Start-up company distributing upcycled products from Denmark manufacturing facility.Responsible for the Accounting department as well as the design and development of the finance function transitioning from QuickBooks to Net Suite.

Privately Held – Sports Apparel and Equipment with Manufacturing in the Dominican Republic.Responsible for all aspects of Accounting and Finance for multiple entities, Distribution, IT, Human Resources, Customer Service, and Logistics. Prepared, analyzed, and accurately reported timely and comprehensive reports including all aspects of financial and sales data to key stakeholders.Major Accomplishments• Maintained distribution labor costs as a % of sales through consolidation from two facilities to one.• Development and implementation of inventory control and financial systems in the Dominican Republic manufacturing facility.• Streamlined month-end closing process from fifteen days down to eight days.• Audited sales data from NetSuite for accuracy and recommended enhancements.

Privately Held – High-Speed Door Manufacturing and AssemblyResponsible for all aspects of Accounting and Finance, Inventory Control, IT, Human Resources, SAP, DOMO, and Logistics. Prepared, analyzed, and accurately reported timely and comprehensive reports including all aspects of financial, operations and sales data to key stakeholdersMajor Accomplishments• Designed and maintained all reporting for the Board of Directors.• Provided financial oversight for Cost of Goods Sold expense reductions resulting in 7.5% improvement in direct labor and material costs in a period of inflationary pricing and direct labor costs.• Design, management, and implementation of Information Technology Advisory Board.• Upgraded management positions in Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.• Executive sponsor of implementation of DOMO (Analytical software).• Improved working capital resulting in 20% reduction in interest expenses.• Improved freight net spend as a percent to net sales by 10%.• Improved cash flow by 3% and reduced the credit line by 50% resulting in >15% improvements in the Current and Quick Ratio.• Transitioned Credit and Treasury functions to new bank.

A leading professional and interim services firm, Tatum helps companies navigate critical points in the business life cycle. Along with our partners at Randstad Professionals, Tatum offers hands-on strategic, financial and technology solutions to measurably improve business performance and meet professional and interim needs. Project Manager for the conversion to SAP (R/3) at Rytec Corporation including management of the functional team as well as coordination with the outside vendor project team.Major Accomplishments• Maintained >90% utilization rate through client billing.• Managed full project after two months after only being contracted to assist the finance department.• Oversaw the system design for full integration of Financial, Inventory, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Purchasing modules

Multi-Channel Retailer of B2B, Internet and Retail Stores in North America/Western Europe – Tiger Direct, CompUSA, Circuit City, Misco and Global Equipment.Responsible for all aspects of Finance, Inventory Control, and Operational Reporting for facilities in Naperville, IL and Atlanta, GA.Major Accomplishments• Worked with Executive Vice President of Supply Chain to reduce payroll costs in the Distribution Centers by 42% year over year.• Assisted in the renegotiation of freight contracts for savings of $25M in a 3-year period.• Improved cycle count accuracy from 85% to 96% in the first 12 months.• Improved payroll procedures decreasing the weekly processing time by 25%.• Successfully implemented the accounting module in SAP at the Distribution Centers to reduce processing time by over 50%.• Improved quarterly physical inventory process and procedures to reduce operational downtime from three days down to one.

Taught finance-related courses for students pursuing their MBA degree.

Chemical ManufacturingResponsible for all Financial, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory and Security functions related to the manufacturing facility.Major Accomplishments• Reduced plant operating costs by >5% every year• Improved inventory accuracy for interim reporting by over 15%.• Developed procedures and processes for physical inventory improvements.• Assisted Plant Management and Corporate Office in evaluation of new products to be manufactured at the Morris facility.• Streamlined the SAP reporting to the corporate office from seven days down to three.• Reduced Shipping and Receiving department costs as a percent to net sales by 15%.• Worked with Plant Management to reduce overtime costs 75% during an economic downturn while still maintaining 24/7 operations.

Food ManufacturingResponsible for the Accounting, Administrative, and Security management for a beef and pork processing plant primarily serving McDonald’s, Chipotle, Boston Market, and Nestle.Major Accomplishments• Developed and maintained short-term and long-term financial reporting for the plant.• Created daily, monthly, and annual reporting for Plant Management.• Successfully upgraded and maintained additional Security enhancements for 24/7 monitoring.• Developed a comprehensive financial statement database for detailed and instant analysis.• Streamlined accounting functions to expedite vendor payments and improve month-end closing procedures.• Created strategic and operational reports for quarterly meetings with executive management at the corporate headquarters.• Developed detailed supplies and maintenance reporting system for management analysis at West Chicago and West Jordan, Utah facilities.

Privately Held Service Company for the Printing IndustryResponsible for all financial and administrative functions including accounting, financial reporting, banking relationships, cost control and operations.Major Accomplishments• Developed and managed the job costing system for project-based accounting.• Organized the administrative and accounting function.• Successfully setup an out-of-state location for separate facet of the company.• Instituted a detailed business plan, reflective of past performance and forecasted market trends.• Facilitated a change in banking relationships that resulted in favorable and flexible credit arrangements.• Improved accounting systems and procedures for stronger internal control.

Start-up company distributing Dental Implants for Sweden based parent company.Responsible for the Accounting department as well as the design and development of the finance function from the inceptionMajor Accomplishments• Established the accounting process and procedures.• Developed and implemented a strategic budgeting and cash forecasting tool.• Implemented software conversion to AccPac.• Established improved and accurate reporting for the parent company in Sweden.• Assisted the President and Finance Director with special projects and internal reporting.

Privately Held; Plastic Display manufacturer with manufacturing in Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma servicing retail outlets for Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Factory Card Outlet.Responsible for the Accounting department including Human ResourcesMajor Accomplishments• Continued improvements of the internal control systems.• Developed and implemented budgeting and cash flow models.• Successfully transitioned between several banking relationships.• Successfully negotiated with vendors to work through a declining economic period for the company.• Established improved reporting tools between the corporate office and locations in Kansas and Oklahoma.• Assisted President and Chief Operating Officer with special projects and reports daily.