Supply Chain Financial Planning

CARRA STOKES

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/carra-stokes-m-b-a-6b2815181/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and performance driven finance leader with 10+ years of experience delivering operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and sustainable growth across construction, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors. Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and cost control while aligning financial strategies with long-term business objectives. Skilled in managing complex profit and loss (P&L) portfolios, post merger integrations, and restructuring initiatives that enhance transparency and stakeholder confidence. Recognized for implementing scalable financial frameworks that improve forecasting accuracy, accelerate reporting timelines, and drive measurable cost savings. Adept at bridging executive vision with actionable insights to support continuous improvement and organizational excellence. KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Modeling Variance Analysis Capital Allocation Investment Strategy Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Grant Management Project Cost Controls & Profitability Tracking

Accounting & Compliance: GAAP Compliance Regulatory Reporting Nonprofit and Construction Accounting Internal Controls

& Audit Readiness Risk Assessment & Mitigation Payroll, Benefits, and Banking Operations Contractor Vendor Cost Analysis Operational & Strategic Leadership: Cross-Functional Project Management Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Integration Support Cost Reduction & Margin Optimization Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight Organizational Restructuring & Performance Metrics Stakeholder Reporting & Board Communications TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Accounting & ERP Systems: QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Ormandy Data & Business Intelligence Tools: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Index/Match), SQL, Tableau, Power BI Process & Systems Improvement: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Workflow Optimization, Automation, System Integration Enterprise & Collaboration Platforms: ADP, Deltek Cobra, Salesforce, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Sr. Accounting Manager July 2024 – Present

MCA – Charlotte, NC

• Leading monthly budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with department heads to align with financial targets.

• Preparing and posting over 120 journal entries per month, maintaining 98% accuracy in general ledger reconciliation.

• Developing and analyzing budget-to-actual variance reports and recommending cost-saving measures to management.

• Driving MCA operational initiatives, improving cross-departmental collaboration and enhancing financial reporting accuracy.

• Streamlining cost tracking processes and reducing reporting cycle time by 30% through automation & workflow enhancements.

• Partnering with divisional finance teams to evaluate and improve accounting workflows and ensure policy compliance.

• Managing accounting for project revenues, expenses, & accruals, currently overseeing more than $8.5M in annual transactions.

• Supporting quarterly board, investor, and lender reporting by delivering timely and accurate financial data and KPIs.

• Maintaining monthly reconciliations for over 25 balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness.

• Assisting in documenting and monitoring internal controls to support compliance and operational risk management.

• Performing financial and data modeling to assess profitability trends and support informed business decisions.

• Delivering over 15 ad hoc reports and detailed financial analyses per quarter to assist leadership with strategic planning. VP of Business Operations July 2019 – March 2024

Murata Machinery – Charlotte, NC

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver 25+ strategic projects annually, supporting company growth and process alignment.

• Reduced monthly close process by 4 days through automation, improving efficiency and financial reporting timelines.

• Developed executive-level presentations and KPI dashboards, used by leadership in quarterly board and investor updates.

• Identified over $500K in savings by streamlining procurement and enhancing cross-departmental resource utilization strategies.

• Improved reporting accuracy by 98% by automating dashboards & integrating real-time financial performance tracking

• Boosted team productivity 20% by restructuring workflows & increasing accountability across operations leadership roles.

• Managed $22M annual operations budget, achieving consistent under 2% variance across five fiscal years consecutively.

• Increased post-launch product adoption 30% by tracking customer feedback and performance across operational lifecycle.

• Maintained centralized documentation of workflows, SOPs, and operational best practices across 12 business departments.

• Facilitated weekly cross-functional alignment meetings, ensuring goal clarity, KPI visibility, and resolution of strategic blockers. US Division Controller & Assistant Project Manager Jul 2016 – Feb 2019 Redecam USA – Charlotte, NC

• Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cost projections, improving financial forecast accuracy by 15% across major U.S. divisions.

• Analyzed actuals against budget for 20+ projects, presenting executive recommendations to improve financial accountability.

• Managed capital expenditure forecasts exceeding $12M, including debt, interest, & cash flow modeling accuracy improvements.

• Conducted financial modeling and scenario planning, enabling data-driven decisions aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Delivered P&L reviews with performance commentary, aligning key insights to corporate growth and financial health targets.

• Streamlined vendor contract compliance for $6.5M in spend, reducing variance and aligning with financial performance metrics.

• Partnered with project teams to monitor performance KPIs, aligning operational results with financial goals and targets.

• Supported cross-functional budgeting sessions, aligning forecasts with department inputs and organization-wide financial goals.

• Led standardization of reporting dashboards, ensuring consistent KPI tracking across all project and regional financials.

• Strengthened internal control processes to meet compliance standards & pass financial audit requirements without exceptions.

• Facilitated stakeholder communication across finance, operations, & project management to improve project execution alignment.

• Supported ad hoc analysis and reporting to identify cost trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities quickly. Construction Accounting Manager Feb 2012 – Dec 2016 The Bainbridge Crew of NC – Charlotte, NC

• Managed $8M+ in construction budgets and forecasts, improving financial predictability and project profitability.

• Reduced monthly bank reconciliation errors by 20% through improved internal controls and automated tracking processes.

• Oversaw subcontractor invoicing for over 50 contracts, ensuring compliance with project accounting standards and timelines.

• Led quarterly financial report preparation, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing turnaround time by 30%.

• Maintained complete documentation of accounting workflows, ensuring consistent controls & audit readiness across all job sites

• Provided variance analysis and insights for 25+ construction projects, supporting cost control and financial alignment.

• Supported project schedule planning, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate across major construction phases.

• Conducted cost driver tracking and job profitability reviews to inform strategic planning and margin improvement.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with site managers and finance teams to align budgets with operational priorities.

• Prepared monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for internal review and audit support.

• Directed project-based accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper allocation of financial data.

• Delivered ad hoc financial analysis to support decisions on change orders, labor allocation, and equipment usage. EDUCATION

Doctor of Business Administration University of Phoenix – Charlotte, NC Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Arts in Accounting University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

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