Yi Wang Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis Area

• Lead the global finance organization of the business, overseeing generalledger, consolidation, AP/AR, international payroll, tax, inventory & costing,and fixed assets to ensure timely monthly close, effective internal control, andinsightful analytical business support.• Drive operational improvements through creation of dynamic financialmodels and monthly analytical reports regarding key financial ratios, expenseforecasts, operational variances (actuals versus budget), geographicsales and margin trends. Present these findings and resulting actionablerecommendations to the Board.• Strategically manage operational cash by analyzing dynamic capital needsand tactically staging funds to support the evolving needs of the US andEurope operations. Led a major financing project through cash positionanalysis, lender evaluation, terms negotiation, and financial due diligence.• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives such as new ERP system selection &global implementation, Europe expansion (greenfield) build-out, and productcosting function re-design.• Operate as the Signer and Plan Administrator for the Company 401(k) Plan.Advise leadership on organizational development practices based on dataenlightened analysis and industry research.• Provide mentorship and development to business professionals with diverseexperience levels and skill sets.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Provided focused insight into manufacturing operations and drive accountingaccuracy during the monthly close process for the Crop Protection Business.Analyzed costing and inventory variances and collaborate with cross-functionalteams to develop forecasts, facilitating business decision making.• Identified and resolved critical and long-running risks in precious metalreconciliation through comprehensive analysis, extensive research andhands-on leadership across pertinent functions. Additionally, optimized andimplemented a new precious metal reconciliation process to achieve improvedvisibility and enhanced compliance.• Operated as a training instructor and curriculum developer in the launch ofthe Global Shared Services School within Monsanto University, with a focus ongeneral ledger and cost accounting.• Recognized for outstanding performance and contribution: 5 Star Award forthe Inventory & Costing Transformation Project (2018), Rapid Recognitionfor Exceptional Contribution (2017), and Award for Successful FY18 BudgetProcess (2017). Consistently receive outstanding performance ratings, whichimpact bonus determination.