Debra Echols
Brookhaven
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance
Valmet, Inc
Atlanta
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Streamlined integration of employee data, sales orders, accounts receivable, and accounts payable into Valmet's database post-CWS acquisition.
- Collaborated with management team to evaluate CWS cost centers and their effects on Valmet.
- Facilitated incorporation of CWS balance sheet and income statement into Valmet financials.
Corporate Controller
Coldwater Seals, Inc
Atlanta
08.2000 - 02.2022
- Supervised cost center operations, managing payroll and accounts payable and receivables for three manufacturing sites (2 in US and 1 in Sweden).
- Produced annual budgets, comparing actual expenses with previous year activities.
- Conducted monthly analysis with top management to validate budget projections against actual results.
- Created comprehensive financial reports summarizing eight product lines across multiple locations.
- Liaised with financial institutions and CPA firm to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Supported management evaluations through detailed financial analyses for decision-making.
- Collaborated on strategic initiatives to enhance production efficiency and sales growth.
- Participated in annual strategy sessions to develop growth plans for production expansion and product development.
Controller
Heeney Wholesale Co.
Atlanta
05.1992 - 08.2000
- Conducted financial reporting and analysis for wholesale operations.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance financial efficiency.
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions ensuring accuracy.
- Managed intensive inventory of Christmas, silk and dried flowers, and other imported items for resale to designers and gift shops.
- Oversaw store front operations with direct reports from management.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA06-1992
Skills
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Financial forecasting and reporting
- Internal controls and compliance
- Team collaboration
- Data management and integration
- Multi-currency financial management
- Due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
- End-of-year review oversight
Timeline
Finance
Valmet, Inc
02.2022 - 03.2023
Corporate Controller
Coldwater Seals, Inc
08.2000 - 02.2022
Controller
Heeney Wholesale Co.
05.1992 - 08.2000
BBA - Accounting
Georgia State University