Deborah J. Savage
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Skilled Accountant who delivers value through solid financial statement preparation and analysis, both for internal and external reporting. Knowledgeable, with the capacity to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, with attention to detail. Known for the highest levels of integrity and excellence, including communication within all levels of an organization. Results-driven Senior Corporate Accountant known for meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Specialize in financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all accounting activities. Excel in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication, allowing for effective collaboration across departments to achieve financial objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Corporate Accountant
EXHIBIT WORKS INC.
Dearborn, Michigan
03.2019 - Current
- Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Analyze GL accounts and departments, including account reconciliations for both internal and external review/audits.
- Oversaw sales and use tax compliance for 16 states.
- Prepared 38 state annual reports and managed business tax and license renewals for 35 jurisdictions.
- Manage Canadian GST/HST/QST filings & CARM payments.
- Coordinated preparation of Canadian income tax and T4/T4A-NRs in collaboration with external accounting firm.
- Retail Division support (reporting, annual physical inventory count).
- Notarized client lien releases and other documents.
- Applied for IEEPA tariff refunds on ACE portal.
Division Controller
UNIVERSITY BANK
Ann Arbor, USA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Compile and review division budget, using prior and current budget drivers, as well as monthly reviews with Finance and Division COO of actual results compared to budget.
- Monthly reporting, financial metrics, competitive analysis and line of credit rate analysis.
- Daily journal entries (loan closings, sales to FHLMC, cash) and weekly check run approvals.
- University Bank offers depository, mortgage lending and insurance services.
Accounting Manager
NUMATICS, INC.
Novi, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led accounting staff, overseeing A/P, A/R, fixed assets, costing, general ledger, and payroll to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw internal controls and prepared personal property tax returns while addressing requests from parent and related subsidiaries to maintain compliance.
- Numatics, Inc. is a manufacturer of pneumatic valves, cylinders and actuators, air preparation products and accessories.
Assistant Controller/Manager-External Reporting
PERCEPTRON, INC.
Plymouth, USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsible for SEC reporting, including 10-Q/10-K preparation, including footnote disclosures, support documentation for all 8-Ks, including Press Releases and Webcast scripts.
- Responsible for USGAAP and SEC research for changes affecting 10-Q/10-K reporting, including integration of corporate accounting policies.
- Management of staff, including General Accounting Supervisor and Global Consolidations.
- Gathered data and coordinated communication for internal, SOX404, and external audits and reviews, along with federal and state income tax reporting.
- Purchase accounting related to the acquisition of two foreign (Italian and Czech), private companies, including the relevant intangible asset and third party reviews.
- Review inventory excess and obsolescence reserves, as well as other accruals throughout the organization.
- Accounts payable weekly payment review process, including annual 1099 reporting.
- Attended Audit Committee meetings with BOD.
- Backup for SEC filings for stock option activity and reporting in EASi software for company Section 16 filers.
- Backup for daily domestic cash reporting and global summary.
- Involved in initial implementation phase of EPICOR ERP.
- Travel to Shanghai, China, covering several Finance topics, including Revenue Recognition.
- Nominated for the Company’s Global Value and Commitment awards.
- Perceptron, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary, laser-based measurement technology used on a production assembly line, to maintain quality control, primarily for the motor vehicle industry.
Senior Global Consolidations Analyst
PERCEPTRON, INC.
Plymouth, USA
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Monthly Consolidation of 10-13 subsidiaries, including USGAAP adjustments for each.
- Primary contact for all subsidiary Finance and Country Managers for Finance policies and procedures.
- Involvement in comprehensive Global Transfer Pricing review of all corporate functions.
- Implementation of SAP BPC financial consolidations software.
- SOX 404 compliance requirements.
- Foreign subsidiary accounting review and variance analysis provided to senior management.
- Backup for daily domestic cash reporting, bank wire transfers and global summary.
- Backup for general accounting in CCS general ledger and ManMan manufacturing mainframe.
- Travel to Munich, Germany to further discussions about Revenue Recognition.
- Travel to PA office for transition of Forest Products business to MI.
- Nominated for the Company’s Global Commitment and Excellence awards and winner of the Company’s Global Integrity award.
- Perceptron, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary, laser-based measurement technology used on a production assembly line, to maintain quality control, primarily for the motor vehicle industry.
Financial Analyst
OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
Waukegan, USA
- ($100MM Marketing Department & Hyperion Enterprise Implementation)
- Manufacturer of various boat brands and boat engines.
Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Lake Forest, USA
- (Consolidations/Division-level SEC reports) (50+ entities, Hyperion Enterprise)
- Tenneco, Inc. division HQ.
Senior Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Monroe, USA
- (Consolidations) (implemented Hyperion Enterprise & SAP)
- Former Monroe Auto Equipment Co.
Staff Operations Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
- (Fixed Assets, Cost Reductions reporting)
- Not disclosed.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHBachelor of Science - Finance, Economics
Oakland University
Rochester, MISkills
- SEC Reporting
- General Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Consolidations
- Supervisory Experience
- External Tax/Audit Coordination
- Financial reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Financial analysis
- Attention to detail
- Month end close
- Year-end close
Websites
Accomplishments
- PERCEPTRON, INC. winner Global Integrity, nominations for Global Value and Commitment awards.
Timeline
Sr. Corporate Accountant
EXHIBIT WORKS INC.
03.2019 - Current
Division Controller
UNIVERSITY BANK
01.2017 - 01.2019
Accounting Manager
NUMATICS, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Controller/Manager-External Reporting
PERCEPTRON, INC.
01.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Global Consolidations Analyst
PERCEPTRON, INC.
01.2000 - 01.2012
Financial Analyst
OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Senior Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Staff Operations Accountant
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics
Oakland University