Ashley N. Davis

Findlay,OH

Summary

Strategic finance and operations professional with 14+ years of experience driving process optimization, cost control, financial reporting, systems implementation, automation, and operational efficiency within manufacturing and petroleum environments. Proven success leading digital transformation initiatives, improving reporting accuracy, streamlining month-end close processes, and supporting complex refinery and petrochemical operations. Advanced expertise in ERP systems, data analytics, automation, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, IT, Operations, Commercial, and Trading teams. Recognized for identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing scalable solutions, and improving financial integrity across enterprise systems.

Overview

2027

years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Accounting / Commercial Accounting Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

2019 - Current

Lead process automation, reporting optimization, and system enhancement initiatives supporting refinery and petrochemical accounting operations.
Partner with IT, Commercial Systems & Support, traders, schedulers, and operations teams to improve reliability, accuracy, and efficiency of RightAngle and supporting systems.
Developed automated spreadsheet uploaders and reconciliation tools that streamlined railcar movement processing, reduced manual intervention, and improved invoicing accuracy.
Supported enterprise modernization initiatives including RightAngle cloud upgrades, Blackline deployment support, Group Reporting implementation, Go Plant rollouts, and finance transformation initiatives.
Designed and implemented automation tools that significantly reduced manual month-end close activities and overtime requirements.
Created KPI reporting and process improvements supporting Operations Accounting modernization and data strategy initiatives.
Led process improvements for invoicing workflows, inventory reconciliations, railcar tracking, gain/loss tracking, and transfer pricing accuracy.
Improved operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating recurring accounting workarounds through collaboration with CSS, refinery teams, schedulers, and accounting leadership.
Supported renewable business initiatives, value chain reporting, global optimization efforts, and commercial performance improvement strategies.
Recognized for leadership in process optimization, automation, problem solving, and operational support across refinery and petrochemical accounting operations.
Petroleum refining and midstream company
Key Accomplishments
Automated Ship Xpress to RightAngle railcar upload processes, eliminating recurring invoicing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
Reduced close-cycle overtime by eliminating manual SAP entry processes and implementing automated reconciliation improvements.
Created advanced upload and reconciliation tools for petrochemical railcar and inventory movements, significantly improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Identified and resolved long-standing pricing, density conversion, and invoicing discrepancies affecting refinery and petrochemical operations.

Cost Accountant

Engineered Wire Products, Inc.

Upper Sandusky, Ohio

01.2016 - 2019

Served as sole Cost Accountant supporting manufacturing facilities in Ohio and New Mexico.
Developed company-wide costing systems and automated costing spreadsheets using Epicor BAQs and advanced Excel formulas.
Managed standard costs, inventory reconciliations, journal entries, labor and overhead rollups, and month-end close processes.
Led annual physical inventory processes and external audit support for multi-site operations.
Implemented payroll system improvements, ADP enhancements, account mapping, and automated timeclock integrations.
Developed production standard calculation tools and process tracking spreadsheets used by operations and maintenance leadership.
Delivered advanced Excel training sessions to accounting leadership and staff covering automation, reporting, validation, lookup functions, and efficiency improvements.
Key Accomplishments
Built the company’s first fully functional costing system after previous costing methodologies proved ineffective.
Corrected major payroll system issues and implemented improved payroll reporting structures across multiple facilities.
Developed production standards tracking tools that improved operational accuracy and eliminated manual estimation methods.
Created automated maintenance apprenticeship tracking systems supporting workforce development and compensation management.

Cost Analyst

Bunting Bearings, LLC

Holland, Ohio

01.2015 - 01.2016

Managed standard costing and inventory analysis for multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Oversaw cost updates and inventory analysis for more than 30,000 inventory items.
Performed profitability analysis, routing validation, BOM reviews, labor efficiency analysis, and freight cost management.
Supported physical inventory audits, inventory adjustments, and month-end reporting functions.
Assumed additional inventory management and reporting responsibilities during departmental transition periods.

Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst

Roki America Co., Ltd.

01.2012 - 01.2014

Progressively promoted from Accounts Receivable to Payroll Accountant to Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst.
Managed payroll, fixed asset accounting, depreciation, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
Calculated internal manufacturing costs and profitability analysis for new product models and production categories.
Delivered executive-level presentations to leadership detailing profitability improvement opportunities and cost analysis findings.
Calculated production operating costs and manufacturing performance metrics across multiple production areas.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Leadership & Organizational Behavior

The University of Findlay

Ohio

Skills

Project Controls
Cost Control & Forecasting
Operations Accounting
Process Automation
Financial Reporting
ERP Systems
Data Analytics
KPI Development
Inventory & Reconciliation Management
Internal Controls
Continuous Improvement
System Implementations
Business Process Optimization
Refinery & Petrochemical Accounting
Cross-Functional Leadership

Month-End Close Optimization
Digital Transformation
Commercial Operations Support
RightAngle (RA)
SAP
Epicor
Ship Xpress
Railtrac
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
PowerPoint
Access
ADP
Sage Fixed Assets
Business Activity Queries (BAQs)
Data Automation & Upload Tools

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

14+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, operations accounting, financial analysis, reporting automation, and process improvement.
Extensive experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, and commercial accounting operations.
Advanced Excel expert with proven success automating manual processes, improving reporting accuracy, and streamlining financial operations.
Strong track record collaborating with Accounting, IT, Operations, Commercial, Trading, Scheduling, and Executive Leadership teams.
Recognized for leadership in continuous improvement, systems enhancement, operational efficiency, and digital transformation initiatives.

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