Debbie Kocher, CMA,CPA
Waterloo,ON
Summary
A highly motivated, results oriented leader with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and business operations in various sectors. A team builder who is an out of the box thinker; but a pragmatic problem solver with strong analytical and financial analysis skills. First class entrepreneurial and human relations skills and the ability to motive and develop a team while achieving Company goals.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Shad International
1994 - 1998
- Managed office staff, accounting, financial reporting, analysis and human resources, revenue budget preparation, implementation of new computerized accounting system, creation of new business and accounting policies and procedures, planning and reporting for Board of Directors meetings, year-end audit working papers, cost analysis, training of University contract Program Managers, strategic planning sessions facilitation
Self-employed Accountant
Various Clients
1992 - 1998
- Serviced approximately 40 owner managed businesses, financial statements preparation, monthly accounting, payroll preparation, government filing requirements, set-up and training on accounting systems
Controller
Northfield Metal Products - Div of Leggett & Platt
2021 - Current
- Prepare and manage budgets and various forecasts, ensure timely financial statement preparation, responsible for weekly payroll preparation for 200+ employees including T4 preparation. Prepare overhead and labour rates, prepare selling price revisions vs material cost increases while maintaining appropriate margins and EBIT target, established numerous internal reports to provide accurate inventory and costing analysis, responsible for capital requests and ROI calculation
Controller & HR Manager
Omex Manufacturing
2012 - 2021
- Responsible for cash management, budget preparation, calculation of overhead rates, costing variances and analysis, preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, implementation of ADP EZLabour system, financial reporting including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, year-end audit working paper and liaison, external IT services, all Human Resources aspects, preparation of Employee Policy Manual, monitoring and negotiating group benefits, company insurance and office equipment contracts, monthly and yearly government reporting requirements
Controller
Uvalux Tanning & Support and EnerWorks Inc
2010 - 2012
- Implemented Business Vision's system, employee training on Business Vision, implementation of office policies and procedures, financial reporting including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, Human Resource aspects including Health & Safety, year-end audit working papers, updating financial records and implementing month-end cut off schedules, bringing 3 Companies together and re-organization of work tasks, negotiating a PST audit reduction, assisting with purchase of Pool Heating Company, assisting Production and Manufacturing with process and vendor changes, responsible for purchasing process, training staff on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process, arranging trade shows and participating in some, arranging all Company Travel, revamp of marketing materials and working with 3rd Party Marketing Company on website design, company liaison with internal IT Department
Director of Finance & Operations
Snowbear Limited
2008 - 2009
- Responsible for 12 direct reports and 7 different departments including Finance, Inventory Control, Logistics, Production Planning, Procurement, Business Support Group and Documents Control, part of Senior Management team in a turn-around situation, disposal of obsolete inventory, management of outside Call Centre and IT support, all Procurement decisions including RFQ process and negotiations, operational clean-up and improvement efficiencies, implementation of Business Support Group, collecting 'past due' Accounts Receivable, year-end audit and corporate tax returns, cash management including re-building of vendor relationships, reviewing and approving all Purchase Orders, monthly reporting package for accurate and timely financial reporting, rebuilding employee relationships, implementing proper business flow of internal functions, responsible for marketing and promo materials sourcing and development, outsourcing decisions to improve production and save costs, managing off-site warehouse and staff, working closely with plant manufacturing, sourcing and building relationships with potential USA companies, sourcing products from overseas
Controller
Strub Brothers Limited
2006 - 2008
- Responsible for accounting, payroll, human resources and manufacturing costing, preparation of policies and procedures, internal financial reports for Management Team analysis, monthly financial results and reporting to external bank, establishment and implementation of overhead rates by work centre, year-end working papers for external auditors, cash flow management including CDN & US Funds, negotiation with vendors, reporting requirements for external bank funding, liaison with bank auditors, preparation and submission of Ontario Marketing Board reports
Controller
Chicopee Manufacturing Limited – Division of Magellan Aerospace Corporation
2000 - 2006
- Responsible for budget preparation and presentation to corporate, daily cashflow monitoring and reporting, monthly financial results and reporting to corporate, accounting, payroll and human resource functions, cash management including buying/selling of US$ funds, review of Purchase Orders, liason with customers/vendors, analyze manufacturing costs, annual variable and fixed factory overhead absorption rates, submitting and claiming Government Grant programs and SRED credits, tracking and approving purchases of fixed assets, year-end working papers for external auditors, physical inventory and reconciliation, divisional data for submission to corporate, cost reductions, preparation of policies and procedures
Senior Accountant
SST – Division of Woodhead Industries
1998 - 2000
- Led a team responsible for payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, departmentalized budget information, accounting representative on Great Plains software implementation team, weekly and monthly financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, accounting questions, research on R&D credits, analysis of employee payroll records, consultation with senior management
Staff Accountant
KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne
1988 - 1992
- Preparation of financial statements, payroll services and government reporting, bookkeeping services, set-up and training on accounting systems
Education
CMA, CPA -
Various
Various Universities
Skills
- Use and implementation of various software such as D365, LPCS, Hyperion, ShopEdge, Business Vision, Quickbooks, CINCOM, CODA, Taxprep
- Budget Preparation
- Cost accounting
- Financial statements expertise
- Audit preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll Processing
- Staff Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Budget Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Pricing and costing
- Internal controls development
Certification
CMA graduate
Timeline
CMA, CPA -
Various
Various Universities
Controller
Shad International
1994 - 1998
Self-employed Accountant
Various Clients
1992 - 1998
Controller
Northfield Metal Products - Div of Leggett & Platt
2021 - Current
Controller & HR Manager
Omex Manufacturing
2012 - 2021
Controller
Uvalux Tanning & Support and EnerWorks Inc
2010 - 2012
Director of Finance & Operations
Snowbear Limited
2008 - 2009
Controller
Strub Brothers Limited
2006 - 2008
Controller
Chicopee Manufacturing Limited – Division of Magellan Aerospace Corporation
2000 - 2006
Senior Accountant
SST – Division of Woodhead Industries
1998 - 2000
Staff Accountant
KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne
1988 - 1992
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