A Seasoned Financial professional with a Masters degree in Corporate Finance
(Graduated in top 10% of class)
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Extensive Experience in: Financial Reporting, Financial Management & Analysis, Cash Management, Cost Accounting, Risk Management, Budget Preparation, AND Acquisition Planning & Development.
I also possess experience in the following disciplines: Operations Support, Treasury Management, Organizational Design, Strategic Planning (Corporate & Plant), and Information Technology Systems Conversions & Evaluations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS CONSULTANT Jan.2003-Present
Dearborn,MI Revenues ($35-40 Million) Employees - 225
I am working as a consultant to review and re-engineer the cash receipts function of this Not-for-Profit entity (via Robert Half-Management Resources). I utilized ORACLE General Ledger and Accounts Payable functions to assist in reconciling bank accounts.
WALKER WIRE (ISPAT) INC. CORPORATE CONTROLLER 1998-Nov.2002
Ferndale,MI Revenues ($50-55 Million) Employees - 180
Full P&L responsibility of this $55mm operation. Report directly to the President and advise him on all decisions affecting the company.
* Developed Financial forecasts and budgets necessary to evaluate financial performance of company.
* Implemented an Activity-Based costing system to track all manufacturing processes. Utilized in pricing decision matrix to identify market opportunities.
* Developed process for identifying obsolete inventory. Initiated follow-up plan to move this inventory in a timely manner.
* Responsible for negotiating agreements covering ALL insurance coverage’s; evaluated risk VS cost. Utilized competitive bidding to verify we were getting the most coverage at the appropriate cost.
* Developed a Financial model to evaluate strategic decisions as part of a Long-term Strategic Plan. Assisted in developing the key strategic initiatives utilized in formulating our L.T. Strategic Plan.
* Responsible for administration of ALL pension plans, insuring that we are in compliance with all applicable ERISA regulations.
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WALKER WIRE (ISPAT) INC. (continued)
* Responsible for reviewing all major contracts and obligations to secure maximum financial advantage. Solicit competitive bids for Natural Gas, Electricity, and other Supplies where we could leverage our usage levels.
* Interface with Human Resources on resolution of Labor Grievances and other Employee-related issues. Responsible for hiring and training of all Financial Personnel. Experience in negotiating union contracts.
* Ascertain adequacy of financial controls. Maintain working relationships with auditors, bankers, lawyers and all other stakeholders that had an interest in company.
QUANEX-MICHIGAN SEAMLESS TUBE CO. PLANT CONTROLLER 1990 To 1998
South Lyon,MI Revenues ($50-60 Million) Employees - 230
* Maintained, Developed, and updated Internal Control Flowcharts of ALL Financial operations which assisted company in obtaining ISO-9000 Certification.
* Implemented GREAT PLAINS DYNAMICS as part of new financial reporting system.
* Analyzed Freight costs and made recommendation to change procedures in handling Outbound Freight, which resulted in savings of $100,000.
* Responsible for Payables, Fixed Assets, and Billing operations, as well as weekly Payroll processing consisting of 25 different incentive plans covering 220 employees.
* Responsible for developing a business plan, complete with capital requirements to double capacity of induction heat-treating facility.
* Responsible for maintaining standard cost system, complete with variance analysis.
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS-WOODWORTH CO. ASST. CONTROLLER 1987 to 1990
Ferndale,MI Revenues ($20-30 Million) Employees – 120
* Implemented Customer order processing system through A/R, and an Inventory Control system.
* Maintained Job Order cost system and responsible for Annual Physical Inventory.
* Developed Fixed Asset & Inventory Reporting programs utilizing Excel. Experienced with Solomon financial software.
* Participated on a team that used Lean Manufacturing to develop manufacturing cells for production.
* Prepared monthly financial statements, experience in MSA software.
LEASEWAY TRANSPORTATION CORP. SR. ACCOUNTANT 1984 to 1987
Detroit,MI Revenues ($100-150 Million) Employees – 350
* Prepared monthly financial statements and the annual operating plan.
* Maintained Monthly cost indicators and prepared monthly internal reporting package.
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LEASEWAY TRANSPORTATION CORP. (continued)
* Responsible for dealing with Internal and External Auditors on a regular basis.
* Responsible for capital projects, as well as complete balance sheet reconciliation’s.
BAKER-HUGHES INTERNATIONAL INC. INTERNAL AUDITOR 1981 to 1984
Houston,TX Revenues ($150-200 Million) Employees – 200
* Responsible for formulating audit programs to audit factory and warehouse locations.
* Responsible for writing reports and forwarding to Director of Internal Audit for management review.
* Evaluated internal controls as they relate to inventories and financial accounting systems.
* Responsible for dealing with External Auditors on a regular basis.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Master's Degree, Corporate Finance – Walsh College – Troy, MI – 1997
Troy Michigan
Certified Management Accountant – 1993
Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting- Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, MI – 1981
Member – Detroit Chapter - IMA
Member – Tax Advisory Committee – Michigan Manufacturers Association
Volunteer – Boy Scouts of America |
