CYNTHIA M. SHEERE

**** ******* ***** ******** *******, MI 48314

Email: advs16@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 586-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-sheere-66bb578

Senior Accounting Executive

Experienced Controller providing financial strategy to Fortune 500 firms and business units. Business strategist who partners with Executive Leaders to achieve company’s overall business objectives. Successful in identifying areas of improvement and boosting efficiencies and financial excellence that lead to strong bottom-line results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diversified Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc. (JV with American Axle) – Sterling Heights, MI – September 2019 to Present

Controller – Direct Reports: One, Financial Analyst

Daily interaction with direct reports. Answer questions, mentor, and brainstorm.

Business attributes: Engineering, metal fabrication, machining, sheet metal, quality, integration, and assembly, servicing various local and global industries.

Prepare monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using Plex ERP software.

Prepare detailed work papers supporting month end balances.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Direct annual budgeting process and prepare LRP.

Analyze/explain budget to actual variances and provide recommendations.

Prepare daily liquidity report.

Manage banking relationships, sign checks, and approve all payments made via ACH/Wire.

Primary liaison between internal resources and outside auditors.

Analyzed internal control weaknesses and established standardized financial policies and procedures.

Communicate financial information to Board of Directors and internal management team.

Partner with Purchasing Manager to ensure the best terms are obtained.

Customized Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc./Tesca USA - Rochester Hills, MI – January 2018 to April 2019

Controller – Direct Reports: Two, Bookkeeper and HR Administrator

Customized Manufacturing was purchased by Tesca Group located in Paris, France. The Controller role was moved to Paris as all finance and accounting are maintained at corporate headquarters. In December 2019, the company was dissolved.

Daily interaction with both direct reports. Answer questions and brainstorm. Mentor team.

Business attributes: Assembly and injection molding with cut & sew capabilities for automotive and boating industries.

Prepare monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using Plex ERP software.

Prepare detailed work papers supporting month end balances.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Direct annual budgeting process.

Prepare 13-week rolling cash forecast.

Manage banking relationships, sign checks, and approve all payments made via ACH/Wire.

Primary liaison between internal resources and outside auditors.

Analyzed internal control weaknesses and established standardized financial policies and procedures.

Partner with Purchasing Manager to set up Preferred Vendor List to reduce component costs.

PA Solutions, Inc., Warren, MI / ATS Inc., Canada – March 2017 to December 2017

Controller: Warren, MI – Greensville, S.C., Bessemer, AL – Direct Reports: Four Customer Service Team

Members

Assign Customer Service member to awarded project. Daily project update meetings. Mentor team.

Business attributes: Robotics for Automotive industry - Build/program robots for FCA.

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PA Solutions, Inc., Warren, MI / ATS Inc., Canada - continued

Prepare monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using Sage 300 ERP software.

Project Management: Upkeep Project Details Reporting for all open POC and T&M jobs. Approve PO’s, track expenses, meet with Project Managers to review actual vs. budget, review customer billing/milestone billing, and ensure correct month-end WIP.

Review and approve all Accounts Payable paid via check, wire and ACH.

Prepare detailed work papers supporting month end balances.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Reconcile and bill back all intercompany service transactions.

Prepare 13-week cash forecast and monthly Flash Report.

UAW-GM Center for Human Resources-501(c)(3) Detroit, MI 48207 – August 2016 to March 2017

Controller – Direct Reports: Eight, Assistant Controller, (2) Purchasing Staff, Payroll Coordinator, (3) Bookkeepers, and Secretary,

Daily interaction with direct reports. Answer questions and brainstorm. Mentor team.

Business attributes: Programs offered to UAW-GM employees are negotiated every four years.

Perform monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) software.

Prepare detailed work papers supporting month end balances.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Direct annual budgeting process for 28 departments.

Reconcile salaries/expenses of UAW personnel assigned to the center.

Reconcile and bill back GM plants for travel expenses covered under joint funds contract.

Chair Retirement Committee - Manage banking and 401k relationships.

Primary liaison between internal resources and outside auditors.

Analyzed internal control weaknesses and established standardized financial policies and procedures.

Gage Products Company, Ferndale, MI 48220 - February 2007 to August 2016

Assistant Controller/HR Manager – Direct Reports: Three, Bookkeeper, A/P Coordinator, HR Coordinator

Daily interaction with direct reports. Answer questions and brainstorm. Mentor team.

Business attributes: Chemical manufacturing for Automotive industry. COBRA line cleaning agent for paint lines. Headquartered in Ferndale, MI with locations in Brazil, Mexico, and UK. Monthly accounting for all locations.

Perform monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using ProcessPro

Prepare detailed work papers supporting month end balances.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Assist with budget preparation for 13 cost centers.

Financial analysis: interpret variances from budget to standards and provide recommendations.

Update standard costs annually.

Manage banking relationships and approve payments made via ACH/Wire.

Maintain Fixed Asset List and depreciation schedules.

Prepare daily cash reports.

Process multi-state payroll, as well as Canadian payroll and prepare foreign currency transactions.

Write, implement, and update standard policies and procedures, using VWI’s (Visual Work Instructions).

Strengthened technology infrastructure by upgrading DOS-based payroll system to a Windows-based platform, which resulted in reducing payroll process time from 6 hours to less than 1 hour.

Lead and managed payroll upgrade from conception to completion, (working with Payroll Company and companywide training of ninety employees on how to use the system).

Actively participate in Lead Team decisions concerning employee benefits.

Administer all medical, dental, FSA, 401k/ROTH, and Corporate Insurance plans.

Prepare quarterly 720 Federal Excise Tax Returns and Arizona Fuel Tax Returns.

Prepare annual audit book/work papers and work with outside auditors.

Lean Manufacturing and 5S+1 proficient.

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Summit Plastic Molding, Inc., Shelby Township, MI 48315 – February 2002 to February 2007

Staff Accountant

Perform monthly and year-end closing activities including journal entries, account analysis and bank

reconciliations in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) software.

Prepare weekly liquidity reports. Weekly A/R Based Line of Credit reporting.

Invoicing, fixed assets maintenance, monthly/quarterly taxes, accounts receivable collections and all

Human Resource functions.

EDUCATION

Walsh College, Troy, MI

Master of Management/Accounting 2015

Walsh College, Troy, MI

Bachelor of Accountancy 2007

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