Brad Ferrell Email & Phone Number

Verona, Wi, Us

-Responsible for recording and maintaining the financial records for Capital Newspapers within GAAP, including analytical review of operational results-Rely on professional experience and knowledge of GAAP to provide support to the Capital Newspapers management team. Analyze and investigate variances to budget and prior year to identify efficiency opportunities. Work with managers to implement necessary changes and improvements. Monitor results to ensure the anticipated outcome of changes.-Coordinate the preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate and analyze budgets for accuracy and adherence to budgeting guidelines. Identify potential cost savings and opportunities for revenue growth.-Oversee month-end closing process, ensuring that deadlines for Lee Enterprises corporate office and local reporting requirements are met.-Coordinate external audit activity including interaction with public accounting firm and oversee all work paper preparation.-Directly supervise the accounts payable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and credit functions. Monitor internal controls and segregation of duties.-Maintain banking relationships

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

-Responsible for all aspects of the accounting function inside the facility, including supervision of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory management, general ledger and financial reporting-Responsible for budgeting, capital expenditures, internal and external reporting, and audit preparation-Interpreted financial results for management team and assisted in focusing efforts on areas in need of operational improvement

Maumee, Ohio, Us

-Supervise the cost accounting function and personnel including the audit and maintenance of the standard cost of manufactured products-Investigate and interpret manufacturing services-Analyze labor, variable burden, and fixed overhead rates used in establishing standard costs-Perform return on investment calculations for proposed capital expenditures-Assist in the annual budgeting process and investigate budget variances throughout the year-Key participant in establishing and modifying accounting department procedures and reporting methods

Chicago, Illinois, Us