Monaye J.

About Monaye J.

I am a finance professional with experience in accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting at a $7B publicly traded manufacturing company. I specialize in cost accounting, external reporting, and variance analysis, with a proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and ASC 606.My career has been built on driving efficiency and providing actionable insights that help leadership make data-driven decisions. I’ve supported global competitiveness initiatives, partnered with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, and Purchasing), and delivered process improvements that reduced month-end close times and improved reporting accuracy.Recently, I partnered with Engineering to reassess labor cost assumptions, achieving a 20%+ reduction in estimated unit costs across domestic and international sites. This initiative enabled competitive pricing and contributed to a $1.3M customer opportunity, outperforming a key competitor.I thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving are essential to success. I’m passionate about aligning financial strategy with operational goals and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Analyst

   Ametek Engineered Interconnect And Packaging

   Jul 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Maintains and updates Avante Std Cost System to ensure accurate reporting of production and material costsPrepares month-end journal entries and general ledger reconciliations to support timely financial closeConducts monthly analysis of standard costs and variances, identifying trends in labor, material, and outside processingPerforms competitive cost analysis, including feasibility studies to reduce labor costs and strengthen competitiveness in various domestic and global marketsResearch and analyzes year-over-year standard cost increases; provide clear breakdowns to Sales for quoting purposes and coordinate adjustments with Engineering and Purchasing as neededReviews job costs and proactively resolve errors before closure to prevent margin discrepanciesConducts cycle count program monitoring to ensure compliance with accounting guidelinesKey Achievement: Partnered with leadership to develop cost models supporting global competitiveness initiatives while improving collaboration between Sales, Engineering, and Purchasing

Education

• CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  Cross Cultural Communication, International Business, & Sustainable Development of the 21st Century

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Bachelor's degree, Finance