Dawn Gravelyn
Remus,MI
Summary
Results-driven financial management professional with 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Proficient in developing monthly forecasting and strategic planning initiatives to improve operation efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Controller
Leprino Foods Company
Remus, MI
07.1999 - 02.2024
- Managed the plant's annual budget, ensuring accurate review and updates to product BOM.
- Performed month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals - SAP.
- Assisted with strategic planning initiatives by providing accurate financial data and forecasts.
- Provided guidance on capital investments decisions based on cost and benefit analyses.
- Coordinated with departments heads to ensure timely resolution of issues impacting financial reporting accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles regulations.
- Tracked plant spending expenses against budget, advised management and recommended appropriate corrective actions.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities for the plant.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Managed community engagement initiatives and facilitated community grant requests for the plant.
Gaming Accountant
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Mount Pleasant , MI
03.1999 - 06.1999
- Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies and investigated apparent irregularities.
- Performed month-end journal entries related to gaming revenue.
Production Accounting Analyst
Leprino Foods Company
Remus, MI
08.1995 - 02.1999
- Delivered timely and precise reports on daily plant operations, enabling informed decisions on quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintained proper accounting of finished goods and raw material inventory.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-1994
Skills
- Product Costing
- Financial Forecasting
- Internal Controls Compliance
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- SAP & Maximo
- Pay Back Analysis
- GAAP Compliance
Timeline
Plant Controller
Leprino Foods Company
07.1999 - 02.2024
Gaming Accountant
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
03.1999 - 06.1999
Production Accounting Analyst
Leprino Foods Company
08.1995 - 02.1999
BBA - Accounting
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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