Ej Watson

About Ej Watson

High-energy, operationally minded, international finance and accounting executive with experience in manufacturing, distributing, wholesaling, retailing and e-tailing for public and privately held, global companies.Respected business partner and relationship builder focused on solving challenging business problems, delivering financial performance and operational efficiencies.Passionate team player and team leader in global organizations, particularly in cross-cultural financial environments. Areas of Financial Leadership:• Strategic Planning• Banking Relationships• Risk Management• Benchmarking, Financial Analysis & Non-Financial Performance Measures• Process Improvement• Cost Reduction Programs• Budgeting & Forecasting • GAAP, IFRS & SEC Reporting• Tax Strategies• Treasury and Cash Management• Staff Training, Mentoring and Development• Inventory Management and Costing: Process & Job CostingERP and Financial Reporting Systems:Epicor • Great Plains • SAP • MAS90 • Axapta • Intuitive • Syspro • MAPICS • Hyperion • Cognos

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   HRM Enterprises, Inc.

   Jan 2021 — Present · Hartville, OH, US

   HRM Enterprises, Inc. is family of companies that includes the country’s largest independent hardware store, a Tripadvisor top rated restaurant, the always exciting Marketplace & Flea Market, and a campus that has become a destination for customers from near and far. Established in 1939, HRM is a leader in the markets we serve with over 800 people who work each day to go beyond our customers’ expectations.HRM expanded its presence in Northeast Ohio through the 2021 acquisition of the historic Lehman\'s store. Located in the heart of Ohio\'s Amish Country, Lehman\'s is like an old-time mercantile store; it is a wonderful source of all types of old-fashion products and unique items, including those for homesteading, emergencies and off-grid living.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

• Oakland University

  Undergraduate studies in Physics, Business and Accounting

Skills

• Cpa
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Sales
• Direct Sales
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Hyperion
• International Business
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Financial Modeling
• Sec Filings
• Erp
• Risk Management
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Import/Export Operations
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Management
• Cash Flow
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Internal Controls
• Restructuring
• Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Banking Relationships
• Sap
• Budgeting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Cost Accounting
• Tax
• Gaap
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Us Gaap