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Cost Accounting Treasury Management Plant Acquisitions / Sales

Technology Implementations Staff Leadership Process Re-Engineering

         Proficient in full-scope financial management operations inclusive of reporting, cost accounting, general ledger, internal controls, forecasting, financial statements, and cash management.

         Successful at directing unified teams in strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis, purchasing, logistics coordination, asset management, and audit compliance in manufacturing environments.

         Adept at performing complex fiscal analysis to support strategic plans and operating budgets.

         Proven skills in thoroughly analyzing a company s operational processes and controls to minimize risk.

         Strong skills in developing processes and tools to align with corporate and regulatory criteria while sufficiently meeting a company s financial reporting and operational support needs.

         Outstanding talents in manufacturing variance analysis, system development and implementation, inventory management, and cost control.

         Efficiently steer productive operations while fostering an environment of accountability and continuous improvement.

Wolverine Tube, Inc. (associated with Renewable Environmental Solutions), 2015 to Present

Manufacturing Controller

         Hold complete accountability for P&L management, balance sheet, treasury, and setting up banking information including revolver, and completing borrowing base information and certificates.

         Played an integral role in sale of three manufacturing plants including due diligence, working capital peg to actual working capital, and working capital adjustments following sales.

Ridgeline Energy Services (fka Renewable Environmental Solutions), Carthage, MO, 2012 to 2015

Business Manager, Manufacturing (2013 to 2015)

         Governed daily operations management encompassing accounting, materials, manufacturing, environmental compliance, warehousing, P&L management, customer retention, and maintenance.

         Authored three-year business plan, effectively integrating customer demand, business capability projection, technology plans, quality improvement strategies, and cost savings opportunities.

         Established KPIs and introduced innovative programs which enhanced product output, cost, containment, and quality control.

         Orchestrated convincing vendor negotiations for freight rates and commodities pricing to lower cost of goods sold by 15%.

Controller (2012 to 2013)

         Spearheaded general and cost accounting, payroll, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, variance analysis, monthly close, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgets, forecasts, RINS, and biofuel tax credits.

         Concurrently helmed IT and HR functions with a constant eye on driving continuous improvement.

         Revamped business model including changes to production, manpower, benefits, freight, and capital projects to propel net income by 35% in five months.

         Slashed employee benefit expense by $360K annually by strategically modifying medical plan.

         Saved $125K in WC premiums by disputing audit to correctly classify employees and remove overtime from WC-eligible wages.

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Coeur, Inc., Lebanon, TN, 2009 to 2012

Controller

         Advanced after one year from initial role as Cost Accounting Manager to direct all aspects of financial and accounting operations across multiple manufacturing locations for leading supplier of medical devices.

         Applied strong leadership talents toward mentoring, supervising, and directing team of six in administering A/P, A/R, fixed assets, cash management, inventory, financial statements, journal entries, and payroll for multiple manufacturing locations.

         Justified and reviewed monthly financial variances with senior and executive management teams.

         Formulated annual capital budgets and quarterly forecasts to fund daily operations supporting numerous production locations.

         Championed initiative to reduce inventories by $1M within six-month time frame by improving system to precisely reflect inventory lead times, risk factors, and safety restock levels.

         Reduced potential liability by partnering with external auditors to reinforce financial controls related to taxes, 401(k) administration, and Workers Compensation.

         Actively participated in standardizing financial procedures, policies, and practices for new manufacturing facility in Mexico.

L&W Engineering. Lebanon, TN, 2007 to 2009

Controller

         Controlled complete spectrum of financial and IT functions for tier 1 manufacturer of stamped and assembled automotive parts facility producing $80M+ in annual sales.

         Generated weekly P&L statement divided across customer programs, analyzed actual vs. forecasted results on a monthly basis, and analyzed capital project status with senior leadership team.

         Captured $400K in savings by standardizing daily spending procedures for non-critical purchases.

         Successfully lowered fiscal budget by $1M by eliminating unnecessary labor and overhead expenses.

         Instituted cycle-counting program and BOM audit process to substantially increase accuracy of on-hand inventory data and integrity of MRP system.

         Averted $100K in scrap by devising procedures to track steel and aluminum parts for external coating processes.

Marco Group, Inc., Neosho, MO, 2000 to 2007

Controller

         Shepherded all facets of finance, accounting, IT, human resources/payroll, and purchasing operations for manufacturer of RTA (ready-to-assemble) wood furniture products.

         Meticulously tracked and managed monthly close process and accounting for cash flows, inventory, and fixed assets.

         Leveraged excellent planning expertise to prepare annual budgets and forecasts including working capital.

         Implemented multiple MAS90 software modules and provided associated staff training and guidance.

         Scrutinized costs and variances to determine proper allocations for recording cost elements, and ensured operational changes were applied prior to job completion.

         Proactively recovered $30K in premiums by reclassifying employees eligible for WC benefits.

         Lowered annual costs by more than $25K by identifying and correcting calculation for employer SIRA contribution.

Prior Background:

Project Lead / Cost Accounting Manager, First Source Furniture Group, Nashville, TN, 1995 to 2000

Divisional Cost Accounting Manager, Sunbeam Outdoor Products Company, Neosho, MO, 1988 to 1995

MBA, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

BS, Business Administration, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO

CPA (in progress)

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DEAR__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Plant Controller opportunity that is currently available with (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I bring to you extensive and high-level accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, proven success in realigning and refocusing business operations, and excellent skills in cost accounting, forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, and conceiving high-impact process improvements. My meticulous attention to accuracy as well as outstanding analytical, budgeting, and reporting skills would enable me to effectively transition into your organization and garner immediate results. Additionally, I have led multiple software implementation projects to improve accounting and financial operations for highly progressive manufacturing facilities.

As a proactive member of your senior management team, I will prove to be an accomplished, resourceful, and collaborative leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through sharp financial acumen and superior initiative. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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