Paul Nelson

Finance / Controller Northrop Grumman Corp.

United States

About

I am a Accounting and Finance professional with extensive experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting & analysis, audit, and a focus on continuous improvement. Fully fluent in Spanish, I have comprehensive experience in international accounting and oversee audits, tax, G/L, and internal controls in 5 countries with unique regulations. Other specialties: ERP Systems, Legal Entity Setups, Treasury, Shared Services, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Creating Strong Teams, Sarbanes Oxley.

Experience

  • Finance Manager at Northrop Grumman
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Director of Finance / Controller- Latin America at VF Corporation
    Aug 2016 - Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    I oversee all Controller activities for Latin America manufacturing and sourcing operations including statutory reporting, internal controls, closing activities, FP&A and cash management. I managed the Central America Sourcing activities for a large acquisition and several divestures.

  • Division Controller at Eaton Corporation
    2003 - 2016 · 13 yrs

    Various positions including FP&A Manager, Controller, Business Unit Controller, Campus Controller I led all accounting, finance, and customs activities. I implemented cost savings programs and lean events realizing significant savings. I was the finance point in relocating and constructing several new sites. Was recognized for significant import/export project, cleaning up issues and creating new processes going forward. A strength of mine is ERP systems and was the finance/accounting point in 3 different integrations.

  • Sr. Financial Analyst at Ford Motor Company
    1999 - 2003 · 4 yrs

    Cost Estimating analyst working intimately with each stage of the product life cycle: design, PP1, supplier selection, tooling, manufacturing, and product launch. Worked at 3 manufacturing plants performing cost analyzing functions and internal reporting.

  • Auditor at Deloitte
    1998 - 1999 · 1 yr