Functional Skills

Accounting
Accounting Software Implementation
Accounts Payable
ERP Implementation
Finance Transformation
Financial Due Diligence
Financial Management
Financial Modeling
Financial Statement Preparation
Tax Preparation
Forecasting / Projections
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Project Management

Software Skills

SAP
Dynamics 365
SAP S/4HANA
SQL
Sage 300
Quickbooks
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel Macros

Sector Experience

Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Retail
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Experience

Self-Employed Financial Consultant Accounting
Accounting Consultant
7/2017 - Present
Financial Consultant assisting companies thru organizational and systems integrations, management backfill and policy development. Manage transformation projects, investigate and solve accounting irregularities and develop accounting policies for companies in need of help.
Lineage Logistics/Consolidated Distribution Corporation Accounting
Finance Manager/Assistant Controller
9/2015 - 6/2017
• Financial Modeling, special analysis, monthly financial close and year-end financial & IT audit. Programmed Crystal Report and Sage Intelligence queries.
Developed financial models to track project costs and cost share agreements. Assisted with Quality of Earning review and company valuation. o Assist Lineage finance with review of ending balance sheet & working capital.
PLZ Aeroscience Accounting
Accounting Manager
7/2014 - 6/2015
Manage accounting department - 10 direct reports for AP, AR and general accounting (US/Canada). Transition AP, AR and general accounting function from Missouri and Toronto to Addison, IL. Member of Strategic Initiatives team – working capital initiatives. Member of SAP integration team for acquired business units. Develop best practices in the AP, AR and general accounting functions to effectively manage North America; hire and develop staff.
Optimum Nutrition Accounting
Accounting Manager
7/2011 - 7/2014
Manager general accounting group; three direct reports + summer intern. Prepare weekly cash forecast and variance analysis. Research, develop, and maintain accurate accounting procedures and controls to ensure financial reliability and SOX standards. Adapt procedures meet company growth & SAP. Reconcile contract manufacturing and transfer pricing; assist in preparation of business consolidation & apportionment file. Monthly/Quarterly sales and use tax.
NAVTEQ Accounting
Sr Accountant
6/2007 - 7/2011
• Periodic trend review & variance explanation, account and cost center scrub. Present financial results in monthly management meeting. BS reconciliations including bank (USD & MXN), amortization schedules, long-term liabilities, asset retirement obligation and roll-forwards. Manage fixed assets and prepare all work schedules and SOX procedures.