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Scope of responsibilities included the month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting and reporting, financial statement review, financial planning and analysis and annual budget preparation. Partnered with the Supply Chain and IT teams in the management of the corporate inventory and control of ERP system activity. Key financial resource to the Supply Chain teams for customs, freight, distribution and cost savings initiatives.

Iselin, New Jersey

Directed the Cost Accounting, Sourcing Finance and Mexico Accounting functions. Responsibilities included the month-end close, standard cost development, inventory reporting and analysis, analysis of gross margins, manufacturing variance analysis and process improvement. Participated in the monthly financial planning and the annual budgeting process.

Directed the Accounting, Financial Planning, and Office Services teams for the Women's Intimate Apparel Division with $525MM in Sales Worldwide. Scope of responsibilities included the month-end close, financial reporting, financial planning, inventory, capital expenditures and plant start-ups. Administered all license agreements and ensured compliance. Participated in monthly financial planning and the annual budgeting process. Coordinated quarterly and year-end reviews with our internal and public audit teams.

Led activities for Domestic and International Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Office Services and inventory. Primary responsibilities included review of the monthly close and all financial reports, preparation of commentary on significant issues, review of inventory levels and adequacy of inventory reserves. Maintained integrity of the general ledger and cost systems and worked closely with IT and Data Center on upgrades. Participated in quarterly and year-end reviews with our internal and public audit teams. Coordinated the planning of physical inventories and prepared book to physical evaluations. Provided staff with leadership, training and mentoring.

Delivered a timely and accurate month-end financial close including preparation of financial reporting packages, balance sheet review, analysis of product line gross margins, manufacturing variances and cost center expenses. Reviewed accuracy of product costing for new styles. Participated in the annual budgeting process. Participated in the planning and observation of physical inventories for raw material, work-in-process and finished goods locations. Provided training and mentoring for staff accountants.

Bachelor'S Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Business/Management