David Marlatt
Russellville,Arkansas
Summary
Self-starter that can effectively lead a team in the development and implementation of integral business plans for growth. Strong analytical skills with the ability to tailor financial and performance related reports to end users’ maximum benefit. Effectively able to communicate direction and complex financial information to any level of an organization. Large amount of experience with Excel, Power BI, SAP and various other software. Very strong costing background. Stay calm under pressure and deliver timely results. Team player that constructively challenges others.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Controller
Taber Extrusions
Russellville, AR
11.2023 - Current
- Lead staff of 8 employees. Finance, AR, AP, Purchasing and IT.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
- Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization by implementing advanced technology solutions that streamlined workflows and improved customer experience.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by conducting thorough financial analysis and identifying areas of inefficiency within the organization.
- Increased company revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and streamlining sales processes.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
Controller/Plant Finance Manager
ConAgra Brands
Russellville, Arkansas
03.2016 - Current
- Lead and develop staff of 6 salaried employees
- Perform complex analytics, ensure accurate reporting, and coordinate the development of annual and rolling business plans/forecasts
- Lead monthly close process including the publication of Manufacturing Statement Variances
- Lead or assist with driving accountability for both Finance and Operations
- Current facility has over $600 million-dollar operating budget with over 1,500 employees
- Built strong working relationships and trust between Operations and Finance
- Work with various departments/pillar teams to deliver millions in savings year over year
- Developed and implemented various variance and overhead spend reporting that lead operations to the largest opportunities
- Experience working with internal and external audit
- Work on various capital projects ranging from $800,000 to over $15,000,000 to validate return on investment
- Largest project worked on was over $100 million capital project
- Responsible for preparation and validation of monthly forecast
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual review of financial statements and zero loss opportunities
- Various other complex ad hoc request and projects to move volume between plants, build tools to identify cost savings opportunities company wide and in-depth cost analysis for new brands/products
- Plant has 14 production lines with various other prep production areas
- Over 200 SKUs to manage with large number of new costings every year.
Controller
Custom Wood Recycling, Inc.
Centerville, Arkansas
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsibilities included oversight of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing and Inventory Management by leading team of four Accounting Personnel
- Worked directly with CFO to provide specialized and accurate information for decision-making processes
- Created much needed inventory controls for the plant that brought more clarity to cost of goods sold for each business unit
- Successfully navigated the company through a sales and use tax audit and put controls in place for any deficiencies
- Helped navigate the company through several mergers and acquisitions
- Provided accurate and timely consolidated financial reports
- The facility I was located at had annual revenues of $25 million dollars with over 100 employees
- Ensured that company maintained all required documentation for fleet of over 24 semis and 30 trailers
- Managed a staff of four
- Implemented and maintained a costing system with available software and excel
- This created much needed visibility to the profitability or loss of each segment of the business
- Responsibilities also included managing the corporate network
- Made necessary upgrades in hardware and software to meet the needs of the business
- Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations for entire company
- 5 LLCs in all
- Managed financial operations for 4 off site locations.
Plant Controller
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Multiple Facilities, Arkansas
12.2005 - 07.2008
- Responsible for the preparation of annual, monthly, and weekly plant production financial statements, budgets and reports.
- Supervised Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Inventory Clerk and Costing Clerk.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries related the consolidated financial statements.
- Corrected established bad habits previously started that altered reporting to create favorable metrics without damaging any relationships.
- The largest facility I was located at had estimated annual budget in excess of $300 million with over 1,200 employees.
- Ensured Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal policies were adhered to.
- Managed a staff of six to three depending on which facility I was working at.
- Worked with operations to identify yield loss points and increased yield recover of a WOG by 8%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2005
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Communications
- Digital Transformation
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Financial Acumen
- Technical Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- People and Culture
- Relationship and Team Building
- Results Orientation
Timeline
VP Controller
Taber Extrusions
11.2023 - Current
Controller/Plant Finance Manager
ConAgra Brands
03.2016 - Current
Controller
Custom Wood Recycling, Inc.
07.2008 - 01.2011
Plant Controller
Tyson Foods, Inc.
12.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Arkansas Tech University