JULIE MCMILLAN
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ENVIVA 2024 - Current
Wood Pellet Manufacturer
Plant Controller
Responsible for the financial control and reporting of financial results for all plant operations
Conduct all aspects of month end close and report financial results to a higher-level audience
Oversee and participate in monthly inventory counts
Perform Balance Sheet reconciliation and financial analysis
Forecasting financial performance
Complete oversight and maintenance of all capital project records
Hold weekly meetings to review key accounts such as R&M and Production Supplies and assess the status of Open Purchase Orders
Oversee the purchasing process cycle from purchase requisitions to invoicing BLG LOGISTICS, INC. 2018-2022
World leader in third-party automotive logistics services. Senior Manager, Finance & Administration
Responsible for Day-to-day management of the Finance and Administration department of a $21 million organization, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.
Monthly/yearly closings, P&L analysis, AR/AP, collections, purchasing, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliation, inventory, fixed assets, cash forecasting, budgeting, property taxes, use taxes, business licenses
Managed and trained Accounts Payable Specialist
Assisted in year-end audit and led financial portion of the annual ISO Certification audit
Primary liaison for five operational units
Developed and authored many procedures, policies and forms to continuously improve, streamline and provide standardization throughout the department and organization
Transformed AP processes to become virtually paperless and ACH driven BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY 2006-2016 Not-for-profit fixed route and paratransit provider serving 200 square miles and 400K demand population. Director of Finance 2011-2016
Reported to Executive Director with joint responsibility for $30M balanced operating budget and increased impact on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, public reporting, compliance, and all general accounting functions.
Guided financial procedures: AR/AP, general ledger, payroll, fixed asset maintenance, reconciliations, month-end closings, audits, budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting.
Expanded knowledge of federal capital and operating grants processes; assisted in the preparation and administration of associated finance/accounting policies. Controller 2006-2011
Assisted with organization, administration, and control of BJCTA financial planning, budgets, accounting procedures, audits, compliance, AP/AR, payroll, reporting and sound policy development.
Authored comprehensive Accounting Manual, first of its kind in the corporation; clear, succinct guidelines, accounting rules, policies, and procedures received accolades from numerous external auditors.
Implemented and managed adherence to GAAP, grant, and corporate accounting standards; efforts resulted in
“clean/zero findings” opinions on all independent audits since 2006. PE FLO-TECH, INC. 2002-2004
Manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty precision dampers/joints/seals; acquired by Process Barron in 2004. Controller $6M P&L
Supported myriad of accounting functions: administered accounts payable/receivable, billing/collections, deposits, account reconciliation, inventory management, job costing, daily, monthly, and year-end financial reporting.
Consultant Engagements
PRIME SERVICE PARTNERS 2023-2023
Plumbing and HVAC
Engaged to assist in high growth period for organization transitioning from a small company to a multi-entity organization
Primarily responsible for extensive audit preparation duties for the first audit of the company
Perform extensive cleanup work for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Reconcile various complex accounts for a year’s timeframe
Responsible for wires and ACHs
Perform Bank Reconciliations
VIGILINT 2022-2023
Global telemedicine, medical advisory, logistics and professional staffing company.
Responsible for Day-to-day management of the Finance department, reporting to the Director of Finance.
Monthly closings, P&L analysis, AR/AP, collections, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets
Managed and trained Accounts Payable Specialist
Developed and authored several procedures to continuously improve, streamline and provide standardization throughout the department and organization
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ABC POLYMER INDUSTRIES 2018-2018
Fully-integrated manufacturer of Fiber Reinforces Concrete solutions for ready-mix industry.
Prepared month-end journal entries, P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and audited financial statement reports; performed commission calculations, manager overrides, and datamining activities for sales executive expenses.
Calculated allocations to spread business expenses by monthly revenue % or manufacturing output; ensured inventory accuracy and determine prepaid vs. in-transit status; assisting fixed asset modernization from Excel to software.
TEKLINKS 2016-2017
Birmingham-based, nationally acclaimed internet technology (IT) solutions company and services provider
Guided diverse corporate financial functions, general accounting, audit support, and commission calculations; applied GAAP to operational accounting, financial reporting, planning, administration, and cost control activities.
Authored complex commissions calculation and payment procedures for Sales Executives, Directors, and Engineers with 3-phase payments at Billing, Implementation, and Collection. CALLAWAY PARTNERS - HEALTHSOUTH 2004-2006
Accounting/financial services firm; provides managed solutions in finance, accounting, tax, and risk management.
Served in financial staff augmentation roles for HealthSouth during a volatile and sensitive era post-earnings scandal.
Brought sophisticated audited financial statements up to date and accurate as a key participant in the “Financial Statement Restatement” initiative.
FOUNDATIONAL CAREER
Division Controller, BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (Waste Management) Business Manager, AMFM, Inc. (Radio Stations) Staff Accountant, ANGLIN & FONTIN, P.C. (Public Accounting) Auditor, US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (Government) EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (BBA), Accounting Major Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Inactive
Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy; Passed 1st Attempt JULIE
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