Lead two accountants in the closing process and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements. Develop, track, and present KPIs to the Laurens and Europe management team.
Develop 5 Year Financial Plan and lead the plant in hitting revenue benchmarks.
Creation of yearly plant operating budget, and subsequent cash flow analysis and forecasting throughout the year. Manage fixed assets and lead annual Capex discussions.
Manage the Finance department and maintain full ownership of the entire accounting cycle, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger Postings. Ensure all postings are made to the correct general ledger accounts, cost centers, and material groups. Collaborate daily with department managers to monitor costs and maintain correct processes.
Oversee daily treasury transactions and grow relationships with multiple banks.
Serve as the sole point of contact with external auditors, both domestic and international, for reviews and compilations. Work closely with tax firm for annual returns and filings.
Assist Human Resources with payroll and personally post journal entries for biweekly payroll. Lead annual renewal process for employee benefits.
Finance Manager
Diverse Automation
Greenville, SC
11.2017 - 08.2018
Prepared financial statements and presented operational suggestions to management based on business forecast and industry outlook.
Served as a business partner to owners - identified opportunities for growth and provided insight on operational and financial risk.
Tax Staff Accountant
Elliott Davis
Greenville, SC
10.2016 - 11.2017
Prepared various tax forms and returns and gained experience in industries that includes manufacturing, real estate, and international corporations.
Quality Assurance Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA
Washington, DC
05.2014 - 08.2014
Researched and presented proposal for consolidated internal controls procedures that were later implemented within the NASA Quality Assurance Group nationwide.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Clemson University
Greenville, SC
08-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Furman University
Greenville, SC
05-2015
Timeline
Controller
Alupress LLC
08.2018 - Current
Finance Manager
Diverse Automation
11.2017 - 08.2018
Tax Staff Accountant
Elliott Davis
10.2016 - 11.2017
Quality Assurance Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA