Jeffrey Retherford
With over 30 years of expertise in complex finance and accounting for global retail and manufacturing companies, I am dedicated to doing strategic and innovative accounting, lifelong learning, and mentoring.
- Role
- Senior Plant Controller at APP Group
- Location
- Woodbridge, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeffrey Retherford
In today\'s global business environment, effective leadership and deep expertise are essential. With 30 years in accounting and finance for government and international organizations, I specialize in enhancing financial reporting and profit growth. My expertise extends to leading process improvements, adhering to GAAP, and focusing on innovative strategies and solutions in manufacturing accounting. If you\'re looking for a strategic professional to strengthen your team and establish impactful financial partnerships, please reach out.
Experience
Senior Plant Controller
Jan 2026 — Present · ID
Serves as the senior financial leader for a 24/7 manufacturing operation, directing COGM integrity, standard costing, inventory control, overhead absorption, WIP governance, and SAP S/4HANA production order architecture while partnering with operations to optimize throughput, waste, labor efficiency, and capital deployment, and ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable variance analysis that drives performance accountability and operational transparency.
Education
Strayer University
Master of Science, Accounting
Baker College
Associate of Science - AS, Dual Major: Accounting and Computer Science
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Capella University
Doctor of Business Administration, Strategy and Innovation
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