Responsible for all financial and administrative functions, including accounting, personnel, banking relations, cash management, asset based lending, risk management, information systems, budgeting & forecasting, purchasing, logistics, legal & credit administration.- Worked to implement a financial turnaround for the equity sponsor after a stagnate 4 year holding period- Worked beside VP of Operations with day to day oversight and interaction with sales and production during period where no CEO was in place- Worked with sales representatives to drive down outstanding receivables and drafted a policy for collections of % down with sales order and progress billings- Established reporting metrics to drive EBITDA value and growth within the company leading to $2mm of value creation during 18 month period that included an economic downturn- Strengthened accounting, purchasing and HR departments with new hires and defined quarterly objectives, refocusing on growth and success- Restructured and professionalized IT department that supports 55 users at four separate geographical locations- Lead project manager for ERP selection, implementation and stabilization. Managed budget of $1mm including software and hardware upgrades and implementation team- Key role in the acquisition of assets of a competitor that gained the organization market share, technology and skilled workers

First plant controller for the North Jackson, Ohio location of Universal Stainless and Alloy Products. Responsible for the development of the accounting and management function for this green field, state-of-the-art facility producing specialty steels from melt to forge products. Trusted member of the site leadership team tasked with the integration and growth of this key operational unit.- Worked to establish internal controls, costing models and cost center build up and models for activity based costing, driving costs down and managing the operations spend monthly.- Overcame technology obstacles to create operational reports and dashboards for site management team to understand operations and make decisions.- Lead and manage projects and teams in an efficient and productive manner, identify and work on cost saving measures and product opportunities. - Created and trained site accounting and purchasing team to handle day to day operations and corporate initiatives focusing on documentation of work instructions and shared responsibilities.- Developed and implemented a monthly bonus plan based on key performance metrics directly influenced by hourly employees.- Enhanced the corporate budget and forecasting process at the site and corporate level.- Active participant in site tours for commercial customers on quality audits, investor and board presentations.

•Financial analytics, benchmarking, rolling forecasting, annual budgeting and operation book analysis•Quarterly work with external auditors for SEC reporting (PwC)•SOX 404 compliance with external auditors (E&Y)•Responsible for accounts payables, accounts receivables and cost accounting•Implemented a centralized accounts payable solution that serviced 7 business units•Worked as a team to successfully mount a non-union campaign when presented with a petition to organize.•Develop strong working relationships with sales, forecasting, management and other business units to achieve team and corporate goals•Prepare and present management discussion and analysis on a monthly basis and SEC disclosures quarterly

Manage the general accounting process and staff.Maintain and enforce accounting controls.Oversee the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements for accuracy and timeliness.Ensure compliance with stated business process controls, including SOX 404 related controls.Interface with internal and external auditors for quarter end and month end reporting requirements for SEC and tax.Managed LIFO calculation, worked with outside auditors and researched topics related to this complex calculationAddress complex accounting issues under GAAP/IFRS.Forecast balance sheet and cash flows and analyze variances against actual resultsManage A/R collections and improved DSOManage A/P department working on managing working capital

•Reviews and audits (Companies up to 100MM in sales) •Financial statement preparation per GAAP, OCBOA, SEC•Working knowledge of GAAP and SEC standards •Financial analytics, benchmarking and projections•Asset Depreciation schedules and conventions•Payroll Tax preparation, research, response to notices•Individual, Partnership, and Corporation Tax Returns: Federal, Ohio, Ohio localities, and various states and research•Lead and manage client projects and teams in an efficient and productive manner•Develop referral sources and prospected potential clients

Outside sale representative and landscape installer / designer