Cassandra A. Lang
Kronenwetter,WI
Summary
To employ my knowledge and experience with the intention of securing a professional career with opportunity for challenges and career advancement, while gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise in accounting, finance, leadership, and business management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Controller
G3 Industries
Kronenwetter, WI
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee month-end close for three plants, including full Balance Sheet reconciliation and accurate Revenue/Expense reporting.
- Led weekly cash flow analysis, financial forecasting, and plant performance reviews to align with profit targets.
- Deliver ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support strategic business decision
- Development and analysis of the annual operating plan
- Utilize Kinetics to analyze inventory controls, scrap levels, cycle counts, and order performance.
- Manage process costing, inventory valuation, obsolete inventory reserves, pricing reviews, and margin analysis
- Implement and maintain internal controls in line with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
- Supervise and mentor accounting department employees
- Created and implemented financial and internal control policies to ensure compliance.
- Administered ERP system and maintained Power BI reporting dashboards for enhanced data visibility.
Plant Controller
GRAPHIC PACKAGING
Wausau, WI
03.2019 - 04.2025
- Develop month end results and present to corporate office and Plant Manager.
- Supported monthly close, reconciling Balance Sheet and ensuring accurate revenue and expense oversight.
- Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings.
- Performed weekly financial forecasts and analyzed plant performance to align with profit expectations.
- Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirement.
- Support the development and analysis of the annual operating plan.
- Led key strategic projects in collaboration with cross-functional business teams as needed working with cross functional business teams
- Executed month end close activities as scheduled.
- Work within SAP to analyze inventory controls, scrap levels, cycle counts, order performance.
- Controlled and reviewed process costing, inventory cost values, obsolete inventory, pricing, and margin analysis to maintain financial accuracy.
- Implement and maintain internal controls in line with corporate standards, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Supervise inventory specialist and commodity buyer
- Document and enforce all financial and internal control policies and procedures.
- Maintain the ERP system –along with training of staff on the different operational modules.
Finance Manager
OLDCASTLE BUILDING ENVELOPE
Wausau, WI
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed daily operations by preparing and reviewing ledger entries and reconciliations.
- Managed daily operations, including preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements, assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable, and related duties.
- Monitored, analyzed project costs throughout life of the project to ensure meeting scheduled deadlines along with performing POC accounting to ensure accurate expenditures and revenues are accounted for each month.
- Supervised project managers in monitoring project costs, forecasting, and ensuring timely deliveries and profitability to achieve financial goals.
- Maintained the ERP system – Epicor along with training of staff.
Accounting Manager
MID WISCONSIN BEVERAGE COMPANY
Wausau, WI
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Led team of 5 professionals through selection, objective setting, performance management, coaching, and training to enhance team effectiveness.
- Directed accounting department functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial statement preparation; established departmental goals and objectives.
- Prepared all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
Senior Accountant / Auditor
SCHENCK SC
Wausau, WI
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Analyzed and communicated financial information, interpreted risk, and recommended compliance strategies for municipalities, counties, and schools regarding accounting and auditing guidelines.
Accounting / Office Manager
MARATHON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Wausau, WI
03.2002 - 08.2013
- Managed and supervised daily operation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll.
- Analyzed and developed job costing reports to comply with audit requirements, capitalization of costs and State requirements on projects.
- Implemented Cayenta job costing system, payroll procedures and conducted training for employees. Also, implemented Computerized Fleet Analysis program for shop operation and inventory procedures.
Cost Accountant
GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION
Schofield, WI
01.1998 - 03.2002
- Managed the process for annual production cost updates, routinely analyzed purchase variances and provided variance explanations on the variety of products.
- Conducted and reviewed the bill of material (BOM) standard costs and report variances.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting Emphasis
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
Fayette, IowaBachelor’s Degree of Science - Accounting
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
Fayette, IowaAssociate’s Degree of Science - Accounting
NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Wausau, WISkills
- Leadership – Launched new financial and operations systems for the beverage distributor to maintain orders, inventory, sales, general ledger modules, conduct training for individuals, and implementation of web based modules
- Lean Certified – Specialize to identify process constraints, identify flow problems, develop value steam mapping, and implement solutions
- Presidential Award in 2022 – Received this award for the product and cost analysis conducted on a customer, pricing was increased and contributed to over $25M in profit for Wausau & $25M profit for Graphic Packaging overall
- Budget Development & Management
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Auditing
- Payroll Management
- Lean Principles & Team Building
- Technology Initiatives
- Supervisory Management
Personal Information
Title: Controller / Finance Director
Timeline
Plant Controller
G3 Industries
04.2025 - Current
Plant Controller
GRAPHIC PACKAGING
03.2019 - 04.2025
Finance Manager
OLDCASTLE BUILDING ENVELOPE
05.2016 - 09.2018
Accounting Manager
MID WISCONSIN BEVERAGE COMPANY
02.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Accountant / Auditor
SCHENCK SC
08.2013 - 01.2014
Accounting / Office Manager
MARATHON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
03.2002 - 08.2013
Cost Accountant
GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION
01.1998 - 03.2002
Associate’s Degree of Science - Accounting
NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Bachelor’s Degree of Science - Accounting
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration - Accounting Emphasis
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY