RITESH PATEL,SUGARHILL , GA – 30518. 678-591-0327RITESH_PATEL@CHARTER.NET

CONTROLLER Dynamic international finance specialist possessing superior Analysis & communication, cultural navigation, and financial improvement aptitude necessary to drive cost reduction and profitability in large-scale organizations. More than ten years’ broad-based practice leveraging hands-on management skills and high-caliber work ethic to drive dramatic process and business growth. Renowned ability to provide strategic planning and hands-on direction that improves processes and systems for teams across the US and India. Highly skilled in full-cycle project management and complex multitasking to ensure compliance with project deadlines. Skilled communicator with business experts and newcomers alike.

Financial/Operation Analysis ( Revenue /Prices ) Financial/Accounting Management/ HR/Operation Forecasting/Costing/ System Improvement Staff Development & Motivation Budgeting/Planning – Zero Based Approach Cost Reductions/Lean Process – Capital Project .

Business Integration/Acquisition Presentation , Implementation and Training Financial Analysis – Rebate, Commission, DSO &

Warranties Internal Controls / Cash management /Month end Financial/General Reporting Audit, GAAP, SOP 97-2 & SOX Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TechnoSpice LLC • Alpharetta, GA – IT Enterprise Service 04/01/2014 to present - Controller

Accounting,Finance,Project Costing and Modeling. Analyses and reviews accounting classifications. Analyze and Review financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position. Assist and resolve any issues related with the monthly/quarterly 'close' process Month end Closed and ADP Payroll. Create and present provider activity data reports to leadership and network management .

Preparing multi – currency consolidated monthly financial package for Senior Management. ( Category ) Actively participate in account or provider specific projects and research innovative solutions to resolve the issue Maintain general ledger accounts and evaluate the related activities for the production of financial statements

and monthly reports Perform account reconciliations and analyses, prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position Assist and resolve any issues related with the monthly/quarterly 'close' process Administer, review, and make necessary corrections to terms and data of provider risk share program reports Create and present provider activity data reports to leadership and network management Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits Verified underlying account processes and controls are operating effectively and recommends process

improvements Reviewed, reconciled, researched and assisted in the budgeting/rate processes to ensure accuracy of data in

the financial system Developed knowledge of firm's organizational structure, technology, and financial reports to begin to accurately

analyze financial results and make recommendations Possessed an understanding of the impact of the client and engagement attributes to firm's reporting that relies

on its accuracy Run various reports from SAP and Confirm with Hyperion Essbase and updated Budget and Forecast in

Hyperion Planning and Validate at each cycle and assist with monthly closing activities in a timely manner

Sterlite Technologies Americas LLC • Duluth, GA – Manufacturer and Wholesale OFC 03/2012 to 03/31/2014 $20M Telecom tool and product manufacturer operating in 100+ countries.

FINANCE CONTROLLER – AMERICAS – Promoted to lead the finance function in the midst of reorganization and Strategic Initiatives.Managed a team of 1-9 with responsibility for sales , cost , profit planning, forecasting, capital expenditure, budgeting and analysis, promotional program analysis, cash management, tax reporting, filing, reporting and consultation that contributed of company profit goals.

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Management of short and long range financial planning using Zero based Budgeting , forecasting, analysis , control, cost analysis and financial reporting to support Corporate Functional leaders with Special Projects.

Run various reports from SAP and Confirm with Hyperion Essbase and updated Budget and Forecast in Hyperion Planning and Validate at each cycle and assist with monthly closing activities in a timely manner.

Reviewing, assessing, consolidating domestic and international sales and profit projections and manage all financial data collection, analysis, reporting systems and process and recommendations on the results and special projects.

Developed promotional expenditure review and audit programs and controls also delivering financial analysis for new product planning, capital appropriations and other projects.

Preparing multi – currency consolidated monthly financial package for Senior Management and lead quarterly reviews for SG&A (Selling, General and operating expenses).

Month end closed for all business entities and analysis and reviews of P&L with MGT and cost center managers. Implement Sales/ Rep Commission policy, analyzed and review it every quarter to make necessary accrual. Preparing variance analysis for Rebate including budget to actual, forecast and prior year and measure results. Updating financial package in ERP systems and run different ad hoc reports for Senior Management. Preparing and analyzed monthly balance sheet and Income statement in accordance with GAAP. Track and report KPI indicators, evaluate results in terms of cost, budget, operating policies, trends and increased

profit opportunities Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting and promote the practice of continuous improvement and work with

business unit Management. Update and reviews of capital spending plans and results and provide analytical support for Capital projects.

Preparing and developing the strategic annual budget, Royalties Statement and quarterly forecasts at the department and corporate level to achieve results and Company goals and objective.

