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As a Costing Manager, I play a multifaceted role in our organization, encompassing a range of critical responsibilities. I excel in financial analysis, meticulously dissecting our cost structures and identifying opportunities for optimization. My expertise extends to cost accounting, where I oversee precision in cost allocation and maintain a firm grip on budgeting and forecasting processes. In our pursuit of cost-efficiency, I continuously evaluate and enhance our procedures while also spearheading cost control measures. Moreover, I'm deeply engaged in our SAP software system implementation, where my leadership shines as I guide cross-functional teams, map out requirements, revamp processes, and ensure seamless data migration and integration. My commitment to change management and user adoption fosters a smooth transition, and I persist in delivering post-implementation support and driving system performance to new heights. Through all these roles, I remain a collaborative partner, bridging the gap between financial analysis, cost management, and transformative technology.

Apply a high degree of accounting proficiency as it relates to SOX, Business Control Function, accounting principles (GAAP), Enterprise software (SAP), Risk Management and Inventory. Report. cost center analysis, P&L, purchase price variance, Write Off, Volume and Misc. Cogs. Work with many stakeholders mitigate company risk, and comply with regulatory standards analysis, P&L, purchase price variance, Write Off, Volume and Misc. Cogs. Work with many stakeholders mitigate company risk, and comply with regulatory standards.

Report global sales data for manufactured products sold to the Oil and Gas ($1.5b) and Mining markets ($100M) annually. Report results to division president (Cooper Industries), and collaborate with ten entities to consolidate metrics and sales results. Selected Contributions:• Mapped current state of the reporting structure.• Calculate translation to account for foreign exchange (Fx) transactions.• Upload balance sheet and forecast to system of record (Encore via HFM).• Report destination sales by country and upload into Encore.• Enter Royalty and Agent accruals.• Report daily US sales and other metrics to stakeholders.• Provide support to division controller for product line deep dive for Commercial and Industrial products• Facilitate US Director for monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget and profit plan)• Created template to report inventory days on hand at the plant level.

Improving existing processes to consolidate financial reports and materially reduce year end liabilities. Develop tools, accurately maintaining/administering databases, and reporting information is leveraged further as technology upgrades become possible. Accelerated closing schedules remain to be challenging, but the team remains flexible and always able to provide financial information within required time-frames. Coordinate financial closings, and working with senior management and teams at all functional levels to achieve goals.•Apply a high degree of technical ability as it pertains to coding Visual Basic for Excel (VBA).•Recommend implementing monthly procedures to enhance reporting capability.•Support customer centric methodology in every-day work practices.•Foster relationships, and drive conversations collaboratively.•Design/Business Requirements/UAT Testing and implemented an online reporting database.•Mitigate systemic issues by identifying problems up front.•Approve, record and sign off on purchase orders via Ariba workflow.•Collect, and help develop KPI's for Discretionary Projects (80+ Million Budget)•Collaborate with Corporate Sourcing & Procurement and Accounts Payable Department Leads.•Achieve operational efficiencies by adopting the software delivery life cycle (SDLC) methodology.•Achieve productivity targets set forth my upper management. (Identified work to offshore to third party)•Attentive to business concerns/ problems.

Instruct economics class for Money Banking & Financial Markets and Corporate Finance.Leverage my career experience to "Instuct to Completion" an interactive setting makes for a good learning experience.

"World Class" standards are maintained via an enterprise content management system and trained individuals as necessary. Month end journal entries included cash, inventory adjustments, and accruals. Track and record inventory and reported wharehouse quantities as well as "WIP" and finished goods. Responsible to record and post over 50m to the balance sheet and ensure compliance with FAS 133 (LCM) rules revalued inventory each month and populated the values to correct accounts.-Identified and maintained meaningful periodic summaries of key financial and operational metrics to drive timely decision making. -Provide business analytic strength to drive initiatives critical to ongowing growth.-Develop strong collaborative relationships across all functional departments and key stakeholders (creditors) to the company.-Manage and coordinate special projects as needed.-Successfully gained support and respect with colleagues during my tenure.

Responsible to report profit/loss statements of five waste water treatment plants. Cash forecasting, revenue and expense projections reported monthly with variance to budget explanations. Payables, receivables, month end journal entries, cash receipts and monthly "ad hoc" reports were submitted timely for managment review.-Managed accounts payable and inventory functions for plant operations. -Managed vendor accounts. -Produced financial statements. -Created budgets and forecasts for the management group. -Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines. -Prepared multi plant accrual and tax returns for audit. -Backed up monthly payroll functions for 50+ employees. -Worked with local officials, vendors and creditors.

Resolved forgery cases that were in excess of 10,000 or more. Coordinate with Federal authorities and document & record paper trails, signatures, and archived records. Finally, presented case to depository bank to remedy corporate customer complaints, resulting in getting customers account credited back. Fostered customer relationships by always responding to e-mails, and telephone calls in a professional manner.