Gelato Fiasco - Brunswick, MEGelato Fiasco is manufacturer of premium gelato products sold in the US.o Created a Financial Planning Model.o Developed Financial Reporting to assist the management team in better understanding the financial performance of the Company Maine Craft Distilling – Portland, MEMaine Craft Distilling is manufacturer of high-end spirits and canned cocktails.o Created cash-flow forecasts, annual budgets and steamlining month-end close

• Managed all aspects of finance for three manufacturing facilities located in Brunswick and Wiscasset, Maine.• Sustained flat operating costs while production volumes grew by 30%.• Successfully led the implementation of the finance processes for two new manufacturing facilities. • Reduced the month end closing process for the three facilities from a four to a three-day close.

• Reported to the CFO with responsibility for all financial planning, external audits, tax compliance, internal controls, financial reporting, financial analysis and risk management.• Implemented a customer profitability reporting system used as the basis for all sales planning and profitability improvement initiatives. The system provided visibility of customer financial information necessary to recommend profit improvement actions.• Developed a metrics reporting system used to target… Show more • Reported to the CFO with responsibility for all financial planning, external audits, tax compliance, internal controls, financial reporting, financial analysis and risk management.• Implemented a customer profitability reporting system used as the basis for all sales planning and profitability improvement initiatives. The system provided visibility of customer financial information necessary to recommend profit improvement actions.• Developed a metrics reporting system used to target and track efficiency improvements for sales and manufacturing. The system provided Senior Management with an executive dashboard giving clear and concise updates on planned savings initiatives and financial trends• Created a sales incentive program structured to focus efforts on profitability by managing sales volumes as well as product mix and promotional spending efficiency.• Participated in the selection and implementation of an ERP system (SAP) in 2003. • Led the evaluation and “go live” accuracy of the financial modules. The system was fully integrated and used to manage all facets of the Company’s operations. Show less

• Managed the accounting staff and supporting the financial reporting functions, tax compliance and external audit duties.

• Managed staff on audit engagements