Steven Collins
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Results-driven VP of Equipment Maintenance and former Corporate Controller with expertise in financial reporting and compliance. Proven ability to develop comprehensive performance metrics and implement process improvements. Successfully executed strategic plans that align with organizational objectives, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Equipment Maintenance
Knight Transportation, Inc
Phoenix, AZ
10.2011 - Current
- Managed maintenance team to ensure equipment efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Created maintenance schedules designed to improve operational efficiency and lower downtime.
- Worked alongside management to discover and apply process optimizations in maintenance operations
- Analyzed performance metrics consistently to pinpoint areas requiring enhancement.
- Compiled data to generate detailed reports for upper management and systematically monitored equipment, tools, and system improvements.
- Formulated and implemented strategic plans to align with organizational vision.
- Executed process improvement initiatives resulting in comprehensive cost savings
- Finalized vendor contracts for services, products, and supplies
- Collaborated with IT department to deploy new technologies and enhance systems
- Communicated performance metrics, challenges, and strategic opportunities effectively to executive leadership.
Corporate Controller
Knight Transportation, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2006 - 10.2011
- Oversaw financial reporting and ensured compliance for corporate operations.
- Instituted internal controls to maintain financial integrity and accuracy.
- Generated financial reports and audit documentation to support internal and external auditing.
- Compiled monthly financial reports ensuring timely insights on company performance.
- Evaluated accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinated across departments to analyze product costs, labor costs, overhead expenses, and inventory status.
- Examined financial data to recognize trends for improvement proposals
- Managed team of accountants accountable for handling daily transactional operations in general ledger system.
- Managed general ledger and chart of accounts, conducted intricate accounting tasks such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and quarterly financial statements preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-1995
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Performance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Vendor management
- Financial reporting
- Cost analysis
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Talent management
- Problem solving
- Financial strategy management
Timeline
VP Equipment Maintenance
Knight Transportation, Inc
10.2011 - Current
Corporate Controller
Knight Transportation, Inc
05.2006 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northern Arizona University