Kevin B. Peterson
Lexington,NC
Summary
Versatile executive with over 15 years of progressive managerial experience. Excels in analyzing financial performance across an organization and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, inform strategic decision-making, and enhance communication. Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, strategy alignment, and fiscal responsibility. Achieves results through clear communication, attention to detail, and dedication to continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, CFO
Superior Manufacturing Company
06.2015 - Current
- Manage all finance and accounting functions of a $10MM+ corporation, assessing departmental performance, mitigating risk and identify opportunities for improvement
- Manage all corporate assets and liabilities, ensuring working capital requirements are satisfied, given budgetary constraints and debt obligations
- Prepared accurate financial statements and informed shareholders of performance and projections during monthly, quarterly, and yearly reviews
- Provide oversight of all corporate legal affairs, claims, negotiations, and resolutions
- Administer all compensation and benefits programs, aligning incentives with corporate strategy
- Navigated the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, directly responsible for attaining $4MM of working capital to sustain operations through an unprecedented crisis
VP, Finance and Human Resources
Superior Manufacturing Company
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Served as the head of Human Resources and chaired the Safety Committee, overseeing policy administration, OSHA compliance, and reporting
- Partnered with software developer to build data exports into the aging accounting software; creating new analytics capabilities and reducing time requirements for analyses by a factor of 10
- Introduced advanced margin analyses, by building custom Excel templates, to examine costs, refine pricing strategies, maximize returns
- Digitized all accounting and HR documentation, greatly improving efficiency and reducing waste
Accounting and HR Manager
Superior Manufacturing Company
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed all accounting and human resources functions
- Acted as the primary human resource contact, managing all personnel documentation, onboarding, and benefits administration for as many as 130 employees
- Authored new SOPs for the accounting and HR departments to increase efficiency minimize errors
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Administrative Assistant
Superior Manufacturing Company
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided support for internal sales functions, purchase order entry, and general office administrative needs
- Assisted in accounting department data entry for AR/AP, with yearly revenues of $6MM+
Education
MBA -
Wake Forest University, School of Business
Winston-Salem, NC05.2014
BA, Psychology -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2008
Skills
- ERP & CRM Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Resource Allocation
- Policy and procedure development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Budget Oversight
- GL Audit and Reconciliation
Timeline
Vice President, CFO
Superior Manufacturing Company
06.2015 - Current
VP, Finance and Human Resources
Superior Manufacturing Company
03.2012 - 05.2015
Accounting and HR Manager
Superior Manufacturing Company
02.2010 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
Superior Manufacturing Company
12.2008 - 01.2010
MBA -
Wake Forest University, School of Business
BA, Psychology -
North Carolina State University
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