Constance Williamson

Experience

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  Collins & Aikman, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Controller
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  Johnson Control Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Controller
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  IAC | Lear Corporation

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Controller

  A Tier 1 automotive interiors plant.• Produced annual profit plans and interim forecasts, and monthly statements, including cost of sales, and profit and loss. • Provided performance variance analyses in support of executive decision-making regarding the improvement of plant financial.• Chaired monthly operations review meetings.• Coordinated production of monthly operations package and accounting activity summaries for division management review and feedback.• Supported Human Resources Manager with data to ensure proper departmental staffing and training.• Recommended promotions, and wage and salary increases.• Promoted and monitored SOX compliance in all departments.• Coordinated audit activities with external and internal auditors. • Steered and managed IT Department, leveraging significant Six Sigma and Kaizen knowledge and experience. Show less

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  Coty, Inc

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Finance Manager | Contracted

  A global beauty company making cosmetic, skin, fragrance, and hair brands.• Maintained and closing consolidated books, monthly and delivered consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP. • Developed and implemented process improvements in accounting, reporting systems, and internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting.• Analyzed financial changes strategic business plans and made recommendations for improvement.• Conducted reviews and evaluations of cost reduction opportunities.• Collaborated with auditors to ensure completion of annual audits; worked with staff to develop annual budget, and supervised accounting staff and industrial engineers. Show less

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  Kennametal

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2017

  MULTI-PLANT Plant Controller

  • Managed financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance for plants in Huntsville and Madison, AL, and Fallon, NV.• Led implementation project for SAP/R3 Fi/Co modules.• Conducted training sessions for financial and materials management staff.• Served as SAP subject matter expert.• Managed production of month-end close, mid-month flash, quarterly forecast, and annual financial plans.• Provided daily analyses of manufacturing and variances.• Ensured compliance with internal policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. • Managed justifications for Capital Projects | analysis in ROI, paybacks and follow-up audits. • Advised stakeholders, enterprise-wide on financial impact of various operating decisions, liaising with internal and external auditors. • Managed costs of the business.• Provided expert insight in all areas of operations leading to opportunities to reduce, contain, and controlling costs while ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and fiscal prudence. • Oversaw material utilization, yields, and waste management.• Identified and reported on cost drivers that adversely impact financial performance.• Collaborated with Plant Manager to maximize profitability. Show less

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  Schulz Xtruded Products

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

  North America Controller

  A family-owned German company acquired by PCC in 2017, with plants in Tunica, MS, Hernando, MS, Houston, TX, and Langdon, Alberta.• Managed team of 4 professionals in the development and integration of standards, increase operational productivity, manage strategic operational plan, and implement robust SOX program.• Lead month-end closing process, three -year plan, and quarterly updates.• Implemented accounting and reporting systems and processes.• Managed, monitored, and reported cash flow, revenue | profitability for North American plants.• Monitored and reported receivables collection cycle, analyze, report costs, revenue, and profits.• Developed and maintained relationships with external| internal auditors, lawyers, and bankers. Show less

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  CJ Schwans

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2022

  Senior Plant Controller

  Global Frozen Foods manufacturer and co-packerSenior | Multi-Plant Controller | BBF plants: Erie, PA, North East, PA and Westfield, NY• Executes leadership and direction for plant accounting team.• Oversees financial accounting and reporting needs.• Supervises the plant needs to enable the plant management team to meet budgeted financial goals and objectives.• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the plants accounting systems and records.• Enhances current plant accounting and performance reporting systems identifying variances to enable timely corrective action.• Executes value analysis techniques to identify and make recommendations to plant management to improve performance and lower unit costs.• Formalized utilization of strong cost control/ reporting and planning discipline assisting senior plant management controlling manufacturing costs, maintaining product quality standards.• Provides financial advice | assistance to the plant management team assisting with decision making for a sound financial and operational basis. • Collaborates with plant management structure raising their financial awareness and acumen.• Assists plant management team with short to long term capital planning identifying and evaluating financial payback on new capital expenditure proposals. • Conduct post implementation capital project reviews to ensure projects achieve financial objectives.• Ensures all plant accounting/reporting is done in a timely and accurate manner.• Manages accordance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures. Show less

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  Cyanco

  Oct 2022 - now

  Financial Controller

  • Produced annual operating plans, capital spending, budgets vs actuals, cost of sales, inventory, and labor costs. • Provided management with complete, in-depth analyses of unit performance in operating plans, forecasts, cost reduction opportunities, product line margin analyses, and comparatives with prior year performance.• Managed sales metrics, inventory, and operations planning, resulting in an optimized product mix and maximized efficiencies and financial performance. • Implemented robust internal controls to safeguard company assets. Coordinate external and internal audit activities.• Identified performance-based metrics, driving ownership and discipline to monitor and proactively optimize financial performance.• Collaborated with Plant Manager to drive increased productivity and strategic initiatives.• Provides financial advice and assistance to the plant management team to ensure decision-making is made on a sound financial and operational basis. Works with plant management structure to raise their financial awareness and acumen.• Assists the plant management team with short to long-term capital planning, including identifying and evaluating financial payback on all new capital expenditure proposals. Conduct post-implementation capital project reviews to ensure projects achieve financial objectives. Show less