Lori Vande Linde
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Business-driven Controller with expertise in both public and private accounting and financial reporting. Offering 20-year track record of exceptional accuracy in statement preparation and auditing. Strong leader with calm presence superior skill in cultivating rapport across all enterprise levels. Skilled in managing shareholder and board member relationships with excellent mediation and negotiation skill Corporate finance professional with robust experience in financial management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Known for effective collaboration and delivering measurable results. Strong analytical skills, adept at financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
Moose LL
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee all financial operations for three plant subsidies: Distribution and Manufacturing.
- Supervise accounting staff at all locations.
- Manage all general ledger oversight, cost accounting, fixed assets, and financial analysis.
- Overseeing and integrating new ERP integrations
- Developed Bill of Materials
- Established Standard Labor, waste factor, and overhead.
- Establishing process and implementation
- Oversee and manage covenant agreements with banks for all three companies along with quarterly required filings.
- Manage all day-to-day banking and cash flow.
- Manage all external audits, and preparations for year-end tax documents.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for 3 business with $858,150 in monthly expenses.
Controller
Cogent Abacus Analytics
Greensboro, NC
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted client interviews to gather and analyze data for identifying and comprehending financial needs.
- Formulated processes and procedures for the implementation of GAAP accounting standards
- Revamped and streamlined client's accounting system structure, to ensure Financial Statements Adhere to GAAP Standards
- Structure and build Chart of Accounts
- Integrated Accounting Software
- Integrate point of Sales to Clients Accounting Software
- Map Payroll in clients Accounting Software
- Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts
- Preparation of financial statements for clients
- Enhanced client experience by implementing SOPs
- Train Clients Accounting Staff with Accounting Procedures
- Created clear and concise SOPs for the completion of month-end closing activities.
- Worked with 15 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Controller
TSG FINISHING LLC
Hickory, NC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- In charge of handling financial tasks across the company's 3 plants and subsidiaries
- Led the management of a full accounting staff to oversee general ledger maintenance, forecasting activities, budgeting processes, and financial reporting for a $18 million company.
- Monitored cash flow while identifying and implementing strategic financial measures.
- Conduct comparisons between sales and profit projections with actual figures as well as budgeted expenses with actual expenses, while ensuring that any required adjustments are made for future projects and budgets.
- Sustained compliance with banking covenants
- Responsible for overseeing and managing Risk Insurance coverage
- Ensures efficient management and implementation of inventory controls.
- Implemented standardized guidelines for pricing processes by establishing labor and raw material benchmarks
- Developed an efficient plant overhead model resulting in precise allocation of overhead across three different plants.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
Accounting Manager
KROEHLER FURNITURE MFG. CO.
Conover, NC
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Managed financial operations for two manufacturing facilities
- Managed general ledger oversight, cost accounting, AP/AR management, fixed asset tracking, budget development and financial analysis.
- Served as a valuable resource for purchasing and manufacturing associates, while also managing the accounting team.
- Successfully completed financial statement preparations for the company.
- Established effective methods for monitoring and controlling inventory accounting
- Conducted necessary procedures and prepared Journal Entries in completion of month-end responsibilities.
- Evaluated cost changes in upcoming trend files resulting from raw material price increases
- Conducted essential preparations for government surveys and reports
- Streamlined and supervised the reconciliation process for Theoretical V.S.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing processes and achieve cost reduction
- Successfully managed standard cost discrepancies resulting in increased accuracy.
- Implemented effective methods to track material consumption, labor variations, overhead expenses, and volume adjustments
- Successfully implemented outsourcing strategy based on forecasted Mill Proforma, achieving significant cost savings of $1.2 million by reducing frames by 15%.
- Introduced obsolete factor to maintain reserve account for inactive raw materials disposal/write off
- Implemented ongoing weekly forecast to enhance operational efficiency
- Supported ongoing training initiatives for maintaining adherence to learning manufacturing principles.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
Business Manager
KROEHLER FURNITURE MFG. CO.
Conover, NC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervised purchasing staff
- Implemented effective inventory control procedures
- Prepared and reviewed financial results in accordance with established goals
- Prepared daily production report
- Prepared and analyzed Financial Statements
- Prepared Bill of Materials
- Created and implemented a standard cost system for poly and fiber parts.
- Implemented production schedule for plants to meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
- Collaborated with purchasing team to optimize cost-effective procurement strategies for materials and inventory control
- Collaborated with the team to develop and implement ideas and procedures, guiding the Foam Plant Facility in achieving financial objectives and optimizing profitability.
- Evaluated current market trends and competitor strategies, guiding the development of innovative solutions to stay ahead in the industry.
- Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Gradner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05.2003
Skills
- Internal control management
- Consolidation accounting
- Cash flow management
- Risk management
- Accounting management
- Account reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Intercompany transactions
- Cost accounting
- Tax compliance
- Revenue recognition
- Budget administration
- Financial forecasting
- Pricing and costing
- Debt management
- ERP system expertise
Timeline
Corporate Controller
Moose LL
06.2025 - Current
Controller
Cogent Abacus Analytics
01.2023 - 06.2025
Controller
TSG FINISHING LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
Accounting Manager
KROEHLER FURNITURE MFG. CO.
01.2006 - 01.2018
Business Manager
KROEHLER FURNITURE MFG. CO.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Gradner Webb University