Andy Jones

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About Andy Jones

Finely-tuned cash analyst and financial manager with 20+ years of experience applying a big-picture perspective that improves problem-solving, cost reduction potential, and process improvement. Vastly experienced in all forms of public/private auditing; in updating/maintaining daily, weekly, and quarterly reports; and in developing manufacturing/capital budgets. SPECIFIC CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 200% increase in EBIT while Controller at Superior Plastics. Increase in profitability came from leading a collaboration team including the General Manager and an outside consultant, getting buy-in from the management team, conducting employee meetings and issuing a monthly update newletter to keep the organization engaged and informed of progress. Reduced month-end closing from 14 days to 4 while controller at Syndeo, LLC. Improvements resulted from re-structuring the process, implementing additional performance indicators, and moving key indicators to a daily and weekly reporting basis. Secured $29.5 million in new financing at STM Power by reducing total debt by or 13% and extending trade vendors to 38 weeks as the Assistant Controller. Spearheaded the launch of a greenfield, 3-shift, foot production facility as the Controller of Android Industries including development of the Operating Budget and key measurables. Maintained customer product needs while working in a triage situation, as a controller at Eagle Trim/Amercord, that involved internal and external consultants and continuously deteriorating collateral. Minimized costs for Superior Plastics through creation of a sinking fund to support bond payments; revision of the company handbook, time/attendance system, and worker’s compensation program; implementing lean manufacturing techniques; Specialties: Cost Analysis • Continuous Process Improvements • Budgeting • Cash Management Financial Reports • Sales Projections • New Business Development • Change Management Collections • Key Account Management • Vendor Relationship Management • Labor Relations Conflict Resolution • Negotiations • Team-building • Employee Hiring & Training