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Derrick Clevenger

@derrickclevenger

I lead enterprise finance, forecasting, controllership, and procurement for multi-site manufacturing and service operations.

United States

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At GWS Tool Group, I lead enterprise business control, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, inventory control, and procurement for a rapidly growing multi-site organization. I integrated seven acquisitions in two years and delivered $2.2M in annualized restructuring savings.

I build forecasting and budgeting models that connect P&L performance to operational drivers, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions. I also reduced month-end close from 14 business days to three and support ERP implementation through process design, data integrity, reporting, and user adoption.

Across roles with CraftMark Bakery, Kauffman Engineering, Fairfield Manufacturing, ZF, Stanley Black & Decker, Rolls-Royce Energy Services, and Anchor Glass Container, I’ve led finance for manufacturing plants, service branches, and procurement teams. I bring an MBA and CMA along with 18+ years of translating financial and operational data into executive decisions.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Business Control & Procurement / Corporate Controller

Current

GWS Tool Group

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Lead enterprise business control, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, cash flow, inventory control, and procurement in a rapidly growing multi-site organization. Integrated 7 acquisitions in two years and delivered $2.2M in annualized restructuring savings.

Financial Planning And Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management Inventory Control Procurement ERP Implementation Restructuring Cost Improvement Working Capital Management performance reporting Leadership

Corporate Controller

CraftMark Bakery

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Directed month-end close and supervised accounting and customer service teams; managed cash flow and quarterly lender covenant reporting. Developed forecasting models for three production lines and prepared weekly production reporting.

Month End Closing Cash Flow Management Forecasting Production Reporting Team Supervision Lender Reports

Corporate Controller

Kauffman Engineering LLC

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)

Analyzed P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and liabilities across 12 manufacturing facilities; prepared annual budgets, forecasts, and management reporting. Managed liquidity and bank balances, recommending fund transfers and actions to optimize cash use.

P&L Analysis Balance Sheet Analysis Cash Flow Management Budgeting Forecasting Management Reporting Liquidity Management

Financial Controller

Fairfield Manufacturing

Oct 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Led monthly close and reporting and developed the monthly forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes for corporate, business-unit, and site leadership. Partnered with engineers and project leaders on annual capital planning and investment analysis.

Month End Closing Forecasting Budgeting Strategic Planning Capital Planning Investment Analysis SOX Compliance Audit Coordination

Multi-Plant Controller

Apr 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 6 months)

Led finance for two production facilities, including close, monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, strategic planning, and performance reporting. Advised plant managers on cost, working capital, capital investments, and savings initiatives.

Financial Planning And Analysis Forecasting Budgeting Strategic Planning Cost Management Working Capital Investment Standard Costing

Convergent Security Solutions Operations Controller | Senior Cost Analyst

Stanley Black & Decker

Oct 2011 - Apr 2016 (4 years 6 months)

Held financial responsibility for 56 service and installation branches across the United States and Canada and managed three analysts resolving system variances. Led an EDI implementation and reduced hourly-timesheet processing overhead by more than 50%.

Financial Control Cost Analysis EDI Procure To Pay Variance Analysis Process Improvement Team Management

Senior Associate Cost Analyst

Rolls-Royce Energy Services Inc.

Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years 1 month)

Developed planning and reporting tools for cost-reduction initiatives, standard product costs, and product-release schedules; prepared variance explanations for senior-management cost-steering reviews.

Cost Analysis Planning Tools Reporting Variance Analysis Cost Reduction Standard Costing