Gary Cederstrom Email & Phone Number

Plattsburgh, Ny 12901

Burlington, Vermont Area

Assist in Operations and Overhead budget formulation and completion for Graymont Materials (NY) Inc. Trained Plant Managers on use of COGNOS budgeting model for data input. Reviewed results against historical data and made recommendations to the Plant Managers. Prepared Plant presentations for President & Operations Controller.

Production cost analysis, Operations and Overhead budget and forecast preparation and submission, supporting operations at 12-15 plants, sales and administration. Review of all department and plant financial transactions. Calculate and submit annual Federal & State fuel tax credits for reimbursement. Report directly to Eastern US Controller. Converted daily production statistics processing from Excel to ERP based.Materials liaison with Corporate office to initiate reduction in month end closing deadlines.Assisted in designing the format for quarterly regional forums to enhance cross functional effectiveness.Proven ability to meet weekly, monthly & budgeting deadlines.Established great working relationship with all Plant Managers.

All day to day operations within Finance and HR departments including but not limited to month end and year end financial statement preparation, budget preparation and completion, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Payroll, cash flow forecasting, labor job costing, formulation of accounting policies and procedures, benefits administration, recruitment and employee issues resolution. Implemented ADP web-based payroll processing & reporting.Assisted in restructuring salary scale & job classifications for all hourly employees.Established weekly sign language training classes for employees to assist in communication with fellow deaf employee.

Responsible for all financial aspects of company's Plattsburgh facility. Budget and forecast formulation, year end inventory audit, month end and year end financial statement preparation and analysis, financial analysis of all special projects, cash flow forecasting and Accounts Payable & Receivable. Responsible for plant's accounting practices and controls. Supervise staff of two. Initiated departmental budgeting responsibilities and spreadsheets.Successfully completed budget, year end closing, external audit and physical inventory.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a variety of weekly and monthly cost accounting & overhead reports for all departments and other Bombardier facilities. Analyze & discuss results with department managers & Finance Director. Knowledge of all department operations essential. Responsible for all financial statements for Bombardier Mass Transit Corp., yearly budget preparation, and quarterly forecasting. Supervise staff of six employees. Finance team lead on SAP Finance & ADP payroll conversion & implementation.Coordinated Sarbanes Oxley initiative for Finance & Payroll departments.Participated in two Six Sigma project teams resulting in improved efficiencies in the production process. Collaborated with staff in developing reporting tools to capture department specific KPI's.Promoted from Cost Analyst to Supervisor of Cost Accounting in 2002.

Responsible for all fiscal matters and dealings with State and Federal funding agencies and other county departments. Prepare and formulate agency's annual program and administrative budget. Ensure accuracy of State/Federal claims reporting for maximum financial reimbursement. Participate in formulation of fiscal and accounting policy and procedures. Supervise staff of six employees in all areas of financial reporting. Investigated & processed unclaimed agency revenue ($200k) covering a two year period.Managed grant program funding for maximum reimbursement.

Mba, Business Admin.

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Physical Education