Adjunct Professor Manufacturing Engineer

Extensive experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, process/continuous improvement, manufacturing/production operations and strategic business management with ability to convey even the most complex concept and influence business partners at all levels. Committed team builder that fosters atmosphere that encourages the delivery of maximum results. Managed staffs up to 25. Multiple industry experience including public accounting. Considerable IT skills with experience in multiple ERP systems.

CORE CAPABILITIES

Accounting (Financial, Managerial & Cost)

Strategic Business Operations Management

Manufacturing and Production Management

Organizational Development and Team Building

Process improvement and redesign

Financial Systems (AIS/ERP)

“Kevin has a grasp of the "big picture" and application knowledge of the detail rules and procedures. Absolute integrity.” Bob Cluskey, Owner, G R Cluskey Jr CPA

“Decisive, Action and Outcomes Focused, Insightful and Tenacious are the first words I use to describe Kevin. The client ALWAYS wins when Kevin is involved Jeff Edwards, President, Alchemists International.

“Kevin is a well rounded and highly professional individual. I'd recommend him due to his steady approach and personal integrity.” Scott Newell, President, Bluewater Ropes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Financial Controller 2022 - Present

Confidential., Atlanta, Georgia

Corporate Financial Controller of $100M segment of a manufacturing and distribution network with P&L responsibility. Duties include: Manage A/R, AP, Fixed Assets, Taxes; monitor the financial performance of the company, compile and analyze financial reporting packages, Period end reconciliations and close for operating divisions; approve journal entries; prepare budgets; cash management; establish and communicate financial metrics; provide leadership and support to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and capital asset departments; manage external services; assist production management with continuous improvement.

Executive Consultant 2007 - 2022

Global Partner Solutions, Inc., Carrollton, Georgia / Ormond Beach, Florida

Contract accounting and management consulting firm with services that range from interim management (manager, controller, CFO), strategic planning, financial accounting services, audit preparation and assistance, development and deployment of cost accounting models in support of standard costing and strategic management planning and execution, comparative business and industry forecasts, general accounting assistance (AR, AR, GL & FA), implementation of IT systems.

Staff Accountant 2005 - 2007

Grace & Associates, P.C., Atlanta, Georgia

Reporting directly to the partners of a boutique public accounting firm, was responsible for planning and execution of audits, review and compilation engagements, tax preparation and planning. Additional responsibilities included business development and the creation of assurance and advisory services not previously existing within the firm.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor of Accounting

Project Manager

Process Improvement Engineer

Design Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Production Management

SUMMARY OF SYSTEM EXPERIENCE

Net Suite, Epicor, MS Dynamics (Great Plains), QuickBooks, Sage Products: Sage 50 (Peachtree), Sage 100 (MAS 90/100), Sage 300 (Timberline), SAP, SysPro; Procore

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps

EDUCATION

University of West Georgia

Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Science – Physics (Theoretical)

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In process and under supervision of CPA.

SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Industry experience extends to: Automotive - OEM & tiered suppliers; Capital equipment manufacture and metal fabrication; Construction; Communication - wireless components; Electrical and electronic equipment manufacture - test & measurement and industrial control; Aluminum extrusions; Furniture - upholstered and case goods; Medical devices – surgical and non-surgical; Plastics - injection molding and castings; Non-ferrous metal casting; Textiles – woven and non-woven, rope and cordage; Tool and die manufacturing; Legal; Real estate; Retail; and Service industries.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Interim accounting management roles:

Accounting Manager for $23 million distribution client,

Controller for $30 million manufacturing client

CFO for $10 million manufacturing client

Reduced over-90 aged receivables for $3.2 billion manufacturer by over 50 percent in 3- months

Redesigned inventory cost and reporting system for $10 million manufacturer

Identified and corrected reporting errors for a $30 million not-for-profit exceeding $1 million and brought financial reports in compliance with GAAP.

Restructured accounting and reporting system for $8 million manufacturer.

Identified and corrected $1 million taxable error for $100 million real estate client.

Authored over 25 turnaround strategies for manufacturers ranging in size up to $50 million.

Managed disbursements of $1 million in federal grants to companies throughout the U.S.

Developed turn-around strategy for a subsidiary of a $250 million multinational, to the global CEO, Chairman of the Board of its investment bank, which was subsequently incorporated into the corporate production philosophy and improvement process for all corporate subsidiaries.

Reduced raw material inventory by one half and $300 thousand of finished goods within 3-months for an annual $2 million cost savings.

Initiated organization changes for a $500 thousand annual return in a single department.

Directed inter-company team to resolve supply chain management and quality issues to increase production output by over 35 percent while reducing operating costs by 25 percent.

Initiated hedge purchase strategies to control raw material costs for annual savings of $1 million as the result of varying commodities market pricing.

Managed two-year, 25-person team transferring manufacturing from Japan to the United States finishing ahead of schedule and $50,000 under budget with improvements beyond targets.

Spearheaded reengineering of core product line for projected $250 thousand annual savings.

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