Current resume

1. Patricia A. Crisafulli
137 Castleton Drive H: (256) 325-5133
Harvest, AL 35749 C: (256) 520-9400
patti70586@knology.net
SUMMARY
Innovative, results oriented financial and accounting professional with broad experience in financial
planning, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting. Established knowledge in global manufacturing
industries. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate, evaluate and communicate complex
financial issues to both internal and external customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Continental AG / Siemens VDO Automotive, Huntsville, AL 2004 – 2010
Automotive Tier 1 electronics producer of engine and transmission controllers, radio/navigation and multimedia
products manufactured within the Huntsville location, with gross sales in excess of $1billion.
Sr. Financial Analyst / Acting Focus Factory Controller
Managed all financial activities of the Engine Systems business unit manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities included expert knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, financial
analysis (SAP balance sheet, income statement and general ledger), capital equipment, production
inventory, Sarbanes-Oxley, and review of AR / AP. Responded to significant economic downturn in
customer requirements by working with all functional areas to reduce costs in relation to sales
decline. Created and presented monthly financial results, budget to actual and forecast variance
analysis to plant and international management teams.
• Partnered with operations to achieve cost reductions of 1:1 variable costs and ½:1 fixed costs in
relation to sales decline.
• Team member in the shutdown of the Huntsville, AL. facility. Responsible for ensuring the
transfer and retirement of all Powertrain fixed assets.
• Re-engineered the monthly closing process and reduced overtime by approximately 40%.
• Developed gross profit by product line and customer P&L (actual compared to budget) and
reported on quarterly basis to international management team.
• Managed weekly and monthly tracking of forecast vs. actual / budget reporting and deviation
explanations.
• Created and implemented overall budget template for operating expenses and consolidation tool.
• Advised program managers and team members regarding financial program status actual
expenditures and accrual plans. Assisted with action plans to correct adverse budget trends.
• Developed R&D report tracking tool from the SAP database utilized to analyze project variances
and assist in decision making.
• Designed and delivered employee training programs in accounting, budgeting and business
policies and procedures.
• Performed ad hoc financial reporting utilizing data from SAP and other reporting databases.
Self Employed, Huntsville, AL 2004 – 2005
Accounting Consultant
Performed various accounting services including bank reconciliations, financial statement
preparation, and general ledger development. Provided financial management (cash flow),
budgeting, and forecasts, projections, and cash management assistance.

2. Patricia A. Crisafulli
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Nailite International, Miami, FL 2000 – 2004
General Accounting Manager
Handled all cost accounting and general ledger functions, fixed assets, cash flow and periodic
financial statements, account analysis, planning and preparation of annual budget and physical
inventory, development and analysis of inventory costing and explanation of monthly account
variances to budget. Implemented Kronos Labor and Attendance system and coordinated weekly
ADP payroll uploads. Supervised the accounts payable and staff accountant functions.
Fine Art Lamps, Miami Lakes, FL 1999 – 2000
Cost Accounting Manager
Developed and implemented a standard costing system using EMS software. Used EMS standard
costs to value and re-value inventory annually. Captured material cost variances at the product and
commodity code levels, prepared and developed bank reconciliation programs, and prepared annual
property tax returns.
GE Aviation (formerly Lambda Novatronics, Inc.), Pompano Beach, FL 1997 – 2000
Manufacturer of custom power supplies, Military Specification (MILSPEC) power supplies, multiple output
power supplies, electronic systems, components and instruments, defense applications, and aircraft power
supplies.
Senior Cost Accountant
Worked closely on implementation of upgraded Deltek Costpoint project accounting system. Utilized
project information from Costpoint to produce and analyze project variances via comparison of actual
project expenses vs. budget.
• Automated and mapped the general ledger chart of accounts via Hyperion Ledgerlink to the
Hyperion Enterprise application – minimized manual entry and reduced reporting cycle by two
days.
• Defined and implemented system for measuring cost reductions from continuous flow
manufacturing initiatives.
• Assisted in the development of a program to bridge manufacturing system transactions to the
Costpoint general ledger accounting system.
Telematics International, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 1994 – 1997
Senior Staff Accountant
Implemented an interactive financial planning and control system to explain budget versus actual
variances and quarterly revenue and gross profit margins. Assisted with overall revision of the
quarterly internal board package and the implementation of a new Pointman financial accounting
system.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• B.B.A. Accounting, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
• MOS Certification in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, 2010
• IIA Membership, 2011