JAMES E. ECKHARDT
1207 Barnitz Streetjeckhardt[at]cinci.rr.comHome: (513) 424-8536
Middletown, OH 45042Cell: (513) 267-1469
Delivering excellence in Management, Finance, Human Resources and Operations
SENIOR FINANCE / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Highly motivated and skilled professional seeks a career opportunity with a dynamic, high growth organization that welcomes experience, initiative, and dedication. My skills offer a hands-on experience in all facets of financial management with a strong track record of matrix-managing cross-functional teams that collaborate as a focused unit to achieve aggressive business goals. My passion is to develop a teamwork environment supporting a growth and results-focused atmosphere. Utilizing my expert knowledge of business financing tools coupled with core management qualifications to transform and improve a companys bottom-line.
Financial Costing, Planning & Analysis Sarbanes Oxley/ Risk Management Coordinator & Auditor
Change Management Methodologies Strategic Planning & Productivity Improvement
Human Resources & Cost Benefits AnalysisSupply Chain & Outsourcing (FAO)
SEC Filing of 10Q, 10K 8S, 8K and Annual ReportsStrategic Trend, Growth & Business Analysis
Data Modeling & Warehousing including ETLAdvanced in the Microsoft Office Suite Fundamental Tools
Financial Analysis on Financial ReportsDevelop Financial Planning Reports and Internet Research
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Refined and maintained job order cost accounting procedures within both Discrete and Profit manufacturing & service environments.
Realigned fixed assets and collected $30,000 from vendor for duplication, reversed depreciation expense and capital fixed assets.
Key participant in overhauling inventory system that saved $35,000 annually.
Evaluated productivity levels and inventory turnover of acquired plants resulting in annual savings of $20 million
Instrumental in IR Steelcraft location achieving Certification of the SOX filing requirements that delivered 99.8% reduction of 500 outstanding deficiencies to meet 2004 certification
Implemented key audit trails that led to successful audits with the DCAA & DCMA in conjunction with the FAR, DFAR, GAAP and CAS requirements by incorporating key tracking and documentation for the ICS (Incurred Cost Submission) reports.
Developed the indirect and direct cost rates for EVMS proposal and actual to be billed to the federal government per contract type and distinguish between allowable and unallowable per all types of federal contracts.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY - CONTRACTDEC 2009 JAN 2010
Top ranked manufacturer of printing forms and labels for multiple clientele within the printing industry,
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AND RESTRUCTURING CONSULTANT
Compliance consultant to accumulate the detailed information from all lead managers concerning the movement of equipment to combine product line throughout the United States. Specialized on SAP & PeopleSoft financial system and Hyperion, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing and the Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint to present results..
Track the progress and confirm variances per the projected or quoted amounts for restructuring.
Compliance application per the current changes within the FASB for reporting the financial data properly on financials
Developed macros and combine multiple spreadsheets to eliminate multiple keystroke within month-end reports
Constant communication with the vendors, purchasing and accounts payable manager with corporate coordination
Improve reporting of restructuring expense by recognizing element of true restructuring elements and combine information on one summarized worksheet to track monthly activity and variance during the process using SQL data tables.
Maintained a constant line of communication throughout the SRC organization to maintain efficient reporting
Developed the tracking process and documented the process for a corporate accountant could easily maintain.
Utilized SQL and Database queries to accumulate data for the restructuring cost. & SEC reporting of extraordinary costs per quarter and annual report disclosure.
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DRS TECHNOLOGIES DAYTON, OH - CONTRACT AUG 2009 NOV 2009
Top-ranked manufacturing firm of Intelligence, Avionics and Security with $3+ billion in sales and 3,000 employees; DRS is an avionics technology specialist for commercial and government clientele.
Contract Compliance Analyst
Developed financial analysis in compliance with the federal CAS and FAR requirements and implement Change Management policies:
Collected, designed and :aligned financial documents for the Overhead rated, Cost of Money (FCCOM) and key documents,
Presented financial structure and reports to DRS management to assist in developing the new federal Proxy division
Maintain a consistency through financial reports and present to the DCAA/ DCMA auditors with supporting Excel W/S..
Organized MS Project Management schedules for proposals and awarded contract to support the PM team.
Assisted in multi-level GL reconciliations and analysis to support monthly financial journal entries using Oracle & Deltek.
Developed EVMS reporting for current contracts and developing proposals to submit to the CO on a timely basis.
Allowed the reconstruction of the DRS Defense Solutions LLC to be established through positive communication with the CACO to Change-the-Name and novation of Contracts, Bids and Awards per the federal government and the FAR.
BEARINGPOINT INC., Dayton, OHMAR 2004 JUL 2009
Top-ranked consulting firm with $3+ billion in sales and 13,000 employees; Technology and management specialists for commercial and government clientele
Lead Financial Analyst / IT Internal Auditor / Engagement Controller
Pivotal in identifying contract inefficiencies through category strategies; key deliverables; cost structure; and development of Scorecard as key metrics for managing directors; Effectively managed contracts with annual values of up to, and exceeding $100 million, and four direct reports. Conformed with the Federal government FAR and CAS regulations to support DCAA audits throughout BP
Pioneered tracking method to compliment the EVMS procedure and CDRL reporting structure to expand new business opportunities and sustain profitability using Microsoft Office. Conceived ISC reporting process to meet DCAA requests; streamline reconciliations that slashed 4 days from closing cycle, adopted by company & implemented as procedure.
Expedited contract setup time to 12 hours from 4 days. Compiled detailed reference manual to assist associates with system data input in response to excessive contract set up delays utilizing SQL, SAP, JDE and Oracle with Cognos for ad hoc reports.
Developed and implemented a robust system, Internal Periodic Review (IPR) and preparation for the In Flight Audit Review (IFR) for Managing Director to track projects in all phases; active; backlog; and pipeline embraced by corporate as standard monthly reporting tool. Led the presentation team in DCAA audits for ICS, CAS & FAR clarification purposes.
Educated Engagement Manager on principles of finance related to project management that reversed negative 3% operating income to positive 20% within six months. Analyzed and resolved system inefficiencies causing erroneous inventory reports.
Created templates and instructions to enhance antiquated code currently being used by AFMC to restructure entire procurement supply chain system. Used SQL and database queries for data mining and management reports & SEC reports.
JE CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, Middletown, OHFEB 2002 MAR 2004
Business Consultant
Accounting, Software, Business Organizational and Change Management Consulting firm
Recruited to select software system capable of handling growth requirements and inventory control initiative for printing industry client to accommodate high-volume sales order for new offset printing press. Evaluated existing press operation and capabilities and formulated a costing system based on MHR process per hour, including downtime and waste factors. Identified appropriate Oracle & JDE software programs and assisted with module implementation and turnkey integration.
Point person for resolving SOX and SEC deficiencies & reports to meet Sarbanes-Oxley compliances. Reduced the five hundred of deficiencies to 5 minor deficiencies that saved Steelcraft more than $1 million in audit fees using Oracle software.
Analyzed process of approved GAAP procedure for implementation of weekly cycle counts and participated in evaluating annual physical inventory in alignment with standard contract and terms along with account analysis for manufacturing ERP.
Delivered significant improvement in profitability by instituting appropriate accounting policy and practices in conjunction with correct software to compliment the organizational company structure in concert with contracts and preferred suppliers.
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RONAN ENGINEERING COMPANY, Florence, KYMAR 1998 FEB 2002
Manufacturer of Radioactive Measurement tools and customized measurement tools for weight, level and density with $25 million annual sales
Division Controller
Corporate liaison with direct accountability for operating functions, financial reporting, staff and sales management for $25 million Measurement Division due to Change Management implementation and innovation
Within first year, spearheaded a market expansion strategy to revitalize spiraling sales. Performed extensive market analysis, client solutions presentations, and developed financial analysis for sales presentations that led to winning a $1.5 million order, doubled in size on next immediate order, ultimately resulting in increased market share and repeat business that grew annual sales by 12%. Worked with Oracle financials complimented by Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint with SQL tables.
Conceived and implemented check and balance procedures to ensure accuracy and audit documentation throughout the accounting and transaction sub-ledgers both manually and within automated system. Completed all SEC reports and filings.
Consistently met / exceeded company P&L goals. Scrutinized the multi-level bill of materials in a discrete manufacturing environment to review Inventory WIP, including all inventory materials & labor to emphasize financial strengths/weakness.
Supervision over 15 professional and as interim GM supervision over the Management Staff and manufacturing personnel.
EARLIER EXPERIENCE:
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP SERVICE CORPORATION, Middletown, OHJUL 1996 MAR 1998
Assistant Vice President.
General accounting, reconciliation of balance sheets, preparation of financial statements and processing of accounts payable and receivable within this holding company for 17 banking affiliates across the Midwest with an asset valuation of $4 billion; I designed the ABC costing process and documented procedure to allocate cost through the organization based on activity costs . I worked on the compliance to the FDIC regulatory requirements.
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS, Dayton, OHFEB 1985 JUN 1996
Cost Controller
Managed five manufacturing plants charged with preparation of monthly financial, graphs and analysis for operational review. Supervised plant closing procedures and executed all closing production reports at month-end. Initiated due diligence information for future potential mergers and/or acquisitions; Maintained strict inventory control and scheduling throughout several plant locations. Developed monthly variance analysis and production efficiency reports were completed weekly and incorporated into the monthly closing process and update annual forecasts. Develop budgets by plant location. Communication through oral and written processes were key to the development of analysis of changes on the production floor where I spent 60% of my time to learn and understand the production processes current and newly introduced to manufacturing ERP. I supervised over 10 professional and clerical staff developing in-house software designed for manufacturing reports and financial reporting analysis. I completed the required SEC reports for the R&R organization and assisted in the annual report and disclosure statement.
EDUCATION
Almeda College and University, Boise, ID
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2002
Urbana University, Urbana, OH
Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Management, Finance, Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 2003
Certified Internal Systems Auditor in progress
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
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