Manage all accounting functions, including AR, AP, Regulatory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Customer Service/Order and RPA. Liaison with the external auditors, regulatory agencies for all plants, and work closely with our banking partner. Manage weekly payments to vendors for all plants, balancing of raw material volume with outside vendors, processing payments to producers, filing regulatory reports, analysis of the plants financial statements.• Managed and mentored a team of 25 members.• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts• Oversight and analysis of consolidated financial statements•Lead preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements• Review performance against KPI's with senior management and plant operations team.• Provide research, analysis and strategic planning.• Improved efficiency of month end close process, reduced close by 10 days.• Analytical review of P&L Statements to drive profitability.• Preparation of reports for board and banking partners.• Evaluation and tracking of capital expansion projects and new plant construction.• Implemented accounting ERP system in coordination with legacy systems.• Implemented improved internal controls in compliance with GAAP.

Vice President of Accounting for three separate organizations with revenue over $2.8B. Oversight and responsibility for all milk operations for Dairylea Coop, as well as Dairy Farmers of America-Northeast and Dairy Marketing Services-Northeast. Directed the monthly publishing of financial statements, analysis and communication of monthly performance metrics, strategic planning, oversight of AP, AR, invoicing and producer payments for over 8,000 farmers.• Manage and mentor 15 staff members comprised of professional, management and clerical staff.• Recruited, developed and managed a team of accounting professionals and support staff by nurturing an atmosphere of continuous improvement while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.• Lead the preparation of annual budget and financial forecasts via collaboration with senior management and staff.• Provide analysis and communication of monthly performance against budgets.• Provide data, analysis, research and input for strategic planning as a member of the strategic planning group.• Guided capital budgeting and expense processes.• Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and producer payments.• Oversight and review of consolidated financial statements.• Analytical review of P&L statements.• Liaison between numerous joint venture corporate entities and departments.• Preparation and presentation of financial results at board meetings.• Implemented improved internal controls and policies in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting standards.• Liaison with internal, external and government auditors.• Implemented upgrade to accounting systems and conversion from legacy systems.• Maintained flexibility to handle urgent projects as needed while maintaining daily accounting systems and procedures.

Controller for wholesale suppllier of natural gas and electricity. Revenue of $1.2B• Managed monthly cash flow.• Coordinated processing of wire transfers and loan availability with lending institutions.• Developed and produced monthly gross margin reports.• Developed and implemented accounts receivable and invoicing systems.• Verified monthly financial reports for accuracy and completeness.• Provide technical assistance to financial institutions and external auditors

A publicly traded international company engaged in buying, selling and leasing capital and telecommunications equipment. • Managed 10 staff members comprised of professional, management and clerical staff.• Consolidated the financial results of multiple domestic and foreign subsidiaries.• Prepared quarterly analysis reports for senior management.• Supported Form 10-K and 10-Q filings to SEC.• Coordinated the month end close process to ensure timely issuance of financial statements.• Performed commission audits and payroll interface to general ledger system.• Provided direction in selection, review and implementation of new business software systems.• Provided technical assistance for external auditors.• Directed accounts payable, general ledger, and debt activities.• Developed and documented accounting reference manual and internal controls.

An international CPA firm engaged in providing accounting, auditing, consulting tax services.• Developed audit plans and coordinated audit engagements in the field.• Supervised and reviewed the work of audit staff.• Identified accounting and auditing problems, identified solutions with engagement management.• Drafted the audit reports and management letters.