Plant Controller
Resume:
Gregory R. Stark, MBA, CPA
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
614-***-****(cell) ******@*****.***
Professional Objective
To obtain a professional controller/manager/director level position that will utilize my extensive accounting experience, education and professional certification.
Experience
2007- 2008 Ametek, Inc., Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania ($75 million in revenues)
• Plant Controller
o Manage the operations financial processes (A/P, A/R, closings, reporting and forecasts) of the Eighty-Four, PA facility
o Lead the 2009 budget build and oversee total calendar and deliverables
o Control and audit inventories and manufacturing processes
o Manage and supervise the payroll
o Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses, material usages) for all cost centers
o Create and/or analyze all cost accounting and financial reports including P&L statement, balance sheet, COGM, Yields, variable/fixed cost per unit, indirect manufacturing expenses, etc.
o Oversee all capital spending and provide ROI, NPV, IRR analysis
o Fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations
o Conduct all G/L and inter-company reconciliations
o Create cost savings in the financial management of the company
o Conduct internal audits
o Complete quarterly 10Q and annual 10K reports
2005-2007 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Springfield, Ohio ($1.1 billion in revenues)
• Plant Controller
o Manage the full scope of the Ohio manufacturing operations financial processes (closings, reporting and forecasts) (3 associates)
o Lead the 2006, 2007 & 2008 budget build process for the eastern operations, overseeing total calendar and deliverables
o Control and audit the eastern operations inventories and manufacturing processes
o Partner with the western operations controller to standardize control processes across the manufacturing sites
o Manage and supervise the Payroll department in Springfield, Ohio
o Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable department in Springfield, Ohio
o Mentor the senior financial analyst in report development, ad-hoc analysis, software and presentations
o Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses, material usages) for all cost centers
o Create and/or analyze all cost accounting and financial reports including COGM, Yields, variable/fixed cost per unit, indirect manufacturing expenses, etc.
o Oversee all capital spending and provide ROI, NPV, IRR analysis
o Fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations
o Create cost savings in the financial management of the company
o Assist external accounting firms in the company’s annual tax return preparation and audits
2004-2005 Anchor Hocking Glass, Lancaster, Ohio ($250 million in revenues)
• Plant Controller
o Manage and supervise the Payroll department in Lancaster, Ohio and Monaca, Pennsylvania (3 associates)
o Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable department for all locations (4 associates)
o Mentor the financial analyst
o Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses, material usages) for all manufacturing cost centers
o Create annual and variable budgets with all cost centers and monitor/manage daily, monthly and YTD spending
o Create and/or analyze all cost accounting and financial reports including MPV, MUV, I/S, B/S, and cost per unit
o Oversee all capital spending at both plant locations and provide ROI, NPV, IRR analysis
o Perform monthly and annual closings for both plant sites
o General Ledger account reconciliations and review for Lancaster, Ohio and Monaca, PA
o Fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations
o Create cost savings in the financial management of the company
o Assist in the implementation of the ADP payroll system
o Assist other divisions in closings and various analysis
o Assist external accounting firms in the company’s annual tax return preparation and audits
2002-2004 The Longaberger Company, Newark, Ohio ($1 billion in revenues)
• Senior Financial Analyst
o Manage the annual budget process for the entire business (includes revenue, SG&A expense, balance sheet and retained earnings budgets)
o PeopleSoft: Manage the 1099 tax form implementation project
o PeopleSoft: Lead the DSS reporting go-live functional testing project
o Coordinate General Ledger account set-ups and changes with accounting staff
o Manage and prepare the monthly business forecast while providing an analysis against actual financial results
o Manage the semi-annual business area reviews and adjust forecast accordingly
o Conduct statistical analysis and apply principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations
o Manage and coordinate the general ledger software upgrades/testing in PeopleSoft
o Provide guidance/input in developing and updating accounting methods, policies and procedures
o Complete various month-end financial reports and analysis
o Supervise employees engaged in non-routine work and serve as a mentor/resource/trainer
o Served on the PeopleSoft implementation team
o Experience in PeopleSoft A/P, G/L, set-ups, Cognos Impromptu and Power Play, basic SQL
2000-2002 Alpharma, Animal Health Division, Willow Island, West Virginia ($350 million in revenues)
• Financial Analyst
o Assist the company controller in financial management, reporting, analysis and day-to-day activities
o Manage month-end and annual closings, financial statements and cost center reports/analysis
o Cost accounting analysis and report preparation of raw material usages compared to budget for eight production sites
o Control and monitor spending in compliance with budget at eight production facilities.
