Rod Harris
Loveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished finance executive with a proven track record at Crown Plastics, Inc., specializing in financial strategy development and ERP system implementation. Expert in driving profitability and efficiency through strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership. Achieved significant cost reductions and optimized cash flow, demonstrating a strong blend of analytical and management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Flying Ninja Academy
Loveland, Ohio
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Created and developed business from scratch.
- Supervised critical components of business like Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Facilitated business ownership transfer with careful negotiation, leading to a successful sale.
CFO/Controller
Crown Plastics, Inc.
Harrison, Ohio
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed operations in Finance, IT and Human Resources managing five direct reports.
- Led financial reporting and consolidation across international locations.
- Established streamlined procedures for financial reporting and budgeting.
- Established duties segregation to mitigate potential fraudulent activities.
- Handled comprehensive treasury functions for $65 million firm.
- Developed strategic pricing model aimed at maximizing profitability.
- Oversaw execution of annual financial audits conducted by an independent CPA firm.
Plant Controller
GKN Aerospace, Plc
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2006 - 04.2015
- Oversaw accounting functions for a multi-site manufacturing facility.
- Orchestrated the finance team's role in implementing a new ERP solution.
- Directed annual audit in conjunction with external CPA experts.
- Led the site finance team to ensure successful acquisition completion.
- Simplified methods for budget planning and forecasts each month.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2004
BBA - Finance
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08-1998
Skills
- Financial management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Business management
- Financial planning
- Cash flow optimization
- Business launch
- Cost reduction strategies
- ERP system implementation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Performance metrics analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial strategy development
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Balance sheet management
- GAAP compliance
- Corporate finance
Timeline
Owner
The Flying Ninja Academy
06.2019 - 12.2024
CFO/Controller
Crown Plastics, Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2019
Plant Controller
GKN Aerospace, Plc
05.2006 - 04.2015
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Xavier University
BBA - Finance
University of Cincinnati
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