Arlena Theriot
Senior Finance Manager Operation Finance Leader Business Controller @KION North America
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Finance Manager Operation Finance Leader Business Controller @KION North America
Summerville, SC, US
As the Manager of Operations Controlling, I support CFO and operation leadership as a strategic business partner. Lead controlling support for the Research and Development team and prepare annual budgets, support, and steer business to achieve financial targets and goals. Analyze plan-to-actuals and research variances to report to management. Work closely with manufacturing team, sales and aftersales to provide financial reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and activities to support business projects. Perform ROIC, track and report business results to help reduce cost and improve financial performance for Business Plans, forecasts and strategies designed to enhance profitability. Analyze financials and business cases to identify key areas of opportunities and risks. Execute successful completion of external audits to support approval of financial statements. Provide audit support and assist external auditors with inquiries and requests. Manage, monitor, and maintain accurate process descriptions SOP’s and Internal Control System,(ICS) documentation of financial and business processes. Coordinate with global corporate Compliance Officer as the Local Compliance Representative. Manage closing and reporting and monitor financial performance to facilitate decision-making.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting
Walsh College
Master of Science - MS, Tax Law/Taxation
Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
SKILLS
ABOUT ARLENA THERIOT
Strategic, results-driven senior manager with extensive manufacturing experience. Managed and processed over $2.5B in company assets. Known for an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, business process improvement, contract negotiation, and developing robust relationships. Proven ability to facilitate multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Resourceful in implementing operational improvements and managing challenging projects. Recognized for leading, motivating, and training cross-functional teams.With a diverse background that includes tax accounting, I have over 10 years of experience preparing and progressing consolidated tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations. I possess thorough knowledge of the US Internal Revenue Code, state and local tax laws and provisions, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. In short, I am a distinguished professional with extensive experience in finance, accounting, and strategic planning. Additionally, I hold a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skillsConnecting and building strong relationshipsCustomer Service orientedData AnalysisQuantitative Analytics Return on Investment AnalysisVariance AnalysisTax ComplianceAccounting & AuditGeneral Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Financial StatementsStrategic PlanningCRM, Customer Relationship ManagementBusiness AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentContract NegotiationProject Management Operational ManagementChange ImplementationFacility ManagementEntrepreneurial experience Microsoft Excel & AccessMicrosoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word & OutlookSAPGAAPIFRSSoft Skills Include: Integrity, Empathy, Adaptability, Problem-solving, Conflict resolution, Delegation, Feedback, Motivation Coach
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