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NICHOLAS DEL ROSSI

Franklinville, NJ ****2

856-***-****

adwqpu@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL Experienced Plant Controller with a demonstrated successful history of working in the manufacturing industry for over 20+ years. Strong accounting professional with B.S. in Finance, skilled in establishing an Accounting/Finance department to be efficient and GAAP compliant, job based Cost Accounting, Budget Planning and preparation, Business Planning, Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Operations Management, and Pricing Strategy. Proficient in managing and developing financial reports in accordance with GAAP, SOX and internal policies and controls. Ability to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels. Skills/Experience

• Reconcile, review, prepare, analyze, and audit all financial and operational statements and reports for companies with revenues of $15 Million to over

$700 Million.

• Cost Accounting analysis, Data collection, analysis, and evaluation of impact on company implementing changes needed efficiency improvements.

• Dependable, accurate, analytical, self-starter with an attention to detail. Professional Experience

CTI Foods September 2018-February 2023 King of Prussia, Pa Controller

• Coordinate month end close process to ensure GAAP compliance as well as completion that is accurate and in a timely manner. P&L management.

• Serve as the internal finance leader for all day-to-day financial activities, providing leadership and management consistent with agency mission and core values

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

• Develop KPI’s and tools to measure, predict and communicate the company’s expected and actual financial performance.

• Implement accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures. Page 2

A&R Food Distributors Inc June 2014-September 2018 Bensalem, Pa Controller

• Coordinate month end close process to ensure GAAP compliance as well as completion that is accurate and in a timely manner. P&L management.

• Implementation of ERP system.

• Cash management, as well as all finance, banking, insurance, and credit needs.

• Work in collaboration with the members of the management team, leading the financial operations and strategic planning of the business.

• Foster banking relationships; external reporting to banks and reporting agencies on a timely basis

• Develop KPI’s and tools to measure, predict and communicate the company’s expected and actual financial performance.

• Meet regulatory compliance requirements and all filings required, financials, etc.

• Implement accounting policies, Internal controls, and procedures.

• Manage financial reporting, budget planning, and accounting functions, strategically aligning the accounting strategy with the growth plans of the business. Allied Specialty Foods November 2012-June 2014 Vineland, NJ Controller/Cost Accounting

• Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of all financial statements. P&L management

• Coordinate month end close process to ensure completion in an accurate and timely manner.

• Manage and supervise A/R, A/P and HR departments, constant development of staff.

• Cash management, as well as all finance, banking, insurance, and credit needs.

• Build and develop strong relationships with internal and external business partners.

• Review of all financial statements to ensure compliance and accuracy in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

• Evaluation of internal processes and controls making improvements where necessary.

• Develop and review profitability, budgets, expenses, rebates, programs, etc., as well as suggest proposals for operational changes when necessary. Dietz and Watson, Inc. January 2008-November 2012 Phila., PA Controller/Cost Accounting Manager

• Primary financial responsibility over integrity, accuracy and reporting of the month end close process and monthly report generation of financial statements. P&L management. Page 3

• Directed and maintained the financial and cost accounting areas including pricing, current and long-range forecasting/budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, project cost and financial control functions.

• Responsible for and managed a staff of 15 including managers in A/P, A/R, Cost accounting, customer service and inventory control departments. Managed the accounting system in accordance with both GAAP and the company’s corporate accounting policies to provide visibility of the financial condition of the company.

• Reported directly to the CEO, also prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews for all principal owners, recommending actions to take that would maximize profits.

• Insured that integrated planning and forecasting tools are in place to provide management visibility of progress toward meeting financial performance goals, anticipation of future financing requirements, and a preview of future purchasing and staffing requirements.

• Assessed current and upcoming financial plans and policies advocating necessary changes to expand company profitability. Increased GP 10% total over the last 3 years.

• Participated, in a decision-making capacity, in the preparation, evaluation and negotiation of the companies $400M budget.

• Managed month and quarter end close-related processes performed by accounting operations team (including ensuring that reconciliations, processes, and controls around accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts payable and other areas of responsibility are completed timely and accurately as well as GAAP and SOX compliant).

• Lead periodic training sessions and effectively developed team.

• Member of core ERP implementation team.

• Lead business process re-engineering initiatives and system implementations (including ERP-related implementations) in partnership with IT.

• Continuous revies of Sales/Customer programs for over 3,000 customers; monitoring budgeting compliance (approximately $30M each year). Cost Accountant 2008

• Responsible for implementing and managing cost control methods and procedures.

• Calculated and set pricing for over 2,000 items bi-weekly, both purchased and manufactured.

• Captured and calculated true manufacturing cost through time trials, capturing yields, waste, etc.

• Determined and maintained COGS (cost of goods sold) as well as extensive inventory responsibility, accuracy of BOM’s.

• Analysis of commodity markets and raw material costs.

• Set and analyzed KPI’s (key performance indicators) to ensure current processes are working effectively/efficiently; Made recommendations and corrected sub-optimal processes with VP of Operations, not limited to but including reducing overtime and FTE head count.

• Prepared cost estimates on new or special products to establish selling prices and production costs.

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• Variance analysis, including expenses to budget, purchase cost variances, manufacturing variances, and ROI on all projects.

• Promoted to Cost Accounting Manager 2009.

Coleman Natural Foods/Snowball Foods 2001-2008 Williamstown, NJ Cost Accounting Manager (Accounting Manager) 2004-2008

• Continued duties of Cist Accountant Below. P&L

• Direct supervisor and responsible for maintaining accounting departments A/R, A/P, Payroll, Cost), customer service and purchasing/procurement

• Participated in and managed audit work and interface with external auditors on SOX and financial audit matters.

• Responsible for addressing and delegating all IT related issues, contracted outside IT group.

• Assisted in ERP system upgrade

Cost Accountant 2001-2004

• Conducted analysis of financial performance of all projects, calculated cost to produce, manufacturing and company expenses. Assisted with P&L management.

• Determined and maintained costs, including overhead rates.

• Identified and implemented process improvements that decreased various expenses by 14%.

• Analysis of commodity and raw material costs.

• Variance analysis, including expenses to budget, purchase cost variances, manufacturing variances, and recovery analysis.

• Inventory reconciliations, valuations, and financial inventory statements including journal entries.

• Preparing monthly financial schedules.

• Worked with Operations and other departments on cost reduction projects.

• Promoted to Cost Accounting Manager 2004.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (including Power Point) with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, v- lookups, macros, ODBC), Macola ERP, AS400, SAGE Accounting, Ross ERP Systems, SAP, DAX, Microsoft Dynamics, Workflow, Accusort, Softeon, WMS, MAS 90, Lawson, SQL, ADP, Quick Books, Sage ERP, Crystal Reports, Peachtree Accounting, Primepoint, WINFDS, True ERP, Teletrac Navman, Appian, BFC, Microsoft Teams, EMaintenance, DOMO, Planful Perform, Alchemy Manager, Red Zone, BOA Works, Amazon Work Spaces.

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