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RYAN SMITH, CPA, MAcc

Milford,DE

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Cost Accountant/ Financial Analyst

ILC Dover LP
Frederica, Dover, Ireland
08.2021 - Current
  • Hands-on in the day-to-day cost accounting activities assisting Corporate Controller in driving long-term improvements in the cost and operational accounting processes
  • Oversee cost accounting initiatives for pharmaceutical division covering 3 sites- Ireland, Mexico and Dover, DE with an aggregate revenue of $225MM
  • Lead day to day KPI, and executive & operational reserve analysis, and review reporting for senior management review
  • Manage the month-end close process including explaining monthly results tied to manufacturing variances, purchase price variances, and inventory adjustments
  • Daily and monthly analysis of variances (Purchase Price Variance, Material Usage Variance, Efficiency Variance, and Labor Rate Variance)
  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls that monitor and ensure accuracy of master data related to cost accounting including BOMs, routings, and standard costs
  • Calculate Direct Labor and OH Rates for Work Center Rate Updates in ERP System
  • Provide support to external auditors needing to refer to accounting records
  • Lead margin analysis statement structure and setup using ERP system

Senior Financial Analyst

The Kraft Heinz Company
Dover, DE
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Reported to Controller, oversaw 12 -15 production lines
  • Responsible for annual Operating Plan- including product cost standards updates- (raw and pack yields- master recipes)- bridging cost changes and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
  • Lead weekly and monthly reporting of actual and forecasted costs- including the development and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
  • Ensured completion of month end close requirements (journal entries- SAP- FAC Review) and monthly reporting of results including analysis of the drivers of results
  • Lead weekly forecasting and month-end close processes for a complex manufacturing plant
  • Perform various financial analysis/scenario studies and variances analyses
  • Completed SAP Material Ledger Close Process and Budgeting Processes
  • Analyze/resolve Ledger variances within financial results in a timely manner
  • Work to ensure standardization of processes and adoption of “best practices” across the business

Cost Accountant

HandyTube Corporation
Camden, DE
06.2015 - 05.2018
  • Perform various financial reporting functions and analyses
  • Revenue Recognition Monthly Reporting to the Management Team
  • Audit itemized costing programs and systems for accuracy
  • Assist Sales team with pricing analysis and proposals for new business
  • Communicate variances and cost explanations to Management Team
  • Evaluate KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and communicate them to management for corporate reporting
  • Assist Controller and CFO with month-end financial close and reporting
  • Prepare various market analysis reports

Accountant/Payroll Supervisor

ILC Dover LP
Frederica, DE
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Perform various financial reporting functions and analyses
  • Apply independent judgment and accounting principles in compliance with company policies and GAAP
  • Maintain general accounting financial records in good order
  • Provide support to external auditors needing to refer to accounting records
  • Primary payroll supervisor for a wholly owned subsidy
  • Created a product line budget
  • Performed a highly complex debt modification versus extinguishment analysis for refinancing agreement.

Tax and Accounting Services Manager

Wilmington Trust
Wilmington, DE
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Transaction reporting using Quickbooks
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Bill pay and Conducting Wire Transfers
  • Process Payroll and Bank Reconciliations
  • Monthly financial reporting, recording and tracking of investments
  • Tax services

Staff Auditor

Reconciliations, Raffa, P.C
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Perform audit, review, and compilation services for various clients
  • Using CaseWare accounting software daily
  • Communicating with clients the needs for each of their audits.

Assistant Accountant

01.2010 - 08.2012

Georgetown County
Georgetown, SC
08.2009 - 08.2012

Accounting Intern

08.2009 - 01.2010
  • Perform accounting tasks to assist accounting manager and staff in performing an array of accounting duties within the county’s finance department
  • Budget analysis
  • Fund accounting assignments
  • Internal auditing
  • Spreadsheet usage and creation
  • Back-up for accounts payable
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Review the financial statements and notes for the yearly audits.

Education

Master of Accountancy -

Maryland Coastal Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Skills

SOFTWARE/SKILLSundefined

Certification

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Global Cost Accountant/ Financial Analyst

ILC Dover LP
08.2021 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

The Kraft Heinz Company
05.2018 - 08.2021

Cost Accountant

HandyTube Corporation
06.2015 - 05.2018

Accountant/Payroll Supervisor

ILC Dover LP
03.2014 - 06.2015

Tax and Accounting Services Manager

Wilmington Trust
03.2013 - 03.2014

Staff Auditor

Reconciliations, Raffa, P.C
08.2012 - 03.2013

Assistant Accountant

01.2010 - 08.2012

Georgetown County
08.2009 - 08.2012

Accounting Intern

08.2009 - 01.2010

Master of Accountancy -

Maryland Coastal Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

RYAN SMITH, CPA, MAcc