Scott Wise

About Scott Wise

I\'m a process improver at hear. My soft spot for cost accounting and problem solving nature helps me dig into how manufacturing operations work in order to make results more visible and processes more valuable. I’m also someone who enjoys implementing new systems that take out the busywork and let us focus on the things that truly matter.

Experience

1. Finance Director

   VMRD, Inc.

   Jun 2022 — Present · Pullman, WA, US

   At VMRD, I’ve focused on making things better for my team and my peers. I have led impactful initiatives across accounting/finance, treasury, payroll, IT, and purchasing—driving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as we continue to grow as a company. Highlights include:Accounting• Recruited and mentored high-performing staff, leading to a high-performing, supportive, and creative team that exceeds expectations for our internal and external partners.• Led integration of acquired company into our financial systems.• Drove process improvements across all facets of the accounting and finance operations, resulting in better work quality and less manual and time-consuming processes.Information Technology• Selected and implemented new software solutions for expense reporting, HRIS/payroll, and accounts payable automation, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved accuracy.• Served as NetSuite ERP administrator and subject matter expert, driving major process improvements in partnership with internal resources and consultants.• Created new methods of bringing data to stakeholders for timely decision making.Purchasing• Strengthened relationships with key suppliers to secure pricing and delivery improvements.• Negotiated price savings in ERP, HRIS, and productivity software subscriptions.Treasury• Managed company cash using a forward-looking investment strategy to maximize returns while keeping liquidity and capital preservation as priorities.• Consolidated bank accounts to streamline monthly closing and leverage preferred partner benefits.• Migrated merchant card processing platforms to gain significant cost savings while simplifying internal processing and improving data visibility.

Education

• University of Idaho

  BS Business, Production/Operations Management

  1995 — 1999

• University of Idaho

  M.Acct

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Cost Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Analysis
• Production Budgeting
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Erp Implementations
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounting
• Erp