Manager Project

Midlothian, Virginia ***** (Cell) 804-***-****

Email: *****.********@*******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

An independent, hands-on manager with over 25 years experience in accounting, auditing and operational management. Strengths include the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. A decisive professional trained in assessing business systems and procedures, identifying concerns and providing practical business solutions. Results oriented leader with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and disciplines to achieve team goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS INC. 1998 - 2011

Accounting Manager

Regional Office (Richmond) - Accounting Manager responsible for budgeting and financial reporting for two of the US based entities within PMI. This included compiling, explaining and updating yearly budgets in excess of $100 million and all significant monthly variances.

Project Manager- McKenney Facility was closed in December 2007. I was responsible for closing facility- including managing the decommissioning and sale of the assets, land and facility. I was also responsible for all personnel related issues including employee severance and retirements and staffing throughout decommissioning. 2007 - 2008

Responsible for the accounting and purchasing functions at the McKenney, Va. manufacturing facility, a subsidiary of Philip Morris International. 1998- 2007

• Coordinated, prepared and consolidated $13 -$15 million yearly expense budget and $4 to $8 million capital budget for facility. Analyzed and communicated monthly results of operations- prepared executive financial summary for overseas management.

• Participated in union contract negotiations, preparing financial scenarios for wage and benefit improvements. Determined contract wage and benefit effects on plant operations.

• Plant Business team leader for company wide computer system (SAP) upgrade from 3.1 to 4.7 Enterprise. Coordinated design with PMI-HQ systems department on business processes and led plant implementation team. System upgrade involved all manufacturing and accounting areas.

• Located and secured secondary supplier for major commodity after natural disaster required sole supplier to invoke force majure. Developed secondary supply source to avoid potential production disruption.

• Established independent recycling program for used boxes generating $150,000 in annual savings.

• Negotiated and administered contracts. Served as single point of contact between vendors and legal department for legal matters.

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP 1995 – 1998

Business Consultant

• Provided accounting and auditing expertise specialized in operational reviews and business consulting.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA, INC 1990 - 1995

Director of Auditing ((1992 – 1995)

Associate Director of Auditing (1990 – 1992)

• Designed audit function integrating Japanese and American business practices.

• Installed cash controls resulting in increased cash flow.

ALLIEDSIGNAL INC. 1986 – 1990

Audit Manager

• Discovered improper revenue recognition procedures which understated divisional net income by $3.5 million.

• Identified inappropriate profit distribution procedures by joint venture partner.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Expertise includes:

• SAP ( FI, MM) • Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Major - Accounting / Minor - Labor Economics

Volunteer Activities

FeedMore – Deliver backpacks of food for chronically hungry children.

Judge for High School Forensics Competition

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