Ken Davis
Plant Controller
Burleson,TX
Summary
Versatile Corporate Controller with proven track record providing transformative leadership to growing organizations. Expertise in Data Analysis and Communication. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk. Expertise in General Ledger and Spreadsheet software.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Plant Controller
Primal Pet Products
Grand Prairie , TX
03.2016 - Current
- Audited bill of materials to accurately account for product costs.
- Oversaw inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
Plant Controller
Riex Company
Fort Worth , TX
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Used QuickBooks to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 25+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Accounting Manager
American Eagle Airlines
Fort Worth , TX
12.2007 - 12.2013
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities including Inventory and Capital Assets.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
Budgeting & Reporting Manager
Practitioner's Publishing Company
Fort Worth , TX
05.1994 - 12.2007
- Used SAP and PeopleSoft to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Established metrics and benchmarks to measure progress and success.
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly budget variance and trends.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
Accounting Director
Adventist Health System
Arlington , TX
07.1989 - 04.1994
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Staff Internal Auditor
General Conference Of Seventh-day Adventist
Atlanta , GA
05.1982 - 07.1989
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Reviewed conformity of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as corporate regulations.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX 09.1978 - 05.1982
Skills
Preparing financial statements
undefinedCertification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Plant Controller
Primal Pet Products
03.2016 - Current
Plant Controller
Riex Company
02.2014 - 02.2016
Accounting Manager
American Eagle Airlines
12.2007 - 12.2013
Budgeting & Reporting Manager
Practitioner's Publishing Company
05.1994 - 12.2007
Accounting Director
Adventist Health System
07.1989 - 04.1994
Staff Internal Auditor
General Conference Of Seventh-day Adventist
05.1982 - 07.1989
BBA - Accounting
Southwestern Adventist University
09.1978 - 05.1982
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
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