Douglas Bell
El Paso,TX
Summary
Skilled Accountant bringing over 40 years of experience working with manufacturing organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in SAP, JD Edwards, AS400, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Quickbooks and Peachtree..
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Controller
Dal-Tile
04.1997 - 03.2024
- Implemented inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and minimize carrying costs.
- Ensured accurate allocation of overhead costs by regularly reviewing cost center structures.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
- Managed the preparation of monthly reports for annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading to significant cost reductions.
- Analyzed history and trends of production data to develop reliable forecast information.
Cost Accounting Manager
Campbell Soup
07.1980 - 04.1997
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices fostering professional growth within the department.
- Supported new product development efforts by providing detailed costing information during the design phase.
- Implemented internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices.
- Educated operational managers on cost drivers within their departments, promoting a culture of cost awareness throughout the organization.
- Utilized financial data analysis to identify trends and offer valuable insights for management's decision-making process.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing time required while maintaining accuracy in financial reporting.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX06.2012
Skills
- Month-end close
- Management Reporting
- Operational Efficiency
- Business process improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the acquisition of a property worth $ 10 Million performing in-depth feasibility analyses and assisted on the due diligence.
- Was part of team that completed the Asset addition setup for the newest Soup Plant in North Carolina
- Was one of 3 team leaders to spearhead the installation of SAP into all manufacturing facilities within Dal-Tile
Hobbies
I enjoy gardening, cooking healthy meals, bird watching and hiking and rock climbing.
Timeline
Plant Controller
Dal-Tile
04.1997 - 03.2024
Cost Accounting Manager
Campbell Soup
07.1980 - 04.1997
BBA - Business Administration
Stephen F Austin State University
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