Overview
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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, GA
06-1992

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
Debra Echols