Semra Meredith

About Semra Meredith

Accomplished finance and operational leader with high initiative and a desire for challenge. Extensive experience in accounting and financial management, as well as process development and improvement. Proven business judgment managing a smooth-running, cost-effective operation. Strong strategic, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Superior conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze, interpret, and resolve complex issues. Six Sigma Certified. MBA. CPA (inactive). Big 4 accounting firm experience. AREAS OF EXPERTISEBudget, Cost, & Financial Analysis —Auditing/Internal Controls — Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) — Performance Measurements — Operational Planning — Financial Reporting — Information Systems — Team Building — Customer Service — “Turnaround” BusinessesSemra can be contacted via email: s••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Controller

   Versa Designed Surfaces

   May 2017 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   Oversee accounting operations for privately held manufacturing company including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and general accounting. Complete forecast estimates, monthly closing, and job costing. Manage team of up to 4 direct reports. Led accounting and finance Implementation of new ERP system to enhance system controls and provide other technology-based growth opportunities. Reduced closing cycle from 16 days to 3 days, allowing for faster decision making. Drove creation and implementation of purchasing process.

Education

• Ursinus College

  Bachelor's Degree, German Major/Acctg Emphasis/French Minor

  1993 — 1997

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Accounting & Finance

  1999 — 2000

Skills

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Project Planning
• Management
• Erp
• Strategy
• Sap
• Change Management
• Variance Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Cost Accounting
• Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Acquisition Integration
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Financial Modeling
• Income Statement
• Manufacturing
• Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Planning
• Auditing
• Budgets
• Finance
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis