Robert Homeister
Montague,MI
Summary
Senior Financial and Compliance Analyst seeking a Senior Financial and Compliance Analyst or Manager position, bringing over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with a specialization in government contract cost accounting and compliance. I have a proven track record of analyzing product cost changes, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and services to evaluate their impact on overall costs. Known for my analytical mindset, I also possess strong critical reasoning and communication skills. As a collaborative team player, I have experience leading multiple teams across various initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Financial and Compliance Analyst
Renk America
Muskegon, Michigan
08.2018 - 03.2026
- Each month, I updated the project cost report with actual cost information for comparison against estimates (ETCs) and budgets.
- Updated the actual cost on a monthly basis to support the estimates provided by the Program Manager.
- Review the project costs and monthly results with Program Management to determine if any additional updates are needed.
- Strives to develop a deep understanding of the products, rather than concentrating solely on the figures.
- Led the ongoing compliance audit of the Material Management Accounting Systems for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), focusing on auditing the material planning system, cycle counts, and the manufacturing bill of materials.
- Led a Green Belt team to achieve an annual reduction of approximately $75K in shipping costs.
- Led a team to develop a process for closing 'open projects' in the MRP system, ensuring all costs and revenues are accurately recognized.
- Develop an internal controls process to ensure compliance with Renk Group guidelines at Renk America.
- Collaborate with the Executive and Human Resources teams to develop a new Travel Policy for Renk America..
- Establish an annual review process for all 32 policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Led initiatives to streamline compliance processes, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, consistently delivering results while collaborating with operational business partners as well as external auditors.
- Examine data models to identify trends, patterns, and insights that improve business decision-making.
- Adheres to organizational policies and regulations to ensure data security and privacy.
- Creates data visualizations (Power Point) that clearly and convey key insights to stakeholders.
Senior Business Analyst-Quoting
TK Holdings (Takata)
Auburn Hills, MI
09.2012 - 05.2018
- Oversaw the cost analysis and evaluation process to establish pricing for the electronics and airbags projects.
- Collaborated with New Business Development and Program Management teams to develop an internal "Standard Quote Proposal (TSQP)" that provides cost estimates for new business in response to Request for Quote submissions.
- Distributed an internal RFQ to gather feedback from various departments to integrate their insights into the proposal for product cost development.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Updated the actual costs on a monthly basis to support the estimates provided by the Program Manager to ensure accurate financial analysis and reporting for ongoing projects.
- Supported all cost accounting functions, including updating and maintaining the standard cost file with corporate-approved figures.
- Generated standard and custom reports to deliver insights into Project .
- Facilitated weekly calls with project managers to ensure monthly forecast commitments are met.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Davenport University
Dearborn, MI08-1995
Skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Known for my analytical mindset
- Communication skills
- Internal auditing
- Document control
- Policy development
- Data analysis and statistical modeling using tools such as Minitab and Excel
- Solid understanding of the DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Process Improvement, Completed 2020
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Estimated to complete 2026
Timeline
Senior Financial and Compliance Analyst
Renk America
08.2018 - 03.2026
Senior Business Analyst-Quoting
TK Holdings (Takata)
09.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Davenport University