Rebecca Garey
Stow,OH
Summary
Accomplished, versatile, and innovative finance professional with 10+ years experience in managing organizational resources and delivering sustainable financial results. Solid business acumen with unique competencies in all aspects of finance and accounting. Well versed in GAAP, SOX requirements, and all facets of financial statements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Controller
JM Smucker
04.2023 - Current
- Manage and coach 3 direct reports, across 3 facilities
- Oversee month-end activities to achieve 3 day close in Oracle
- Reconcile balance sheet monthly
- Prepare forecast & various reports for monthly VP review
- Expertise in manufacturing & absorption variance analysis
- Complete LRP, AOP/budget, and all related system uploads
- Maintain standard costs (overhead rates, run & scrap rates)
- Lead annual plant physical inventory counts
- Partner with internal & external (EY) audit
- Knowledge of food safety requirements
- Drive transformation & cost savings initiatives
Corporate Cost Manager
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Create & maintain standard costs for 6 manufacturing facilities
- Responsible for BOM/routing development, and COGS accuracy
- Develop improved overhead model - calculate labor, FOH, & VOH rates
- Provide relevant cost info to assist Sales Director in quoting new business
- PPV & standard margin variance analysis
- Implement new accounting/cost procedures for intercompany transactions
- In-depth understanding of absorption costing and inventory valuation
- Ad hoc reporting as requested by CFO & President from different ERP systems using BI reporting
Plant Controller
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for monthly & weekly P&L forecast, bridge, and sales analysis reports
- Perform all functions related to financial closing each month, including accruals, amortizations, reclassifications, corrections, and adjustments to all General Ledger accounts
- Prepare AOP/budget
- Reconcile balance sheet monthly
- Account for intercompany transactions
- Invoice scoping, coding, and approvals
- Coordinate physical inventory & cycle counts, reconcile, and post adjusting entries
- Manage asset transfers, subcontract, freight, and outside source costs related to restructuring
- Responsible for capital project tracking, fixed assets (BNA), and depreciation
- Oversee plant payroll (ADP & SwipeClock), AP, and AR
- Provide monthly QOS reports - OEE, earned hours, efficiencies, COPQ, etc.
Corporate Cost Accountant
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Complete quarterly standard cost revaluation
- Responsible for AP vendor maintenance and issuing 1099s
- Conduct time studies to develop standard run rates
- Distribute chargebacks to all facilities
- Assist with financial audit
- Part of ERP implementation team
- Submit tier 1 & 2 tooling documentation to FCA, Ford, and GM
Education
B.A. - Financial Management & Accounting
Hiram College
Project Management Certificate -
University of Akron
Timeline
Operational Controller
JM Smucker
04.2023 - Current
Corporate Cost Manager
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
Plant Controller
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
03.2020 - 04.2022
Corporate Cost Accountant
General Aluminum Manufacturing Company
01.2014 - 03.2020
B.A. - Financial Management & Accounting
Hiram College
Project Management Certificate -
University of Akron
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