Wadsworth, Ohio, United States
Hello, I’m Thomas Andrews an accomplished, ethical accounting and finance profession. I have a history of successfully facilitating corporate financial decision making processes by providing accurate and timely reports and data analysis using GAAP. I have been recognized for my effective collaboration on the creation and development of management processes, guidelines, and templates. I am results oriented with a commitment to leading teams through professional development, goal setting, and motivational techniques allowing for a high level of success in complex environments for members on my teams. I have made positive impacts such as SAP implementation, SOX compliance, improved financial reporting accuracy, and increasing cash flow for companies including Cox Communications, Goodrich, and Nexpak. I take pride and get great satisfaction from leveraging sound financial practices to improve financial positions. My management style uses mentorship and a team approach to support my team in meeting growth potential and professional trajectories.
Managed financial and accounting operations for a $7M charter school management company. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Responsible for 25 schools in two states. Key Accomplishments: ~ Implemented Sage 50 / Peachtree financial software in 3 months. ~ Single-handedly completed fiscal year close while implementing new financial software package.
Managed financial operations and forecasting for $135 million dollar provider of paint and protective coatings. Oversaw capital and expense spending approval, fixed asset management, internal reporting, and tax documentation. Responsible for the financial management of 130 stores. Key Accomplishments: ~Increased profitability by 4% equal to $6 million dollars of revenue for the 2012 calendar year ~Planned and executed SAP Implementation with a condensed 9 month timeline while meeting concurrent reporting requirements
Managed financial operations and forecasting for an $85 million dollar provider of cable, internet, and telephone service. Oversaw vendor and customer accounts, risk management, internal and external reporting, and tax documentation. Responsible for the management and development of a staff of 8 highly effective and efficient employees. ~Known for establishing and clearly executing defined strategy and associated tactical plans ~Created and implemented financial and operational tools used by corporate decision makers, ultimately leading to more timely development of strategic objectives and stronger SOX compliance ~Streamlined month-end closing protocols, reducing close cycle time, and saving manpower resources ~Reduced annual risk management costs by effectively negotiating business insurance contracts ~Developed training materials and conducted staff development courses for both new and existing associates Key Accomplishments: ~Increased cash flow by $600k annually by developing and implementing programs surrounding equipment returns and variable pay compensation initiatives for the collections team. ~Tested, implemented and trained users on the Sage budgeting and forecasting system, effectively reducing budget cycle time by 4 weeks. ~Recognized by Corporate Finance for achieving the highest budget and forecasting accuracy across 18 divisions
Oversaw the daily operations and strategic direction for a division of a $42 million dollar producer of VHS, CD, and DVD cases. Directed IT strategy and Financial Control functions. ~Prepared month and year-end closing entries, financial statements, general ledger postings, streamlining account processing, and reconciliation for fixed assets ~Partnered with the General Management on the production of the annual budget Key Accomplishments: ~Credited with creating a new forecasting model that improved accuracy by 20% ~Developed and implemented an innovative budget model that improved accuracy by 20% and decreased budget cycle time by 25% ~Selected to work on the new financial reporting system by the corporate finance group as one of the company’s leading experts on financial reporting, job costing, and forecasting
Collaborated with the company controller on the maintenance of all organizational general accounting functions for a $65 million dollar producer of de-icing and potable water systems. Oversaw 3 member accounting team focusing on professional development and accountability. ~Prepared operational financial analysis, budgets, account reconciliations, monthly-close reports, and P&L account analysis ~Streamlined analytical protocols in reconciliation, forecasting, and profitability, effectively serving a complex multiple-tier hierarchy ~Participated in process improvement initiatives and facilitated collaborative effort between business units, training, and developing new analysts and converting all operational and administrative units to new methodologies Key Accomplishments: ~Decreased accounts receivable “days beyond” terms from 22 to 8 days, resulting in annual improved cash flow by $750 thousand dollars ~Recognized for leading the implementation of a reporting and control structure, effectively meeting Sarbanes-Oxley legal requirements ~Created and distributed formal written divisional credit policies