Financial Reporting Internal Controls

Craig Lutz

Pigeon Forge, TN 704-***-**** **************@*****.***

Experienced finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls. I am skilled in process improvement, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making. Proven leader in optimizing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing profitability across national and international teams. Controller – GM Management

Jul 2022 – Present (2 years 8 months)

• Established and enforced accounting policies and internal controls, enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Led monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for multiple entities, improving financial planning and decision-making.

• Partnered with GMs to analyze variances and optimize profitability, driving cost-saving.

• Implemented inventory systems for three restaurants and a warehouse, reducing discrepancies and improving stock management.

• Financial operations for 13 LLCs, including restaurants, retail businesses, candy production, and distillery.

Controller – Red Valve Company

Apr 2022 – Jul 2022 (4 months)

• Produced financial and operational reports that supported executive decision-making for operations and supply chain.

• Identified cost-saving opportunities by optimizing standard cost and inventory valuation processes.

• Led month-end close procedures, including journal entries and production postings, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

• Conducted physical and cycle inventory counts, reducing variances and improving inventory accuracy.

• Maintained and updated the standard cost system to align with production changes and financial objectives.

Controller – Schletter NA Inc.

Feb 2018 – Apr 2022 (4 years 3 months)

• Revamped accounting and internal control systems, ensuring compliance and timely financial reporting.

• Managed product cost methodology, delivering clear insights for both local and global financial reporting packages.

• Led annual inventory audits and variance analysis, identifying discrepancies.

• Mentored a finance team of 4–5 members, strengthening internal expertise.

• Oversaw HR and IT functions, integrating finance with broader business operations for efficiency gains.

Corporate Development Manager – Schletter Inc.

Sep 2016 – Jan 2018 (1 year 5 months)

• Provided strategic insights into leadership, driving growth initiatives.

• Developed financial models for budgeting and investment decisions.

• Led strategic planning, tracking performance against goals.

• Implemented Salesforce CRM, optimizing sales reporting.

• Collaborated with sales and marketing to align strategies with business objectives. Senior Financial Analyst – Schletter Inc.

Oct 2014 – Aug 2016 (1 year 11 months)

• Enhanced financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis, supporting operational and executive decision-making.

• Led budgeting processes, delivering detailed short- and long-term financial projections.

• Spearheaded workflow analysis and process improvements, increasing efficiency in finance operations.

• Managed and maintained the Cat 4 project system and sales analysis tools. Other Positions

• Emeral Performance – Controller (Jan 2015 – Jul 2015, 7 months)

• Eaton Corporation – Financial Analyst (Aug 2007 – Jan 2015, 6 years 6 months)

• Cataler-NA – Cost Accountant (Feb 2004 – Aug 2007, 3 years 7 months)

• NC Depart Revenue – Revenue Field Auditor (Oct 2002 – Feb 2004, 1 year 6 months)

• Education

Gardner-Webb University

Master of Accountancy

2010 – 2012

Belmont Abbey College

BA in Accounting and Business

Management

1998 – 2002

Skills

- General Ledger

- Cost Accounting

- Payroll

- Account Reconciliation

- Financial Reporting

- Analysis

- Accounts Payable

- Internal Controls

- Auditing

- QuickBooks

- SAP

- JD Edwards

- Oracle

- Salesforce Administration

- Advanced Excel

- Microsoft Office

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