Kevin Bidwell
Mt. Vernon,IL
Summary
Experienced Controller with 25 years of diverse organization experience. Demonstrated leadership and a proven track record in achieving financial objectives. Collaborates with executive leaders to develop effective business, financial, and growth strategies.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller /Head of Human Resources
Akers Packaging Service Group Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Optimized working capital management by reviewing inventory levels, payment terms, and cash conversion cycles.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
Accounting Manager
JCM Rentals
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Manage the daily operations of the accounting department
- Manage cash receipts and cash disbursements
- Perform month-end close and review month end account reconciliations
- Produce and analyze financial statements
Cost Accountant
Aisin electronics
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Compute costings for new products and trials
- Present costing results to senior management
- Assist with yearly budget and mid-year budget review
- Compute and analyze yearly cost rates and ratios used for product costings
- Participate in mid-year and year-end inventory count.
Property manager
Family business
01.2009 - 05.2019
- Maintain vacation bookings on six properties
- Customer service / Property maintenance
- Manage all accounting and assist CPA with tax filings.
Manager Corporate finance
HSBC
06.2003 - 01.2009
- Manage Intercompany month-end close and reporting
- Prepare monthly Intercompany certification for senior management
- Perform month-end and year-end consolidation
- Coordinate quarterly and year-end audits with internal and external auditors
- Prepare policies and procedures in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Staff Accountant
Minuteman intl inc
06.1996 - 06.2003
Accounts Payable coordinator
Abercrombie & Kent intl
01.1991 - 01.1996
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Honorable Discharge
- Participation in Operation Desert Storm
Education
BS Accounting -
Southern Illinois University
Skills
- MS Office
- Oracle Financial Applications / Discoverer
- PeopleSoft GLP
- Hyperion Financial Manager
- QuickBooks
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
Timeline
Controller /Head of Human Resources
Akers Packaging Service Group Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager
JCM Rentals
01.2021 - 08.2023
Cost Accountant
Aisin electronics
05.2019 - 01.2021
Property manager
Family business
01.2009 - 05.2019
Manager Corporate finance
HSBC
06.2003 - 01.2009
Staff Accountant
Minuteman intl inc
06.1996 - 06.2003
Accounts Payable coordinator
Abercrombie & Kent intl
01.1991 - 01.1996
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1986 - 01.1991
BS Accounting -
Southern Illinois University
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