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Stacey Brown

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Accounting and finance leader in CPG manufacturing who led a $165M budget process across eight product lines.

At Cumberland Packing Corp, I led the $165M annual budget process across eight product lines, partnering with the sales team to enhance forecast accuracy and optimize inventory planning.

I also managed real estate accounting and reporting for 15 tenants and a $10M building redevelopment project, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, capitalization, and depreciation. I implemented fixed asset tracking and capitalization software across two entities and six warehouse locations.

At Alpha Generation, I supported monthly close and financial statement reporting for 26 power-generation facilities. I contributed to reducing the monthly close cycle from four weeks to three by creating journal entry upload templates and streamlining workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Manager (Contract)

Alpha Generation

Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 (6 months)

Supported monthly close and financial statement reporting for 26 power-generation facilities. Contributed to reducing the monthly close cycle from four weeks to three weeks by creating journal entry upload templates and streamlining accounting workflows.

Financial Reporting Journal Entries Account Reconciliation Audit Support Process Improvement

Senior Manager, Business Analysis & Headquarters Management

Cumberland Packing Corp

Feb 2017 - Apr 2025 (8 years 2 months)

Oversaw monthly close, financial reporting, and KPI tracking for marketing, sales, and real estate operations within a multi-entity manufacturing and distribution environment. Managed real estate accounting and reporting for 15 tenants and a $10M building redevelopment project, and led a $165M annual budget process across eight product lines.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Real Estate Accounting Cash Flow Forecasting Pricing Analysis Margin Analysis Fixed Asset Management KPI Tracking Cross Functional Collaboration

FP&A & Internal Controls Manager

Cumberland Packing Corp

Nov 2013 - Feb 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Reduced the month-end close from 14 days to 8 days by implementing structured close calendars, ownership matrices, standardized accruals, and account reconciliation procedures. Managed monthly and quarterly close, preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive reporting packages.

Month End Closing US GAAP Financial Reporting Internal Controls SOP Development Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Audit Compliance

Internal Control Accountant

Cumberland Packing Corp

Nov 2008 - Nov 2013 (5 years)

Managed general ledger activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, to support accurate and timely month-end close. Collaborated with Payroll and HR to oversee payroll accounting and expense classification for five manufacturing locations, and conducted inventory audits and cycle counts at eight facilities.

General Ledger Accountant Journal Entries Balance Sheet Reconciliation Payroll Accounting Inventory Audits US GAAP Internal Controls