Assistant Controller Inventory Control

Daniel J Bodziony

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Strongsville, OH 44136

Cell: 216-***-****

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ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Results-oriented Accountant with extensive experience providing financial leadership to manufacturing operations, including budget and forecast preparation, inventory control, financial statement preparation and analysis. Takes pride in meeting established metrics and developing operational controls that comply with organizational policies. Hard working, self-motivated, dedicated team leader with a strong work record of driving results and profitability.

Strong General Ledger Experience

Excellent Budget and Forecasting Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Sarbanes-Oxley Certification

Organized, dependable and detail oriented

Educated in Lean Manufacturing

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Team Player with a positive attitude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAVAL INDUSTRIES LLC – TWINSBURG, OHIO

Automotive Industry Leader in Remanufactured and New Aftermarket Steering and Brake Components with annual revenues of $34M.

Director of Finance - Controller 2024 -Current

Led a Finance team including a Senior Account, Staff Accountant, AP/AR Specialist, Work Order Processor and a third-party team in India that handled cash application and AP invoice entry.

Responsible for month and year end close process for 3 facilities located in Ohio, Canada and Mexico with the assistance of 2 staff accountants.

Project a 13-week cash forecast and presented to Ownership on a weekly basis. This included customer contact to inquire into the status of payments.

Prepare the monthly bank borrowing base and communicated results to the bank to maintain a line of credit.

Work closely with the 3rd party auditors to complete the year end audit.

Coordinated all aspects of accounting including AP/AR/Inventory.

Prepared and effectively communicated Board of Director reports for the quarterly meetings.

Completed month end closing by the 11-business day.

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FERRAGON CORPORATION – BROOKLYN, OHIO

A leading metals service provider for various industries, offering valued added processing of hot rolled and cold rolled steel.

Controller 2023 – 2024

Ferrous Metal Transfer and Ferrous Metal Transfer Logistics - A fleet of 55 Semi-trucks and 63 trailers

located in Ohio, MS and TX.

Gonzalez Enterprises, LLC – Ferrous 85” and GE Realty – The largest slitting line in North America located

in Sinton, TX.

Assisted in getting the month end close caught up and now closing the books by the 20th of the following month.

100% responsible for the financial activities and analysis of the companies mentioned thriving to provide more timely and accurate interim reporting.

SHILOH INDUSTRIES – VALLEY CITY, OHIO

A $32M Division of Dura-Shiloh – a global manufacturer specializing in design, engineering and manufacture of mobility-based products. Specifically, the Valley City location produces oil pans and dash panels for use in the automotive industry as well as providing custom cutting of steel coils to customer specification.

Controller 2022 - 2023

Responsible for the financial activities of the Valley City location.

Managed the Accounting functions with the assistance of 1 direct reports and a Shared Service team in Poland.

Prepared the financial slides and analysis for a monthly management performance review that is shared in meetings with the VP of Operations and the Executive VP and GM. Ultimately, these are shared with the Board of Directors and Private Equity Group.

Responsible for populating and analyzing key monthly performance indicators.

Worked closely with the GM, IT and HR departments to analyze spending habits and cut cost were applicable.

Responsible for closing the month in 3 business days as well as updating the daily, weekly and monthly forecasts.

Excel in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan.

Instrumental in the successful implementation of a new ERP system and troubleshooting potential roadblocks.

AVALON PRECISION CASTING COMPANY – CLEVELAND, OHIO

A $25M Division of Sigma Engineered Solutions that manufactures investment castings for Fluid Power, Oil and Gas, Military and Agriculture markets.

Controller 2021 - 2022

Responsible for the financial activities of 2 casting plants, located in Cleveland, OH and Markesan, WI.

Managed all Accounting functions with the assistance of 3 direct reports.

Reduced past due AR by 15% utilizing weekly reviews with the Commercial team, Accounts Receivable clerk and the Chief Operating Officer.

Took on the Vice President of Finance responsibilities after he departed the organization.

Prepared the financial slides and analysis for a monthly management performance review that were shared in meetings with the CEO.

Responsible for populating and analyzing key monthly financial indicators that were provided to the Board of Directors in an excel deck.

Prepared a rolling 12-month forecast that included variance to budget and actual results.

Maintained a strong, solid, professional relationship with my peers and subordinates.

PLASMAN Formerly A-BRITE PLATING, LLP – CLEVELAND, OHIO

A $35M Division of Plasman that enhances plastic products with a chrome finish for use in the Automotive, Appliance, Janitorial, RV and other applications.

Controller 2016 – 2021

Managed the financial needs of the A-Brite facility as a stand-alone company.

