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Caleb Souder

Sellersville,PA

Summary

Over 15+ years of experience as a Director of Finance. Managing finance-related functions in the manufacturing sector. Demonstrated success with development, implementation and management of key strategies, plans and projects integral to the achievement of the organizational mission. Extensive experience working with executives and operational leaders and to envision smart solutions across all organizational levels.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Fresco System USA
01.2009 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and mentoring of 6 individuals on the accounting, costing and collections team.
  • Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for multiple sites.
  • Meeting with and assist managers in all departments with analysis of financial results and KPIs, providing information to better manage their resources.
  • Partner with executive management on strategic initiatives and projects.
  • Review financial results with the CFO, providing an overview analysis of financial and statistical variances.
  • Develop, manage and oversee business continuity planning for US plants.
  • Oversee internal controls in areas of accountability for adequacy, efficiency, and operating effectiveness.
  • Key partner with IT on system data validation and new ERP implementation

Business Managment Leader and Entrepreneur

Food Franchise – Multi Unit Owner Operator
01.2002 - 01.2015
  • Developed, owned and operated franchised food shops in Bucks and Montgomery Counties - Subway & Manhattan Bagel
  • Responsibilities included all aspects of new store development, financing, legal, information technology, accounting, advertising and human resource duties.
  • Oversaw staff of between 30 and 50 employees

Business and Finance Consultant

All Holding Company (Alderfer Meats /Leidy’s Meats)
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Worked directly with client management teams and stakeholders throughout all phases of the transaction.
  • Developed consolidated financial statements for Board of Directors and external auditors.
  • Developed various business models to forecast operating expenses and revenue based on market conditions.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Worked with IT department on ERP streamlining between companies.

Senior Accountant

Fresco System USA
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Created yearly budgets for sales and operations.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Maintained fixed asset tracking and capitalization.

Education

MBA -

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
05.2017

B.A. Business Administration -

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
08.1998

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Cost Control
  • Business Continuity / Risk Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Process Improvement

Related Experience

  • Fresco System USA, Telford, PA, Director of Finance, 2009, Present, Oversee Accounting and Costing Departments, Review monthly financial statements with Executive Leadership, Lead business continuity planning for US plants, Oversee internal controls in areas of accountability for adequacy, efficiency, and operating effectiveness
  • All Holding Company (Alderfer Meats /Leidy’s Meats), Harleysville, PA, Business and Finance Consultant, 2007, 2009, Advised management on aspects of company acquisitions, Facilitated financial transition within companies during merger period, Created financial reports reflecting inter-company results, Collaborated with CEO and CFO to provide company direction
  • Subway – Multi Unit, Bucks & Montgomery County, PA, Small Business Owner, 2002, 2015, Developed and operated franchised sandwich shops in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Responsibilities included all aspects of development, administration, accounting, advertising and personnel duties, Oversaw staff of between 20 and 50 employees
  • Fresco System USA, Telford, PA, Senior Accountant, 2000, 2002, Oversaw daily accounting department activity, Prepared monthly financial statements and costing reports, Created yearly budgets for sales and operations

Timeline

Director of Finance

Fresco System USA
01.2009 - Current

Business and Finance Consultant

All Holding Company (Alderfer Meats /Leidy’s Meats)
01.2007 - 01.2009

Business Managment Leader and Entrepreneur

Food Franchise – Multi Unit Owner Operator
01.2002 - 01.2015

Senior Accountant

Fresco System USA
01.2000 - 01.2002

MBA -

Shippensburg University

B.A. Business Administration -

Temple University
Caleb Souder