Chris Moritz Email & Phone Number

• Identify inefficiencies throughout the finance department and improve cohesiveness across the department• Cost analysis to prioritize financial projects. Both soft and hard savings considered• Budgeting and Forecast Modeling to predict working capital• Successfully managed multiple high priority projects to completion. o Benefits of projects ranged from cost savings, reduced processing time, and SOX compliance• Liaison between the Finance and IT departments to drive… Show more • Identify inefficiencies throughout the finance department and improve cohesiveness across the department• Cost analysis to prioritize financial projects. Both soft and hard savings considered• Budgeting and Forecast Modeling to predict working capital• Successfully managed multiple high priority projects to completion. o Benefits of projects ranged from cost savings, reduced processing time, and SOX compliance• Liaison between the Finance and IT departments to drive projects to completion that had been stalled in programming que• Change Finance functions to align with overall company goals o Transitioned to a Rapid Pay program that reduced vendor payment time while extending DPO, estimated savings of 100K annual• Redesigned dated financial reporting to measure current companywide financial goals Show less

• Aligned Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury with the company’s strategic goals• Managed Treasury, Cash Application and Accounts Payable teams• Reviewed all finance processes to identify areas that can be streamlined• Worked with the Treasury Manager to ensure daily treasury responsibilities are handled• Managed a decentralized AP team in the United States and Mexico• Reorganized company T&E program with proper controls to monitor and reduce expenses and… Show more • Aligned Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury with the company’s strategic goals• Managed Treasury, Cash Application and Accounts Payable teams• Reviewed all finance processes to identify areas that can be streamlined• Worked with the Treasury Manager to ensure daily treasury responsibilities are handled• Managed a decentralized AP team in the United States and Mexico• Reorganized company T&E program with proper controls to monitor and reduce expenses and fraud. Show less

• Responsible for cash management, banking, and debt management• Developed forecast model to analyze future cash flow needs to reduce unneeded borrowing• Managed treasury compliance reporting and annual audits required by lenders • Reported to senior management day to day activity including debt balance, check presentments, and daily deposits for all 9 bank accounts (United States, Mexico, and Canada)• Approved Accounts Payable wire payments, initiate ACH payments, Paymode-X… Show more • Responsible for cash management, banking, and debt management• Developed forecast model to analyze future cash flow needs to reduce unneeded borrowing• Managed treasury compliance reporting and annual audits required by lenders • Reported to senior management day to day activity including debt balance, check presentments, and daily deposits for all 9 bank accounts (United States, Mexico, and Canada)• Approved Accounts Payable wire payments, initiate ACH payments, Paymode-X, and victual card payments• Supervised Cash Applications team of fouro Implemented a strategic realignment within the team with a focus on simplification and efficiency.  Reduced the time a transaction was booked in the ERP system to within 24 hours of the deposit.o Managed team’s month end closing responsibilities• Handled companywide sales commission program.o Developed reports for sales team and management to ensure the commission program is in line with company goals.o Worked with payroll to ensure sales representatives are paid accurately.o Processed and calculated commissions earned by sales representatives monthly• Managed and assist all branches with yearly budgeting. • Analysis for company hedging (Interest, Currency and Fuel• Lead project to reduce overall credit card fees by 20% annually Show less

• Managed companywide accounting procedures (40+ branches)• Maintained accurate financials for Senior Management team• Managed a team of three to handle month and year end closings tasks• Handled complex reconciliations - Sales, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Commissions• Coordinate with Internal Auditors to produce audited financials to Senior Management and meet required deadlines• Manage company sales tax audits to minimize liabilities• Assist Accounts Payable team in… Show more • Managed companywide accounting procedures (40+ branches)• Maintained accurate financials for Senior Management team• Managed a team of three to handle month and year end closings tasks• Handled complex reconciliations - Sales, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Commissions• Coordinate with Internal Auditors to produce audited financials to Senior Management and meet required deadlines• Manage company sales tax audits to minimize liabilities• Assist Accounts Payable team in researching payment issues.• Develop and maintain income statement and balance sheet reporting to adjust for bank requirements and include internal changes (i.e. format or additional general accounts) Show less

• Worked closely beside company CFO to analyze companies for potential strategic acquisitions aligned with company goals Accounting Responsibilities• Maintained approximately $25 million in fixed asset accounting. Worked with 30+ branches for accounting accuracy to reduce property tax liability (Moved from Sage Fixed Assets to internal program, responsible for transition and implementation)• Assisted in monthly and yearly closing procedures to produce financial statements accurately… Show more • Worked closely beside company CFO to analyze companies for potential strategic acquisitions aligned with company goals Accounting Responsibilities• Maintained approximately $25 million in fixed asset accounting. Worked with 30+ branches for accounting accuracy to reduce property tax liability (Moved from Sage Fixed Assets to internal program, responsible for transition and implementation)• Assisted in monthly and yearly closing procedures to produce financial statements accurately and in a timely manner to the senior management team• Analyzed journal vouchers and general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles• Reconciled company’s check disbursement account, approximately 25 million in checks issued monthlyo Worked with A/P department to clear up checks aged 360 days or older• Reconciled and account for commissions expense based on company commission program• Managed partnerships’ accounting, treasury, income tax filing, and state regulation responsibilities (12 Limited Partnerships, 1 S-Corp)• Developed ad hoc reporting to streamline accounting team’s processes. • Worked with Sales Tax Accountant reporting needs to comply with Auditor’s requests.• Assisted Sales Tax Accountant in all aspects of their responsibilities when needed• Worked with programming to develop sales and use tax processes to maximize capabilities and minimize liabilities using the Vertex Sales Tax program integrated with our host system Show less

• Managed and Distributed companywide Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory Reportso Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Reports• Provided Auditors with reporting to support companies income statement and balance sheet results• Worked closely with CFO to develop and maintain companywide financial reports to assist branches in exceeding company’s financial goals:o Weekly Inventory Report used by branches to maximize turns and utilize intercompany transfers to… Show more • Managed and Distributed companywide Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory Reportso Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Reports• Provided Auditors with reporting to support companies income statement and balance sheet results• Worked closely with CFO to develop and maintain companywide financial reports to assist branches in exceeding company’s financial goals:o Weekly Inventory Report used by branches to maximize turns and utilize intercompany transfers to reduce purchaseso Weekly AR Report to identify slow paying customers and reduce Daily Sales Outstandingo Monthly Financial Metrics Dashboard to monitor branches progress on companies’ key metrics • Ad hoc corporate and branch level reports Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Education record