Michael Hess
Finance
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Ambitious accounting and finance professional with strong track-record for delivering world-class performance. Possesses large spectrum of experience in manufacturing accounting, tax, internal controls, and financial reporting. Has the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization, from presenting global operational results with the CEO to leading cycle count teams on the shop floor and leading sales initiatives for a $50MM customer. Other skills include: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles application ERP systems: SAP, AX, MFG Pro and Hyperion Capital investment analysis including ROI and payback calculations Advanced in Excel and Access Manufacturing variance analysis Automating finance processes Lean Six Sigma SOX 404 reviews
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Finance
Unarco Industries, LLC (a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company)
2018.01 - Current
- All financial reporting responsibilities and executive leader for both the accounting and IT departments
- Established segmented financial reporting for two facilities and two product lines
- Developed new disaster recovery and offsite backup policy
- Established new capital asset rationalization plans and received approval for $10+ million in approved capital projects.
Manufacturing Finance Manager
T.D. Williamson
2014.05 - 2018.01
- Responsible for the accounting closing process, financial reporting, global budget and forecasts of $220 million in product revenue
- Presents period financial statements to executives as a member of the manufacturing leadership team
- Lead the development of a new global inventory reserve policy affecting an inventory value of over $100 million
- Supports the career development of direct reports as a leader of the global manufacturing accounting team
- Identifies financial trends and provides action plans that take advantage of opportunities or mitigate risks
- Prepares financial rationalization for major capital investment projects, annually $4 to $8 million.
Senior Cost Accountant
Schlumberger Limited
2011.12 - 2014.05
- Responsible for the preparation and reporting of the plant financial statements
- Prepare and assist in presenting with Controller an annual budget of $130 million in product revenue
- Lead the annual update to standard costing for inventory valued over $35 million
- Administered the Global Requisition System within the ERP
- Ensured the adequacy and adherence of the inventory cycle count process to finance policies.
Senior Accountant
Amon & Goumaz, CPA's, PLLC
2007.07 - 2011.12
- Prepared over 600 individual, corporate and estate income and franchise tax returns annually
- Prepared monthly compilation reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for companies ranging in size from $1 million to $30 million in annual sales
- Directed and supervised personnel involving tax preparation, accounting compilation and IRS audit engagements.
Staff Accountant
BKD, LLP
2005.01 - 2007.07
- Managed audit engagement teams for private and public companies in oil and gas, manufacturing and health care industries
- Prepared financial statement and internal control audit programs in conjunction with analyzing audit risk
- Lead audit engagement team involving public oil and gas company with over $4 billion in annual revenue
- Prepared test of controls for an internal audit project pertaining to Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Accounting
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, MN12.2004
Skills
Cash Flow Management
undefinedTimeline
VP of Finance
Unarco Industries, LLC (a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company)
2018.01 - Current
Manufacturing Finance Manager
T.D. Williamson
2014.05 - 2018.01
Senior Cost Accountant
Schlumberger Limited
2011.12 - 2014.05
Senior Accountant
Amon & Goumaz, CPA's, PLLC
2007.07 - 2011.12
Staff Accountant
BKD, LLP
2005.01 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Accounting
Oklahoma State University
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