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james slagle

@jamesslagle

Corporate controller at Black Box who implemented a global consolidation system and Oracle FCC ERP migration.

At Black Box Corporation, I was responsible for implementing a global consolidation system and an Oracle FCC ERP migration under tight deadlines. I also worked on process improvements with limited resources.

At Arconic Inc/Howmet Aerospace, I optimized reporting processes, including a cloud migration that reduced report production time by 40%, and supported SEC filings. Earlier, as Director of Reporting at BLACK BOX CORPORATION, I managed a team of three and led the annual external audit process.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director and Committee Member

Trinity Area School District

Jan 2017 - Jun 2025 (8 years 5 months)

Drove revolutionary changes during COVID and used out-of-the-box thinking to advance athletics and education. Helped solve overcrowding, resulting in the first new school in over 30 years.

Strategic Planning Education Community Leadership

Consultant

Resource Global Professionals

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Updated internal control documentation and company finance documents. Backfilled the finance department where the previous controller left months before arrival.

Internal Controls Financial Documentation

Corporate Controller

Black Box Corporation

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Implemented a global consolidation system and Oracle FCC ERP migration with tight deadlines. Drove process improvements with limited resources.

Oracle Financial Cloud Services ERP Migration Global Consolidation Process Improvement

Assistant Controller, Global Business Services

Hydro Extrusions USA

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Collaborated with a global team to reduce closing time by 33% and significantly reduce inefficiency and errors.

Global Team Collaboration Process Improvement Financial Closing

Senior Manager, External Reporting

Arconic Inc/Howmet Aerospace

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Responsible for GAAP compliance including implementation of several new standards. Optimized business processes, including a cloud migration, leading to a 40% reduction in report production time.

US GAAP SEC Reporting Cloud Migration Process Optimization

Director of Reporting

Black Box Corporation

Jan 2008 - Dec 2017 (9 years 11 months)

Managed a team of three professionals in financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting. Ensured SEC compliance and led annual external audits.

Financial Reporting Internal Controls SEC Compliance SOX US GAAP M&A Financial Planning Workiva

Corporate Accounting Manager

Black Box Corporation

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Produced consolidated financial statements for 80 legal entities across 140 countries. Performed monthly account analysis and supported SOX audits.

Consolidation Financial Statements SOX Account Analysis

Assurance Senior Associate/Associate

KPMG LLP

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)

Directed teams of up to six staff performing SOX audits in diverse industries. Advised clients on technical audit areas and led period-end physical inventory counts.

SOX Audit FASB Standards Internal Controls Team Leadership