Six Sigma Manufacturing
Resume:
DARRELL E. KURSZEWSKI
Kansasville, WI 53139
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SUMMARY
A highly skilled and accomplished Controller and Finance Leader with broad-based experience in strategic planning, financial planning and control, cost accounting and cost controls, forecasting, internal reporting, consolidations, employee development, team building, continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, P&L management, Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS and capital planning for individual and multi-location operations. Leverages an expansive skill set to achieve bottom-line results.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Several years of progressive financial leadership experience in strategic planning, financial planning & control, internal reporting, forecasting, consolidation, budgeting, cost accounting, and capital planning for individual and multi-location operations. Experienced Controller responsible for multiple locations throughout North America.
* Coaches, mentors and builds strong finance teams to maximize individual talents and team contributions.
* A hands-on business partner who supports operations in developing effective strategies to secure the lasting success of an organization. Skilled in change management, performance measurement, cost control and continuous improvement.
* Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, as well as ISO environments (ISO-9001, QS-9000 and ISO-14001). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained. Member of Lean Six Sigma Steering Committee, Financial Representative and member of several LSS problem-solving teams. Experienced in leading problem-solving teams to improve quality and reduce operating costs.
* Experienced in the foundry industry with both aluminum die casting and lost foam casting. Experienced in turning around operations with significant spending control problems. Implemented several cost control programs instilling accountability and reducing product cost through KPI and incorporating Best Business Practices.
* Very skilled in organizing and reconciling physical inventories. Experienced in identifying root causes for inventory variances and successful in improving results to within .09% of on-hand balance.
* Sales and use tax and property taxes for Wisconsin, Missouri and Michigan. Experienced in reducing property tax liabilities through property re-assessments and tax abatements.
* Implemented a Gainsharing program as a member of a steering committee.
* Computer skills including hands-on knowledge of SAP and Oracle ERP Systems, PeopleSoft, BPCS, Hyperion, Crystal Reports and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
EXPERIENCE
BRP US Inc. 2011-2012 Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufacturer of Outboard Engines for Marine Industry
Finance Manager
Managed financial accounting, planning, and forecasting for three manufacturing locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and North Carolina. Directed month-end closing for three operations and consolidation within two-and-a-half-day window. Led monthly expense forecasting and balance sheet for three operations. Organized annual business planning for business unit, including manufacturing, supply management, R&D and warranty expenses, balance sheet, and CAPEX. Analyzed and established judgmental reserves for excess and obsolete inventories as well as warranty reserves. Analyzed operations of external businesses to maximize profitability. Organized annual physical inventories and reconciliation for two manufacturing sites and offsite inventories. Analyzed capital investment opportunities, managing monthly capital spending with project coordinators. Maintained internal controls and implemented changes to improve compliance with IFRS.
Accomplishments:
* Led finance team in implementation of SAP for product costing.
* Led finance team in implementing flex budgeting process and monthly reporting to control spending within actual manufacturing volumes.
* Managed project with finance team to establish interim reporting for controlling spending during month.
* Improved inventory controls resulting in inventory variances of less than 0.10% of general ledger balance.
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation 2008-2011 Germantown, Wisconsin
Market leader in manufacturing of corrugated paper products
Controller
Led financial accounting, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, and IT for four manufacturing locations in Wisconsin. Drove cash management initiatives through active control of accounts receivable balances and management with sales team. Directed month-end closing for four operations and consolidation within two-and-a-half-day window. Managed monthly financial forecasting of full P&L and balance sheet for four operations. Organized annual business planning process for business unit, including full P&L, balance sheet, and CAPEX. Analyzed and established judgmental reserves for excess and obsolete inventories and inventive plans for supervisors and sales team. Analyzed operations of individual businesses and assisted in developing growth strategies. Organized quarterly physical inventories and reconciliation for four manufacturing sites and offsite warehouses. Analyzed capital investment opportunities and assisted with justification and monthly capital spending reporting. Maintained internal controls and implemented changes to improve compliance with company requirements.
Accomplishments:
* Teamed with plant manager in implementing Strategic Deployment Initiative to improve performance of financial results, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, generating 15% average improvement.
* Implemented automated physical inventory process for rollstock material utilizing bar-code scanning equipment.
* Developed and implemented daily P&L and detailed labor and production reporting to provide visibility, improve accountability, and promote more consistent achievement of month-end results.
* Generated improvements in internal controls resulting in 35% performance increase in internal audit scores
* Increased inventory controls to reduce inventory variances to 0.15% of general ledger balance.
