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Dalton, Ga, Us

Finance leader for Manufacturing and Operations, supporting the EVP of Operations. •Strategic business partner to Operations leadership team, including Manufacturing, Customer Fulfillment, Sourcing, Quality, and Enterprise Excellence. •Responsible for all accounting, reporting, planning and analysis of Shaw’s manufacturing plants•Lead product costing team, ensuring proper standard costing of over 25,000 items•Maintain proper valuation and controls for inventories valued at over $1.5 Billion•Lead a large team of talented finance and accounting associates

Dalton, Ga, Us

Trusted advisor to Residential leadership team, providing clear, timely, and meaningful analysis and insights. Lead and drive financial review processes to achieve timely, high-quality reporting and analysis to divisional leaders and corporate executives. Lead the development of financial budgets and forecasts, monitor progress to the budget, drive accountability, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Dalton, Ga, Us

Continuous in-depth analysis of division's average net selling price (ANSP), volume/product trends, gross margin, selling expenses, net contribution, and channel/brand product mix analysis. Owned the annual business plan and quarterly forecast processes. Constantly created, streamlined, and/or implemented reporting tools and packages that helped leaders to better understand their business and make confident decisions.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Was responsible for the Monroe, NC Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility. Managed a 2 day close followed by stringent corporate reporting deliverables. Led and developed FP&A and Accounting personnel without micro-managing. Led annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes including variance analysis. Utilized the UTC continuous improvement program, Acheiving Competitive Excellence (ACE), to strengthen and sustain critical accounting and reporting processes. Led ACE initiatives within the Finance group, including the creation of standard work, encouraging the use of 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in the work area, identifying turnbacks and eliminating inefficiencies throughout the department. Responsibility for the close and reporting of six general ledgers. Utilized SAP, Business Explorer, and HFM to successfully manage the financial and reporting processes.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Supported five General Managers and executive management with ad hoc reporting, monthly financial reporting, variance analysis and commentary, quarterly and annual forecasting, capital budgeting, cost center budgeting, percentage of completion contract accounting, quarterly CEO and COO segment packages, and overall financial guidance and direction. Reviewed project estimate at completion (EAC) for service and construction projects ranging from $1M-$100M. Assisted in preparation and review of pricing proposals. Solid understanding of internal rate structuring, absorption, and burden variance drivers. Successfully built relationships and earned trust from general managers, vice presidents, and executive management. Key Accomplishments:•Key player in converting a subsidiary from QuickBooks to SAP.•Implemented SAP Inventory Management for primary U.S. Nuclear Services entity.•Assisted with creation of a new Nuclear Maintenance Service subsidiary that would be used to form a joint venture for a major U.S. utility contract.

Akron, Ohio, Us

Led accounting group and managed all financial functions for a B&W Nuclear Energy subsidiary. Reported to Site President and managed a staff of three accountants. Key Accomplishments:•Successfully passed a B&W corporate internal control audit with minimal audit findings. •Implemented quarterly forecasting process to align the site with B&W.•Integrated site into B&W’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Lead Consultant and financial responsibility for the TVA watersheds. Maintained all contracts and permits, prepared, analyzed and distributed monthly variance reports to appropriate users, and led budgeting process with the watershed managers.Key Accomplishments:•Established collection procedures for delinquent customers and trained watersheds on new process.•First person in TVA history to manage all seven watersheds’ accounting. Formerly required two people.

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

Reported to CFO and managed a staff of four. Overall responsibility for financial statements and general ledger, accounts payable, day-to-day operations of the accounting department, annual audit, federal and state tax packages, treasury functions, and monthly financial packages. Key Accomplishments:•Led cash conversion cycle reduction initiative with purchasing and credit departments. Reduced cycle by 10 days in 3 years by utilizing various cash management techniques.•Designed and implemented the company’s first 13-week cash flow forecast during the recession and managed the company back to above-average cash levels.•Designed and implemented Operations metrics for monthly executive review.•Designed and utilized various Crystal reports to supplement ERP reporting, such as purchase discount reports, low margin invoice reports, and price correction tracking reports.•Streamlined accounts payable function by converting to a 100% paperless system.

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

Administered audit engagements for clients in a wide array of industries, which included not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, communications, as well as benefit plans for various entities.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Performed audit engagements for various industries including real estate investment trusts, automotive dealerships, governmental, and construction entities. Prepared individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns for a variety of clients.Key Accomplishments:•Worked with audit team to build strong SOX 404 program at large public real estate investment trust. Successfully transitioned a SOX-compliant program to client’s Internal Audit team.