Stacy Bright

About Stacy Bright

Accomplished financial professional with 20+ years of experience leading finance, accounting, and IT operations in manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCPG) industries. Known for driving strategic planning, M&A integration, ERP implementation, and process optimization to improve profitability, enhance reporting accuracy, and deliver measurable business results.A collaborative and solutions-focused leader with a proven record of building high-performing teams, streamlining global processes, and providing strategic financial guidance in high-profile, high-risk environments. Experienced in international assignments and cross-cultural leadership, aligning financial strategy with corporate growth objectives.Key Highlights:Global Finance Standardization: Relocated to Frankfurt, Germany in 2022 for a 3-month global assignment to design inventory valuation guidelines for BOM and routing in the global ERP system and implement financial contribution statements across 15 locations.ERP Harmonization: Partnered in creating standardized controlling and accounting templates for Norma Group’s global ERP rollout, achieving consistent financial reporting worldwide.Operational Excellence in Transition: Relocated to Visalia, CA in 2018 to standardize KPI reporting and lead inventory valuation reviews for National Diversified Systems (NDS), improving accuracy and operational efficiency.Core Competencies: Strategic Financial Leadership | ERP Implementation (D365/AX2012/AX2009)| Process Optimization | Mergers & Acquisitions | Global Reporting Standards (EMEA/Americas/China)| Inventory Valuation | KPI Development | Manufacturing & FMCG Finance | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Business Partnering

Experience

1. Finance and Accounting Controller

   Daniels Manufacturing Corporation

   Dec 2025 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

Education

• Kaplan University

  BS, Accounting

  2008

• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

  Excellence in General Management

• Oakland University

  Master’s Degree, Accounting

  2009

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Income Statement
• Controlling
• Auditing
• Inventory Management
• Sap
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Pricing
• Microsoft Dynamics Ax
• Internal Controls
• Cost
• Lean Manufacturing
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounts Payable
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Target Costing
• Accounting
• Strategy
• Management
• Mapics
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Benefit
• Business Planning
• Tooling Benchmarking
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Steel Stamping
• Supply Chain
• Inventory Analysis
• Outsourcing
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement