Wayne Millward Email & Phone Number

Boise, ID, US

Boise, ID, US

Boise, ID, US

• Developed the Food Group International global chart of accounts, facilitating controller consensus for its use.
• Interfaced effectively with Deloitte consultants and global Simplot stakeholders to ensure a successful system implementation within an aggressive timeline.
• Led process development and implementation related to Corporate Finance and Global Services within Food Group’s International SAP implementation.

Boise, ID, US

• Oversaw the monthly trial balance loading process into JDE for five countries on different accounting systems.
• Monitored the foreign currency translation process for consolidated reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Managed the equity accounting related to four joint ventures in Central and South America.
• Supervised and developed staff members, including the assignment and direction of work.
• Coordinated communication with foreign affiliate sales offices to ensure consistency in accounting records.
• Drove process change and assisted in the transition from invoicing the Japanese sales office in U.S dollars to invoicing in Japanese Yen, as well as the shift to the commission sales model currently used by Korea.

Boise, ID, US

• Managed and monitored the monthly close process including general ledger maintenance and compliance with the Company’s internal control policies.
• Supervised and developed staff members to ensure accurate financial reporting and foster employee development.
• Responsible for the creation and distribution of various management reports.
• Responsible for researching and resolving technical accounting issues.
• Oversaw the company’s benefit plan accounting.
• Facilitated the annual independent audit of the company's consolidated financial statements and benefit plan financial statements.

Boise, ID, US

• Acted as a project leader on a number of internal audit activities including compliance, financial, business, and consulting projects.
• Prepared reports on the results of audits, recommending improvements in policies and procedures. Reported irregularities or exceptions to top management or the Audit Committee.
• Reviewed and analyzed the effectiveness of audit programs, recommending changes and improvements as appropriate.
• Helped to plan and assign personnel for given projects or tasks. Assisted with on-the-job training and evaluation of personnel performance.

New York, NY, US

• Completed four audit seasons servicing both private and public clients.
• Supervised staff, reviewed work of others, and provided feedback on work quality and performance.
• Successfully completed a client’s IPO process, acting as senior-in-charge of the audit team.
• Researched technical accounting topics to ensure client reporting was in accordance with GAAP, clearly documenting findings and conclusions.
• Performed analytical and substantive audit procedures to test financial statement assertions.
• Tested effectiveness of client internal controls and SOX implementation.