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Mason, Ohio, United States

Mason, Ohio

-Manage and assist in coordinating annual financial budgets with cross functional teams such as Operations and Sales; includes budgeting revenues, cost of goods sold, headcount, payroll and other operating expenses for the entire organization.-Analyze actual financial results vs budget and prepare variance reporting to functional groups.-Track and reimburse funding accruals from Pepsi-Cola North America, Keurig Dr Pepper and other distribution partners.-Assist with preparation of annual financial plan.-Support functional groups with P&L questions and answers within all business segments (Bottling, Blow Mold, MiddleStreet Graphics, etc.)-Create and update financial reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis and present the information to leadership teams.-Assist with analysis and ROI of new business ventures.-Calculate and maintain package and channel selling and delivery costs using Activity Base Costing or another aligned approach; perform time studies.-Preparation and presentation of monthly financial reviews to all functional groups and prepare CFO presentations.-Calculate and distribute supplemental financial reports such as Pallet and Shell loss, labor reporting, breakage and OOD, full-service reporting and other ad hoc reporting requests.-Look for opportunities to improve process or reduce operating costs.

Florence, Kentucky

-Responsible for effectively leading the strategic initiatives and managing employees within theAccounting department.-Oversee the activities of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets. -Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.-Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes. Ensure the filing and compliance of all sales, use, income and local taxes.-Responsible for tracking commissions, CAPEX spending, monthly expense review meetings with department heads, and preparation of financial packets for local management. Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines in regards to accounting.-Report all month end numbers into the Tagetik consolidation system and set the timeline and due dates for all associated tasks throughout the month.-Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.

West Chester, Ohio

-Development, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the plants and departments assigned. Provides necessary financial analysis to plant and sales managers, as well as department VPs. -Responsible for the daily review and analysis of product margins including cost issues-Ensures the timeliness and accuracy of month end closing. Assists with the year-end audit as needed-Performs as the primary contact with plant personnel for any accounting related questions-Reviews and approves all customer credits issued by the facilities and ensures appropriate documentation has been provided. Provides necessary research and analysis on product claims-Responsible for the integrity of the perpetual inventory system. Reviews any unusual adjustments. Also calculates and reviews inventory turns. Ensures personnel are monitoring aged inventory levels and slow moving inventory-Verifies the integrity of all systems, processes and data. Spearheads the development or improvement of these systems and controls-Assists with the coordination and preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures. Capital expenditure request analysis

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Responsible for various financial reporting, general ledger and risk management related responsibilities-Prepare consolidated financial statements each period-Provide support for audits of company accounts; both internal and external-Provide support for the monthly closing and reporting process-Prepare general ledger account reconciliations-Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries-Manage accruals and prepaid accounts for various centrally maintained accounts-Review monthly expenses for various accounts-Maintain lease agreements and corresponding schedules-Maintain general ledger accounts and report mapping-Assists in management of company insurance program; property, liability, workers compensation, etc.-Analyzes loss triangle and claims for workers compensation accrual coverage-Acts as payroll liaison-Manages bank debt covenants-Automated several manual processes, which saves many hours each month-Oversees the activities of corporate departments for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Develop and maintain standard costs for all new and existing products -Generate, analyze and report manufacturing variances on a weekly and monthly basis-Analysis and recommendations for all capital spending requests-Develop annual plant and distribution center budgets and monitor, analyze and report their actual financial performance versus budget-Other ad hoc financial and operational analysis as assigned by the executive management team-Personal Property Tax preparation for manufacturing plant locations-Sales & Use tax calculation, preparation, and processing-Assist Controller with journal entries and account reconciliations-Daily banking approval and reporting-Ohio Notary Public-CPR Certified First Responder-Founding member of Fechheimer Health Initiative Team to improve employee health

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Maintained all general ledger accounts-Compile balance sheet and income statement each period-Human resource administration duties such as benefit enrollment, United Way annual campaign, and payroll processing-Information technology systems support, including SQL database maintenance and Crystal Report generation-Fixed asset depreciation and annual audit-Sales & Use, real estate, and personal property tax generation and filing-Processed credit memos-Performed credit checks for new customers (Dun & Bradstreet)-Implemented return material authorization process-Monitored AP, AR, and customer invoicing-Backup for all controller and accounting clerk duties in their absence

Covington, Ky

-Consulted with existing clients on asset allocation, accumulation, and distribution from tax deferred retirement investment accounts, specializing in 401(k) and IRA accounts-Maintained NASD Series 7 & 66 licenses through continuing education course work

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Worked with existing and prospective clients to establish a comprehensive retirement benefits program, specializing in 403(b) retirement accounts, life insurance, and variable annuities-Obtained NASD Series 7, 66, and Life & Health Insurance licences prior to employment

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Associate'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General