Tim Rush

Experience

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  PwC

  Jul 1989 - Jul 1991

  Staff Accountant
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  Generac

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Accounting Manager
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  US Office Products

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Regional Controller
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  Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2022

  In addition to the International Mfg finance duties mentioned below, Global Supply Chain and Logistics financial leadership were added to my responsibilities in August of 2020 as part of a company reorganization. I provided financial and strategic direction as we responded to the significant supply chain disruptions (part shortages, freight issues, and supplier price increases) resulting from the Covid pandemic. Direction over the motorcycle product cost consolidation, budgeting and reporting were also added to my list of responsibilities. Show less Provide strategic finance leadership to the global manufacturing facilities within the Asia Pacific & Latin America regions. Oversee budgeting and forecasting as well as monthly financial reporting and analysis. Standardize financial processes across International locations. Support analytics on both expanding International manufacturing operations, as well as improving asset utilization at existing locations. Provide key financial direction and input as we start up a new plant in Thailand along with implement SAP at this location. Show less Financial responsibility of $200+ million/900+ union/nonunion employee manufacturing facility – which machines powertrain components and completes final powertrain assembly. Managed a finance team of six including payroll. Accountability for financial planning/budgeting, monthly reporting and analysis, capital acquisition analysis, and payroll for the Plant . Key Accomplishments:*Led the financial consolidation of two plants. Responsible for transition of processes and assets from one location to the other. Managed the closure of one facility. Resulted in over $20M in annual savings.*Integral team member responsible for implementation of a new operating system and union contract.*Financial leadership and direction for a major new product launch. Show less

  • Director of Finance - Global Manufacturing Operations

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Director of Finance - International Mfg Operations, Global Supply Chain and Logistics

    Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Director of International Finance

    May 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Controller - WI Manufacturing

    Oct 2007 - May 2017

  • Manager of Finance - Parts, Accessories, and Custom Vehicle Operations

    Aug 2004 - Oct 2007

  • Manager of Corporate Budget Planning

    Oct 2002 - Aug 2004

  • Materials Management Operations Analyst

    Jan 2000 - Sept 2002