Philip Pietrosanti, CPA, CMA
Stow,OH
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Manager and talented leader with 35 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Operations Manager
Goodyear Tire And Rubber Co
Akron, OH
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Manager Treasury Accounting
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron, OH
08.2015 - 02.2023
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported Treasurer with special projects and additional job duties.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Business Operations Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron, OH
03.2009 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Cost Accounting Manager
Goodyear Tire & Ribber Co
Akron, OH
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Plant Controller
Lydall Thermal Acoustical
Columbus, OH
02.2003 - 03.2004
- Oversaw inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies.
- Audited bill of materials to accurately account for product costs.
- Analyzed history and trends of production data to develop reliable forecast information.
- Prepared monthly reports of annual operating plans, monthly forecasts and strategic planning initiatives.
- Submitted all financial transactions, transmissions and reporting on timely and accurate basis.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Thermal Acoustical business with $2 million in monthly expenses.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devise corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Plant Controller
Federal Mogal
LaGrange, GA
03.1994 - 03.2003
- Oversaw inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies.
- Audited bill of materials to accurately account for product costs.
- Analyzed history and trends of production data to develop reliable forecast information.
- Prepared monthly reports of annual operating plans, monthly forecasts and strategic planning initiatives.
- Submitted all financial transactions, transmissions and reporting on timely and accurate basis.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Thermal Acoustical business with $1 million in monthly expenses.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devise corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Staff Accountant
Various CPA Firms
Rochester, NY
09.1988 - 03.1994
- Reviewed operational efficiencies, suggesting methods for improvement.
- Analyzed data and presented reports of financial statuses.
- Reviewed organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to specific activities and practices.
- Created detailed financial reports based on financial statuses and data.
- Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
- Designed and executed audits while coordinating efforts to obtain control and financial documentation.
- Implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting requirements correctly and efficiently.
- Handled planning, integration and delivery of financial and compliance audits for manufacturing and service facilities and nonprofit organizations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John Fisher
Rochester, NY05.1988
Skills
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- Project Management and Development
- Process Improvement Strategies
- SAP Expertise and systems implementations
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Staff Management, including hiring, training and development
- Mergers and Acquisitions Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Business Intelligence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial and Cash Flow Analyses
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Timeline
AP Operations Manager
Goodyear Tire And Rubber Co
02.2023 - 10.2023
Manager Treasury Accounting
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
08.2015 - 02.2023
Business Operations Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
03.2009 - 08.2015
Cost Accounting Manager
Goodyear Tire & Ribber Co
03.2004 - 03.2009
Plant Controller
Lydall Thermal Acoustical
02.2003 - 03.2004
Plant Controller
Federal Mogal
03.1994 - 03.2003
Staff Accountant
Various CPA Firms
09.1988 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John Fisher