Hi, I’m
Steven Root
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking, experienced financial professional with a proven track record in finance transformation, acquisition and integration, financial analysis, cost accounting, and strategic (corporate) planning. Adept at leading cross-functional multi-cultural teams and collaborating with senior management. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Rich Products Corp.
Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation - Enterprise
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead FP&A company-wide digital transformation initiative (finance first), overseeing SAP S/4HANA migration and acting as a key business partner for multiple markets.
- Integrated 59 company codes across multiple systems in various markets into one simple, standard, global, solution for forecast, planning, and reporting.
- Manage team supporting Mexico and Latin America BUs, facilitating seamless integration and compliance.
- Advise internal leadership and external consultants on confidential strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to shaping future organizational structure and operational methodologies.
- Continue to be involved in executive-level ad-hoc strategic initiatives and potential acquisitions.
Rich Products Corp.
Sr. Manager – Corporate Planning & Business Devlp.
07.2015 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Directed CFO’s FP&A support team, providing analysis for acquisitions, competitor analysis, and long-range planning.
- Led due diligence for acquisitions/divestitures and facilitated successful integration.
- Collaborated with regional leads on incentive plans and reported results annually.
- Managed monthly flash forecast process for enterprise, consolidating financial projections for executive review.
- Redesigned balance sheet & cashflow forecasting process to integrate treasury, business leaders, and CFO’s inputs into one common model.
- Oversaw corporate support budgeting process, managing over $200M across 80+ cost centers.
- Led Oracle B.I. administration, enhancing communication between divisional analysts and IS team.
Rich Products Corp.
Plant Controller
01.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Managed financial and accounting transactions for $57M manufacturing facility.
- Oversaw month-end/year-end close, capital expenditures, and product cost estimates.
- Successfully implemented SAP and internal controls post-acquisition.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives and improved standard costing system.
- Collaborated with department heads on two-year operating budget and rolling forecast.
- Analyzed history and trends of production data to develop reliable forecast information.
- Audited bill of materials to accurately account for product costs.
- Submitted all financial transactions, transmissions and reporting on timely and accurate basis.
- Prepared monthly reports of annual operating plans, monthly forecasts and strategic planning initiatives.
Rich Products Corp.
Acting Plant Controller/Sr. Cost Accountant
01.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Led financial and accounting functions, reducing input costs by $1M+ in 2011 and $600K in 2012.
- Elevated internal audit score and provided valuable operational insights.
- Managed budgeting, standard costs, and outlet store operations.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported financial information.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
Rich Products Corp.
Financial Analyst
01.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Provided accurate financial reports and led inventory team, reducing spoilage expense by $800K+.
- Analyzed capital investment scenarios and supported sales/marketing with profitability analysis.
- Assisted in SAP-based reporting tool development and training.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity.
Rich Products Corp.
Finance Internship
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Generated reports, collaborated on financial projections, and contributed to spoilage reduction team.
- Initial contributor/creator of spoilage reporting still used 15+ years later.
Education
Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NY
MBA from Finance
SUNY At BuffaloBuffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science from Finance
University Overview
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
- Advanced user in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- SAP S/4HANA suite (S4, SAC, CFIN, PaPM, Group Reporting)
- Oracle EPM (EPMA, Essbase, DRM), SAP ECC, SAP BW, Power BI
- Firm-Level Financial Assessment
- Deal Structuring
- SAP Implementation
- SAP Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Agile Methodology
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation - Enterprise
Rich Products Corp.
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager – Corporate Planning & Business Devlp.
Rich Products Corp.
07.2015 - 01.2022
Plant Controller
Rich Products Corp.
01.2013 - 06.2015
Acting Plant Controller/Sr. Cost Accountant
Rich Products Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Financial Analyst
Rich Products Corp.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Finance Internship
Rich Products Corp.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Canisius College
MBA from Finance
SUNY At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science from Finance
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