Administer cash flow forecasting and planningCommunicate with international banks to secure lines of creditImplemented control procedures and reporting systems for inventory controlDevelop and train the inventory and local finance personnelResponsible for all month-end reporting to corporate office in GermanyCoordinated year-end audit with KPMG for North American officeProvide oversight for the successful preparation and award process for multi-million dollar bids and contracts nationwideInterface with all management for weekly status reporting to Managing Director and President of holding companyResponsible for all aspects of Human Resources and Safety Management

Coordinated the preparation of financial plans, including budgets, forecasts and headcount analysis, based on the published timetableImplemented control procedures and reporting systems in conjunction with others, either as a company project or local initiative, for both factory and inventory controlMonitored actual financial performance against plan to prepare variance analyses and coordinate the release of KPI and other informationControlled the accounts payable and payroll processes within the factory. Reviewed Kronos time cards for accuracy and sign off

Improved banking relationships and reporting structureLed successful implementation of ADP payroll system for 850 employeesSetup and enforced policies and procedures for accounting departmentOversaw the implementation of 401K planPrepared monthly financial presentation to BoardLed all vendor and contract negotiationsResponsible for year-end audit activitiesParticipated in Due Diligence for sale of company