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Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

From the moment I joined the WestRock team, I rode rapid promotions to the top. As the Director of Controllership, I collaborated with corporate finance, executive teams, and divisional management to enact and enforce best practices and improvement initiatives. This resulted in accounting success for 13 paper mills, international sales office, and $3.5B.

Greater Atlanta Area

DescriptionPlaced by a recruiting firm in Atlanta, I started with WestRock by reading and reviewing customer and supplier contracts to identify accounting issues. Within a month, the then-controller approached me and offered me a permanent position. Within 9 months, I was promoted to my next position.WINDOW INTO MY SUCCESS▶Directed monthly close for 25.

Greater Atlanta Area

Winning this position based on my already demonstrated accounting expertise, UtiliQuest asked me to guide their accounting department through the close and consolidation of 43 locations. This included providing the California-based private-equity ownership weekly feedback.I created a constant flow of clear communication and served in the absence of a CFO.

Greater Atlanta Area

Starting my career with Flexible Products Company as an accounting manager, I became intimately involved in all aspects of the business by developing a mentoring relationship with the then CFO. Dow acquired Flexible in 2000. Before and after the acquisition, I managed operating and capital plans, monthly close and forecasting, financial analysis, and.