Linda Ford
Shelbyville
Summary
Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Beyond New Horizons
01.2021 - Current
- Manage staff of 4 people
- Month End journal entries
- Open AP forecasting for cashflow purposes
- Review subcontracts and ensure they are in alignment with invoices
- Review and process Partner invoices
- Review and approve expense reports
- Review and approve my staff's work for accuracy prior to posting it into Costpoint.
Plant Controller
Autokiniton
10.2009 - 06.2020
- Managed staff of 3 people.
- Managed 2 different locations, Lebanon and Mt Juliet
- Involved stakeholders and completed monthly 90 day forecasts for 2 plant locations, reporting to 2 different General Managers.
- Involved stakeholders and held meetings to complete annual 5 year budget plan.
- Reviewed and updated costs for over 1000 of part numbers.
- Reviewed and completed process flows for manufacturing jobs.
- Performed all month-end functions for both locations
- Provided weekly update to General Managers for actuals vs forecast vs budget.
- Held meetings and explain financial data to multiple department heads
Cost Accounting Manager
Hickory Hardware
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Conducted regular audits of cost accounting records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Implemented internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices.
- Supported new product development efforts by providing detailed costing information during the design phase.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices fostering professional growth within the department.
Finance Manager
Inspection Solutions
07.2001 - 09.2008
- Managed a staff of 3 people.
- Worked with 7 district managers, 2 AGMs, and the General Manager to determine forecast and budgets for over 75 operating units.
- Performed all month end duties to flow to corporate controller
- Completed annual budgets
- Attended many meetings to discuss financial data with all stakeholders.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Journal Entries
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Management experience
- Contract Reviews for government contracts (current job)
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Beyond New Horizons
01.2021 - Current
Plant Controller
Autokiniton
10.2009 - 06.2020
Cost Accounting Manager
Hickory Hardware
09.2008 - 10.2009
Finance Manager
Inspection Solutions
07.2001 - 09.2008
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Middle Tennessee State University
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