Thyagarajan Venkatesan

Experience

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  Dunlop Tyres India

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Cost Accountant

  Cost Accountant: Responsible for plant accounting management and cost accounting.• Prepared internal control reports and assisted in the performance of internal audit department.• Prepared annual management plan.• Product costing, mix and contribution analysis.• Cash flow management and funds allocation.• Coordinated external audit work.• Coordinated with excise authorities and other government officials.Chief Accomplishments:• Prepared project feasibility report for the installation of a radial tire plant-an investment of $85 Million.• Implemented cost-control/monitoring system which reduced factory costs by $1.5 Million.• Key member in the review and implementation systems for ISO 9001 certification. Show less

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  Nat-Rammohan CPA

  Sept 1996 - Jan 1999

  Tax and Audit Manager

  Responsible for accounting, auditing and tax returns preparation:• Prepared financial statements in accordance with established standards in the US and India.• Compiled, reviewed and performed audit of financial statements.• Prepared periodic and annual payroll and other tax returns.• Evaluated and monitored existing system of internal controls and recommending improvements.• Conducted workflow studies to improve productivity and profit maximization.• Developed feasibility studies and financial projections for procuring funds, lines of credit etc. Show less

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  Software People Inc.

  Aug 1999 - Jan 2006

  Chief Financial Officer

  Software People Inc is a group of start-up ventures. The range of business included software consulting, property management, natural stones imports/fabrication, hotel management and investment in oil and natural gas exploration.Implemented policies for individual companies and makes investment, financial and marketing decisions.Key Accomplishments:• Facilitated from conception to the purchase of a commercial complex (Hampton Inn franchise) and managed entire accounting operations.• Prepared successful business plan for a working interest tie up for an oil and natural gas drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico.• Established a manufacturing unit for fabricating natural stones.• Developed strategic business plan, arranged financing and leasing, identified location and warehouse, obtained city permits for zoning, construction and plumbing for the natural stone remodeling unit.• Established policies and procedures for administration, documentation, salary, perquisites, and employee related benefits.• Monitored regulatory compliance.• Financial and cash flow management including procurement of equipment loans, lines of credits and source funding for new business ventures. Show less

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  Collins & Aikman

  Feb 2006 - May 2007

  Accounting Controller

  Collins & Aikman Corporation is a global company in cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems and a leading supplier of instrument panels, plastic-based trim, and convertible top systems.Responsibilities and accomplishments:• Developed and implemented daily cost control reporting system that resulted in an annualized savings of $2.0 Million in labor and overtime costs and $ 0.5 Million in material scrap.• Provide extensive financial analysis of current operating results using MRP software system to improve commercial decision making processes.• Implemented improvements in the cycle count programs for efficient raw material use and effectively capture capital gain/loss in a timely manner.• Ensured conformity with GAAP.• Reconciled accounts within the general ledger for income, sales, use, excise and property tax accounts. Show less

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  Pilkington United Kingdom Limited

  Mar 2007 - May 2013

  Financial Controller

  Nippon Sheet Glass (Pilkington North America). 2007-PresentPilkington is a global company in the manufacture and supply of glass and glazing products for the automotive and architectural markets.Key executive position responsible for directing all accounting and financial functions. Specifically • Drive monthly closing and prepare quarterly financial forecasts. • Prepare and administer annual operating and capital plans.• Prepare and analyze financial statement accruals for liabilities to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Analyze the operational costs (including material control, production and scrap monitoring, bill of material scrutiny, cycle count procedures, labor routing, shipping and delivery) and suggest measures to reduce those while maintaining high production standards.• Drive Cost reduction projects, evaluate, monitor and report periodically.• Perform month, quarter and year end reporting.• Coordinate all aspects of finance and accounting with corporate SBU Controller.• Train new recruits and support their career progression.• Interface with audit for all functions in the plant and adherence to established minimum controls.• Direct the Operations of the Plant procurement Function. Show less

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  Vitro Autoglass

  Jun 2013 - now

  Corporate Controller (Finance)