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Germantown, Wisconsin

Greater Milwaukee Area

Managed Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Payroll and Information Technology for three US operating companies, leading a staff of eight and supported three European subsidiaries. Successfully transitioned audit, tax, banking, payroll services and enhanced benefit plans. Implemented HCM system – Timekeeping, Human Resources, and Payroll. Upgraded ERP system and added functionality including foreign currency and bar code scanning. Developed and implemented physical inventory tool enabling real time location completeness and quantity variance review. Documented Accounting procedures and converted to electronic recordkeeping.

Waukesha, Wi

Managed Treasury, Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis, Accounting, Information Technology and Purchasing functions, staff of eleven. Headed the US SAP implementation in partnership with a foreign based consulting team. Led local assessment of corporate worldwide Shared Service harmonization initiatives – IT, travel, and real estate. Improved financial reporting and analysis via the implementation of automated tools. Designed budget accountability by department, improved treasury functionality and control, and automated financial records.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Managed accounting functions including Cash, A/P, Fixed Assets, Capitalized Software Development, Property Management, Intercompany, Reserves, Prepaids, Intangibles and Acquisitions. Led Accounting and Accounts Payable teams. Managed the monthly close process including review of monthly commentary for the executive package, and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Oversaw quarterly and annual financial audits, SOX compliance and benefit plan audits, as well as tax packages and SEC schedules.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided leadership to Finance organizations in Europe and Asia. Managed global financial reporting and analysis, consolidation, and foreign currency translation. Designed and implemented a standardized global consolidation process, which increased accuracy and reduced monthly close timing. Managed domestic Treasury, Shared Services, General Ledger functions, bank and financial audits, budgeting and variance analysis. Led General Accounting and Shared Services teams. Headed Finance team ERP implementation. Developed, implemented and monitored business process internal controls. Initiated and implemented migration to electronic accounting records. Drove financial process and system improvements.

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided business support for multiple plant locations. Created and implemented business processes to measure key business objectives, applied at all business unit locations. Prepared the annual budget, monthly rolling forecasts, and quarterly Board estimates. Reviewed monthly account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Led and participated in Six Sigma projects and Kaizen events. Participated in product costing reviews, annual standard cost roll, and annual physical inventory. Reviewed internal control processes and provided security access to financial systems.

Sussex, Wisconsin

Managed interaction with external auditors in their examination of the interim and year-end financial statements.Prepared annual report; including financial statements and footnotes. Managed international financial reporting. Provided business support for international subsidiaries. Reviewed monthly account analyses for accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Recommended methods to automate and streamline processes.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Operations Financial Planning AnalystProvided financial support including consolidation and analysis of quarterly planning packages, financial reporting, and variance analysis for Contract Brewing partners and Operating Divisions; including Supply Chain, Engineering, Corporate Packaging, Quality Assurance, Facility Services, and Purchasing. Special project analysis including Business Development and Managed Freight Systems.International Analyst: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Asia, World Wide Military Provided financial support in the areas of accounting, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and internal controls. Key driver of process improvement & automation of financial reporting information. Month end close – elimination entries, foreign currency exchange gain/loss, operating results / royalty income, analysis and commentary. Preparation / review / analysis of annual ZBB operating budgets, and quarterly forecasts.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Treasury and debt management and reporting; including cash forecasting, debt covenant compliance, lines of credit, and letters of credit. Managed income tax compliance, reporting, planning and payments; property, foreign nationals, sales & use, GST, and QST taxes. Coordinated year-end 1099 and 1042 preparation. Established and coordinated the fleet leasing program. Managed monthly reporting, annual budgets, and audits of 6 holding companies. Extensive involvement in the integration of Lesaffre Yeast Corporation’s purchase of Sensient's Red Star Yeast division.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Prepared monthly financial reports and variance analysis.Supervised Accounts Payable and General Ledger.Maintained multi-entity general ledger systems and financial reports on AS400 computer system.International accounting for affiliates and subsidiaries.Prepared components of the annual budget and year-end schedules.Various other responsibilities including fixed assets, payroll and daily cash management.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Coordinated, directed, and participated in audit and review engagements for commercial clients of this Big Four international accounting firm. Trained and supervised audit teams of Assistant Accountants. Evaluated clients’ internal control systems. Prepared financial statements and letters of recommendation identifying areas warranting management attention.

Mba, Concentrations: Finance & International Business, 4.0

Bba, Accounting