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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Manage all accounting operations for manufacturing plants, cost accounting, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting. Corporate based financial services position directly responsible for P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and standard cost analysis for multiple production facilities with annual expenditures totaling $1.3 billion USD. Effectively showcased strategic abilities for benchmarking results to optimize key process improvement initiatives within various market unit operations. Lead various project teams in the development of annual budgeting and forecasting models to improve accuracy of financial reporting across CCR’s supply chain system. Managed cross functional process documentation to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of month end close processes associated with accounting entries and analysis. Employed strong financial skill sets to develop dashboard reporting models to enhance key performance indicators for operating business units. Applied subject expert knowledge of financial applications to establish and maintain value orientated relationships with business units related to the understanding cost impacts associated to ongoing operation decision.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Thonotosassa, Florida, Us

Managed all accounting operations for all company including invoicing, purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, sales tax, cost accounting, cash flow and budgeting.• Reduced the monthly close process from 20 days to 5 days. • Maintained cost accounting policies, physical inventory and interfaced with service centers on inventory valuation and management.• Developed expense reporting policy and procedures.• Maintained the chart of accounts including reconciliations.• Developed margin reporting which allowed sales and service centers to recognize business shortfalls.• Managed working capital and vendor issue resolution for purchasing and accounts payable.• Prepared monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statement, and variance analysis.• Evaluated and integrated all process improvements through the accounting systems.

Managed all accounting operations for all company divisions and its subsidiaries including purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, internal and external audit and budgeting.• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.• Manage outsourced functions.• Provide due diligence for acquisitions including evaluations, problem resolution, strategy mapping for to be processes and contract negotiations.• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data.

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Managed all accounting operations for all company divisions and its subsidiaries including purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, internal and external audit and budgeting.• Directed the sale of subsidiary company resulting in $8M cost reduction. • Redesigned Procure to Pay processes in SAP, which identified an additional $2M in operating profits.• Negotiated vendor contracts allowing for increased volume discounts.• Implemented controls within Procure to Pay process to maximize vendor cash discounts which resulted in an additional $.5M in operating profit.• Developed margin reporting which allowed field operations to recognize business shortfalls.• Managed working capital and vendor issue resolution for purchasing and accounts payable.• Consolidated accounting functions which resulted in a $.2M reduction in department expenses.• Evaluated and integrated all process improvements through the accounting SAP systems.• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP including consolidating statements

Managed all finance, purchasing, acquisitions and treasury functions for the company.• Redesigned the company business model by implementing best business practices. • Prepared new homes development proposals including Marketing strategies and investment returns.• Developed marketing strategies for land acquisitions by identifying key markets.• Implemented the development-to-sale system for top new home developments. • Developed fiscal year capital expenditure and operating budgets.

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Successfully managed IT operations for a company with revenues in excess of $2.5B• Implemented the Oracle 11i suite of business products nationwide with a projected Return on Investment (ROI) of $20M over a two-year period.• Consolidated numerous operating systems to one singe operation database.• Developed the strategies for application configurations, quality testing, interfaces, conversions, and training.• Managed a $5M operating budget.

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Provided leadership to 1200 employees with seven direct reports responsible for accounts receivable, billing, training, customer service support and development.• Reduced accounts receivable by $75M over a 12-month period.• Improved employee delivery of business operations through the establishment of Key Performance Indicators as a motivational tool.• Reduced the reserve of total receivables by $10M over a 12-month period through focused back-end resolution and cash collections. • Developed specific training teams within the call centers for the professional development of the Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Associates resulting in a 98% customer satisfaction rating.• Reduced operating budget by $2M through consolidation, training and employee retention.

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Managed all finance operations for US operations including inventory control and acquisitions.• Provided management and oversight of the fiscal year operating budget for US operations.• Consolidated global financial statements and assisted in company-wide fixed asset implementation.• Consulted with division Senior Vice Presidents and corporate Controller to analyze and review operating results. • Significantly reduced the operating budget by $10.5M through the development of process improvements. • Prepared SEC reporting regarding secondary public offering and consolidated cash flow statements for global operations.