Inventory accounting, control and accountability responsibilities at Midland-based chemical manufacturer/distributor- Drove working capital success via development and execution of policies and procedures to enhance inventory turns and ensure better deployment of inventory across the company's distribution network- Automated key aspects of monthly inventory reconciliation activities- Improved internal controls related to various manufacturing and distribution activities- Developed and implemented procedures to create accountability for ~1,000 sku inventory portfolio across 60 distribution sites in five states (cycle counting, transaction management, monthly full-physicals, etc.)- Drove efficiencies in periodic close and master data management processes (develop reserve policies, ensure audit-readiness, item maintenance, etc.)

Assessed level-of-difficulty and financial risks of accounting activity and made written recommendations to senior corporate management on future state strategies for the location of staff and ERP coalescence.Conducted process-flow sessions with dozens of accounting managers across multiple business units to identify SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers) factors upstream from all journal entriesIdentified and prioritized transactional efficiency and governance projects (materiality policies, process automation, balance sheet account analysis/approval, journal entry approvals, etc.).

Led group of 15-20 professionals that created solutions for a wide range of risks and opportunities (including administration of distribution center audit program, improvement of inventory turns, advanced report development, etc.). Drove broad-based improvement of operational inventory controls across more than 30 sites and average inventory of $12B.• Hired and developed an audit team to conduct annual SOX audits and identify/execute process improvements across nationwide distribution network for fortune 20 company• Transformed compliance strategy from historical testing to proactive control enforcement through the use of advanced reporting tools (automated detection and emailing of control exceptions, near real-time updating of critical research tools).• Drove 80% decrease in inventory shrink across a 30-site pharmaceutical warehouse network• Identified, researched and resolved technical issues related to revenue recognition, financial statement classification, and accrual methodologies.• Pioneered new levels of accountability for unsalable goods handling and reverse logistics; implemented procedural and reporting strategies that continue to facilitate $1 - $2M of annual savings.• Developed and maintained on-site SOX / operational audit (over 20 site visits/year) covering a multitude of areas: inventory procedures, DEA, FDA, human resources and security.• Revamped several procedures (shipping, receiving, quantity discrepancy handling, etc.) that drove approximately 1-day reduction of safety stock levels.• Drove successful SOX testing cycle through leverage of COSO principles and crisp execution of dynamic remediation plans.• Addressed complex accounting / operational challenges as part of cross-functional teams: warehouse management system implementations, acquisition due diligence, government compliance, pharmacy systems customization, escheatment.

• Designed and implemented several decision support tools to meet inventory adjustment research needs of both operational and accounting teams; a version of tools still used every day at every distribution center.• Initiated $5M of financial recoveries stemming from deep dives into periodic inventory reconciliations.• Wrote Sarbanes-Oxley narratives involving over 40 field- and home office-based controls (inventory, operations, security, A/P, revenue recognition and goods valuation).• Stabilized accounting environment during and after challenging SAP implementation (MM & SD modules); gathered requirements from several accounting teams and worked with senior developers to determine which processes could economically utilize SAP functionality and which should remain off-line• Owned attestation / SOX relationship with external auditors. Partnered with audit managers to reduce frequencies and raise tolerances related to nearly all tested areas.• Re-designed several challenging, high-risk balance sheet reconciliations to properly utilize existing SAP functionality (open-item management, mass write-offs, etc.); benefit of three headcount reduction

Managed 4-person team that partnered with 50 restaurant managers to analyze/scrutinize local P&LsOverhauled legacy reporting structures to facilitate intra-month P&L reviews

Managed accounting, A/P and cash-handling functions for 30 terminal-based restaurants/retail sites.

Performed attestation work at a variety of companies headquartered in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.