Christopher Grote Email & Phone Number

Rahway, New Jersey, United States

>Headed the accounting department and reformed the reporting schedules to make it functional and useable.>Work with all department heads to make sure the company is running at its full efficacy both financially and operationally.>Producing Month End/Year End financial reports and reviewing all lines with owners for full visibility on company's overall performance and pinpointing areas of improvement needs.>Generating Weekly Dashboard reports to provide clarity on… Show more >Headed the accounting department and reformed the reporting schedules to make it functional and useable.>Work with all department heads to make sure the company is running at its full efficacy both financially and operationally.>Producing Month End/Year End financial reports and reviewing all lines with owners for full visibility on company's overall performance and pinpointing areas of improvement needs.>Generating Weekly Dashboard reports to provide clarity on critical topics to make all aware if immediate attention is needed in certain areas.>All HR responsibilites, including but not limited to: Compliance, Recruiting, and Payroll. Show less

Secaucus

>Headed the accounting department and reformed the reporting schedules to make it functional and useable.>Generated monthly financial records, created and maintained Receivables, Sales, and Variance Analysis reports to ensure all key financial objectives were met.>Produced weekly Dashboard Reports and 13-Week Cash Flow Statements for the owners to review and manage decision making based on findings.>Controlled all the reporting, tracking, payments to Hasbro in accordance… Show more >Headed the accounting department and reformed the reporting schedules to make it functional and useable.>Generated monthly financial records, created and maintained Receivables, Sales, and Variance Analysis reports to ensure all key financial objectives were met.>Produced weekly Dashboard Reports and 13-Week Cash Flow Statements for the owners to review and manage decision making based on findings.>Controlled all the reporting, tracking, payments to Hasbro in accordance with Gramercy's Licensing Contract. Communicated directly with Hasbro representatives to ensure everything was done in a timely matter and in compliance with the existing agreement.>Handled all vendor payment decisions based on cash flow analysis, balanced with immediate needs and requirements.>Evaluated and ensured strict adherence to budget by performing monthly/annual budget to actual analysis.>Prepared ad hoc reports for management as required and maintained daily cash position and cash forecast analysis to ensure maximization of funds usage. Show less

Greater New York City Area

>Used my experience in the Paper Industry to establish manufacturing and sales on the East Coast. >Hands-on support of brand-building and company growth>Introduced Cash Flow processes and Supply Chain expertise to establish best practices for a more efficient company.>Negotiate Supply Cost and Capacity with suppliers and manufacturers throughout Asia.>Developed a System of Brokers as well as Warehousing/Shipping Programs.>Track efficiency and progress on a… Show more >Used my experience in the Paper Industry to establish manufacturing and sales on the East Coast. >Hands-on support of brand-building and company growth>Introduced Cash Flow processes and Supply Chain expertise to establish best practices for a more efficient company.>Negotiate Supply Cost and Capacity with suppliers and manufacturers throughout Asia.>Developed a System of Brokers as well as Warehousing/Shipping Programs.>Track efficiency and progress on a daily basis Show less

Greater New York City Area

>Managed Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable of a manufacturer with over $200 million in annual sales.>Managed daily cash flow and monthly bank reporting for a $20 million Asset Based Loan.>Updated all members of the Board of Directors on a daily basis as to the status of cash and loan availability.>Worked with Sales and Production to help establish "best practices" in S&OP functions, including Supply Chain, Inventory Control, and Value Analysis. >Accompanied CFO… Show more >Managed Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable of a manufacturer with over $200 million in annual sales.>Managed daily cash flow and monthly bank reporting for a $20 million Asset Based Loan.>Updated all members of the Board of Directors on a daily basis as to the status of cash and loan availability.>Worked with Sales and Production to help establish "best practices" in S&OP functions, including Supply Chain, Inventory Control, and Value Analysis. >Accompanied CFO in monthly/annual close procedures and practices Show less

Greater New York City Area

>Managed Accounting Department and Operations Team of 12. >Managed daily cash flow and daily bank reporting for annual sales of about $40 million.>Facilitated initial $9 million ABL closing, and subsequent $7.5 million refinance. >Developed and tracked PSI and other Supply Chain procedures as a way to increase efficiency and organization in Sales Department, which in turn improved company’s cash flow and inventory levels.

Greater New York City Area

>Originated and facilitated mortgage loans on multi-family properties in the Tri-State Area, mostly in the 5 boroughs of New York City. >Part of a four-man team that originated $300 million in new loans for 4 straight years, a company record. > Aided in the process of every loan, from underwriting to attorney closing