Robert Bare Email & Phone Number

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, US

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, US

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, US

Columbia, South Carolina, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Medtronic's Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (MITG) is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions.
• Managed the month-end close process including developing the schedule, preparing/approving journal entries, approving reconciliations and preparing monthly reports.
• Maintained the integrity of the standard cost system by analyzing the product scrap rates and labor rates; made appropriate recommendations to update the bill of materials and/or routers.
• Drove plant performance by analyzing standard cost variances relative to material purchase price, material usage and labor utilization, preparing monthly summary reports, and leading in the development of standard cost.
• Analyzed and reconciled ERP perpetual inventory reports to ERP general ledger balances; lead the inventory reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, including valuation reserves.
• Prepared cost quotes as required for new and extended product lines.

Columbia, South Carolina, US

• Hubbell Power Systems is a $1B segment of Hubbell Incorporated. HPS manufactures electrical transmission, distribution, and substation products, together with OEM and telecommunications products used by utilities.
• Partner with the Division Controller in the accounting oversight and monthly closing of three business units.
• Prepare and publish internal P&Ls for three business units.
• Assist the Division Controller in the development of the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts. Load the annual plan to SAP and load/consolidate monthly forecasts in HFM.
• Execute annual standard cost roll process. Team with operations and engineering groups to develop accurate material, freight, labor, and burden standards for over 30,000 SKUs in three different plants.
• Lead the cost accounting function of annual physical inventories for three business units across two facilities. Minimal variances each year on over $20M in inventory.

Augusta, GA, US

• An industry leading golf car, utility vehicle, and transportation vehicle manufacturer located in Augusta, GA, Club Car is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand. This role revolved around primarily cost.
• Provided timely, useful reporting to senior management. Examples include standard margin analysis, monthly cost change analysis and commodities impacts, and daily labor efficiency reporting.
• Assisted in monthly closing by preparing and recording journal entries, reviewing assigned balance sheet accounts, and analyzing select departmental expenses for accuracy.
• Costed newly created part numbers daily as well as assisted the Cost Accounting Manager with the annual cost roll.
• Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for inventory, cash, and accounts receivable accounts, among others.
• Conducted regular Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits.