Charlene Murray
Pleasant Garden,NC
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency of $2,5 billion in revenue manufacturing company. Expertise in developing strategic financial frameworks to optimize performance and drive profitability. Proven ability to lead teams through complex financial transformations and enhance reporting accuracy, contributing to overall business success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting
Kontoor Incorporate
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Oversee the month-end close process for $2.5 billion in revenue manufacturing company, ensuring all costs incurred are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP, while reviewing complex journal entries and account balance reconciliation
- Handled multiple corporate-level cost centers from budgeting and planning to tracking actuals and analyzing variances.
- Managed the company's stock based compensation and equity accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Establishing processes to meet new award compliance and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensured adherence to internal control policies in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
- Maintaining a strong focus on best practices and the continuous improvement of accounting policies.
- Work with external auditors to achieve positive audit outcomes and maintain compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to deliver timely, efficient, and accurate month-end reports and analyses for the executive team.
- Take part in key financial projects, such as implementing ERP systems.
Sr Manager, Financial Accounting &Reporting
VF Jeanswear LLC
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed the month-end close process for $2.2 billion in revenue manufacturing company, ensuring on-time submissions from multiple finance teams to corporate. Review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
- Prepared internal reports and variance analysis for upper management monthly reviews.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Mentored direct reports, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through targeted training programs.
- Managed various system projects for process improvements over cross-functional areas.
Manager, Customer Accounting
VF Jeanswear, LLC
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed the company's second-largest asset, valued at over $280 million, along with overseeing 3,000+ customer accounts.
- Oversaw a department consisting of 18 team members, including 3 supervisors and 15 customer accounting specialists.
- Managed the factoring of key account receivables by processing weekly account funding entries and maintaining accurate account balances.
- Conducted bi-annual reviews of balance sheets, focusing on accounts receivable, AR aging, suspense balances, and strategies to minimize write-offs.
Sr Financial Analyst
VF Jeanswear, LLC
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Performed month-end accounting processes for $2million in Revenue manufacturing company.
- Prepared complex month-end journal entries.
- Handled off-shore intercompany journal entry and reconciliations ensuring balance accounts agreed.
- Prepared sale of $120million in receivables entries working with Customer Accounting and treasury for account balance accuracy.
- Led the submission process to parent company for all divisions
- Worked with internal and external audit request and ensured timely and accurate information.
- Prepared monthly variance analysis for review by management.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.1997
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office 365
- Proficient in SAP S/4HANA
- Business and Planning Consolidation (BPC)
- Proficient in Blackline reconciliation
- Risk Navigator
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in a $1 billion tax-free spin-off of a global brand coalition. Prepared five years of standalone financial restatements. Developed business processes, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and internal controls for new corporate-level finance departments while collaborating with internal and external auditors.
- Worked on various systems projects to improve strategic alignment with key customers, fostering collaboration across coalition functions.
- Managed the implementation of account reconciliation software (Blackline) for business partners.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
- VF Leadership Development Program - 2014-2015
Timeline
Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting
Kontoor Incorporate
03.2019 - 10.2022
Sr Manager, Financial Accounting &Reporting
VF Jeanswear LLC
09.2014 - 02.2019
Manager, Customer Accounting
VF Jeanswear, LLC
10.2012 - 08.2014
Sr Financial Analyst
VF Jeanswear, LLC
08.2009 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Accounting
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Carolina At Greensboro