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Invacare CorporationSenior Director – Operations Finance
Apr. 2023Elyria, Ohio, United StatesAt this position, I led operational finance across 4 North American sites, managed 6 direct reports, and partnered with the VP of Finance on P&L oversight, balance sheet integrity, and monthly close. I supported budget forecasting and aligned manufacturing with financial strategy to meet annual plans while driving accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and financial visibility across operations. Additionally, I improved profitability by $1.2B through plant relocation and consolidation from Florida to Mexico. I resolved language barriers by hiring a bilingual team and cut manufacturing overhead variances from $8.2M to $4.3M through inventory optimization, warehouse consolidation, and cost analysis. I also led a China-to-U.S. sourcing shift, aligning the supply chain with operational goals. Key Skills: Cross-Border Financial Integration | P&L Oversight for Multi-Site Operations | Manufacturing Cost Variance Reduction | Supply Chain Finance Collaboration | Excess & Obsolete Inventory Management.
GE Current, a Daintree companyController – Operations Finance
Nov. 2021 - May. 2023Cleveland , Ohio During this role, I managed global financial operations across 10 sites including the U.S., Australia, Asia, and Mexico. I led a 12-person controller team, oversaw P&L and budget forecasting, and ensured accurate closings for plants and distribution centers. I collaborated with FP&A to align with strategic goals, created action plans, and improved working capital and operational efficiency. Moreover, I redesigned an obsolete inventory model to reduce $3M in stagnant stock. I shortened the monthly close calendar from 7 to 3 days by eliminating unused reporting and redefining KPIs around scrap and inventory costing. I also led the migration from SAP R/3 to SAP HANA, enhancing profitability tracking and real-time decision-making. Key Skills: Global Finance Operations Leadership | Real-Time Costing Tool Development | ERP System Migration (SAP R/3 to HANA) | Financial Close Cycle Acceleration | KPI Redesign & Performance Alignment.
RefrescoController – Operations Finance
Jul. 2019 - Nov. 2021Here, I managed finance operations for a $3M EBITDA beverage production site, which included an R&D center and two offsite distribution hubs. I oversaw P&L, month-end close, and capital expenditure analysis, leveraging my Six Sigma Green Belt to gather input, assess current and future states, and present executive-level cost reduction strategies with non-value-added elements removed. In addition, I reduced inventory waste by 30% by replacing powdered sugar and liquid alcohol with more efficient alternatives. I ensured full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. I also led a successful IFS-to-SAP ERP conversion. Key Skills: CapEx Justification & Post-Audit Analysis | Lean Manufacturing Financial Strategy | ERP Conversion (IFS to SAP) | Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Optimization | Regulatory Compliance Documentation.
KIK Custom ProductsAssistant Controller
Apr. 2014 - Jul. 2019Conyers GeorgiaResponsible for supervision over cost accounting department, providing sales support and assistance and other duties assigned by Plant Controller
• Investigate, analyze and report on manufacturing cost and variances including PPV, margins, absorption, product mix and material/routing variances.
• Product costing, standard costing analysis, develop material, labor and overhead standards for raw material, WIP and finished goods.
• Variance review, analysis, Bill of Material/Finish good Inventory, Product pricing, Revenue recognition, Sox and compliance Testing and monthly reporting.
• COGS allocation, Labor distribution, maintains Build of Material, Sox Compliance testing.
• Inventory Control, Surplus and Obsolete Analysis, FIFO and LIFO estimates.
• Manage general accounting task such as Account Receivable, Account Payable, Cost, Inventory, Collection and prepared monthly financial reporting and month and year end close.
Biolab Site Controller
Apr. 2014 - Jul. 2019While working here, I managed operational finance functions, including P&L oversight, forecasting, and monthly close, and developed KPIs, product mix standards, and material/labor cost structures. I ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and led financial reporting for byproduct-based manufacturing. Furthermore, I reduced waste by 50% and saved millions by creating a resale strategy for returned seasonal goods. I collaborated with chemists and production to verify expiration and legal compliance, enabling resale through discount retailers. This reversed what had been a costly waste process into a revenue stream and greatly improved inventory efficiency. Additionally, I developed Excel-based labor reports and improved SAP data tracking, revealing efficiency gaps and boosting productivity. I re-engineered routing logic, reassigned staff to appropriate production lines, and implemented temp usage strategies for low-critical areas. This system overhaul led to $1.2M in annual savings through labor reallocation and downtime reduction. Key Skills: Revenue Optimization | Resale Program Implementation | Labor Efficiency Reporting | Strategic Inventory Planning | SOX-Compliant Financial Controls.
