John Scalzi Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, VA, US

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Reported to Plant Manager; managed six professionals (two direct, four indirect) and 10 hourly associates.
• Managed all supply chain and loading operations; oversaw field supply chain programs and activities in support of sales and customer satisfaction initiatives; maintained carrier relationships.
• Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures; evaluated the adequacy of internal controls and key Sarbanes-Oxley control activities in support of internal and external audits.
• Prepared monthly cost performance statements; performed variance analyses of actual vs. absorbed cost and actual vs. goal cost.
• Worked with plant management team to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost controls; prepared product cost estimates.
• Coached accounting and IT professionals for continued career growth and promotional opportunities.

Oakfield, NY

• Reported to Plant Manager; managed 10 professionals (two direct, eight indirect).
• Participated on Corporate Task Force for Oracle Financials (Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Procurement, and Travel & Expense Reporting).
• Responsible for all aspects of project accounting for shutdown of Oakfield wallboard facility while continuing to manage day-to-day accounting of ongoing paper mill operations.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Reported to Plant Manager; managed seven professionals (two direct, five indirect).
• Trained five Cost Accountants in all financial facets of plant operations.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Reported to Plant Controller and Plant Manager.
• Supervised the activities of five accounting and administrative professionals involved in plant accounting.
• Responsible for maintaining project ledgers for expansion of Baltimore facility.

Oakfield, NY

• Reported to Assistant Plant Controller.
• Exposed to all elements of the manufacturing cost system, including recording, analyzing, reporting, and controlling of financial information.
• Mechanized monthly cost performance statements.
• Consistently met deadlines while attending school part-time to earn MBA.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Responsibilities included preparation of corporate, individual, and not-for-profit organization tax returns. Drafted statistical reports and work papers for year-end financial statements. Prepared quarterly payroll.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Accounting