Benjamin Flores, CMA, MBA
San Bernardino, CA – 92404
CFO /
Chief Financial / Vice President / Controller
Cost -
Plant Accounting/ Finance
Manufacturing
/ Food Production / Plant
Hands
on senior financial executive with experience in developing and executing
innovative and effective financial and management programs; strong strategic
perspective with tactical ability to balance short-term priorities against
mission & long-term goals. A pragmatist with analytical skills and the
ability to quickly identify operational inefficiencies. A skilled communicator,
team player, and change leader that achieves positive bottom line impact.
Experienced in R& D, Manufacturing, and Distribution entities in Lean and
ISO 9001:2000 environments.
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Manufacturing / Operations / P&L Management / Project
Management / Strategic Alliances / Multi-Plant / Operations Leadership / Supply
Chain Leadership / Profit & Cost Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma Quality
Leadership / Strategic Planning and Implementation / Process Improvement / Multi-Site
Operations / Lean Manufacturing (5S) / Cost Accounting / Plant Accounting / Budget
Planning, Trend Forecasting, FAR / DCAA Compliance / Financial Statements /
Inventory Management / Change Management / Performance Analysis / Risk
Management / Software Implementations / Internal Controls / SOX / Banking &
Legal Relations / Policy and Process Alignment / Property, Sales and Use Tax / Production
Planning / Master Data Analyst / Cost Containment / Supply Chain Management /
Government Compliance
ACHIEVEMENTS
AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Implementation of QuickBooks
Enterprise Manufacturing software & EDI; Initiating: Product Profitability
reporting, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Payroll Admin, Cash Management,
Risk Management
Accomplished significant
operational performance improvements and tens of millions in expense reductions
which resulted in reductions of breakeven point by 48%, bank debt by 85%, total
debt by 50%, and inventory by 65%.
Implementation of Navision
ERP software, documentation of internal controls and compliance testing for SOX
section 404, reduction of cycle times for closure of WIP work orders, purchase
orders, sales orders, cash collections, and forecasted inventory requirements
and balances by product lines and projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American
Naturals Company, Commerce, CA 2014
– Present
“American
Naturals Company is a Fresh and Spirited, Imaginative food company that aims to
consistently offer high quality, all natural food mixes formulated from
America’s favorite family recipes.”
Controller
/ CFO
Provided
financial leadership to the owners and the management team in introducing and
implementing financial reporting, performance analysis, and process
improvements leading to cycle time reductions to better manage cash, inventory,
expenses, and improve productivity. Planed, organized, and directed the
day-to-day financial control activities and business operations for privately
held start-up food manufacturer.
Penguin
Natural Foods, Vernon, CA 2012
- 2013
Penguin
Natural Foods, Inc. was founded in 1991 by Scott Nairne. Scott had traveled
extensively in Asia and found the grains and rice products there to be superior
to that of the products in the United States. Utilizing those experiences, he
launched Penguin Natural Foods, Inc.
Controller
/ CFO
Provided
financial leadership to the owner and the management team in introducing and
implementing positive change, performance analysis, and process improvements
leading to cycle time reductions to better manage cash, inventory, expenses,
and improve productivity. Planed, organized, and directed the day-to-day
financial control activities and business operations for privately held private
label food manufacturer.
Catalytic
Solutions, Inc, Oxnard, CA 2011
- 2012
Catalytic
Solutions, Inc. is now CDTi – a leader in developing and manufacturing
technologies that reduce emissions from on- and off-road engine applications.
We are a leading global developer and manufacturer of light-duty gasoline,
heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel emissions control systems and products..
Unit Controller
Provided financial leadership
to the General Manager and the management team in introducing and implementing
change, performance analysis, and process improvements to manage cost and
improve productivity. Plan, organize, and directed the financial operations for
a publicly held R & D and manufacturing organization in the emission
controls catalyst industry. Coordinated external CPA audits and prepared audit
schedules and narratives..
DACOR,
Diamond Bar, CA 2005
- 2010
American
made, family-owned Dacor has been designing and manufacturing luxury kitchen
appliances for three generations.
Corporate
Controller / CFO
Planned, organized, and
directed the financial operations, IT resources, and Product Distribution for a
midsize privately held manufacturing, R & D, and service organization. A
true business partner to the COO and the management team in introducing and
implementing change, performance analysis, and process improvements to manage
cost and improve productivity (savings millions of dollars), in a lean
environment.
• Prepared, in accordance
with GAAP, month end close, monthly financial reporting, and product costing
• Performed month end duties
including presenting summary disclosure of financial performance including
product line profitability, performance variance analysis, forecasting of cash
availability and requirements, inventory balances, and rolling 12 month
forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements), credit and
collection reporting utilizing MFG/ProERP software and Excel.
• Other duties performed
included annual budgeting process, banking relationship including loan covenant
compliance, developing & aligning policies to maximize performance,
coordination of financial and bank audits, risk management, business continuity
planning, sales & use tax filings, payroll, and legal matters.
Rapiscan
Systems., Hawthorne, CA 2000
– 2005
Rapiscan
Systems is a global privately held company that specializes in walk-through
metal detectors, and x-ray machines for airport luggage and cargo screening.
The company is owned by OSI Systems
Division
Controller
Plan, organized, and directed
the financial operations for a $50 million dollar R & D, manufacturing, and
service subsidiary of a public company. A true business partner to the
President and the General Manager in introducing and implementing change and
process improvements in a rapidly growing ISO 9001:2000 environment.
• Prepared month end close
and monthly financial reporting, in accordance with GAAP / SOX
• Performed month end duties
include the summary disclosure of financial performance including product line
profitability, performance variance analysis, forecasting of cash requirements,
and inventory balances
• Performed quarterly duties
including audit schedule for CPA auditors, internal control testing ,process
narratives, forecasting, sales & use tax filings
• Created cost pools for
Government project allocations; prepared and submitted Government billings.
• Prepared annual budget,
coordinated external CPA audit (prepared audit schedules) and DCAA audits,
calculated Global construction project revenue recognition (based on Earned
Value) and costs (based on cost to completion) utilizing Microsoft Dynamics
Navision and Excel.
Azusa
Collision Center, Azusa, CA 1993
– 2000
Director
of Operations
Planned, managed, and
supervised day to day site operations including project estimating, production scheduling,
supply chain, AQM regulatory compliance, and accounting functions.
• Automated the estimating
(Mitchell) and accounting processes (QuickBooks) and implemented employee
training and certification programs (I-CAR) which reduced administrative costs,
production costs, and increased sales opportunities.
• Negotiated additional
supplier discounts which reduced material costs and improved profitability.
OTHER
WORK EXPERIENCE:
IOPTEX RESEARCH INC.,
Irwindale, CA (manufacturing) 1991 - 1993
MANAGER
OF COST ACCOUNTING
F.D.TITUS & SON, City of
Industry, CA - $80 million medical distribution 1990 - 1991
MANAGER
OF COST & INVENTORY ACCOUNTING
BROWN JORDAN CO, El Monte,
CA. - $50 million (manufacturing) 1989 - 1990
PLANT
CONTROLLER
STOODY COMPANY, City of
Industry, CA - $50 million (manufacturing) 1987 - 1989
MANAGER
OF COST ACCOUNTING
EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
MBA,
Major: Business Management, Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA
B.A.,
Major: Accounting, Cal State University-San Bernardino, CA
AFFILIATIONS,
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
CERTIFIED
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - License 40145
ISO
9001:2000 AUDITOR
USAF -
NCO LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
SOFTWARE
SKILLS
Microsoft
Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics AX & Navision, MFG/Pro, AS400, Sage,
QuickBooks