Bridget Mcrell Email & Phone Number

South Lyon, Mi, Us

South Lyon, Mi, Us

Cantù, Co, It

Brighton, Mi, Us

• Manage a team of specialists who are responsible for A/P, A/R, Cash Collections, Vendor and Customer invoicing and drop-shipments, along with credit review and approval for new customers.• Personally responsible for all month-end closing activities and preparation of the monthly financial statements and review package for senior management and ownership. • Management and reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts including review of prior procedures to gain enhancements and efficiencies towards a continuous closing process.• Conduct monthly review and submission of any bank borrowing and LOC reporting along with annual statement submission.• Consolidate and assemble all quarterly and year end audit reports and tax filings for both the corporation and ownership in conjunction with 3rd party CPA firm. • Document existing procedures from home-grown ERP system and convert to Sage Intacct and continue to act as point of contact for Intacct issue resolution. Participate with IT team and Sage as Beta testers for system enhancements.• Collaborate with team members to establish a cross-training program and desk procedures within the accounting and finance functions.• Fixed Asset tracking and reconciliation along with review of capital purchases and planning.

Dexter, Michigan, Us

Dexter, Michigan, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Luton, England, Gb

• Develop and deploy succinct monthly reporting package depicting progress across all business line; prep and manage package for CFO.• Interact extensively with sales and operations to prepare complex Excel pricing models to meet customer specific demands, both for new and renewal / expansion business, ensuring models are easily relatable to non-financial personnel.• Utilize financial analysis to help underpin strategic direction and achievement of strategic goals.• Critical player in the annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes, along with developing templates customized to specific business unit needs.• Effectively communicate with senior management to develop strong working relationships, gain credibility, and provide valuable observations and advice to drive successful business strategy.• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, understanding and accessing critical metrics from information systems, industry data centers, and internal brands.• Prepare regular forecasts, both high level and detail versions, along with variance analysis, annual budgets, and review packages tailored to varied audiences

Miami, Fl, Us

Supported Operations with monthly financial close, analysis of performance, forecasting, and business plan development. Participated in new business startup, capital purchases, and establishment of financial controls. Managed, developed, and trained support staff.• Managed the financial processes for over 60 locations responsible for Distribution Management, Lead Logistics Provider, and Direct Contract Carrier.• Prepared pricing models and participated in the review for potential and renewal business.• Facilitated in the capital request preparation for new business and facility leases.• Managed A/R and Billing for over $1.2B of freight under management.• Improved overall operating metrics visibility through strong knowledge of Hyperion Essbase.• Lead and mentored a department of 10 direct reports.• Developed goals and objectives for department and conducted annual reviews.• First point of contact for internal and external auditors.• Partnered with Operations to drive cost reduction actions through quarterly Kaizen events.• Prepared monthly forecast and variance analysis, annual budgets and review packages.• Worked in conjunction with the Mexico cross-border team to manage invoicing, collections, and monthly close for 6 locations.• Supported senior management though reporting, analysis, and one-on-one meetings.• Reduced paper content and eliminated repetitive approvals through process enhancements.• Supported Sarbanes Oxley requirements through audits, process development, and operations support.

Southfield , Michigan, Us

Reviewed and analyzed all North American SOX documentation, ensured corrective actions for deficiencies, and reviewed audit findings. Coordinated and performed periodic reviews of location data in order to test controls and related documentation. • Prepared quarterly and year end audit packages.• Assisted all North American locations with preparation of SOX documentation and audit requirements.• Conducted internal SOX reviews and act as liaison between auditors and location staff.• Analyzed documentation to develop common controls and coordinated respective training.

Southfield , Michigan, Us

Supported the Controller, Plant Manager, and Operations for a plant with revenues of $220M.• Supervised accounting and payroll departments along with review of journal entries and worker compensation claims.• Managed monthly accounting close along with reconciliations of general ledger and income statement, and expenses.• Prepared annual budget, monthly forecasts, and related variance analysis.• Maintained the fixed asset system utilizing BEST asset management software.

Southfield , Michigan, Us

•Assisted in development of budgets for engineering finance.•Analyzed spending and recovery, budget to actual.•Maintained work order database and track relative spending.•Performed monthly reviews with platform management.•Prepared and process month-end journal entries.•Assisted with quarterly and year-end audits.

Detroit, Mi, Us

•Developed and maintained annual budgets in excess of $80 million.•Forecast, analyzed and reported all budget changes.•Prepared variance analysis for the executive team on a monthly basis.•Authorized and tracked all expenditures based on budget.•Assisted in writing commission and bonus plans along with preparing payouts.•Prepared monthly journal entries for closing of books.•Processed travel expenses for service department exceeding 200 individuals.

Reston, Virginia, Us

•Designed and implemented a material tracking system to improve project spending.•Monitored and analyzed financial results for engineering projects exceeding $200 million.•Prepared financial reports on project status comparing budget, actual, and forecast.•Developed and presented financial reviews to management and customers.•Prepared and submitted monthly government reporting requirements.•Performed Contract in Process reporting in order to capture additional sales and earnings.•Prepared price estimates for proposal development and review.•Proficient use of Microframe software including presentations at annual conference.

Masters, Finance

Bs, Accounting