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Nadine Perry

Nesconset,NY

Summary

Results-driven and team-oriented Controller with over 15 years experience.  Expert in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective systems, strategies, and processes to improve organizational performance and profitability. Experienced with several ERP systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics (GP) and Epicor.   Advanced skills in MS Office and QuickBooks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller - Contract Manufacturing

Arconic
07.2019 - Current
  • Manage all accounting and financial functions for a contract manufacturing facility with annual sales of $25M.
  • Developed improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities. Managed all accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of monthly financial statements.
  • Developed annual operating budget and Capital Expenditures with YOY comparisons and monthly variance analysis against projected budget.
  • Created internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures. Implemented SOP's for all accounting functions and collaborated with operational leaders to provide training on finance and accounting procedures.
  • Prepared and presented operational reports to the executive team. Analyzed financial statements to provide strategic recommendations in support of business decisions.

Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Arconic
04.2014 - 02.2019


Controller - Boral Roofing LLC (Jan-2018 thru Feb-2019)

  • Transitioned to the Controller role overseeing all financial reporting and analysis for four legal entities - Metal and Composite Roofing manufacturing and distribution located in several states.
  • Ensured compliance with reporting procedures and prepared monthly financial statements.  Analyzed and presented financial reports and financial statements in an accurate and timely manner to the VP of Finance. 
  • Developed annual budget with monthly Actual vs. Budget variance analysis.
  • Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
  • Facilitated state sales tax audits and worked closely with outside tax consultants for RE and Intangible personal property taxes for several states.

Controller - Entegra/Headwaters Inc (Apr-2014 thru Jan-2018)

  • Concrete roof tile manufacturing and Delivery - Oversight for all transitional work due to an 80/20 joint venture with a public corporation including COA mapping, building consolidated financials and ensuring SOX compliance.
  • Worked with internal audit teams to accomplish SOX compliance for the Accounting and IT teams within 6 months of hire; created internal controls and corrective actions to mitigate risk, with major focus on segregation of duties.
  • Managed and directed fiscal operations, including planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, cost accounting, establishing service rates and coordinating financial reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with reporting procedures and prepared monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Analyzed financial statements to provide strategic recommendations in support of business decisions.  Prepared and presented, at the monthly managers' meeting, overall financial status, sales key metrics, plant costs, budget variances; recommendations on cost improvements and revenue growth.
  • Develop improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
  • Coordinated and produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
  • Managed accounting, payroll, HR, Customer Service and financial reporting activities.  Managed a staff of twelve.
  •  Administered payroll for 185 employees with oversight for corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
  • Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.

Controller

Herman Electronics LLC
08.2011 - 03.2014
  • Provide financial management and leadership for two companies in the AV industry providing products and labor services nationally.  Prepare monthly financial statements, budget variance analysis, and report monthly KPIs.   Supervise and train the accounting team.  Oversee payroll, AR, AP, file monthly sales tax and reconcile GL accounts.  Purchase, renewal and administration of group benefits.
  • As a management team member, participate in annual and quarterly strategic planning, plan investment strategies and provide ROI data, and create process improvements for continuous value-add to our clients.  Create and implement SOP’s across departments.  Prepare annual audit work papers.
  • Provided all administrative set up and accounting system installation for affiliated company started in 2013.  Including licensing requirements, COA set up, revenue and COGS recognition and fixed asset tracking.  Developed employee handbook, policies, created SOP’s and trained staff.  Established KPIs and developed financial and operational reports.

Controller

DRSA, Inc
01.2008 - 06.2011
  • Oversee the accounting and purchasing/warehouse staff and direct daily activities for accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchasing. Complete all monthly journal entries and GL reconciliations. Responsible for all cash management including coordination of international vendor payments. Calculated and filed sales tax returns.
  • Responsible for all purchasing including purchase order approval, order set-point levels, product cost control and vendor disputes. Inventory Management to include reconciling inventory discrepancies, coordinating physical inventory for over 7,000 different product codes, maintain warranty return records and analyze damaged goods and record all inventory adjustment entries.
  • Create and distribute ad-hoc reports for Owners;Sales Activity by Region, Gross Margin Analysis, Inventory Turn Over and Cash Flow Forecasts. Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements. Prepare annual budgets and perform variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Implement policies and procedures for key operating functions for the Sales, Purchasing and Accounting departments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Internal control development
  • Process improvement
  • Management accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Budget Development
  • US GAAP proficiency

Timeline

Financial Controller - Contract Manufacturing

Arconic
07.2019 - Current

Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Arconic
04.2014 - 02.2019

Controller

Herman Electronics LLC
08.2011 - 03.2014

Controller

DRSA, Inc
01.2008 - 06.2011

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Indian River State College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida Atlantic University
Nadine Perry