Owen Gaebel
North Huntingdon,United States
Summary
Established Controller within manufacturing environments. Diverse accounting and management fields merging excellent analytical and creative thinking solutions. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making. Successful at leading cost reduction projects and helping optimizing processes. Comfortable adapting to escalating business challenges
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Davis-Fetch Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
Plant Accountant
Crown Cork & Seal CAPP Division
Connellsville, PA
06.2012 - Current
- Managed the month-end close process ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Prepared detailed variance analysis on a monthly basis comparing actual results against budget and forecast performance.
- Monitored inventory levels, tracked costs and analyzed trends.
- Assisted with preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
- Analyzed variances in cost reports and identified areas for improvement.
- Compiles/analyzes month end financial information
- Provided analytical support to identify opportunities for cost savings or efficiency gains.
- Coordinate/reconcile bi-annual physical inventories valued at 12 million
- Audit storeroom cycle counts for proper procedures valued at 4.5 million
- Assisted in creating a plan to increased plant efficiencies 2.5% across the board within a team environment
- Assisted implemented facility-wide Spoilage reduction by 2%
- Inventory accuracy tolerances increased 1%.
- Created journal entries to record transactions accurately in the general ledger system.
- Performed internal audits of operational processes to ensure compliance with company policy.
Senior Financial Analyst
CVS/Caremark, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Complete month end closing process for 30 locations
- Preparation of internal financial statements
- Forecast and budget monthly revenue and expenses
- Supports all financial analysis needs
- Coordinated the Capital approval for projects
- Preparation of standard and specialized management reports.
Accounting Manager/Senior Financial Analyst
Rexam, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2006 - 11.2011
- Coordinator month-end closings for multiple locations
- Monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting
- General ledger account reconciliations analysis
- Preparation of standard and specialized management reports
- Oversee Fixed Assets, T&E, Payables, Receivables, and Payroll functions.
Accountant/Financial Analyst
Hanson, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Coordinator of month-end closing
- General ledger account reconciliations analysis
- Preparation of standard and specialized management reports
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and maintenance.
Financial Analyst
Alcoa, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2002 - 04.2005
- Month End closing for multiple locations
- General ledger account reconciliations analysis for multiple locations
- Variance reporting for month end.
Education
B.A Accounting -
Thiel College
Skills
- Leadership
- Performance Management
- Cost Reduction Strategy
- Work Force Coaching
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Forecasting
- Employee Relations
- Ethics
Websites
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Head Coach, Norwin Soccer Club, 08/2016, Present
- Head Coach, Norwin Girls Basketball Association, 08/2016, 08/2020
- Alumni Advisor, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, 06/1999, 08/2001
INTERESTS
- Spinning
- Coaching
- Refereeing
Timeline
Controller
Davis-Fetch Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Plant Accountant
Crown Cork & Seal CAPP Division
06.2012 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
CVS/Caremark, Inc
11.2011 - 06.2012
Accounting Manager/Senior Financial Analyst
Rexam, Inc
11.2006 - 11.2011
Accountant/Financial Analyst
Hanson, Inc
04.2005 - 11.2006
Financial Analyst
Alcoa, Inc
06.2002 - 04.2005
B.A Accounting -
Thiel College
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