Mercury Marine 2006-2008 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Division of Brunswick Corporation manufacturing marine propulsion devices
Director of Finance (2007-2008)
Led financial professionals supporting Focused Business Unit and Service & Parts SBU. Managed monthly forecasting of full P&L and balance sheet for nine businesses and two business consolidations. Directed month-end closing within three-day window, including two business consolidations. Analyzed operations of individual businesses and assisted in developing growth strategies. Analyzed and established judgmental reserves for warranties, excess and obsolete inventories, and shrink. Organized annual business plan, including full P&L, balance sheet, and capital plan. Managed and developed standard labor and departmental overhead rates for manufacturing facilities.
Accomplishments:
* Developed operations analysis tools for reviewing performance of each business with focused business unit and service & parts.
* Led cross-functional Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project to reduce on-hand inventory by $1,300,000
* Improved month-end closing efficiencies, resulting in reducing the process by one day.
Controller (2006-2007)
Managed finance function for three component manufacturing locations of Outboard Business Unit. Led capital planning and investment analysis. Analyzed operations of the component manufacturing facilities for monthly manufacturing review. Completed month-end closing within two-day window. Directed monthly forecasting process for total operating costs. Served on Lean Six Sigma steering committees for component manufacturing facilities. Analyzed and provided technical guidance for make-versus-buy decisions. Organized annual business plan, including full P&L and capital budget. Developed standard labor and departmental overhead rates for manufacturing facilities and tooling operation. Organized audit of annual physical inventories for manufacturing facilities and offsite warehouses.
Accomplishments:
* Developed operations analysis tools using Paynter charts for component manufacturing facilities, which were expanded to include all outboard facilities, as well as safety, quality, and delivery metrics.
* Completed training as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
* Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project to reduce downtime in lost foam manufacturing, saving $130,000.
* Participated in several Lean Six Sigma teams and led kaizen team to reduce die-cast tooling maintenance costs.
Tecumseh Products Company 2000-2006 New Holstein, Wisconsin
Manufacturer of small gasoline-powered engines for lawn & garden, snow throwing & utility applications
Controller
Managed staff of seven professionals supporting cost accounting, financial analysis, P/R, and A/P for New Holstein operation. Analyzed and provided technical guidance for capital investments relating to return on investment, cash flow, and payback, and assisting in justifying investments. Conducted annual physical inventories for manufacturing facility and offsite warehouses. Organized annual business plan, including full P&L, balance sheet, and capital budget. Developed standard labor and departmental overhead rates for all engine group manufacturing facilities.
Accomplishments:
* Developed spending controls and accountability to reduce per-unit operating costs by 22% within two years.
* Implemented financial metric program throughout organization generating $3,000,000 in annualized savings.
* Directed Sarbanes-Oxley initiative to define guidelines, procedures, and process flowcharting for compliance.
Johnson Controls, Inc. 1997-2000 St. Joseph, Missouri
Market leader of building efficiency systems, automotive interiors and power solutions
Controller
Led accounting, analysis, payroll, and accounts payable for two locations. Analyzed and provided technical guidance for capital investments. Coordinated weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasting process for total operating costs. Managed and provided administration for local area network operations. Organized annual physical inventories. Organized annual planning process for full P&L, balance sheet, and CAPEX.
MagneTek, Inc. 1994-1997 Owosso, Michigan
Manufacturer of fractional horsepower electric motors for OEM and after-market applications
Controller (1997)
Led cost accounting, financial accounting, and accounts payable for RFHP Division of MagneTek. Managed monthly forecasting of full P&L, inventory, and capital spending. Analyzed and provided technical guidance for capital investments.
Cost Manager (1994-1997)
Managed cost function for RFHP Division of MagneTek. Established and maintained standard product costs, developed departmental labor and overhead rates, and performed monthly rollups.
Johnson Controls, Inc. 1984-1994
Plant Controller (1987-1994) Owosso, Michigan
Led cost accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable, payroll, and credit processing for tier one automotive supplier. Managed financial planning and forecasting, CAPEX, month-end closing and employee development.
Inventory Accountant (1986-1987) Glendale, Wisconsin
Organized physical inventories for 15 locations, including assigning audit responsibilities for all locations.
General Accountant (1984-1986)
Led month-end closing process for entire battery group, including 15 locations around US.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee BBA Degree - Accounting received 1983
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt * ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO-14001
* Frontline Leadership * Strategic Planning
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