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Chester Springs, Pa, Us

Worked collaboratively with appropriate client and vendor resources to coordinate all activities required to develop and execute a comprehensive plan to implement the FloQast accounting workflow automation and close management software solution. Provided hands-on support for critical technical account setup activities and personalized staff training. Reviewed and adapted key stakeholders’ Close responsibilities to align with FloQast functionality to foster process improvements, efficiencies, accountability, and management visibility.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Provided hands-on management of all Finance Director duties and responsibilities for a $50M privately held full-service cargo handler, stevedore, and marine terminal operator with minimal training and direction. Utilized extensive professional expertise and experience to cover an urgent need created by the departure of the Finance Director on very short notice. Quickly learned and successfully completed all day-to-day operational, cash flow, and treasury management tasks, month-end and year-end Closes, financial reporting, and supported the full external audit of 2023 financial statements. Worked closely with recently hired permanent CFO to provide training and develop/implement process improvements to improve internal controls, close task efficiency, and accuracy of financial reporting.

Wayne, Pa, Us

Provided interim management of all day-to-day transactional and monthly management reporting activities of the corporate Capital Accounting function. Collaborated with staff, SAP Implementation Team, and other Finance organization stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of SAP S/4 HANA ERP and FloQast Account reconciliation software. Identified internal control weaknesses and coordinated the implementation of various process improvements to facilitate more timely capitalization of assets. Managed 3 Direct Reports.

Wayne, Pa, Us

Worked with Senior Management providing short-term interim CFO services for privately held Wellness services company, supporting change management initiatives required to facilitate significant business growth. Facilitated upgrade to an integrated NetSuite ERP system to improve information reporting capabilities. Coordinated Project Team activities, consulting support requirements, and timelines for system implementation.

Exton, Pa, Us

2.8B S&P 500 manufacturer in the design and production of technologically advanced, high-quality, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.Promoted to partner with Senior Management team to ensure that North America Finance group can properly support growing complexities created by rapid growth and globalization of the West business model. Successfully managed the coordination of all initiatives required to lead North America Regional Finance through numerous challenges as the company doubled in size from 2015 to 2021 ($1.4B to $2.8B). Managed a Team of 3 Direct Reports, 4 Indirect Reports, and several contract employees.• Key member of the implementation team that managed the successful global implementation of SAP S4/HANA. The project enabled significant improvements to financial controls and reporting efficiencies across the company. Notable that 1/1/2021 Go-Live was achieved on schedule without delay despite numerous unanticipated challenges faced as all global team members were forced to collaborate exclusively via remote platforms during 2020 and 2021 due to Covid restrictions.• Collaborated cross-functionally with area leaders and process owners to implement LEAN administrative initiatives.• Achieved corporate objective of reducing the monthly financial close cycle from 5 to 2 days, enabling improved analytics and controls, and facilitating more accurate and timelier financial reporting.• Created a collaborative working environment, emphasizing teamwork and accountability.• Provided mentoring opportunities for staff members that enabled them to grow and improve their business acumen., resulting in several key direct reports and staff members being retained and promoted to positions of higher responsibility and visibility.

Exton, Pa, Us

• Consolidated North America Accounts Payable Shared Services function under my direction to better support corporate business transformation efforts and enable improved oversight of the monthly close process. Managed a team of 3 Direct and 4 Indirect Reports.• Implemented re-alignment of the departmental budget structure to support Regional, Global, and Corporate reporting requirements.• Fully aligned SAP transactional reporting and Hyperion external reporting systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of forecasting, budgeting, and results of the reporting processes.• Managed the implementation of Blackline automated account reconciliation and related process changes that resulted in improvements in the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of account reconciliations, providing better management visibility and a tighter control environment.• Managed process and system improvements that enabled significantly improved tracking, visibility, and control of NAR and corporate headquarters capital spending projects.

Exton, Pa, Us

Promoted to assume the lead role in managing the monthly general ledger close process for North America Region. Managed 2 Direct Reports.• Collaborated with staff to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and better utilize SAP/BI tools to improve analytics and shorten the close process.• Collaborated with a Fixed Asset Accountant to establish online capital approval routing and tracking.• Implemented a formal CIP Aging procedure to ensure timely capitalization of all assets.• Provided direction, guidance, and analysis to cost center owners, resulting in improved budgeting, tracking, and analysis of lab, engineering, R&D, and SG&A functional area spending.

Exton, Pa, Us

Highly visible and diversified Regional Management position for a $1B global manufacturer. Responsibilities included preparing detailed monthly financial analysis and forecasts for all North American locations, directing and compiling the annual operating budget, and coordinating and performing SOX compliance testing for 7 manufacturing sites and regional headquarters locations. • Actively participated as SAP Project Team Member responsible for assisting in developing, designing, and successfully implementing finance modules of SAP ERP system that provided significantly improved analytical and management reporting capabilities.• Project Team Lead for designing, testing, and implementing a customized SAP Integrated Planning Module used to develop and consolidate detailed operating plans for all North American Region facilities.• Performed internal audit testing and worked collaboratively with plant controllers and Regional Management Personnel to ensure compliance with all internal and external SOX objectives.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

50M Alcoa subsidiary plant specializing in the manufacture of printed flexible packaging and custom thermoformed parts. Lead financial position responsible for planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and SOX compliance in a Fortune 100 corporate environment. Managed 3 direct reports.• Coordinated and directed completion of Financial and Business Processes Alcoa Self-Assessment Testing required for the comprehensive evaluation of plant internal controls and SOX compliance.• Managed financial activities related to the closure of 2 existing Alcoa plants and relocating thermoforming operations into the Downingtown operations. • Worked closely with plant staff and corporate IT group to identify reporting gaps and develop action plans to improve the functionality of the newly implemented fully integrated Oracle ERP system.

$18M privately held manufacturer of high-quality extruded plastic handles primarily supplying professional hand-tooling lines for major retailers/wholesalers.Lead financial position with responsibility for overseeing all financial operations. Managed 3 direct reports.• Key member of the team responsible for 2002 implementation of LEAN Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement initiatives, which resulted in a 50% inventory reduction and cost savings of over $500K.• Project team leader for implementing MACOLA software package and integrated operating systems which improved accuracy and efficiency of order entry, work order execution, and transactional accounting. • Reduced production lead times, material inventory carrying costs, and the monthly close process by 5 days.• Developed financial operating policies and procedures and provided computer system training for all staff and key personnel.

$30M manufacturer of automated hematology and immunology diagnostic systems.• Project Team Leader for implementing a fully integrated MRP cost accounting and financial reporting software package.• Developed comprehensive operating policies and procedures and trained staff and other key personnel on system usage and functionality, reducing the financial closing cycle by 2 days.

$100 million high-tech medical diagnostic product manufacturing subsidiary of AKZO. NV.• Coordinate, consolidate, and supervise internal and external corporate financial reporting for five remote manufacturing sites.

• Directed and coordinated financial activities for two divisions and a support facility.• Coordinated conversion of automated financial systems and implemented a manufacturing cost MRP system that validated product costing and reduced inventory levels by 10%.