Provide leadership and coordination of company financial, personnel, information technology, logistics, customer service and budget management functions. Ensure company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for all financial operations (GL, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Costing, Budgeting, HR). Management duties include Accounting, Materials, Logistics and Customer Service staffs. This position reports to the President and requires Board of Directors communications. • Oversee daily operations of the finance department.• Manage the preparation of company financial statements.• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments• Negotiate and oversee all company financial audits. • Manage the preparation and analysis of financial outlooks and financial forecasts. • Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions. • Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives. • Serve on planning and policy-making committees. • Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues. • Manage Warehousing, Purchasing and Planning activities to actively provide material flow while managing cash and inventory.• Manage all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and employee training and development. • Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. • Lead Continuous Improvement projects

Direct and manage company financial, information technology, materials management, operations, and human resource functions in accordance with GAAP and current IT, purchasing, operations, and HR trends and regulations respectively.Position Responsibilities:- Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the company's fiscal function- Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for the management team and investors- Manage bank relations for two entities, including the timely financial reporting and monitoring compliance requirements stated within the loan covenants- Cash management with accurate forecasts of all cash related activities- Report periodic financial results and statistical data to investors- Oversight of Risk Management activities to insure the assets are adequately safeguarded- Evaluation of respective departmental and corporate structures for continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of each respective area- Strategic Planning and Business Analysis - Stay abreast of trends and regulations of all responsible disciplines to ensure effectiveness and compliance- Development of long-term strategic plans- Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the company's fiscal function and performance- Participate in development of the company's plans and programs as a strategic partner- Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the company by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the company- Provide strategic input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the company- Advise on any contracts entered into by the company- Evaluate each division and plan for continual improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the organization, as well as, providing professional and personal growth opportunities- Periodically report the state of the business to the Board of Directors

Hired to direct corporate accounting and financial reporting functions of closely held private company. Challenged to establish accounting processes and procedures that insure consistent and reliable financial information, in accordance to GAAP, to the ownership and senior level managementResponsibilities include:- Restructuring responsibilities of the accounting group to enhance month-end closing processes and provide management with more timely financial information.- Establishing an effective account reconciliation schedule and procedure to supply detailed support for balance sheet accounts.- Active involvement in the selection of a new outside audit firm, including the subsequent negotiation of services to be rendered.- Working with Sales staff in developing customer and product profitability reporting with insightful analysis necessary to manage the profitability of their respective business segments. - Developing more efficient communication processes between the manufacturing plants, Engineering, and the Fixed Asset Accountant for the accounting and timely status of open Capital project spending- Budgeting and forecasting for specific product categories with the input of each respective product manager- Development of internet sales processes

Promoted to assume full fiscal accountability for turnaround of unprofitable Mexican plant plagued with 2½ years of losses. Key member of Management Team overseeing cash management, statutory reporting, internal controls, Information Technology and communications, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Budgeting/Forecasting, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting. Manage $30M operating budget and activities of 9 personnel.Responsibilities include :- Establishment of key performance indicators for all core operations integrated with measurement systems to support continuous improvement.- Introduce standardized processes and corporate best practices for inventory control, shipping, receiving, production, scrap and cost reporting.- Work with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy.- Manage cash flow by optimizing credit terms, cash receipts and aging, on-hand inventory and educating managers on prudent cash management practices- Track and collect Value Added Taxes from the Mexican taxing authorities, and other statutory reporting to the Mexican governing authorities.- Fixed Asset accounting and project management of plant expansion- Month-end closings and general ledger account reconciliations- Forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning- Management of IT and all communications for the operation

Accountable for coordination of all internal reporting and financial planning processes for corporate and all 3 manufacturing operations. Challenged to develop close working relations with all stakeholders in Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Plant Controllers to provide guidance in fiscal management, analysis and forecasting. Managed development and refinement of 5-year business plans.

Oversight of accounting and finance functions for $35M plant with 190 personnel. Responsible for; long-term strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, shop floor efficiencies, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, systems conversions and implementation, Information Technologies for the plant, and labor relations with union workforce

Hired as part of the Executive team for a new plant startup. Oversaw the financial aspect of plant construction, and establishment of systems, controls and procedures to support quality initiatives in a rapid growth environment. Responsible for all banking, financial, accounting, human resources and IT functions within the plant operations. Accomplishments include:- As part of the Executive team I was Instrumental in supporting plant's sales performance of $110M within the first two years of operation, and beating profit targets.- Recognized for working with state of Kentucky to receive $100k in grant money for job training.- Worked with Corporate IT to develop requirements for telephone and computer systems. Directed all required systems and communication implementations to meet user demands.- Controlled project spending on initial $25M plant construction and subsequent $15M construction of three new production lines, meeting all timelines and budget parameters.- Developed cost reporting system using the AMAPS ERP software, along with mapping flow and controls of inventory transactions within the plant.- Developed cycle counting process with the materials group, which yielded inventory accuracy of 98% within the first year of operation.

Support of ASK MAXIM manufacturing software with emphasis on analysis, reporting, and recording direct manufacturing costs.Responsible for: Analysis of monthly manufacturing costs, semi-annual physical inventories, direct semi-annual standard cost builds, labor reporting, account analysis, analysis of make vs. buy decisions, analysis of plant overhead, development of internal control procedures, perform cost analysis on Research and Development projects, and special projects for corporate Executive staff.