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Kevin Moon

Sevierville

Summary

Proven Finance leader with strong financial and operational CPG experience in manufacturing and financial services. Results-focused professional with a history of successfully streamlining financial operations, improving accuracy and timing of financial information. Active CPA who has led and managed teams in accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end, audit, tax compliance, FP&A, and ERP implementations. Possesses solid communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective rapport with shareholders, business partners, directors and employees.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
03.2018 - Current
  • Lead the sell-side financial due diligence process when Ole Smoky was acquired by Apax Partners in 2022
  • Oversaw the acquisition and led the implementation of Tanteo Spirits, LLC in 2023
  • Analyzes and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to senior management as well as the Board of Directors
  • Partner with senior management to provide strategic insights and recommendations based on cost analysis, supporting decision-making and driving business performance.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting process, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Provide insight and recommendations for unique growth opportunities, cost efficiencies, inventory management, and pricing strategies
  • Manage the Accounting and IT departments, including 8 direct reports
  • Supervises the preparation of year-end audited financial reports working closely with external auditors
  • Develop financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
  • Monitor budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Support operations, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and financial health.

Senior Director of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw month-end close activities, including reviewing and preparing journal entries, accruals, financial statements, account reconciliations, inventory control and fixed asset accounting.
  • Managed and performed day-to-day activities of A/R, A/P, cash disbursements, inventory control, fixed assets, general accounting, and operations.
  • Responsible for the ERP implementation from QuickBooks to Oracle NetSuite
  • Prepared various tax returns for sales and use, excise, franchise, and business taxes.
  • Managed a team of six accounting professionals
  • Lead the annual audit engagement.

Director of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
10.2012 - 03.2016
  • Converted the company from cash to accrual based accounting
  • Lead the sell-side financial due diligence when Ole Smoky was acquired by Centerview Partners in 2013
  • Responsible for month-end close activities, including reviewing and preparing journal entries, accruals, financial statements, account reconciliations, inventory control and fixed asset accounting.
  • Managed and performed day-to-day activities of A/R, A/P, cash disbursements, inventory control, fixed assets, general accounting, and operations.
  • Prepared various tax returns for sales and use, excise, franchise, and business taxes.
  • Oversaw the restructuring of the finance department and streamlined processes.
  • Consistently established, monitored, and enforced accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, integrity and US GAAP Compliance.
  • Worked with external auditors and oversaw the annual audit engagement.

Senior Accountant

21st Mortgage Corporation
02.2008 - 10.2012
  • Responsible for month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including reviewing and preparing journal entries, accruals, financial statements, account reconciliations, inventory and fixed assets.
  • Prepared various tax returns for sales and use and business taxes.
  • Assisted with annual budgets and monthly financial forecasts.
  • Implemented and maintained internal accounting controls in line with corporate standards, US GAAP, and SOX requirements.
  • Worked with external auditors during the yearly audit engagement

Financial Analyst

Tennessee State Bank
06.2003 - 02.2008
  • Posted journal entries and reconciled various general ledger accounts
  • Prepared Tangible Property Tax Schedules
  • Maintained Fixed Assets including the posting of monthly depreciation
  • Assisted with Accounts Payable
  • Reported directly to the CFO

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
2002

Skills

  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • General Ledger
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Audit Management
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Bank Relationship Management
  • Private Equity
  • Board Exposure
  • ERP Implementation
  • Debt Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting

Certification

Certified Public Accountant

Affiliations

Member of Tennessee Society of CPAs

Member of American Institute Certified Public Accountants

Graduate of Leadership Tomorrow

Graduate of Leadership Sevier

Timeline

VP of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
03.2018 - Current

Senior Director of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
03.2016 - 03.2018

Director of Finance

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC
10.2012 - 03.2016

Senior Accountant

21st Mortgage Corporation
02.2008 - 10.2012

Financial Analyst

Tennessee State Bank
06.2003 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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