Christopher Funk
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with proven expertise in ERP and SaaS systems, adept at driving 40% revenue growth at Hodo Foods Inc. through strategic inventory and financial management. Excelled in audit coordination and staff development, showcasing exceptional analytical and leadership skills. Leveraged cost accounting prowess at Tyson Foods to enhance operational efficiencies and financial accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Hodo Foods Inc.
Oakland, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Led budgeting and forecasting process through collaboration with department heads
- Directed inventory workflows ensuring precise tracking and optimized performance
- Implemented strategy for improved forecasting and optimized inventory management
- Led the Fishbowl ERP system implementation and all of its SAAS add-ons across departments, ensuring effective adoption
- Scaled ERP to handle 65% higher order volume and achieve 40% revenue growth while maintaining current SG&A workforce
- Produced financial statements that adhere to GAAP and company policies
- Prepared actionable recommendations based on comprehensive financial analysis
- Collaborated in developing KPI dashboard to bridge operational performance with financial metrics
- Oversaw cash flow and liquidity to maintain financial stability
- Facilitated timely completion of external audits with precise documentation
- Enhance efficiency of financial operations through process improvements
- Revamped back-end payroll time and attendance module for enhanced compliance with labor laws
- Mentored and developed accounting, supply chain, and IT teams to enhance collaboration
- Supported CFO & CEO in ad hoc financial and operational reporting for sales, capital expenditures, product initiatives, mergers & acquisitions advisory firm, and external audits
Controller
Tyson Foods
San Lorenzo, CA
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Compiled financial statements for the plant, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Examined financial metrics to identify trends driving fluctuations
- Conducted analysis of operational data to uncover cost-saving opportunities
- Oversaw financial planning by managing production, labor, and overhead budgets
- Monitored budgets closely to mitigate risks of overspending through proactive solutions
- Conducted in-depth analysis of production costs
- Controlled inventory expenses to meet budget requirements
- Managed payroll processing for plant employees while maintaining accuracy
- Ensured adherence to all relevant accounting standards and established internal controls
- Collaborated with plant operations managers, production supervisors, and various departments to offer financial insights
Cost Accountant
Tyson Foods
San Lorenzo, CA
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitor and assess production expenses in various departments, focusing on materials, labor, and overhead
- Conduct root cause evaluation for discrepancies in cost standards
- Provide comprehensive financial insights through meticulous cost reporting
- Collected data from diverse sources including production records, inventory systems, and payroll for precise cost calculations
- Compiled cost reports detailing production yield, formulation performance, OEE metrics, volume trends and overhead variances
- Tracked and analyzed KPIs focusing on production costs
- Supported creation and management of plant production budgets
- Analyzed trends to estimate future production costs using historical data and operational strategies
- Enforced compliance with company accounting standards on cost reporting
- Conducted internal audits to pinpoint risk areas and non-compliance
- Worked closely with plant management, production supervisors, and other departments to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Delivered financial insights to aid decision-making processes
- Coordinated efforts between corporate headquarters and production facilities to optimize efficiency in improvement strategies
Supply Chain Sr. Finance Analyst
PepsiCo
Oakland, CA
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Crafted Bill of Materials for finished products
- Conducted reconciliation of receipts for direct materials
- Managed oversight of inventory systems while reconciling indirect material segments
- Performed utility meter readings and evaluated consumption efficiency relative to production output
- Completed reconciliation of finished goods production and usage
- Assisted in managing payroll functions for timely and accurate processing
Education
MBA - Global Innovation
California State University East Bay
California01.2020
B.S. - Business Administration: Finance
California University East Bay
California01.2012
Skills
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Budget building and strategy
- Cost Accounting
- Inventory
- Financial reporting
- ERP and SaaS systems expertise
- Contract negotiation
- Payroll integration
- GAAP standards
- Fixed Asset Management
- Enterprise Valuation Analysis
- Internal controls development
- Working capital management
- Pricing and costing
- Preparing financial statements
- Account reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Payroll processing
- Capital budgeting
- Staff management
- General ledger management
- Audit coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Controller
Hodo Foods Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Controller
Tyson Foods
03.2017 - 11.2019
Cost Accountant
Tyson Foods
02.2015 - 12.2016
Supply Chain Sr. Finance Analyst
PepsiCo
12.2013 - 02.2015
MBA - Global Innovation
California State University East Bay
B.S. - Business Administration: Finance
California University East Bay
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