Julie McMurdie -Controller
- 1. Julie McMurdie Phone: 208-819-0610 10615 N. Oak J_McMurdie@mail.com Hayden, Idaho 83835 Proven manager with strong manufacturing performance and demonstrated leadership ability. Company Controller which leads all day-to-day operations of the finance department, including budget development and analysis, accounting for investments, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, relationship management with banks and other vendors, and audit preparation. As Controller collaborates with a variety of internal and external constituents. CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Operations Management Strategic Financial Management Production Management Advanced IQMS systems Analytical, organization, and problem solving Employee Relations Productivity improvements Oversight of all finance activities Cost-effective production Implement consistent policies Inventory reduction Team builder/motivator Quality and Safety systems Business planning Budgeting Project implementation Software implementation and upgrade Work History 12/13/1988 Sound Plastics, LLC dba Accurate Molded Plastics Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 208-770-2412 Position: Controller • Manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both division budgets and actual expenditures. • Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally. • Collaborate with members of the leadership team in drafting, reviewing, and verifying accuracy of annual budgets by department. • Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all departments. • Manage cash flow and forecasting for all of the company. • Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions. • Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely
- 2. manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of company’s financial status. • Assist company’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. • Engaging the company’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery. • Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the company’s owners. • Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals. • Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to company’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker. • Coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for assets. • Select and oversee software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. • Recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly. • Analysis, organization and problem solving issues, which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to owners, vendors and external customers. Education BA Sociology; University of California Accounting; San Jose City College Continuing education: Business Management Communication Training IQMS Training TMS training Train the Trainer; IQMS Dimensional and Conflict Accounting and Spreadsheet training Resolution Training