SHEILA DEBELAK
ORTING
Summary
Experienced financial professional with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency and profitability. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost management to ensure optimal financial performance. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing business needs. Proficient in ERP systems, financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for informed decision-making.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Controller
Cornerstone Building Brands
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared monthly reports of annual operating plans, monthly forecasts and strategic planning initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to improve communication between finance and operations departments.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Plant Controller
RGP Consulting Services / Ply Gem Windows
04.2023 - Current
- Consultant Controller responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for 2 manufacturing facilities
- Active in continuous improvement projects, product costing and standard cost setting
- Partnering with production team to establish and report out KPI
Financial Controller
Eagle beverage
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Financial Controller responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting for the company
- HR Manager responsible for all HR functions including payroll for 200 employees
- Supervised one direct AP employee
Plant Assistant Controller
James Hardie building products
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared monthly financial closing and forecast reporting for finance and operations
- Oversee current mine expansion including permitting and contract reviews
- Supervised Senior Cost Accountant, AP and Purchasing personnel
Site Financial Controller
Novares (formerly MPC, Inc.)
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared monthly KPI metrics, financial and forecast reporting for finance and operations
- Managed continuous improvement actions and savings
- Assisted in SAP implementation
- Achievements: Developed labor and overhead rates for SAP implementations
- Collaborated on $1M of continuous improvement cost savings
Operational Controller
Arnold Magnetic Technologies
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for operational reporting for two separate business units
- Managing and mentoring of AP/AR accounting team
- Prepare annual budget, forecasting and internal reports for corporate officers
- Achievements: Reduced past due accounts receivable by $900K within 6 months
- Project work focused on establishing correct OH rates and standard costs
Financial Analyst
MPC, Inc. (MINIATURE PRECISION COMPONENTS)
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Liaison between Operations Team and Finance (7 Facilities and 8 Department Directors)
- Produced and analyzed financial statements by region for key leadership meetings
- Achievements: Participated in the implementation/updating of Qlik, Prophix, and IQMS reporting software
NMW Region Consolidations Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Consolidated and reported out results for NMW Region to central finance team
- Prepare consolidated annual and quarterly business plan with variance analysis
- Maintain monthly reporting packages for facility managers
Operations Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared operations reporting packages for all forecasting and reporting cycles
- Identified and corrected errors in standard costing of finished goods
- Implemented new processes to report daily ratios and tracking of shipments
- Achievements: Worked with plant manager to identify and resolve inefficiencies resulting in decrease from 4.3 to a 2.1
Financial Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2007 - 04.2012
- Prepared monthly financial reporting, forecasting, analyze variances and key measurements
- Managed intracompany charges within the division
- Achievements: Six Sigma project participant which reduced freight by $1.3M in the first year and avoided $2M+ in expedited freight expenses which won honorable mention from Caterpillar executive team
CIS Accountant – Cost Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2003 - 04.2007
- Maintained ERP cost system, transfer price system and lead annual standard cost revision for 7 years
- Implemented product costing training for accountants and engineers
- Achievements: Implemented processes that streamlined the workload from 2 to 1 full time employee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.2015
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Business Partnering
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Operating budgets
- Cost control
Timeline
Plant Controller
Cornerstone Building Brands
10.2023 - Current
Plant Controller
RGP Consulting Services / Ply Gem Windows
04.2023 - Current
Financial Controller
Eagle beverage
09.2022 - 01.2023
Plant Assistant Controller
James Hardie building products
06.2021 - 08.2022
Site Financial Controller
Novares (formerly MPC, Inc.)
07.2019 - 06.2021
Operational Controller
Arnold Magnetic Technologies
09.2018 - 07.2019
Financial Analyst
MPC, Inc. (MINIATURE PRECISION COMPONENTS)
10.2016 - 09.2018
NMW Region Consolidations Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
08.2015 - 10.2016
Operations Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2012 - 08.2015
Financial Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2007 - 04.2012
CIS Accountant – Cost Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
05.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Lewis University
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