Alan Spears, Mba Email & Phone Number

Irving, Tx

Corporate function providing financial planning and reporting for WW $1.6B in annual revenue organization. Oversee/coordinate forecasting process (P&L, CAPEX, operational KPIs). Develop/review fact-based, timely and efficient data driven analysis and reviews reporting of business results. Reporting to Director of Finance.

Dallas, Tx

Serve as interim Commercial Finance Manager for Diageo Corp’s Glazers Division (Division of Diageo Corp.), which has approximately $500M+ in annual sales and revenues exceeding $19.0B in the retail sector. Financial responsibilities include the full Spirits P&L, Trade Spend, A&P Spend, Management of R&O process against AOP targets, as well as Management of CARM/SOX compliance. Also perform month- and year-end close processes. Report to Finance Director.

Dallas, Texas

Served as Interim Controller for Artistree Inc. (Division of Michael’s Stores, Inc.), which has approximately $350M in sales and revenues exceeding $3.0B in the retail sector. Held a full business partnership role, ensuring accuracy of business reporting and accounting information flow. Also responsible for month-end close, variance analysis, reserve management and short-term tactical improvements. Reported to VP of Finance.Fulfill Business Partnership Role.Ensure accuracy of… Show more Served as Interim Controller for Artistree Inc. (Division of Michael’s Stores, Inc.), which has approximately $350M in sales and revenues exceeding $3.0B in the retail sector. Held a full business partnership role, ensuring accuracy of business reporting and accounting information flow. Also responsible for month-end close, variance analysis, reserve management and short-term tactical improvements. Reported to VP of Finance.Fulfill Business Partnership Role.Ensure accuracy of business reporting and accounting information flow.Lead, influence and oversee monthly, quarterly and year end closes.Variance analysis and reserve management.Short term tactical improvements. Show less

Financial leader for a $100M operation within a multi-billion dollar global provider of technology for the energy sector. Protecting assets and conducting analysis to improve profitability. Managing processes for annual operating budgeting and monthly forecasting, month-end close, A/R, A/P, reserve management.

Led 40 professionals in supporting $6.5B annual cash operation. Primary responsibilities include; banking operations, monthly account reconciliations, assume lead role with annual audits. Responsible for the development of human and financial resources, and policies that support the overall organizational objectives.

Led 21 professionals in supporting two business operations within $300M logistics organization, protecting assets and conducting analyses to improve profitability. Managed budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, SOX certification, A/P, and payroll. Proved instrumental in post-bankruptcy strategic planning for $300M company to fulfill requirements of private equity owners. Drove $20M capital project upgrading equipment, balancing own vs. let; negotiated purchase prices and… Show more Led 21 professionals in supporting two business operations within $300M logistics organization, protecting assets and conducting analyses to improve profitability. Managed budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, SOX certification, A/P, and payroll. Proved instrumental in post-bankruptcy strategic planning for $300M company to fulfill requirements of private equity owners. Drove $20M capital project upgrading equipment, balancing own vs. let; negotiated purchase prices and optimized lease terms.  Spearheaded $23M in vendor payment justifications to meet requirements of court appointed monitors. Oversaw physical inventory, directed transfer and disposal of assets, and ensured prompt and accurate handling of salaries and severance payments for site closure; handled capital acquisitions for startup facility. Show less

Created financial planning and analysis function to identify opportunities to improve profitability, serving in newly created role for $1B company. Led long-range strategic planning cycle, budget analysis, P&L variance analysis, forecasting, and reserve management. Mapped new financial reporting structure and defined metrics for viewing and measuring $1B business unit as part of restructuring; navigated matrix organization with divisional and North American reporting… Show more Created financial planning and analysis function to identify opportunities to improve profitability, serving in newly created role for $1B company. Led long-range strategic planning cycle, budget analysis, P&L variance analysis, forecasting, and reserve management. Mapped new financial reporting structure and defined metrics for viewing and measuring $1B business unit as part of restructuring; navigated matrix organization with divisional and North American reporting complexity. Consolidated financial reporting for four operational units to communicate comprehensive view of results and targets.  Set five-year plan outlining market challenges, strategies, and quantifiable goals; established controls for monthly reporting and annual budget cycles, including content, approval, and comparison reporting with operational targets. Headed reserve analysis and annual accounting operations review, coordinating with KPMG auditors. Show less

Supervised three senior-level financial analysts and supported 470 headcount operation with four business units. Accountable for $40M P&L, including budgets, month-end close, forecasts, call-outs, reserve analysis, pricing evaluations, and capital projects.  Increased manufacturing margins 5% for near break-even business, achieving $2M impact in first year, through activity-based cost modeling, cost reduction targets, and zero-based budgets for manufacturing operations.… Show more Supervised three senior-level financial analysts and supported 470 headcount operation with four business units. Accountable for $40M P&L, including budgets, month-end close, forecasts, call-outs, reserve analysis, pricing evaluations, and capital projects.  Increased manufacturing margins 5% for near break-even business, achieving $2M impact in first year, through activity-based cost modeling, cost reduction targets, and zero-based budgets for manufacturing operations. Implemented activity-based costing to measure profit performance by cost center and products, enabling pricing adjustments; developed offline process to provide accurate total product cost without IT systems investment. Enhanced alignment of revenue and expense reporting and spend visibility via zero-based budgets. Transferred post-warranty support revenues to sustain P&L to accurately account for costs and service delivery. Show less

Promoted to deliver finance expertise to $6B group with three manufacturing facilities; held diverse accountability for inventory valuation, and reporting. Performed reserve, variance, and above gross-margin performance analyses. Oversaw five employees. Directed accounting for $350M net monthly inventory across multiple sites; improved accounting of in-transit inventories with new controls, eliminating offsets to enable evaluation of true non-conforming costs. Slashed gross… Show more Promoted to deliver finance expertise to $6B group with three manufacturing facilities; held diverse accountability for inventory valuation, and reporting. Performed reserve, variance, and above gross-margin performance analyses. Oversaw five employees. Directed accounting for $350M net monthly inventory across multiple sites; improved accounting of in-transit inventories with new controls, eliminating offsets to enable evaluation of true non-conforming costs. Slashed gross inventory $10M and realized $160K P&L efficiency by negotiating consignment inventory resolution. Show less

• Reported to Senior Manager of Audit Services. Promoted to position to lead engagements. Additional responsibilities included; planning and coordinating audits, and reviewing audit areas completed by staff. Supervised audit staff up to 5.• Participated on two special investigation audits.• Trained and mentored new audit staff member to Motorola’s internal audit process.

Reported to Sector Accounting Manager. Promoted to position to assist organization with one-day close process. Consolidation and reporting function for $12 billion cellular product organization. Consolidation and reporting of world-wide B/S & P&L business units, quarterly B/S reviews, asset amortization analysis, inter-company profit elimination.

Mba, Finance

Ba, Accounting