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Overview
Work History
Education
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Military Experience
Timeline
Joshua Williams

Joshua Williams

Hudson,WI

Summary

Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience as a Controller at St. Croix Wall Systems, excelling in financial reporting and cost analysis. Proven track record in enhancing profitability through strategic variance analysis and budget management. Adept at regulatory compliance, fostering collaboration, and driving informed decision-making for organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

St. Croix Wall Systems
Woodbury, MN
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable to ensure accurate account reconciliation.
  • Prepared consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet reconciliations, at period-end close.
  • Analyzed revenue and expense trends to develop strategies for enhancing profitability.

Cost Accountant

Phillips-Medisize
Hudson, WI
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collected and analyzed data on operational costs to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Developed and evaluated cost standards for manufactured goods to enhance pricing strategies.
  • Conducted cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, providing insights for small businesses.
  • Prepared audit reports, presenting findings to management for informed decision-making.
  • Recommended process and policy changes to reduce costs and maximize profits.

Plant Controller

Henkel
Prescott, WI
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed and maintained accurate standard product costs through comprehensive cost analysis.
  • Coordinated regular variance analysis, including PPV, Transfer Order Variance, and Shop Order Variance.
  • Performed periodic physical inventories to ensure accurate company inventory records.
  • Reviewed total product costs on new specifications to verify accuracy.

Infantryman

United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, United States
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
  • Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.

Education

B.S. - Accounting

Metropolitan University, St. Paul, MN
01.2013

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Cost analysis
  • Budget management
  • Variance analysis
  • Consolidated statements
  • Regulatory compliance

Military Experience

Infantryman, United States Marine Corps, Jacksonville, NC, 01/01/96, 01/01/01, Responsible for preparing and leading men into war, Expert level training in shooting, navigation, survival, and warfare

Timeline

Controller - St. Croix Wall Systems
01.2023 - 01.2025
Cost Accountant - Phillips-Medisize
01.2021 - 01.2023
Plant Controller - Henkel
01.2018 - 01.2021
Infantryman - United States Marine Corps
01.1996 - 01.2001
Metropolitan University - B.S., Accounting