RITESH PATEL 678-***-****
************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/patelriteshk
Financial / Accouting
A change-oriented and results-driven senior accounting analyst with broad experience globally in accounting, forecasting, reporting, data analysis, project management, process improvement, recruiting and hiring processes, training and mentoring, financial/operational analysis, inventory system improvement, and price analysis. Additional proven aptitude in budgeting, strategic planning, integrations/acquisitions, presentations, implementations, rebates, commissions, fixed assets, compliance, and auditing. An innovative and forward-thinking proven performer with strong problem-solving skills who empowers an organization to improve workflow processes, deliver timely and seamless solutions, and generate top-performing workforces to enhance capabilities.
Financial & Operation Analysis ( Revenue /Prices )
Accounting Management & HR
Forecasting, Costing, Inventory System Improvement & Price Analyst
Staff Development & Motivation
Budgeting/Planning – Zero Based Approach
Experience with Big 4 & Other firms for Exter Audit & Tax
Cost Reductions, Lean Process, Capital Project& Technical Accounting (ERP, BI and Ad Hoc).
Business Integration/Acquisition
Presentation, Implementation and Training
Financial Analysis – Rebate, Commission, DSO,PTP,OTC,Exenses allocation & Warranties
Internal Controls, Hedge Fund, Cash management & Month end Closed
General Reporting, Fixed Assets( Tangible and Intangible ) & Lease Accounting
Audit, GAAP, SOP 97-2 & SOX Compliance
Professional Experience
DOMO CHEMICAL USA INC – MNA Controller - Financial Director / Controller – Manufacturing 2018 – 07/2020
Analyze each business opportunities in relation to ROI – CRM.
Preparing variance analysis including budget to actual, forecast and prior year and measure Results for US entities.
Accounting Lead for SAP – GL, CO. FA, GR/IR, AR, PR, MM, AP, Month end Closed, JE, Cash Management, Accrual etc.
Support monthly close including multi – currency consolidated Balance Sheet reconciliation and accurate Revenue and Expense oversight.
Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root cause
Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
Provide monthly financial analysis for Actual vs Budget/ forecasts for Plants.
Support the development and analysis of the annual operating plan VS Budget.
Working with the external and internal auditor for Tax and audit.
Updating financial package in ERP systems and run different ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirement
Review Qlikview variance with Inter-company,
ThyssenKrupp IT Services Inc. • Alpharetta, GA – Senior Financial and Admin Analyst - Price water Houce 04/2014 to 11/2018
Analyze each business opportunities in relation to ROI. (IT Service – FWS,GC,DCC,CP)
Preparing variance analysis including budget to actual, forecast and prior year and measure Results for US entities.
Fixed Assets - Asset Master, Acquisition and Capitalization, Maintenance and Processing, Depreciation and Integration, Retirement and Disposal, Reporting and Integration with GL.( Asset Management )
Support monthly close including multi – currency consolidated Balance Sheet reconciliation and accurate Revenue and Expense oversight.
Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root cause
Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
Provide monthly financial analysis for Actual vs Budget/ forecasts for Plants.
Support the development and analysis of the annual operating plan & hedge activates.
Key strategic projects as needed working with cross functional business teams
Your skills will be developed through the varied experiences you obtain as well as extensive on-the-job and off-the-job training.
Working with the external and internal auditor for Tax and audit.
SAP@KONS Variance with Inter-company, GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets Competencies.
STA LLC • Duluth, GA – Manufacturer and Wholesale OFC – 03/2012 to 03/31/2014
GM/FINANCE CONTROLLER – AMERICAS – Shared services (SAP Module: FICO -SD-AR-AP-PO- MM-Fixed Asset) Ernest & Young
Management of short and long range financial planning using Zero based Budgeting, forecasting, analysis, control, cost analysis and financial reporting to support Corporate Functional leaders with Special Projects.
Reporting to a different government agency and filling necessary forms.
Cash Application, Inter- Company and BS Reconciliations and Hedge accounting.
Developed promotional expenditure review and audit programs and controls also delivering financial analysis for new product planning, capital appropriations and other projects.
Implement Sales/ Rep Commission policy, analyzed and review it every quarter to make necessary accrual.
Preparing variance analysis for Rebate including budget to actual, forecast and prior year and measure results.
Track and report KPI indicators, evaluate results in terms of cost, budget, operating policies, trends and increased profit .
Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting and promote the practice of continuous improvement and work with business unit Management.
Update and reviews of capital spending plans and results and provide analytical support for Capital projects.
Preparing and developing the strategic annual budget, Royalties Statement and quarterly forecasts at the department and corporate level to achieve results and Company goals and objective.
Previous Employment Experiences
SSL AMIERICA LLC – HQ –NA – CPG - Financial Controller (Executive management Team Leader) - KPMG
Hewlett Packard, Tucker, GA – Healthcare Service to GAMMIS and Peach care – Hyperion – Revenue Recognition ASC 606 - SAP
Toshiba • Norcross, GA Controller (Executive management Team) - Deloitte
Delta Air Lines /Novelist LLC
Education
Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Finance & Costing – 1998 (Keller Graduate School of Mg, USA)
Technical Expertise –
Hyperion Elsabe• HFM, EDI, Diva • Congo’s .Transfer Pricing -Oracle. Sage, People soft, GP, MAS • Hedge. BI Tools. MRP- CRM - Vertex – Sales and Use tax • AS 400, Magic’s Peachtree, QB, Microsoft Word • Excel • Access • Power Point • ORBITUS, Qlikview, SAP FI - CO
Accomplishment
1.Accelerated the month-end closing process to the four calendar day of every month. Provide timely and accurate financial reports.
2.Developed financial controls that successfully scaled as the company grew from $4 million to $ 10 million of revenue per year. No material weaknesses noted by auditors during that period.
3.Set up budget to actual reports as specifically requested by department heads. Resulted in increased use of reports and quicker decision-maker attention to variances. Financial Analyst – ThyssenKrupp.
4.Automated preparation of COGNOS system” reports that had previously required 10 hours of staff time per week. Senior Accountant
5.Reduce SGA expenses by $ 55- $ 85 k in 2008 at SSL America.
6.Create Financial Model to track GM / SGA /Inventory / Accrual (Sales, Marketing and Operation) – SSL America Inc.
7.Project Preparation, Business Blueprint, Financial Prepation, Go live and Support ( SAP ECC 6.0 Netwaver 7.50 )
8.SAP – SPRO Consultant and SAP easy access end users.