DENISE M.

WEAVER
Langhorne, PA 19047 Home: 215.968.0112 stengel1220@yahoo.com Cell: 215.817.7096

SUMMARY Highly motivated Controller with significant experience in various accounting settings. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Skilled in financial analysis, problem solving and development of policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to create strong teams and provide essential training for skill development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Accounts Payable and Project Cost Tracking: IntelliChief and Tabware Payroll: Kronos Database Management System: Essbase and Hyperion Financial: JD Edwards and PeopleSoft Various Banking Software Microsoft Office Products EXPERIENCE WHEELABRATOR FALLS, INC., Morrisville, PA 2004 2011

Plant Controller Prepared timely and accurate annual budgets, forecasts, special projects and other planning for $54M corporation. Monitored and analyzed reports, researching variances and providing explanations to local, regional and corporate managers. Worked on all financial and operational audits. Advised department managers on financial matters to identify and quantify opportunities, risk and areas of cost savings to more profitably drive business. Performed annual testing and all necessary measure to ensure complete SOX compliance for facility. Assisted staff in identifying, developing and rolling out best financial practices and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and current best practices. Carefully worked with customers to negotiate and maintain effective pricing and agreements to best meet customer requirements and maintain effective customer relations. Coordinated billing to ensure promptness and accuracy of statements, promptly resolve billing issues and ensure timely collection of receivables. Interfaced with all levels of management to obtain data and information necessary to complete duties. Developed project cost tracking template which was utilized by all facilities to track $254M annual budget for repairs and maintenance. Coordinated with department and facility management on ways to reduced overtime hours by 6% through categorizing hours worked into productive and nonproductive. Inspired staff to work together as cohesive team through team building actives that included development of training manuals, cost saving initiatives and celebrating team successes. Participated as active member of safety committee and assisted in development of safety awards program and policies regarding confined space practices compliant with OSHA standards.

DENISE M. WEAVER
LENOX, INC., Lawrenceville, NJ

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2000 2004

Corporate Senior Accountant Prepared annual budget of $38M. Submitted full year forecast on monthly basis to Corporate Controller. Maintained corporate fixed assets with net worth of $21M. Assisted with preparation of quarterly Board of Directors PowerPoint presentation. Completed special projects for Corporate Controller and CFO. Supervised 1 staff accountant. Served as plan administrator for purchase card program with approximately 100 card holders to better allow necessary purchases with excellent oversight and controls. Consolidated financials of 5 manufacturing plants and corporate office utilizing Hyperion to monitor, analyze and report variances to various levels of management. Managed daily cash position and banking activities (wire transfers, automated clearing house (ACH) transactions and letters of credit) to effectively control finances and keep complete and accurate records. Corporate Staff Accountant Performed monthly and year-end close, including journal entries. Coordinated and prepared audit schedules for internal and external auditors. Coordinated with Brown-Forman to accurately maintain intercompany charges with Lenox and divisions. Completed monthly reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet, intercompany and expense accounts to maintain complete and accurate financial records. Downloaded monthly departmental financials from JD Edwards into Hyperion which helped Corporate Senior Accountant analyze and report results. Maintained and distributed monthly and year-end financials to assist various managers in administering costs. Prepared year-end federal tax package for tax department to allow filling of appropriate corporate taxes. Coordinated with Brown-Forman on preparation of governmental surveys to ensure compliance with all regulation and standards. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF PA LANDFILLS, Morrisville, PA 1995 2000

Assistant Controller Performed monthly and year-end close, including journal entries for $164M facility. Coordinated and prepared audit schedules for internal and external auditors. Supervised plant accounting staff of 5 individuals to complete monthly accounting closes. Maintained inventory of fixed assets with net worth of $336M. Prepared quarterly and annual reporting for area and corporate controllers. Submitted midand final-month projection to Division Controller. Tracked and analyzed monthly financials and effectively communicated results to various department and division managers. Performed monthly reconciliation and analysis of all general ledger accounts and American Express procurement card expenses.

EDUCATION BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Satellite Campus: King of Prussia, PA)