Van Truman

Experience

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  Trase Miller

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Cost Accountant

  Trase Miller is a premier outsourcing services company providing turnkey reservation systems to some of the largest travel brands in the industry including Amtrak and Hyatt Vacations. Trase Miller also provides charter excursion services to the Hawaii, Florida, and Las Vegas markets under the company’s own label. My role included financial contract analysis for the Hawaii, Florida, and Las Vegas charter excursion markets. This included margin analysis for specific routes, airlines, lodging, and other provided amenities. I also provided revenue, cost, and margin analysis for all Amtrak vacation program offerings and made recommendations to improve cost basis and market pricing positions. Voir moins

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  ServiceMaster

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  General Accounting Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of financial and cost accounting. Supervised accounts receivable, accounts payable, project accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger departments across three plant locations. Responsible for the development and presentation of financial reports and budgets for review and comment by executive management. Developed key indicators to be included with the monthly and annual division reports to better facilitate resource planning and allocation. Charged with oversight of the commercial products division as controller of this product line. Staff responsibility for 1 general sales manager, 3 regional sales managers, 2 clerical supports, and 18 independent regional distributors. Provided written and oral presentations for the annual budget, reported monthly and annual cash flows, income statements, balance sheets, and key performance indicators and metrics. Selected, procured, and implemented capital asset software system for integration into ERP business software. Established process for converting existing assets and adding new capital items. Voir moins

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  Expert Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Division Controller

  Modeled and developed financial reporting process, incorporating German GAAP and standards. Developed and implemented project accounting process to more accurately identify costs and measure profitability of specific engineering and production processes in compliance with GM vendor specifications. Developed business model measuring the impact and efficiencies derived from proposed capital expenditures and formulated executive summary of conclusions for senior management. Secured $5 million in additional venture capital. Negotiated and implemented agreements with international partners and vendors to hedge against currency fluctuations. Voir moins

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  Edward Hospital

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Management Engineer

  Identify targets for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue enhancements through the application of Lean Six Sigma. Organize and manage implementation of Six Sigma processes. Measure impact of improvements. Manage and maintain cost accounting system. Initiated operational review of existing standard costing practices versus activity-based costing methods. Implemented and documented enhanced standard cost process. Developed reporting model to guide marketing efforts resulting in an identified 49% retention rate for downstream clinical activity. 40% of these encounters had no previous encounters with the organization. Voir moins

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  HNI Corporation

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2013

  Manage the budget, reporting, and compliance functions for consolidated operations. Facilitated strategic sourcing initiatives to improve working capital and economic profit. Implemented supply chain financing program, improving DPO by 21 days. Partnered with Commodity Managers to develop standard on-boarding process for new suppliers. Manage the accounting, planning, reporting, and policy compliance of all plant activities. Lead the quarterly, annual, and 3-year budget and planning processes. Supervise finance, accounting, and payroll staff. Provide daily leadership to operational and support functions. Transferred and decommissioned plant operations in 2010. Negotiated contracts in union plant environment. Interim general manager and controller in final 6 months of operations.

  • Controller, Leveraged Materials

    Sept 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Plant Controller

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Plant Controller

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Shivvers Manufacturing

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2019

  Management responsibilities for the accounting, HR, and operational activities of Shivvers Inc and its subsidiaries, Shivvers Mfg Inc and Country Clipper Inc. Supervisory responsibilities for all finance, accounting, HR, and IT functions and staff. Regulatory compliance for the company's financial, operational, and HR matters. Manage institutional and investor relationships. Executive leadership and execution on strategic planning and goals. Manage the accounting, planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance of all company activities. Lead regular budget and planning processes. Supervise finance, accounting, and payroll staff. Manage relevant tax submissions. Facilitate banking and creditor relationships. Provide daily leadership to operational and support functions.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Controller

    Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
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  Winco Mfg., LLC

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2022

  Responsible for effective management of all facets necessary to efficiently integrate the Winco Mfg organization into the buyer's (Champion Chair) operations. Engaged with executive and operational leaders to deliver almost $4 million in annualized synergies. Winco is a leading manufacturer of medical furnishings and an ISO 13485:2016 certified company. As CFO, I had executive management responsibilities for the finance, accounting, and IT activities of Winco Mfg, LLC and it's subsidiary. Regulatory compliance for the company's accounting and financial administrative matters. Manage and facilitate institutional and investor relationships. Executive leadership and execution on strategic planning and goals.

  • VP - Integration Management Office

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Signature Brands, LLC

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Controller

  Signature Brands is the North American leading manufacturer and distributor of dessert decorating products, as well as the leading player in the other celebrations product categories in which it competes. The Company’s product portfolio covers all major U.S. holidays and includes Dessert Decoration (edible and non-edible decorations used in baking under the iconic Betty Crocker and Cake Mate brands), Popcorn (premium popcorn in decorated collector tins designed as a gift for holidays), Pumpkin Masters (Halloween carving kits and other decorating products) and PAAS (Easter egg coloring kits and other decorating products). Signature Brands has #1 position in all the categories it competes in, with over 40% share in dessert decorating and over 55% share in each of its other categories. Our corporate office and production plants are located in sunny Ocala, Florida. We are a team of over 300 employees—and growing! Signature Brands focuses on innovation, collaboration, and celebration. Voir moins

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  Raney's LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  VP of Finance

  Raney's LLC is a leading provider of aftermarket parts & accessories for the Heavy Duty Trucking industry. We offer the largest selection of chrome & accessories to make sure we have what you need. Raney's LLC and it's subsidiaries stocks thousands of parts to make sure your orders are packaged well and shipped quickly.