Hewlett Packard , Tucker, GA Healthcare Service to GAMMIS and Peachcare – Contract 2011 to 2012 $127B Enterprise Service, PC,Printers, Hardware and Imaging systems manufacturer operating in across 180 countries.

FINANCIAL ANALYST III /COST ( MANAGE 1 PEOPLE ) (2011 – 2012)Excelled in command of three to six reports in up to four domestic and international operational and compliance audit, process improvement, and Sarbanes-Oxley projects per quarter. Authored reports and debriefed management on audit findings. Collaborated in new and existing staff auditor training, and international audit and fraud investigations.

Provide robust modeling and reporting to facilitate executive –level decision making for different new cost model. Review financial statements and analyze revenues, costs, expenses and tax rate for all business units of leading

process Automation Company. Established time tracking system for internal audit processes SOP 97-2, assigning teams to specific segments

(e.g. Revenue, expenditures) and streamlining on-site audit and in-office wrap-up process, reducing total audit process time by 20%.

SSL Americas INC • Norcross, GA – Manufacturer- CPG ( Wholesale, Retail , Gov , Drug and Special NKT ) 2006 to 2011$120M manufacturer of Rubber components with 50+ major facilities world wide.

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS /SR ACCOUNTANT /COST ( MANAGE 4 PEOPLE) (2006 – 2011)Directed essential business integration, cross-functional projects involving the business units leads, managers, and C-level executives in creating domestic and international Sarbanes Oxley processes. Standardized reporting and GAAP requirements across all locations. Collaborated with Vice President of Sales / Marketing in centralizing financial reporting process for $ 25M combined department. Led business processes, including implementation of practices for newly acquired organizations (e.g. Long-range and short-term capital planning, resources planning and allocation, and financial analysis). Orchestrated team training for accounting requirements related to Planning,acquisitions and restructuring.

Partnered in integration of international business, generating $100M in sales across five countries. Spearheaded cross-functional team in creation of synergy identification and realization, saving $1 M . An innovated tracking system to measure metrics and performance against goals, resulting in the attainment of

objectives, timelines, and budget restrictions with total savings of $100K through early project completion.

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Enhanced communication between domestic business and business in the UK and Asia by navigating cultural and linguistic differences to ensure clear understanding of required deliverables.

Financial management role covering accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, risk management, operational planning, and reporting functions. Orchestrated product segment reviews for executive staff, aimed at performance assessment improvements and enhancement of investment decisions. Uncovered and maintained forecast risks and opportunities, and liaised with various business segments to ensure timely submission of all necessary forecasting and reporting documents. Facilitated Hyperion Financial Management system training for all international trainers.

Enhanced consistency in domestic and international financial information through creation of standard templates. Collaborated cross-functionally to devise a requirements list and eliminate 60% of duplicate requests, allowing the

analytics team to refocus away from answering unnecessary requests and towards cost reduction and profitability.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Toshiba • Norcross, GA – Manufacturer Electronics , ECR, POS, Barcode, Scale etc. 2001-2006 ( 3 People)

AHP LLC – Diaper Manufacturer • Duluth, GA ( Wholesale ) 1997 – 2000 R.W. Good Times • Norcross, GA – Real Estate, Food and Entertainment & Health and Wellness 1995 -

1997

EDUCATIONMaster of Business Administration in Accounting, Finance & Costing - 1998

Keller Graduate School Of MGT, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Auditing - 1986Sardar Patel Univercity, V.V.Nager, India

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – Microsoft Word • Works • Excel 8.5 /10• Access • Power Point8/10 • ERP 8.5/10 • MRP- CRM - Vertex – Sales and Use tax • JBA – AS 400 ,Mapics • Hyperion Essbase6/10 • HFM7.5 /10, EDI, Diva • Cognos – Reporting .SAP. Peachtree ,

Quickbook , Transfer Pricing -Oracle. Sage, Peoplesoft , Great Plains , MAS 400 • World Wide Web .

Accomplishment1. Accelerated the month-end closing process to the four calendar day of every month. Provide timely and accurate

financial reports on operating entities and capital projects. Controller 2. Developed financial controls that successfully scaled as the company grew from $10 million to $ 15 million of

revenue per year. No material weaknesses noted by auditors during that period. SFA3. Set up budget to actual reports as specifically requested by department heads. Resulted in increased use of

reports and quicker decision-maker attention to variances. Financial Analyst4. Automated preparation of COGNOS system” reports that had previously required 10 hours of staff time per week.

Senior Accountant5. Reduce SGA expenses by $ 55 k in 2008 at SSL America.6. Create Financial Model to track GM / SGA /Inventory / Acrual ( Sales / Marketing and Operation ) 7. Part time Operation Manager at Dunkin Donuts, Macon , GA

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