—Managed a $42M P&L that included financial planning, reporting, auditing, and GAAP compliance for Stateline, Perkins and Tradewind Power. Also, produced budgets, month-end closings, financial statements, cash management, corporate tax documentation, banking and debt financing. —Directed 7 members of the accounting team, which included a Credit/Collections Manager, A/R Clerk, Accounting Manager, A/P Clerk, IT Technicain, and Accountants. Worked with ADP on payroll processing. —Completed and verified corporate financial documents, including balance sheet and income/cash flow statements. Improved data reliability and KPIs by improving select policies and procedures. —Negotiated contracts with service providers; e.g., disability/liability insurance carriers and IT services. Authorized payments in accordance with contract milestones and approved deliverables. —Served as Board Secretary, communicating financial information/reports to the board and advising on matters to avoid unnecessary risks and manage fluctuations. —Administered debt finance/covenant and credit agreements with bankers for lines of credit. Verified assets (receivables and inventory) and negotiated interest rates and duration for lines of credit worth $10M.—Provided monthly accounting reports and financial documents to outside banks and audit/tax teams. Answered questions and promptly resolved any discrepancies that arose. —Traveled 3-4 times annually to client locations located throughout the world, including Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Discussed credit terms and resolved outstanding balances accordingly. —Developed financial analysis and implemented predictive models that provided management personnel with insights into the organization’s operations and business plans. —Oversaw a major SAP Business One ERP implementation in 2017, which went live in January 2018. Set up team to select and oversee the integration of SAP modules, including SAP MM and SAP FICO.

—Directed financial forecasting, auditing, reporting, and planning for this manufacturer with $40M in revenue, which consisted of A/R, A/P, billing, budgeting, payroll, and credit/collection activities. —Managed a team of 7 direct reports as well as oversaw performance reviews, training, and financial accuracy/compliance. Monitored data collection and financial reporting activities across the team. —Audited and segmented financial data at the department level to compare operational costs and identify cost savings opportunities; e.g., general and administrative expenses. —Researched and implemented ADP Payroll services to handle payroll processing/payments for 120+ employees. Oversaw time reporting, deductions, state/federal tax filings, and select HR tasks.—Initiated asset verification for the value of inventory. Submitted monthly reports that outlined assets on hand and cash flow required as part of the bank’s line of credit (LOC) terms. —Advised the CFO when reporting on internal financial measurements, including profit and loss, budgets, contracts, payroll, purchasing, risk management, and local/state/federal tax planning/filings. —Participated in annual financial audits conducted by a third-party accounting firm. Initiated updates to the policies and procedures as they pertain to the accounting department.—Worked with the manufacturing team on lean manufacturing/cost savings goals. Negotiated better contract terms, researching/selecting new suppliers, and reducing labor costs without jeopardizing output.

—Managed accounting department and financial activities for manufacturing plants located in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Malaysia. Led financial forecasting, planning, reporting, and budgeting. —Audited financial records for complete accuracy prior to processing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings. Coordinated financial data to support tax filings and yearly returns. —Worked with global, regional, and local finance teams on the assessment and documentation of proper accounting policies and procedures. Ensured accounting practices were GAAP compliant. —Monitored and adjusted the company’s general ledger and chart of accounts, which included cash balances, supplies inventory, cost of goods (COGs), and accounts receivables/payables.