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Erika Gordon

Union Grove,WI

Summary

Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 20 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2018 - Current
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
  • Analyzed financial data regarding product performance for 80,000+ SKU product line
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Analyzed financial data regarding franchise performance and profitability and developed reports for key stakeholders
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through product mix and margin monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
  • Enhanced company profitability with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting techniques to ensure optimal resource allocation.

Group Controller

Snap-on Tools LLC
10.2009 - 04.2018
  • Assessed formal financial performance reviews of locations.
  • Maintained successful internal control environment and monitored adherence to established operating procedures and internal controls.
  • Hired, managed and developed professional and clerical accounting staff.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Oversaw expense spend on operations for U.S. Sales Group with $230M in yearly expenses
  • Worked with four executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and controls.
  • Managed multi-million dollar budgets for improved cost control and reduced expenses.

Accounting Manager

Snap-on Tools LLC
06.2008 - 10.2009
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

Sr. Financial Analyst

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
  • Developed presentations and reports to inform and educate stakeholders and financial teams on growth possibilities.
  • Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.

Financial Analyst

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2005 - 04.2006
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.

Accountant II

Snap-on Tools LLC
06.2001 - 04.2005
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WI
05.2001

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Transactions
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Process Improvement
  • Build Customer Relationships
  • Operational Leadership
  • Employee Relations

Additional Training

Microsoft Office Applications                            Sql Developer

Hyperion Financial Management System        Tableau

Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI)              SmartSheet


Timeline

Director of Finance

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2018 - Current

Group Controller

Snap-on Tools LLC
10.2009 - 04.2018

Accounting Manager

Snap-on Tools LLC
06.2008 - 10.2009

Sr. Financial Analyst

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2006 - 06.2008

Financial Analyst

Snap-on Tools LLC
04.2005 - 04.2006

Accountant II

Snap-on Tools LLC
06.2001 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

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