Financial Analysis Team Leader

RAYETTA WILSON

Eureka Springs, AR 940-***-**** *************@*****.***

CONTROLLER

Strategic Planning ~Financial & Cost Accounting ~ Financial Analysis

Goal-oriented team leader and accounting professional with 20+ years of progressive experience managing financial data, month-end closing activities, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborates effectively with operations, planning, logistics, sales, and management to improve processes and plan activities. Monitors performance metrics through variance analysis. Directly supervises, and mentors finance and accounting staff with a focus on balancing priorities and ensuring compliance. Well-organized with ability to manage simultaneous projects, make informed decisions, and excel in a deadline-driven environment.

Computer Skills

SAP/HANA ERP JD Edwards Sage Fixed Assets (FAS) Viewpoint / Financial Manager SharePoint

Microsoft Dynamics AX Timberline Visual Books BOX Great Plains CAMS Sage Intacct

EXPERIENCE

GKN AEROSPACE – DALLAS, TX APRIL 2022 – MAY 2024

World’s Leading Multi-Technology Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier

Integrated Program Team Controller

Delivered program level results by building a successful network, driving its performance and leveraging best practices. Produced financial and accounting analysis. Made recommendations based on financial analysis to Customer Finance Director and Program Directors.

Provided financial insights and drove decisions

Sales, COGS and Margin Analysis

Implemented and Managed metrics and measurements

Accessed and Communicated Risks

ALLOGENE THERAPEUTICS – SAN FRANCISCO, CA August 2021 – April 2022

Biotechnology company developing CAR T products for Cancer and Autoimmune Disease

Accounting Manager – Contractor

Developed reports and participated in execution of deliverables for internal and external auditors. Executed and approved monthly Journal Entries. Worked independently and as part of a team. Interacted with various levels of management.

Performed variance analysis forecast/budget/actuals

Corroborated with Finance, Treasury and Program Managers to create Forecasts/Budgets/Cash Forecasts

Operated within a SOX compliant atmosphere creating appropriate reports and documentation

SIMPSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES – WICHITA, KS July 2019 – August 2021

General Construction company of Commercial, Public and Multi Unit Residential Buildings

Controller

Created monthly financial statements. Handled external audits. Monitored job costs and created Work on Hand analysis. Worked with project managers to prepare, analysis and report Job performance. Prepared and reviewed owner contracts. Secured all required bonds and insurance for new contracts.

Focused on the day to day financial activities with emphasis on accurate and timely accounting entries.

Supervised and approved all transactions to the General Ledger

Supervised AP, Billings and Payroll

Allocated Indirect Costs to Jobs.

EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS GAMESA, Hutchinson, KS Dec 2018 – July 2019

Manufacturer of wind turbines which provides onshore and offshore wind services

Senior Financial Analyst - Contractor

Completed financial planning and reporting activities. Performed financial analysis regarding trends, financial structure, asset, cash and liabilities. Responsible for preparation, analysis and reporting of Financial Budgets and Forecasts.

Completed financial planning and reporting activities.

Provided safeguarding and accounting for fixed assets.

Performed financial analysis regarding trends, financial structure, asset, cash and liabilities.

SVZ USA, Othello, WA Jun 2017 – Aug 2018

Producer and supplier of fruit and vegetable ingredients for leading food companies

Senior Financial Accountant

Managed financial accounting in accordance with regulatory and corporate policies. Oversaw compliance, worked with external auditors, and ensured quality control of financial transactions and reporting. Interpreted external and internal information to set standard costs and production standards.

Prepared month/year-end close reporting, cash flows, account reconciliations, and internal and external reporting.

Provided safeguarding and accounting for fixed assets.

Completed financial analysis for capital investment proposals.

GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, Ephrata, WA May 2016 – Jun 2017

Administrator of county’s road maintenance, construction, equipment, vehicles, and landfill

Lead Accountant

Analyzed records of labor, expense, material, and equipment use; allocated costs to appropriate accounts and funds and verified that expenses were within budget limitations. Prepared monthly financial reports for management.

Reviewed and analyzed equipment repair histories and usage to facilitate replacement decisions.

Created back up for accounts receivable to obtain reimbursement from funding agencies (Governmental Grants)

Collaborated with county and state auditors to prepare and conduct state audits.

LANDMARK STRUCTURES, INC., Fort Worth, TX Jun 2013 – Jun 2015

Company designing, engineering, and constructing composite elevated water storage

Lead Accountant

Generated, processed, and tracked monthly job billings and collections; managed billing process. Communicated with project management, officers, and customers. Processed and entered change orders.

Monitored multiple bank accounts and managed cash receipts.

Handled intercompany transactions, and end of month activities.

Improved and documented processes for accounts receivable and cash management

ODYSSEY AEROSPACE / GREENPOINT PRECISION MACHINE, Denton, TX May 2012 – May 2013

Manufacturer of VIP aircraft interiors and provider of machine shop support for private/commercial aircraft industries

Lead GL Accountant / Supervisor

Served on senior management team responsible for two companies with separate accounting systems. Created financial reports and closed month. Produced/analyzed financial statements and presented financial statements to executive team.

Performed all monthly journal entries and accruals; reviewed and corrected job cost audit errors.

Verified project costing. Communicated cost issues with operations and engineering.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Finance, NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, Tahlequah, OK

Additional Accounting 30+ Hours, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, TX

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