Experienced and self-motivated with 15+ years of experience and demonstrated history of achievement in manufacturing sector.Expert financial leader specializing in identifying key cost reduction opportunities, emerging financial trends and measurement of key performance metrics.Analytical thinker adept to recognizing and seizing opportunities of standardized process enhancements, productivity and profit improvement.Superior analytical skills and applications in Cost and General Accounting, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls and Cross-functional Team Leadership. Dedicated, results driven with proven success in leading teams through cost saving functional transformations. CORE COMPETENCIESManufacturing and site operationsFinancial reporting and forecastingGeneral Ledger & Month End ClosingSAP Software (Power user) plus ERP implementation experience in cross-functional areasVariance Analysis, Internal Controls and Cross-functional Team Leadership. Data AnalysisTraining and mentoringACCOMPLISHMENTS~Spearheaded reduction of excess and obsolete inventory by $1.8 million over 3 years while working with purchasing on achievement of savings.~Lead site in exceeding productivity goals for four years in a row, while exceeding 2020 goals by 98% during COVID-19 pandemic.~Eliminated annual physical inventory counts of main stockrooms by obtaining 95% accuracy in cycle count program ~Performed month-end and year-end close, financial statement and budget variances. Assisted management to resolve variances which resulted in a significant savings to the company.Contact me at PalmerCD@comcast.net with any Accounting management opportunities.
Listed skills include Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and 6 others.