o Manage the General ledger pertaining to new department development, account set-ups, account maintenance, and monitor/approve journal entries
o Managed and developed the annual budgets with various departments and incorporated the new budgets into the General Ledger accounts
o Provide an analysis on utility and labor usages
o Supervise two Accounts Payable clerks
o Analyze and approve A/P invoices in accordance with control procedures
o Provide internal auditing controls and analysis of procedures in conformance with GAAP
o Supervise site raw material counts and provide monthly inventory usage reports
o Assist area managers in the financial management of their departments
1997-2000 Eramet Marietta, Inc., Marietta, Ohio ($300 million in revenues)
• Business Analyst (Special Metals Division: $150 million in revenues):
o Assist the corporate controller in the financial management, reporting, analysis and day-to-day activities of the site
o Prepare annual budgets/strategic plans, forecasts, pro-forma financials, and monthly/quarterly/annual reports including comparison analysis
o Cost analysis of raw material/labor usage, develop product standards, and analyze variances
o Provide working capital management/control, financial evaluations (ROI, IRR and NPV) and recommendations regarding capital/non-capital/divestiture projects, financial evaluations and recommendations regarding cost improvement programs
o Work directly on the floor with department leaders in process mapping their production processes and cost contributors
o Direction-setting, financial analysis/control, and managerial support of key strategic and tactical programs
o Provide day-to-day controlling activities in conformance with GAAP
o Aid in researching financial data regarding legal issues
o Train and assist operations management in financially managing their areas
o Participate in the development/implementation of the IS/IT accounting/finance systems (DDS, EMPAC, Crystal Reports, FRx), support other North American divisions
• Treasurer (interim) (Eramet Marietta, Inc.)
o Cash management of $25 million plus
o Funds investment management
o Wire transfers and bank reconciliations
o Setting up cash accounts, payroll accounts, check writing/printing, funds transfers
o Cash needs and availability forecasting
1989-1997 General Electric Plastics, Washington, West Virginia
• Electrical/Instrumentation Technician: Maintained various chemical process controls
1988-1989 Ohio Power Company, Beverly, Ohio
• Laborer
• Performance Technician: Maintained electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls
1986-1988 Forma Scientific, Marietta, Ohio
• Electronics Testing Technician: Quality inspections and calibrations
• Electronics Assembler: Assembled and wired electronic controls
Education/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Accountancy Board of Ohio CPA # 04-1-39925
• Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (August 1997)
o Global Joint Study Project: Pecs, Hungary
o Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.83 of 4.00
Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting Major (May 1995)
• Pre-Master of Business Administration (MBA) Certificate (May 1995)
o Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.75 of 4.00.
o Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Dean’s High Honor’s List, College Scholar in 1992
Washington State Community College, Marietta, Ohio
• Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, (June 1986)
• Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering, (June 1986)
o Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.42 of 4.00.
o Honors: Awarded The Walter McClure Memorial Scholarship by the Marietta Civitan Club, President’s List
Computer Skills
JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Global, COGNOS Finance, Infinium, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Microsoft Office, Access, Pinacle Treasury Software, EMPAC, DDS, Proteus, Lotus Notes/cc:mail, Impromptu, Safran
Associations & Activities
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, Amateur Radio Operator, Member and volunteer examiner of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), former vice-president and secretary of the Marietta Amateur Radio Club
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