bill swanson

* Responsible for US Operations reporting to headquarters in Denmark. * Financial results analysis and coordination of adjustments to meet 3 day close. * Management of General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll. * Led and developed staff of 15 people resulting in an efficient department with low turnover. * Monthly meeting with US company president to communicate results, variance to budget and offer ideas. Work with president and others on annual budget. * Assisted VP Finance with multiple acquisitions and the addition of the acquired company's financials to the local books. Participate in talent review and efforts to maximize synergies. * Participation in the selection of the company's US banking partner and the rollout onto the new banking platform. * Accountable for US Treasury activities including forecasting and hedging deals. * Transition US Accounting department to Mexico City service center. Follow up with management and staff there to minimize interruptions to day to day business.

* Responsible for Nutrition and Health and Industrial Biosciences divisional financial reporting to Corporate with annual sales of $ 758MM. * Assure minimal financial statement exposure with thorough Balance Sheet overview. * Frequent communication with management and staff at India and Mexico service centers to improve General Ledger and Accounts Payable reporting and services. * Provide information to Dupont Corporate as needed for external reporting, ie. Domestic Manufacturing Deduction, R&D Tax Credit, Lease Obligations, Federal Government Surveys, etc. * 1099 and Escheatment reporting. * Primary finance contact in legacy Danisco businesses for all questions regarding vendor payments, use of SAP, adherence to Dupont policy, etc.

* Supervision of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable staff. * Accounting department month end coordinator * Participation with Danisco USA President and Management in monthly financial review. * Monthly analysis of financial results by division. * Accountable for Treasury function and Cash activities. * Primary US contact with external banks * Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns (multiple states) * 1099 Preparation

* Coordinated move of all financial activities from newly acquired business in St Joseph, MO to home office in New Century, KS. * Divisional margin analysis * Balance Sheet reconciliations * Journal entries