Corporate Controller
Amcor Pet Packaging North America
Member of Amcor Limited (a public company), a worldwide leader in packaging products with 30,000 employees in 36 countries with 220 manufacturing plants. CORPORATE CONTROLLER I cultivated and nurtured strong banking relationships, which resulted in a substantial increase in our loan package, reaching an impressive $75 million.I played a pivotal role in selecting, designing, and successfully implementing Oracle Software across our four plants. This integration of business processes allowed us to efficiently track inventory and purchasing, streamlining operations within a centralized location.During a period of rapid growth, I provided strong supervision and support for the establishment of three startup plants in less than a year. This expansion led to remarkable revenue growth, soaring from $45 million to an impressive $180 million. Additionally, I managed the corresponding increase in our employee population, ensuring a smooth transition as our workforce grew from 100 to over 700 employees.I reduced the time required to complete financial reporting from 25 days to just 2 days at month-end, allowing for faster and more accurate decision-making.Additionally, I successfully reduced audit and tax fees by approximately 50 percent.I oversaw the successful sale of the company in 2001, smoothly navigating the transition from a privately held entity to the demands of a publicly traded company, all while maintaining operational efficiency without increasing staff.I managed the corporate transition to a new headquarters, overseeing the centralization of accounting functions and the decentralization of financial reporting to the plant level. This involved hiring controllers, implementing SAP and Hyperion, and completing the entire transition within a single year.Throughout my tenure, I consistently demonstrated strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and a commitment to driving financial success.