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Candidates in the Spotlight; Accounting & Finance, Troy, MI

FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • Update and provide variance explanations on 5-Year Material Cost Business Plan worth approximately $250 billion; Plan to Plan variance explanations are reviewed by all levels of Leadership including CEO and CFO
  • Produce monthly cost reports on the current year Product Cost Budget present updates to Senior Management
  • Selected as lead financial analyst to continuously maintain and analyze status of variance to cost targets, 5-year cost save projections and total margin impact; as of August 2017, product cost margin improvements projected to achieve approximately $600 million
  • Consolidate revenue and cost information from our Marketing & Sales, Purchasing and Product Development departments to analyze margin impact of potential Vehicle Design Changes; Government regulation drives negative margin actions so strategic analytical decision making is critical to maintain overall positive margins
  • Support Financial leadership and our vehicle teams with various Ad Hoc financial analysis in regards to revenue, cost, margin, cost of capital and return on investment analysis for a variety of company initiatives

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

  • Formulated and managed standardized reporting and analysis structure for all 48 factories across North America to assess progress towards $200MM savings target
  • Created, implemented, and currently manage profit improvement project performance process for senior leadership across four savings platforms
  • Implemented standardized protocols to obtain key financial information from proprietary online reporting system
  • Advised 15 overhead support functions on financial operating plans to meet Board of Directors’ goals for splitting companies
  • Coordinated planning stance for over $1B in one-time costs associated with over $500MM of annual savings
  • Provided recommendations for implementing 17% reduction in overhead cost base
  • Recognized personally for outstanding contributions to splitting the company by CFO

AUDIT & INTERNAL CONTROLS CPA

  • Assisted in the review of annual and quarterly financial statements for compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC
  • In-charged audit, review, and compilation engagements in manufacturing industry
  • Audited accounting cycles, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, inventory, inventory observations, accounts payable, accrued expenses, equity, and revenues and expenses
  • In-charge audit engagements in manufacturing industry by leading planning, testing, and production of report deliverables for several clients concurrently
  • Audit complex areas including business combinations, revenue recognition, and work-in-process inventory
  • Manage engagement profitability through use of engagement budgets

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST                                                                                                                              

  • Generate, evaluate, and distribute Open Invoice/Aging Reports.
  • Reconcile accounts; analyze & recommend necessary process/action needed both internal and external in lieu of clearing old receivables.
  • Identify discrepancies and monitor variances of payments from customers.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to support present & future financial performance.
  • Audit and process credit & debit memos, sales returns, and invoice reversals.
  • Balance and control daily cash receipts.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

  • Review, enter and correct vendor invoices.
  • Coding and 3-way match.
  • Process and issue vendor payments.
  • Serve as a liaison between vendors and plants to resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Produce reports and metrics on a timely basis.
  • Provide support for audits.

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

  • Setup and maintain accurate employee payroll records.
  • Calculate and enter timesheets.
  • Calculate and process deductions, garnishments, levies etc.
  • Process payroll with external payroll company.
  • Generate reports, support period closing activities.
  • Provide reconciliations and answers in a timely manner.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

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