JAMES M. SZYMANSKI
Midland,MI
Summary
Seasoned production controller with a track record of successfully driving financial decision-making. Acknowledged as a pivotal financial professional and is considered a subject matter expert in the plant as it relates to production costs. Proficient in managing workflow and ensuring adherence to daily schedules.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Controller
Freudenberg E-Power Systems (formerly XALT Energy)
03.2012 - Current
- Maintain cost accounting system for Battery SBU.
- Budget and Forecast Material Expense for our Midland plant.
- Analyze, prepare, and book Annual Physical Inventory adjustment
- Help to coordinate Annual Physical Inventory activities.
- Provide assistance and guidance for Plant issues and in-plant Data Coordinators as it relates to our cost system and inventory system.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Worked with numerous executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Key User in implementing SAP FI/CO during the 2020 pandemic
- Currently Key User in implementing SAP S4 Hana Public Cloud.
Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Supported Vice President with special projects and additional job duties.
Government Contract Accounting Manager
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Plant Accounting Leader
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of several employees, with one being in another state,
- Lead external financial audits that occurred in the plant.
Cost/Material Analyst
Nexteer Corporation (formerly Delphi)
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Maintain cost accounting system for entire Division.
- Reconcile all inventory accounts
- Budget and Forecast Material Expense for North America Plants
- Coordinate with purchasing to explain any forecast/budget variances
- Analyze, prepare, and book Annual Physical Inventory adjustment
- Help to coordinate Annual Physical Inventory activities between the various Saginaw Plants and determining support levels to insure accurate financial representation
- Provide assistance and guidance for Plant issues and in-plant Data Coordinators as it relates to our cost system and inventory system.
Finance Analyst Plant # 1 and # 6
Delphi Corporation
05.2008 - 05.2009
- ntegral member of Plant Operations Staff
- Responsible for development of $100M combined manufacturing budge
- Accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting and monitoring performance to plan
- Provide financial leadership, guidance and support to identify opportunities and drive actions to meet / exceed plant performance objectives.
Finance Analyst Plant # 1 and # 7
Delphi Corporation
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Increased Responsibility with addition of 2nd Plant
- Responsible for development of an $80M combined manufacturing budget
- Labor Strategy Negotiating Team member.
Finance Analyst Plant # 3
Delphi Corporation
12.2005 - 02.2007
- Integral member of Plant Operations Staff
- Responsible for the development of a $50M manufacturing budget
- Provide financial leadership, guidance and support to identify opportunities and drive actions to meet / exceed plant performance objectives
- Accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting and monitoring performance to plan.
Finance Analyst for Hydraulics and Advanced Steering Systems
Delphi Corporation
09.2002 - 12.2005
- Integral member of Business & Product teams for product lines with total annual revenues exceeding $1.0 billion
- Provide guidance & assistance to the business team to ensure appropriation requests are written correctly and contain appropriate detail
- Perform financial modeling for new business opportunities on a global basis
- This includes cost analysis, cash flow analysis and working with a cross-functional new business pursuit team
- Develop & monitor product program performance, provide business case analysis including cash flow analysis, financial imperative tracker updates and post project implementation audits.
Senior Accountant
Delphi Corporation
04.2000 - 09.2002
- Lead Financial Accountant for $3.0 billion Division
- Coordinated closing and reporting process on a global basis
- Routinely worked with internal and external audit staffs in relation to monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Education
MBA - Concentration in Finance
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2003
BBA - Accounting
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
Midland, MI12.1996
Timeline
Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
04.2017 - 07.2021
Government Contract Accounting Manager
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
06.2014 - 04.2017
Plant Accounting Leader
Freudenberg E-Power Systems
03.2012 - 06.2014
Production Controller
Freudenberg E-Power Systems (formerly XALT Energy)
03.2012 - Current
Cost/Material Analyst
Nexteer Corporation (formerly Delphi)
05.2009 - 03.2012
Finance Analyst Plant # 1 and # 6
Delphi Corporation
05.2008 - 05.2009
Finance Analyst Plant # 1 and # 7
Delphi Corporation
02.2007 - 05.2008
Finance Analyst Plant # 3
Delphi Corporation
12.2005 - 02.2007
Finance Analyst for Hydraulics and Advanced Steering Systems
Delphi Corporation
09.2002 - 12.2005
Senior Accountant
Delphi Corporation
04.2000 - 09.2002
MBA - Concentration in Finance
Central Michigan University
BBA - Accounting
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
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