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Meridian, Idaho, Us

Recruited to build and lead the Operations Finance Team for a company with $450 B in annual sales. Led the recruitment and training of 3 Finance Managers to report monthly results, operational insights and forecasting.+Evaluated and implemented with Chief Operations Officer productivity projects and improve performance to save $1MM annually in salsa and guacamole manufacturing operations+Developed weekly KPI reporting to evaluate operational performance for manufacturing facilities+Led the implementation of new ERP during the consolidation of two tortilla operations

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Recruited to lead the Manufacturing Finance Team for a BU with $1.8 Billion in annual Sales (Cookies, Crackers, Cheese, Broth, Coffee, Tea). Lead a team of 2 Regional Finance Managers and 13 Plant Finance Managers in 13 facilities located in the US and Canada.+Developed a forecast accuracy scorecard to track accuracy and improvements made by Plant Finance Managers for the full organization.+Lead monthly meetings to present monthly results, operation insights and forecasts to Manufacturing VP+Evaluated capital projects and tracked savings for over $20MM annually+Implemented Quarterly meetings with Company wide Plant Finance Managers to communicate company policies, department vision, financial goals and new financial reporting procedures.

Recruited to lead the finance function for a company with $150MM in annual sales. Developed accounting procedures to improve accuracy and accountability. Direct reports included 2 managers and 3 analysts. +Implemented AP and AR processes to improve accountability, payment times and documentation.+Developed a daily scoreboard to track KPIs for manufacturing and sales.+Implemented process to have a faster, more accurate and better documented month end closing process.+Prepared financial statements and reporting requirements to meet bank covenants for loans+Negotiated contracts with third parties to optimize company benefits, insurance policies and workers compensation expenses+Reported monthly tax payments to the state of Ohio for sales, utilization and transportation activities

Chicago, Il, Us

Recruited to lead the finance function for ESA with $5B in annual sales. Enhanced productivity and decision making with the implementation of a robust forecasting and balance sheet review process. Direct reports included 11 controllers and 13 analysts. +Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing over $2B in manufacturing expenses annually, partnering with the “Away From Home” and “Taste Elevation and Desserts” Manufacturing Directors. +Created financial models that improved speed, accuracy, and understanding of monthly results and forecasts.+Implemented process improvements for ESA Controllers to meet financial reporting activities including period close entries, forecasts, risks & opportunities, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Responsible for developing, analyzing, and budgeting $300MM in supply chain expenses annually by teaming-up with Manufacturing VP and Sr. Director of Logistics to meet Business Unit goals• Implemented Manufacturing KPI weekly scorecard to evaluate performance of 7 bakeries to explain variances and improve material and labor performance by 3-5% and FOH spend tracking resulting in $3MM in annual savings

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Turned around Intermountain Business Unit performance by teaming-up with Supply Chain Sr. Director to generate $15MM in savings over 5 years• Optimized the supply chain network by analyzing and coordinating the closure of two bakeries that resulted in $20MM in annual savings• Implemented distribution KPI scorecard to evaluate the weekly performance of 15 distribution centers and 10 bakeries to explain variances and find solutions to improve performance

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Responsible for developing, analyzing, and budgeting $1B in distribution expenses annually• Implemented a transfer price methodology with international sister companies reducing costs by $250K/year• Developed financial models to evaluate the NPV and IRR for Pension Plan Investments totaling over $100 MM

Smithfield, Virginia, Us

• Responsible of full P&L results and drove business to improve financial performance of PBT from $2.3MM to $6.25MM- earnings growth of 15% per annum• Directed all accounting activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and cash flows• Analyzed quarterly trade spend by customer and programs to understand investment returns.

Smithfield, Virginia, Us

• Responsible for analyzing and reporting monthly results of 5 international operations representing $1B in sales• Led the implementation of a monthly KPI global report detailing metrics from 5 international business units• Built a website for the international financial leads to report their savings initiatives and keep track of progress

Mba, Finance

Master Of Science, Food Science

Engineer, Biochemistry In Food Processing