Hamine Yameogo

13+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting, Public Accounting (Big 4 – Deloitte), Internal Audit, and Business Unit Controllership in manufacturing environments across North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Expertise in revenue/EBIT analysis, SOX compliance, audit readiness, operational cost control, and financial systems optimization, and working experience supporting the budgeting and forecasting process. Strong communication skills; fluent in English, French, and three African languages.

Hands-on, proactive leader skilled at improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting executive decision-making.

Business Unit Controller - ATI, inc.-Forged Product Division

(2023-10)

• Leadership of the accounting team to meet all financial team deadlines to include month end, quarter and year-end close duties, balance sheet management, and reporting requirements.
• Manages the annual audit process with both internal and external auditors and ensures internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Providing business unit management with financial information, analyses, and recommendations to make business improvement decisions.
• Working closely with the team to prepare timely and accurate monthly forecast support, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the Business Unit VP of Finance, Business Unit President, and other senior leaders in performing their responsibilities.
• Continuous improvement of the financial processes through education of operational managers on financial issues impacting their forecasts, including identifying ways in which to minimize costs and maximize performance.
• Assist as necessary with the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Maintain internal controls in a Sarbanes Oxley compliant organization.
• Actively participate in cost avoidance and cost reduction efforts for the business unit and reporting monthly savings and helping to identify opportunities.
• Managing personnel including talent development, coaching and support, performance management, and team hiring decisions.

Business Unit Controller - Fortune Brands- Master Lock Division

(2020-10 - 2023-09)

• Prepare monthly financial statements and various detailed analyses to support internal and external reporting on a timely basis.
• Assume responsibility for overall balance sheet control including review of account reconciliations and the maintenance of appropriate controls.
• Responsible for directing and coordinating the work of several accounting associates in all aspects of accounting including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for Master Lock global.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with all necessary accounting rules and policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors. The target is to achieve few if any, deficiencies noted with no material deficiencies. Follow up on all audit reports with a timely compliance resolution (based on agreed-upon resolution time).
• Active participant in the budget roll-up processes focused on headcount and various SG&A categories.
• Provide various parts of the organization with variance reporting vs. plan, prior year, and forecast. Examples include S&A reporting.
• Hands-on experience in ERP implementation and Business acquisition and integration

Business Unit Assistant Controller - Fortune Brands Innovation inc.- Master Lock Division

(2019-04 - 2020-09)

• Ensured all transactions, assets and liabilities are fairly stated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Designed, implemented and enforced organizational compliance with Internal Control procedures required under Sarbanes-Oxley
• Continually evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of existing Internal Control procedures to optimize the benefit derived (financial statement integrity and assurance of asset security) while minimizing the investment required (organizational time and energy)
• Drove standardization of financial processes among Master Lock global locations
• Prepared, review and improve monthly, quarterly and year-end financial and tax reporting to TMLC's parent company, FBHS
• Manage impending implementation of TMLC's next generation ERP and financial systems

Senior Internal Auditor - Fortune Brands Innovation inc.

(2017-07 - 2019-04)

• Participate and lead Internal Audit activities through the Audit Life cycle to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the control systems and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Perform audits of functions and activities in assigned areas (for MBCI, Therma-Tru, Master Lock Paris, and Moen Riobel).
• Evaluate adequacy of internal controls in place over key financial cycles such as inventory, revenue, fixed assets, expenditure through internal audit projects and SOX testing.
• Lead discussions and presentations of audit observations to different levels of management.
• Document audit findings to illustrate the associated risk and impact of identified control gaps and work with process owners to develop actionable remediation plans that address the fundamental root cause of audit findings.

Senior Internal Auditor - Modine Manufacturing Company

(2015-01 - 2017-06)

• Participated and led internal audit activities including performing financial and operational audits, testing of controls and financial Statements assertions for all segments of the Business (North America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia) according to FASB.
• Assessed the reliability and effective use of internal controls, and assist in reviewing established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Worked with PwC as part of the direct assistance testing work for external Auditors, coordinating and managing PwC's request and management responses.
• Revamped internal audit' programs as part of the continuous improvement project under Modine Operating System methodology.
• Completed limited SOX testing over ITGC for SAP application.

Senior External Auditor Assistant - Deloitte & Touche LLP

(2012-06 - 2014-12)

• Completed PCAOB and AICPA Audits in clients within industries such as manufacturing, non-profit organization (OMB Circular, Yellow Book), health care, investments, and advertising.
• Evaluated business processes and their capabilities for managing key business risks; and review work of staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation. Provide daily guidance and coaching to staff and help mentor, develop and evaluate them.
• Performed analytical review of financial statements and other financial reports to assess reasonableness of key account balances.

MBA - Management of Information Technologies - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (2013)

Master's in Professional Accounting - Professional Accounting - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (2012)

Bachelor's - Business Administration - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (2009)