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Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Inventory o Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help determine what a “healthy”inventory level is for the business.o Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within theunique supply chain context of that product.o Lead physical inventory counts; Develop and facilitate the transition to a cyclecounting process.o Primary point of contact for all inventory valuation and accounting topics. Costingo Owns the standard costing process – setting standard costs for new products,analyzing standard costs for existing products and determining theappropriateness of those standards.o Execute cost rolls.o Evaluate labor and overhead rates as set in the ERP system; propose adjustmentsas needed to reflect “true” product cost/profitabilityo Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, andpurchased raw material priceso Prepare product costing and profitability analysis.o Primary financial point of contact for the new product development process. Vetassumptions around product cost and model overall profitability of the product. Month end closingo Close inventory module in ERPo Support with applicable journal entries as neededo Reconciliation of all inventory balance sheet accounts Reporting & analyticso Strong working knowledge of P&L and balance sheet o Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Provideguidance for any operational changes needed to rectify variances.o Ensure variable costs do not exceed volume trendso Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management.  Commercial Supporto Develop KPIs and dashboard to help the manufacturing function and no-financialbusiness leaders understand importance cost trends.o Support manufacturing in optimizing labor/staffing levels by providing analysisof actual hours vs. standard hours vs. paid hours andutilization/efficiency/productivity metrics

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

The Director of Finance for Manufacturing Operations (the “Director ofFinance”) is primarily responsible for the financial and strategic support to theVP - Manufacturing in support of the manufacturing arm of both the BuildingsSegment and MB/AB brands. These activities include, but may not be limitedto, review of all entries to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP,timely/accurate issuance of daily/weekly/monthly performance reports tomanufacturing management, preparation of yearly manufacturing budgetsalong with periodic budget to actual reports throughout the year & adhocsupport of the VP – Manufacturing, VPs of Finance for Buildings andComponents and the CAO, as needed. The Director of Finance must forge astrong working relationship with manufacturing’s plant managers and otherfinancial colleagues to facilitate financial compliance & manufacturingperformance excellence. In addition, this individual will be responsible forvarious assigned quarterly & yearly audit schedules, as well as maintenance ofthe standard costing system.

Houston, Tx, Us

Responsible for Cost, Inventory, Transprotation, and MFG for 14 plants across the US. Effectively manage direct reports.Review and analyze variances and provide explanations. Assist with developing the operations annual budget. Develop strategies and analysis for the division. Create and maintain reports designed to increase revenue and margin based on product type and location Review current processes and assist with SOX compliance Work with entity operations managers to lead additional special projects as assigned Prepare and/or review of monthly misc. cost accounting JE’s and reconciliations Supervise Quarterly Cost roll and ensure accurate cost update Review Daily Inventory and Cost Management reports in Oracle Open and Close Oracle 10.7 Purchasing and Inventory module for next month Close completed work orders in location 900 Ensure accurate and complete import of Daily Inventory Sub transactions Review monthly Inventory Reconciliations Act as primary Audit Liaison for Inventory and Cost of Sales Analysis Verify all pending transactions are clear before closing the inventory and purchasing goods. Prepare/Review MB/AB Split Journal Entry – Create Mass Allocation EntryResponsible for maintenance of SQL, Discover, and Access queries.Perform Ad Hoc financial analysis as directed by EVP of Manufacturing and Assistant Controller

Dublin, Ie

•Responsible for accurate inventory costing and coordination of inventory physical counts of over 29 million dollars of inventory. •Maintenance of the company's financial records including: General ledger, Asset management, Project/job costing •Supervises the preparation of periodic financial and operating reports •Reviews and interprets operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operation and trends. •Identifies cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities. •Directs and coordinates activities related to the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs and practices in support of the production, operating, marketing and personnel functions of the company. •Responsible for the preparation of budgets and forecasts •Maintains accurate records through appropriate procedures, systems and controls. •Supervises accounting and administrative staff •Liaison with the company's internal and external auditors.

•Work with Operations to increase accountability and visibility of information through improvement of business processes and controls. •Prepare regular schedules, reports and presentations for management review and period closings •Prepare information for the tax department, and corporate as needed. •Participate actively in annual internal audits. •Prepare quarterly entries for warranty SR&A and Excess and Obsolete analysis. •Conduct annual physical inventory and participate in the cycle count program. •Prepare internal monthly financial reports used by management. •Reconcile all accounts related to Cost of Goods Sold and inventory •Prepare POR presentations monthly •Responsible for Statistical reporting of all data for three companies.

Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl

Calculated manufacturing and fill labor rates for two sites.Reviewed and made current all raw material cost for two different sites.Apply labor rates and current raw material cost for finished goods for 4 countries.Re-cost all finished goods that have had any formulation changes on a daily basis.Analyze and reconcile all supply chain cost for 4 countries.Conduct physical inventory of more than $8 million of raw materials.Prepare and post journal entries for two manufacturing sites.Reconcile goods received but not invoiced for 4 countries.Prepared budget for 2 manufacturing sites totaling more than $16 million. Prepared Approval for Expenditure forms for the entire company.Financial representative for multiple technical improvement/business improvement projects.Process cycle counts, unplanned issues, and unplanned receipts.Backup for the Inventory Accountant.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Conducted independent field audits and investigations of federal income tax returns to verify or amend tax liabilities. Examined selected tax returns to determine nature and extent of audits to be performed. Analyzed accounting books and records to determine appropriateness of accounting methods employed and compliance with statutory provisions.Investigates documents, financial transactions, operation methods, industry practices and such legal instruments as vouchers, lease, contracts, and will, to develop information regarding inclusiveness of accounting records and tax returns.Confers with taxpayer or representative to explain issues involved and applicability of pertinent tax laws and regulations. Investigates and collects federal tax delinquencies.Secures taxpayer's agreement to discharge tax assessment or submits contested determination to other administrative or judicial conferees for appeals hearings.

Used organizational skills and attention to detail for heavy workload with multiple priorities and tight deadlines in the Tax Department. Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers.Audited forms from employers for accuracy, completeness and compliance issues.Reviewed employer payroll records, prepared employer quarterly reports.Communicated with employer, legislators, state or federal agencies to provide information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act and other state or federal laws, Give public presentations to groups such as Houston CPA Society. Conduct audits of employer records to insure compliance.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Bba, Accounting

Education record

A.A, Accounting