Tina Teale, CPA, MBA
Controller @ Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies
About
I am passionate about improving business performance through clear operational insights, strategic execution, and continuous process refinement. My expertise includes Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) leadership, advanced costing methodology development, KPI framework implementation, cost accounting, oversight of SOX compliance, revenue recognition and external audit coordination. I focus on GAAP‑aligned financial stewardship and building strong, capable teams that drive sustainable growth.
United States
Hyde Park
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
People Management, Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash, Financial Consolidation, Team Management, GL, Controllership Functions, Global Teams, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Job Costing, Acquisition Integration, Financial Data, Payroll Systems, Business Reporting, Operational Excellence, Management Accounting, Financial Operations, Financial Management, Accounting Standards, Exposure to SAP
Experience

Controller
Remote
• Streamlined accounting operations, reducing period close cycle from 3+ weeks to 4 days. • Recalibrated standard costing inputs and eliminated inventory valuation mapping errors, resulting in a more accurate and reliable costing methodology. • Streamlined SOX process controls for Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) workflows, mitigating financial reporting risks through rigorous policy enforcement. Direct and manage day-to-day accounting operations and shared services team. Lead special projects as needed. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Oversee accounting team responsible for billing & collection (OTC), accounts payable (PTP), cash management, and cost accounting. Monitor the company’s financial performance and financial condition by collecting and interpreting financial and operational data. Support quantitative-based decision making by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Manage the monthly close process. Coordinate activities of external auditors and act as their primary liaison with company. Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes. Evaluate accounting and internal control systems (SOX). Evaluate effectiveness of ERP system and supporting databases, as needed. Develop and monitor business performance metrics. Oversee regulatory reporting, including sales & use tax reporting. Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff. 4 direct reports, 4 indirect reports. Epicor-Avante ERP system. Dynapower was owned by Pfingsten Partners private equity company until acquired by publicly traded Sensata Technologies in July 2022.

Director of Finance
Hardwick, Vermont
* Overhauled product costing methodology providing clear insights for pricing decisions. * Launched monthly board and management reporting of KPIs. * Developed and implemented FP&A process. Directed all accounting and finance functions including FP&A functions, period closings, quarterly PowerPoint board deck preparation, financial reporting, internal controls ownership, cash management, audits, KPI reporting, rolling average cost accounting, payroll, and served as finance liaison to board. 2 direct reports. System: QuickBooks Enterprise. Sugarman of Vermont was owned by Taglich Private Equity.

Fixed Asset Supervisor, Sr Accountant level IV
Waterbury, VT
Fixed Asset Team Lead, Sr Accountant level IV May 2018 - Mar 2020 * Trained and implemented internationally (India) outsourced fixed asset support. * Collaborated with cross functional Project Managers on $200M of business-critical projects, process improvement initiatives and management of $750M of in-service assets across 6 plants. Senior Product Supply Accountant level III Mar 2017 - May 2018 * Developed actionable plan for working capital and cash flow improvements based on inventory and spare parts equipment obsolescence risk. Led the team ensuring accurate and timely processing of fixed asset and brewer development accounting information for the Coffee Segment in the US and Canada. Collaborated with cross functional Project and Finance Managers on $200M of business-critical projects, process improvement initiatives and management of $750M of in-service assets. Led implementation of outsourced team partners. Led research and resolution of accounting issues related to inventory, prepared and analyzed $375M of inventory reconciliations, standard cost variance analysis, maintenance of SOX controls, audited the work of others, and ensured timely and accurate financial closings as they related to supply chain transactions for 6 plants in US and Canada (multi-site). Trained internationally outsourced fixed asset support. Restructured journal entry calculations and inventory reconciliations, increasing accuracy and reducing workloads. 3 direct reports. System: SAP ERP. Privately held Keurig Green Mountain, formerly Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, acquired the Dr Pepper Snapple Group in 2018. The combined company was then renamed Keurig Dr Pepper and was publicly traded.

Financial Controller
Morrisville, VT
* Spearheaded project to improve cash flow and reduce warehousing storage costs by increasing raw material inventory turns. On-hand RM reduction +$750k (21%). * Reduced order processing/completion time from 3 days to under 2 hours for seasonal parts orders. * Designed and implemented credit policies reducing risk and improved cash conversion cycle. Effectively impacted bad debt write-offs by 50% and reduced overdue receivable aging by 80%. Directed all plant financial and accounting functions for this manufacturer, worked closely with managers on budgetary matters and as a member of several cross-functional process improvement teams. Spearheaded product costing, asset accounting, month end and year end closures, payables, billing, credit and collections, cash flow, sales tax reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, budgets and forecasting (FP&A). Liaison with auditors, suppliers, and bankers. 2 direct reports. System: SAP ERP. Hearthstone was a subsidiary of privately held Hergom Industrias which is based out of Spain.
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