Chief Financial Officer responsible for the 240-employee Owensboro, KY plant as well as the 200-employee plant in IL supporting the automotive industry. In a normal economy, each plant generated about $30M in yearly revenue, but due to cuts by Toyota and GM, revenue plummeted to less than $5M forcing the plants to close.Directed Accounting, Purchasing, A/P, A/R and Customer Service and had two Accounting Managers as direct reports Responsible for weekly and monthly financial reporting to Corporate Officers and also did Borrowing Base and Equity reporting to financial institutions. Maintained business partnerships with customers, suppliers and lenders. Prepared and implemented annual operating and capital budgets. Led and managed cost improvement programs, established accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, and negotiated capital purchases and lease agreements. Responsible for cash management (A/R, A/P). Also coordinated engagements with external and bank compliance auditors.

Plant Controller working for a 400-employee compression molding operation producing hoods and fenders for the heavy truck industry. This three-shift operation generated revenue in the $65-70M range. Responsible for inventory reconciliation (perpetual to GL). Managed an Accounting staff and completed sales and profit forecasting. Also managed general ledger systems and performed standard cost development and analysis functions. Completed month-end close and supporting reconciliation in addition to having balance sheet and income statement responsibility.

Plant Controller responsible for all plant financials for this electronics manufacturer. Involved in fixed asset activity (capital budgets) and utilized SAP for standard cost (labor and overhead rates). Reviewed, analyzed and recommended corrections for manufacturing variances, prepared annual plant / departmental budgets, and also completed personal property tax filings. Other roles include serving as Supervisor (Administrative Services) from