Manufacturing Controller
Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio.Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and… Show more Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio.Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and administration department. Establishing systems of internal accounting controls and developing accounting policies and procedures. Involved in external financial statement audits as well as various bank and customer audits. Maintained a product costing system of time standards and overhead rates. Managed all outsourced services.Key Results (MJO Acquisition):● Coordinated conversion of all employees to new benefit plans along with new timekeeping and payroll systems.● Successfully transitioned all Accounting and Administration duties to corporate office.● Implemented accounting and ERP software conversion ahead of schedule.Key Results (Hammond):● Successfully completed financial period close and inventory valuation in less than 24 hours, providing attorneys with information necessary to facilitate sale of Hammond Electronics.● Managed growth of a start-up contract manufacturer growing annual sales to over $15 million.● Selected, planned and supervised the implementation of Visual ERP software.● Provided sales with analysis and support for customer contract negotiations.● Improved production efficiency by 45%, creating a monthly incentive bonus program based on achieved production efficiency.● Provided HR support in meeting the requirements and demands of 150 employees.● Created and implemented a sick time policy for employees reducing absenteeism by 50%.● First recipient of the “Grattan Hammond” (company founder) award for outstanding achievement. Show less