Michelle S. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Billing Operations | FP&A | AR Optimization | Internal Audit & Compliance• Managed a team of 20 billers across six locations, overseeing billing operations for 40,000+ customers and generating over $2 billion in annual revenue.• Successfully led the ERP system migration from Navision to M3, collaborating with IT to develop customized reporting tools for aged receivables and improving process efficiency.• Spearheaded AR process optimization for AIA construction projects, streamlining workflows for accounts receivable management and ensuring accuracy in $2 billion worth of annual transactions.• Designed and implemented billing process controls, established KPIs, and enhanced operational workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.• Coordinated the preparation of 4,000+ documents, facilitating the recovery of $500,000 in 120+ days aged receivables.• Directed FP&A operations, including semi-annual consolidations for 3,784 franchise locations, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and budget close reports.• Partnered with senior management to deliver actionable financial insights and presentations, driving informed decision-making.• Conducted comprehensive audits of internal controls, processes, and financial records, identifying non-compliance issues and developing corrective action plans.• Ensured compliance with financial regulations, safeguarding the integrity of organizational practices through continuous monitoring and process improvements.

Jackson, Georgia, United States

Responsible for implementing strategies that will deliver committed key financial targets, while managing local financial performance. Business Partner to the Plant Director and site leadership team to identify root causes, risks, opportunities, and priorities. Pressure test current initiatives and help create the next list of site initiatives. Provide strategic financial insights into sites’ past performance at varying levels of detail and generate recommendations on next steps based on results. Validate cost reduction initiatives from Capex improvement and assist project leaders with cost validations that are part of the Capital Appropriation Request Process. Forecast monthly and annual revenue and income projections for the Jackson site. Support corporate finance in the monthly financial close process by validating entries, accruals, and expenses for the month. Site champion and advocate in the devolvement of the annual budgeting process. Selected Contributions• Improved cross-functional support across five departments by developing standard operating procedure manuals for payroll, inventory, and accounting procedures within JD Edwards for all department managers.• Reduced plant overhead by 15% during Q1FY22 by pitching rotational schedules that maximized efficiencies, increased case throughput, and improved morale. Created financial model for multiple assumptions to monetize recommended change

Atlanta, Ga

Directly responsible for leading a team of 7 Controllers (plants in Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Cincinnati, OH; Newell, WV; Santa Ana, CA; and Atlanta, GA) and 2 Plant Accountants (PA); responsible for hiring, training, performance reviews, and project management.Worked in partnership with the Business Controller on consolidation and financial reporting of over $250 million in annual revenue. Analyze and generate internal control measures to focus on adherence to Graham minimum standards including overall inventory accuracy, external and internal audit lead. Business partnering via capital and non-capital project reviews and approvals (in excess of $151M annually). Month-end closing activities which includes review of journals, variance analysis, and financial states such as balance sheet and operating income statements.Collaborate with senior level business unit to provide timely, insightful, and accurate analysis in support of business initiatives. Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly Rest-of-Year forecasts in coordination with corporate Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations. Develop and manage annual Plant Budget including operational productivity improvements and capital project analysis. Selected Contributions

Atlanta, Georgia

Design, create, and present overviews and specialized reports, forecasts, analytical tools (including labor forecasting models), checkbooks/budget monitoring tools, and utility analyses to assist operations partners better manage, plan, and forecast financial results. Charged with critically reviewing actual performance results versus budget, forecast, and prior years for 7 regional sites (GA, TN, MD, WV). Partner with management on financial performance results; prepare monthly variance-to-forecast reports; present recommendations to business unit management/operators regarding key drivers and performance trends to ensure budgets are achieved. Tasked with maintaining monthly accruals, recurring journal entries, and reconciliations. Reviewed and presented monthly financial variances. Direct all regional financial/operational planning, projections, and the budgeting process including data management and analysis reporting. Develop/coordinate financial forecasts/plans in support of the business unit’s operational and strategic objectives. Provide training to help the team connect processes to financials.

Atlanta, Georgia

Delivered financial/business leadership, perspective, and insight on plant start-ups and ongoing operations linking business decisions to financial outcomes to senior management. Managed the Accounting/Finance team of seven tasked with preparing financial reports, and reviewing/approving daily transactions. Administered all phases of internal/external audits, and held accountability for all cost and financial accounting process within the plant including period-end closes, forecasting, standards development, A/P, payroll, GL, fixed assets, inventory, bill of material changes, and internal controls processes/applications. Monitored Fixed Asset additions, deletions, and reconciliations; organized annual inventories, and maintained fixed asset schedules. Collaborated with the Operations team to develop, maintain, and analyze manufacturing budgets for all internal departments.

Atlanta, Georgia

Utilized SAP in root cause analysis of actual performance to costs standards. Developed and uploaded annual standard costs for material, labor, and overhead to SAP. Developed and prepared cost accounting reports showing trends including relevant metrics/key performance indicators and providing analytical analysis to Operations team. Created BOMs for new parts and kept existing BOMs updated based on business changes. Reviewed, marked, and release annual product costing for all materials. Coordinated monthly cycle counts and led annual physical inventory for all raw materials and packaging. Proactively reviewed inventory transactions throughout the month to identify unusual transactions and variances before the month-end close. Lead the annual planning process for material, variable, and fixed costs for the site.