Georgia-Pacific LLCSAP Accountant-Consultant
Apr. 2014 - Apr. 2014atlanta, georgia• Product costing, standard costing analysis, develop material, labor and overhead standards for raw material, WIP and finished goods.
• Variance review, analysis, Bill of Material/Finish good Inventory, Product pricing, Revenue recognition, Sox and compliance Testing and monthly reporting.
• COGS allocation, Labor distribution, maintains Build of Material, Sox Compliance testing.
• Inventory Control, Surplus and Obsolete Analysis, FIFO and LIFO estimates.
• Manage general accounting task such as Account Receivable, Account Payable, Cost, Inventory, Collection and prepared monthly financial reporting and month and year end close Assist in the maintenance of the SAP ERP System. Import monthly actual project expenditures from the accounting system, implementing sales commission and budget changes
• Product costing, standard costing analysis, develop material, labor and overhead standards for raw material, WIP and finished goods.
• Prepare monthly cost reporting/analysis and Forecasting. • Responsible for supervision over cost accounting department, providing sales support and assistance and other duties assigned by Corporate Controller
Zep Industries B.V.SAP Accountant-Consultant
Nov. 2013 - Apr. 2014Greater Atlanta Area• Assist in the maintenance of the SAP ERP System. Import monthly actual project expenditures from the accounting system, implementing sales commission and budget changes
• Product costing, standard costing analysis, develop material, labor and overhead standards for raw material, WIP and finished goods.
• Prepare monthly cost reporting/analysis and Forecasting. • Reviewed reconciliation to the general ledger and approved monthly journal entries, transactions and changes in accounting regulation
• Inventory Management including Supply and Demand, ABC analysis, Supply Chain management and support.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
The Intersect GroupConsultant
Apr. 2013 - Apr. 2014During this time, I supported ERP transformation initiatives for Georgia-Pacific and Zep Inc., focusing on costing, forecasting, and capital order management. I worked across accounting platforms to generate accurate cost reporting and improve system functionality. My efforts included streamlining data integrity, financial workflows, and inventory visibility while aligning with enterprise-wide reporting goals. For Zep Inc., I guided a facility controller through SAP R/1 to R/3 migration, teaching double-posting protocols and costing methodologies. I costed 2,000+ items, wrote SOPs, and improved labor and material allocations. My support enabled accurate inventory valuation and built long-term internal process controls. For Georgia-Pacific, I mapped SAP data to BlackLine to resolve reporting failures during quarterly and annual closes. I ensured seamless integration between systems and optimized real-time financial reporting to comply with stakeholder and audit requirements, significantly enhancing reporting accuracy and reliability. Key Skills: ERP Implementation & Data Migration | Cost Accounting System Standardization | SAP to BlackLine Integration | Controller Training & SOP Development | Financial Reporting Optimization.
PACCAR Engine CompanyCost Accounting Manager
Aug. 2011 - Nov. 2013Columbus, MississippiAt this company, I led costing functions including forecasting, margin analysis, budgeting, and P&L creation for new engine production operations. I developed standard costing systems, participated in SAP implementation, and handled intercompany cost transfers. I also supported internal/external stakeholders with accurate cost data and collaborated with plant and finance leaders to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Additionally, I led Kaizen and 5S initiatives to re-engineer production lines and eliminate waste. I improved inventory and variance reporting, created labor efficiency metrics, and presented insights to the VP of Finance and plant controller. I also established an Excess & Obsolete (E&O) process to strengthen Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and asset control. Key Skills: Intercompany Reconciliation & Cost Allocation | Production Variance & Efficiency Tracking | Kaizen Project Financial Leadership | SAP Integration Support | SOX & Inventory Control Compliance.
Rodefer Moss & Co, PLLCLead Field Auditor
Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2011Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesDuring this role, I audited $2.2B in federal hurricane cleanup spending for the U.S. Courts, verifying debris transport tickets and ensuring vendors were paid accurately based on weight. I inspected dump sites, validated haul records, and detected fraudulent activity. My role ensured financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and public trust during an eight-month emergency relief operation. Key Skills: Government Compliance Auditing | High-Value Federal Project Oversight | Fraud Prevention in Financial Operations | Ticketing Accuracy Verification | Regulatory Reporting & Audit Compliance.
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