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Wilmington, De, Us

Wilmington, De, Us

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and salaried payroll functions, continuously developing and improving processes for more efficient workflows and compliance with ABF's Financial Control Framework.• Provide senior management with actual, forecast and budget data for all payroll and fringe benefits.• Manage external 401k, pension and workers' compensation audits. Prepare the Annual Trust Reporting reconciliation to the Form as well as the financial statements for the annual 5500 Return filings.• Designed and implemented changes to accounts payable/cash functions to adhere to strict ABF cash management guidelines, including an upgraded, efficient ACH payment process.• Perform monthly closing entries and analysis and accurately consolidate month end, forecast and budget data of five reporting entities for submission to ABF, adhering to strict timelines.• Manage a team of AP/AR and payroll specialists, fostering a culture of teamwork and communication. Implemented employee cross-training resulting in increased collaboration, efficiency and employee motivation.

Woodland, California, Us

Interim Financial Controller for PGPI (A Division of ABF) during PGP's strategic ERP implementation project. Leveraged knowledge of ABF reporting requirements, control environment and shared service contacts to provide critical support and analysis.• Managed the monthly closing process, proactively meeting with site managers to review expenses and accruals. Prepared the monthly segmental analysis, margin analysis and P&L for review with senior leadership.• Prepared forecast sales volume, revenue and margin plan presentation for members of the leadership team. Also prepared forecast working capital, detailed margin analysis and final P&L for senior leadership.

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Managed special projects and external audits including 401k, pension, workers' compensation and tax audits. Implemented an upgraded ADP payroll and reporting system to allow for more transparent and efficient time and attendance tracking and payroll management. Created and conducted time and attendance training for production supervisors. Identified potential security risks regarding data sharing and established secure data handling procedures. Provided payroll analysis, ad hoc reporting and account reconciliations.

Prepared monthly financial reporting by business unit, providing analysis and commentary to the corporate controller and business managers. Collaborated with managers and salespersons to prepare rolling forecasts and annual budgets. Successfully managed the payroll function, supervising staff and providing payroll accounting support and analysis to the business. Established and managed the accounts receivable and credit functions of the business.

Prepared Surfactants group profit, cash flow and working capital reporting. Established a method of reporting to better reflect the sales and marketing structure of the business, providing monthly analyses of sales and profit to business leaders based on these sectors. Awarded a position in ICI's highly competitive two year Corporate Program.