Financial Reporting, Budgeting, reconcile, analysis
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JAMES G. BAKER
Carolina Shores, NC ***********@**********.*** 330-***-****
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior Finance Executive with a wealth of results-oriented, diversified, multinational experience in financial and cash management skills, delivery and interpretation of meaningful financial reporting. Looking to help companies in any from routine date entry to financial analysis. Proven skills with:
Financial Analysis & Management, Staff Recruiting and Training, Forecasting & Budgeting, Manufacturing Accounting, Treasury Management & Banking Relations, Incentive Compensation Plans, Business Planning & Acquisition Evaluations, Project Leadership, Electronic & Hard Cover Financial Reporting and Credit and Collections.
EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED (Consultant) – 2015–Present
Provide financial and accounting leadership to public and private companies in need of senior-level guidance without full-time hires. Selected engagements include:
oConducted internal audit of customer service collections department at Sterling Jewelers ($3.9B)
oManaged credit and collections for all U.S. operations at A. Schulman ($2.1B) as interim credit manager
oPerformed SOX inventory control tests and managed reconciliations for clients including Ferro Corporation
Advised startups on financial systems setup, credit risk practices, and working capital management
Provide financial support for start-up companies, accounting, and credit management support for major corporations
RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, Cleveland, OH Consultant – 2011 - 2015
Delivered financial support to public companies (industrial, banking, and entertainment) with respect to internal reporting, IT auditing, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, troubled asset reporting, and loan adherence.
HUDSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, Cleveland, OH Consultant – 2005 - 2010
Offered advisory services to public companies regarding internal accounting controls, internal audit, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Designed, evaluated, and examined internal accounting systems and provided support in accounting and credit functions.
CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC., Medina, OH
Corporate Controller – 2003–2005
• Oversaw credit and collections, improving DSO and aligning accounts receivable strategy across U.S. locations.
• Participated in hands-on physical inventories and reconciliations to improve asset reporting accuracy.
Managed centralized credit, accounts payable, payroll, and accounting for all United States operations.
Accountable for company general ledger consolidations, external and internal reporting requirements.
Developed and standardized a comprehensive monthly reporting package, including margin analysis at the business sector level, which was the impetus for developing a new strategic business plan.
ROSSBOROUGH MANUFACTURING CO. L.P., Avon Lake, OH
CFO / Treasurer – 1999–2003
• Designed fixed and variable costing standards for inventory reporting.
• Led inventory control processes and SOX testing, including physical counts and reconciliation of domestic and international stock.
• Achieved $1.7M in annualized savings through consolidation and headcount optimization.
Top financial executive responsible for accounting, tax planning and compliance, banking relationships, cash flow, insurance coverage, employee benefits programs, administrative support, budgeting, reporting, and all system requirements.
Played an integral part in the asset purchase of a major competitor and successfully refinanced the business, enabling the ongoing business to close 4 out of 6 production facilities and reduce headcount from 165 to 76.
ICI PAINTS NORTH AMERICA (formerly The Glidden Company), Cleveland, OH Controller Stores Division – 1997-1998
Responsible for overall financial and systems support for U.S. Stores Division’s management and field personnel, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Redesigned 12 incentive plans for 1998 to properly drive business goals and reward individuals for achieving personal targets.
Developed a monthly financial reporting book for the Division’s management team, encompassing high-level results with individual store and sales representative performance.
Controller, Macco Adhesives Division – 1995–1997
• Led cost accounting using fixed and variable methodologies; applied insights to set pricing for major bids to big-box clients.
• Directed physical inventory activities at two plants, including reconciliation and reporting variance analysis.
• Managed consignment inventories in Latin America and Europe with accurate reporting and control.
Responsible for overall financial and systems support for Macco’s management and 2 manufacturing facilities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cost accounting, extension of credit, collections, payment of accounts payable, and advising sales and marketing personnel on customer financial negotiations.
Led an integrated team effort to determine gross margin leaks; the team’s success contributed to an 8.9% increase in year-end trading profit.
Other ICI positions held:
Financial Analyst – Acquisitions and Planning 1995
Financial Controller Dulux Australia – Melbourne Australia – 1994
• Reported fixed and variable cost variances across plants.
• Managed large-scale physical inventory programs, ensuring compliance with SOX and ISO 9002 protocols.
Manager Budgeting and Reporting N. American Paints 1988-1994
Supervisor Headquarters General Accounting 1987
Manager International Administration 1986
Export Credit Manager 1979 -1985
Export Accountant 1975 -1978
Division Accountant 1973-1975
EDUCATION
B.A. in Accounting, Kent State University, 1973
SKILLS
Financial Analysis & Management
Staff Recruiting, Coaching & Training
Forecasting & Budgeting
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Treasury & Banking Relations
Incentive Compensation Design
Business Planning & M&A Support Project Leadership
Electronic & Hard Copy Financial Reporting
Credit, Collections & Risk Management
Inventory Control & SOX Compliance
ERP & Financial Systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks
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