Lake C. Underwood II
Summit
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Schindler Elevator Corporation, excelling in financial analysis and risk management. Successfully negotiated favorable financing terms and implemented process improvements, achieving significant cost savings. Adept at budgeting and fostering strong relationships with banking partners to optimize financial strategies and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Schindler Elevator Corporation
Morristown
08.2005 - 06.2025
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Developed and managed financial plans for a variety of investments.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Evaluated and managed financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on the organization.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
- Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
- Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hope Collage
Holland, MI05-1974
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Contract negotiation
- Financial reporting
Timeline
Finance Manager
Schindler Elevator Corporation
08.2005 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Hope Collage
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