Catherine Pendleton Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

• Oversee the operation of seven operating entities with 21 aerial application sites.• Manage all aspects of 14 acquisitions including analysis, communications with seller from the due diligence process to the closing, pay structure, and acclimating the new location to the new system and processes. • Monitor and manage the ADP payroll system for all DAI employees which all either directly or indirectly report to Business Manager. • Develop and manage the insurance program with Helena’s Risk Management Department.• Develop and manage new processes and programs to ensure DAI and subs are in compliance with all state and federal requirements as well as Helena company policy.• Review and approve monthly financials and other financial information that is distributed to upper management.• Prepare the annual operating budget, manage all capital projects, and ensure that all legal and environmental work is completed for all new projects or leases.

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

• Created procedures and policies to ensure all of DAI and subs are in compliance with Federal and State requirements and Helena company policy.• Coordinated and managed post-closing acquisition location(s) assimilation into the company.• Responsible for accounts payable function.• Prepared reports, filings and registrations in compliance with local government laws.• Reviewed inventory costing and ensured that it is accurately reflected on financials.• Managed fixed asset software for book and tax purposes.

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

• Performed month-end close process for 4 manufacturing plants, which included making accruals, coordinating journal entries, and managing the costing process.• Analyzed actual production costs versus standard costs and worked with the plants and management to develop a plan of action for any large deviations.• Performed monthly reconciliations on accounts payable, cash, and inventory accounts.• Maintained cost account system and analyzed fixed and variable costs each quarter and allocated those costs to each produced product.

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

• Monitored the company’s operational and strategic activities in order to forecast external financing requirements, funding costs, and financial covenant compliance.• Monitored the company’s debt levels on a daily basis and prepared forecasts for short-term and long-term borrowing requirements.• Prepared monthly reports for internal departments regarding interest expense, intercompany debt, and other financial data.

Collierville, Tennessee, United States

• Conducted audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.• Analyzed data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.• Prepared and submitted reports on the results of audits, recommending improvements in policies and procedures.• Assisted branch and division personnel with specific problem areas and provided a link between the sales location and the corporate office.