ALAN M. AULT
Landisville,PA
Summary
Highly organized, self-motivated and energetic accounting professional with demonstrated success in the areas of management accounting, corporate budgeting and planning, and financial analysis. Solid leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with professionals of all levels.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
WARFEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted twice within 4 years into the lead finance position for this +$250M general contractor
- Manage monthly close and preparation of financial statements, work in process reporting, and other key internal reports
- Oversee year-end audit and the production of audited financial statements and footnote disclosures
- Advise the president and senior management on financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow
- Successfully manage a team of 5 employees – including staff accountant, accounts payable / receivable, and payroll personnel
Senior Analyst – Finance / Treasury
HERSHEY ENTERTAINMENT & RESORTS COMPANY
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Supervised Treasury Analysts – including review of daily cash analysis related to borrowing, debt pay down, and investing
- Assist with the corporate year-end audit and the production of audited financial statements and footnotes
- Preparation of financials statements and audit workpapers for three qualified benefit plans
- Perform month-end analysis, forecasting, and reconciliation of benefit plan accounts
- Led the implementation of company-wide fleet card program
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
THE BON-TON STORES INCORPORATED
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: a department store chain with revenues of $2.8B
- Provide financial support focused on budgeting, planning and analysis, as well as management over all aspects of stock compensation accounting and administration
- Data management and modeling relative to the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
- Ownership of company’s extensive monthly forecast reporting file – distributed to senior management and directors
- Restricted stock grant administration – grants, vestings, cancellations, taxation, and transfer agent transactions
- Responsible for dividends, EPS calculations, and stock transaction SEC Section 16 reporting
- Responsible for the supervision of two Financial Planning & Analysis associates
- A department store chain with revenues of $2.8B
Accounting Director
AUNTIE ANNES INCORPORATED
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: the world’s largest soft pretzel franchisor
- Oversight of accounting operations for the world’s largest soft pretzel franchisor
- Manage the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and all aspects of the financial planning and analysis function
- Led the transition from a brand-centric accounting team to a shared-service model at FOCUS Brands (parent company)
- Assist Corporate Finance with reporting related to our sister-brands (i.e
- Cinnabon and Carvel)
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of financial statements
- Provide supervision and management of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Treasury teams
- Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of staff including training, coaching and evaluation
- Work closely with financial auditors to successfully achieve audited financial statements with no audit adjustments
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries on a monthly basis
- Efficiently managed the monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close processes
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Accountable for the proper accounting of general ledger transactions and the preparation of account reconciliations
- Provided timely explanation for actual-to-budget variances; offered corrective action recommendation when necessary
- Clearly communicated financial results through monthly and quarterly board narratives
- Prepared fiscal year-end workpapers and coordinated activities associated with the annual financial audit
- Received the ‘FOCUS Brands Go-Getter Award’ from parent company for role in the post-acquisition integration process
- The world’s largest soft pretzel franchisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
Lancaster, PAAssociate in Specialized Business Degree - Computerized Accounting Management
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Lancaster, PASkills
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modeling & Analysis
- Team Leadership & Development
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Treasury Management
- Stock Compensation
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- Construction Accounting
- Payroll / Tax Processing
- Accounting Systems
- Power BI / Power Query
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Controller
WARFEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
10.2023 - Current
Senior Analyst – Finance / Treasury
HERSHEY ENTERTAINMENT & RESORTS COMPANY
10.2017 - 11.2019
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
THE BON-TON STORES INCORPORATED
04.2017 - 10.2017
Accounting Director
AUNTIE ANNES INCORPORATED
11.2014 - 10.2015
Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Computerized Accounting Management
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
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