFICATION

Currently working toward obtaining CMA certification.

Notary Public – State of New York

REFERENCES

Furnished upon request.

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