Wendy Powell
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Highly skilled financial leader with 25 years of experience working for top organizations. Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve financial goals and collaborating with executive leadership to develop effective business, financial, and growth strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Controller
Culligan Waterco of the Central States
11.2024 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to optimize accounting workflows and reduce manual tasks.
- Manage month end close process, ensuring all deadlines and activities are completed accurately and on time by each month reducing close days from 8 to 2 days.
- Partner with WaterCo Leadership and HQ Controllership to implement new ERP across all WaterCo branches, leveraging system for enhanced efficiency, compliance, and reporting.
- Played a pivotal role in mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence assessments and facilitating seamless integration of acquired entities'' finances into existing systems.
- Manage, develop, and mentor staff of 7 on financial acumen, business partnering and decision-making.
- Prepare and provide accurate monthly internal financial reports with timeliness and accuracy of paramount importance, provide commentary and variance analysis in Monthly Finance Reviews on P&L and free cash flow drivers.
Regional Financial Controller
Mondi Romeoville LLC
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Controlling responsibilities for Paper Bags America region, 3 Plant locations, and Holding Company tax and treasury reporting.
- Lead proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized.
- Participated in the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned with Corporate strategic objectives.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
- Ensured there was an effective and efficient system of internal controls including; data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
- Provided in-depth analysis on actual performance variances to plan, forecast, and prior year..
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepared and delivered plant financial forecasts and projections.
- Lead actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs.
- Prepared consolidated regional financial reporting packages for upper management.
Senior Finance Accountant
Mondi Romeoville LLC
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Enhanced financial analysis capabilities for business decision-making by developing and maintaining complex financial models.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes to ensure accurate account balances while minimizing potential errors or discrepancies in the general ledger.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payment processing and accurate revenue tracking.
- Managed fixed asset accounting, from acquisition and depreciation tracking to disposal and gain/loss calculations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets, incorporating strategic objectives into realistic financial plans.
- Ensured timely and accurate month-end closings through diligent preparation, thorough review, and efficient communication with team members.
Senior Accountant
ACH Foods
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Developed excel financial models to analyze spending and provide more efficient tracking and reporting of expenses.
- Enhanced financial transparency by creating user-friendly dashboards that displayed key performance indicators for easy tracking and decision-making support.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Assists controller in the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, period estimates, and inventory variance analysis.
- Provide costing support and analysis on new product development and changes to cost estimates.
Senior Treasury Accountant
General Growth Properties
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Prepare journal entries for all cash receipts, disbursements, and corporate accounting transactions.
- Bank reconciliation for 23 accounts including timely follow-up of reconciling items.
- Implemented processes and procedures to start up new treasury department.
- Managed successful debt issuance transactions, securing favorable terms and strengthening the company’s financial position.
- Streamlined the treasury reporting process for improved financial transparency and decision making.
Staff Accountant
Kinder Morgan, LLC
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Performed account reconciliations, month end journal entries, and month end accruals.
- Responsible for monthly close procedures for multiple terminals including all month end reporting requirements.
- Coordinated weekly forecasts for multiple terminals.
- Reported variance analysis of actual financial results to forecast including presentation to management.
- Participated in annual budget process working with terminal managers to review historical activities, trends, and future obligations..
- Coordinate internal and external audits for Midwest Region Division.
Education
MBA - Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Devry University
Chicago, IL2011
Skills
Budget Development
Financial Forecasting
Audit management
Strategic Planning
Financial Planning
Cash Flow Management
Consolidation Processes
IFRS Knowledge
Tax Compliance
Foreign Exchange Management
Working capital management
Regulatory Compliance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Accomplishments
2022-Present: Lead and organized a team as Diversity Champion resulting in proven improvement in cultural change and employee retention.
2024: Awarded for being an Essential Leader and Team Player of a Plant Project.
Timeline
Business Unit Controller
Culligan Waterco of the Central States
11.2024 - Current
Regional Financial Controller
Mondi Romeoville LLC
10.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Finance Accountant
Mondi Romeoville LLC
03.2017 - 10.2021
Senior Accountant
ACH Foods
06.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Treasury Accountant
General Growth Properties
10.2011 - 06.2013
Staff Accountant
Kinder Morgan, LLC
06.2008 - 06.2011
MBA - Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Devry University
Similar Profiles
Ava E. GawronAva E. Gawron
Human Resources Intern at Culligan by WatercoHuman Resources Intern at Culligan by Waterco
John LoeraJohn Loera
Area Sales Manager at Culligan by WaterCoArea Sales Manager at Culligan by WaterCo
Jerry KnuijtJerry Knuijt
OTC Senior Associate Billing & Disputes at Primo European Central Services / Culligan Service Centre S.L.OTC Senior Associate Billing & Disputes at Primo European Central Services / Culligan Service Centre S.L.
Miriam SamuelsMiriam Samuels
Unarmed Security Officer at Unifi SecurityUnarmed Security Officer at Unifi Security
Kyle BiffleKyle Biffle
Cook at Partners PizzaCook at Partners Pizza