Jessica Barber
Assistant Controller @Lel International
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Controller @Lel International
Lead accounting operations for a $60M manufacturing company supporting financial reporting, ERP implementation, budgeting, and operational finance.• Reduced financial close cycle from 90 days to 31 days by implementing structured close procedures.• Designed chart of accounts and financial structure during Epicor ERP implementation.• Built inventory architecture and enterprise part numbering system.• Implemented three-way matching strengthening AP controls.• Introduced burden and overhead allocation improving cost visibility.• Developed executive financial dashboards and KPI reporting.• Authored 20+ SOPs across accounting, procurement, and inventory functions.• Lead departmental budgeting and perform cash flow forecasting.• Train accounting staff on manufacturing accounting processes.
EDUCATION
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Long Beach City College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT JESSICA BARBER
Accounting and finance leader with 13+ years of experience in manufacturing environments specializing in cost accounting, ERP implementations, operational finance, and financial process improvement.I currently support accounting operations for a $60M manufacturing organization where I focus on improving financial visibility, strengthening internal controls, and building scalable financial processes that support operational growth.My background combines manufacturing finance expertise with operational leadership experience. I regularly partner with plant leadership, engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams to translate manufacturing activity into financial insights that support better business decisions.Key areas of expertise include:• ERP Implementation (Epicor Kinetic)• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting• Inventory, WIP & COGS Management• Financial Reporting & KPI Dashboards• Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting• Process Improvement & Internal ControlsCareer highlights include:• Reduced month-end close cycle from 90 days to 31 days• Led Epicor ERP implementation across 7 departments and 30+ users• Improved inventory accuracy from 78% to 93%• Eliminated a 3-month accounts payable backlog• Reduced payroll accounting processing from 4 days to 1 dayI enjoy working at the intersection of finance and operations, helping organizations improve processes, increase financial clarity, and scale effectively.
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