Managed the following functions: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost, Inventory and Fixed Assets with the assistance of 3 direct reports.

Maintained a strategic partnership with all department managers to drive change through process improvements.

Drove down inventory levels to increase working capital and align the facility goals with Corporate initiatives.

Improved the facilities Accounts Receivable position by direct customer contact reducing past due balances by $100K in one month.

Prepared and implemented an accurate annual budget.

Prepared daily, weekly and monthly variance reports which provided a vision of month end results.

Worked closely with the Senior Buyer to extend payment terms to 90 days on many suppliers.

Initiated a weekly inventory of chemical and metals to insure accurate forecasting and budgeting.

FLUID ROUTING SOLUTIONS – A DIVISION OF PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS – VALLEY VIEW, OHIO

The Industrial Products Division consists of three individual companies. EP Cleveland, Inc. is an assembler of high quality rubber and thermoplastic hoses and a distributor of hose ends and fittings, Delo Screw Products produces and imports screw machine and CNC products and Big Rapids Service Center produces bent tub assemblies.

Division Controller 2014 - 2016

Responsible for all accounting and finance issues of the $30M Industrial Products Division.

Managed the following functions: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost, Inventory and Fixed Assets with the assistance of 2 direct reports.

Prepare monthly gross margin reports and assisted in setting gross margin targets for the plants within the division.

Analyze spending and prepare weekly forecasts that were discussed during a weekly operations call with the Division President, VP of Finance and VP of Manufacturing.

Prepare yearly budgets and monthly rolling forecasts.

Analyze projects for cost savings and capital requirements.

Prepare cost analysis and executive reviews for new business opportunities that exceeded $750K in sales growth.

Work closely with the Purchasing and Operations managers to identify opportunities for improvements.

Member of the Implementation team which assisted in the install of a new ERP system (Plex),

Led project team which ultimately led to the consolidation of the Valley View, Ohio facility with the Ocala, Florida facility.

MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC. – DILLEN INDUSTRIES DIVISION – MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO

A producer of plastic flower pots, nursery containers, decorative resin planters and seeding trays for professional greenhouse, nursery and retail garden centers.

Site Controller 2012 - 2014

Managed the financial needs of the Middlefield, Ohio campus which produces over $100M in plastic product.

Ultimately responsible for the following functions: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cost, Inventory and Fixed Assets.

Responsible for the month end close process including financial statement preparation and variance analysis.

Preparation of the yearly budget, monthly forecasts to predict year end results and weekly forecasts updates to predict month end results.

Worked closely with the Site Manager to interpret operating results and variances to MRO and direct labor spend.

Worked closely with the Human Resource department to develop payroll reporting techniques that assisted with weekly forecasting needs.

Prepared financial analysis for profitability projects including payback analysis.

Provided daily updates on total MRO spend and finished production value for use by the General Manager and department managers during our daily production meeting.

Conducted a yearly system authority audit to ensure proper access for all users and maintain a clean system of internal controls.

Completed month end close process in four business days.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. – INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS DIVISION – VALLEY CITY, OHIO

A wholly owned $30M plant of MTD Products Inc. - a producer of outdoor power equipment for consumer and professional use.

Plant Controller 2001 - 2012

Responsible for supervising up to six employees and overseeing all financial aspects of the plant including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Asset, Cost and Inventory.

Drove a 7.3% direct labor and operational efficiency improvements by providing daily, weekly and monthly variance reports.

Coordinated and prepared the yearly budget and quarterly forecast updates without missing any deadlines.

Prepared cost benefit analysis on fixed asset proposals to determine if the proper payback met corporate guidelines.

Instituted a plastic scrap recycling program that reduced compactor waste and added $156K to the bottom line.

Completed a yearly internal control review to ensure compliance with internal and external policies.

Led the plant monthly financial system close including financial reporting and account reconciliation.

Facilitated the yearly physical inventory process including variance reporting.

Member of the Negotiation Team that successfully negotiated three Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Supported LEAN initiatives by verifying cost savings on all rapid improvement events.

Used LEAN manufacturing techniques and led a team that relocated the tool crib reducing the footprint by 40% thereby freeing up valuable production space.

Reviewed P-Card purchases and expense statements for adherence to guidelines.

Assistant Controller 2000 – 2001

Cost Accountant 1998 – 2000

General Accountant 1996 – 1998

MTD PRODUCTS INC. – CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS – VALLEY CITY, OHIO - 1993 - 1996

Tax Compliance 1994 - 1996

General Accountant 1993 - 1994

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (Inactive), State of Ohio

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Cleveland State University

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