Cody Mills
Morning Star Dairy
Amarillo,TX
14
years of professional experience
Dynamic Finance Professional experienced in management, financial analysis, and strategic financial management. Achieved operational efficiency and enhanced growth through effective communication and collaboration. Focused on delivering long-term success and adapting to evolving financial landscapes.
Work History
CFO
7 Months- Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet for three dairies and a calf feeding business
- Collaborated with CEO and unit managers to prepare comprehensive annual budget for all business units
- Prepare monthly borrowing base reports for separate business units and deliver timely to creditors
- Communicated regularly with lender and management team to provide updates on current operations and future financial positions
- Coordinated filing of corporate federal tax returns and state and local returns with external tax accountant
Controller
6 Months- Coordinated new ERP implementation, merging four separate systems into one
- Weekly production metric reports including labor, gross margin, and costing
- Developed reports with management team to enhance visibility and provide recommendations for margin improvement
- Oversee weekly accounts payable and bad debt projections
- Managed weekly accounts payable and bad debt projections
Independent Finance Consultant
5 Months- ERP Implementation consulting for finance and accounting – Microsoft, Oracle and NetSuite
- Developed modules for financial reporting, fixed assets, and cash management to enhance analytical capabilities
- Configure chart of accounts to align with more efficient reporting
- Consulted with finance teams to identify areas for improving efficiency in processes. for month end reporting
- Advised on accounting for yield loss/gain and established best practices for future reporting
Vice President, Finance/CFO
1 Year 9 Months- Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet for four business entities
- Prepare annual budget for all business units in collaboration with each entity's respective director
- Reported monthly financial position of all companies to Leadership Team, providing updates on short-term and long-term projections
- Hire, train, coach and motivate a team of accounting professionals made up of payroll, accounts payable, staff accountants and controller
- Coordinated filing of corporate federal tax returns and state and local returns with external tax accountant
Project Focused Contract Controller
11 Months- Monthly financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet for four hotels as well as management company
- Bi-weekly payroll processing for hotels as well as semi-monthly payroll for management company
- Managed internal control processes for accounts payable and weekly payables, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Maintained operational efficiencies across corporate and operational locations, optimizing time management practices
- Coordinated filing of corporate federal, state, and local tax returns with external tax accountant, ensuring timely submissions
Project Focused Controller/Consultant
10 Months- Led financial project for ERP system implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Oversaw cash and treasury management, including bank reconciliations, credit card transactions, and sales tax returns, to maintain financial accuracy
- Provide cash and treasury management, including overseeing bank reconciliations, credit card transactions and sales tax returns
- Create and manage internal control processes for AP and AR
- Advised stakeholders on company acquisition, facilitating negotiations between buyer, seller, and lender
- Consult with parties on acquisition of the company, including buyer, seller and lender
Controller/Director of Finance
10 Months- Preparation of monthly financial reports for 13 departments, including narratives on variance from budget to actual
- Attended regular meetings with Executive Committee, providing insights on financial position of Association
- Served as the point of contact for external financial audits and the 401(k) audit.
- Advised on financial decisions for Association regarding revenue recognition and expenditures related to sanctioned events, supporting strategic financial planning
Controller
7 Years 6 Months- Oversaw daily general ledger accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
- Oversee general daily GL accounting including AP, AR and Cash
- Maintained relationships with external auditors for financial audits and 401(k) compliance
- Report all tax packages to relationship partner for federal, state and local taxes
- Provided weekly and monthly accounting overview of operating conversion costs at plants and updated standard costs
- Instrumental in sale from private equity to Nestle Purina
Education
BBA - Accounting/Master of Professional Accounting
Skills
Strategy development
Financial reporting
Cash flow management
Process improvement
Treasury management
Audit management
Audit coordination
Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate finance
Disclaimer
References – As requested
Timeline
CFO
Morning Star Dairy
01.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Controller
JDH
03.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Independent Finance Consultant
Canyon Rim Consulting
10.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Vice President, Finance/CFO
Toot’n Totum Food Stores, LLC
11.2022 - 08.2024Read More
Project Focused Contract Controller
3923 Management
12.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Project Focused Controller/Consultant
Gayland Ward Seed Co., Inc.
01.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Controller/Director of Finance
American Quarter Horse Association
03.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Controller
Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2020Read More
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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West Texas A&M University
BBA from Accounting/Master of Professional Accounting
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