Stacey Porter

Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Finance leader with 20+ years of experience improving cost control, inventory accuracy, and financial processes across biotech, chemical, aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing industries. Expert in standard costing, variance analysis, ERP implementations (Oracle, SAP, QAD, Great Plains), and cross functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and supply chain. Proven track record of reducing variances, improving inventory accuracy, building cost systems, and supporting enterprise wide ERP conversions.

Brings

Controller level leadership, strong analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.

Cost Accounting Manager (Consultant through TPS Group) - Biomarin

(2025-03 - 2025-04)

Led cross-functional teams supporting the Oracle → SAP S/4HANA conversion

• Owned the cost accounting workstream for the Oracle → SAP S/4HANA conversion, ensuring accurate migration of cost structures and inventory data
• Managed inventory reserves and updated policies to strengthen compliance and financial accuracy
• Streamlined inventory reconciliations and journal entries, reducing month end close time
• Collaborated with operations to reduce Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory
• Developed SAP training materials and process documentation for Finance and Operations
• Partnered with IT and consultants to optimize cost allocation methodologies and improve reporting transparency

Senior Cost Accountant (FTE, laid off when operations were relocated outside of the area) - Saint Gobain

(2024-09 - 2025-02)

• Led annual standard cost roll ups and overhead rate updates, contributing to a 15% reduction in variances
• Reduced inventory variances by 2% and cut physical inventory time from 4 days to 2 days
• Facilitated weekly MUV/MCV meetings to drive operational improvements
• Supported QAD ERP conversion, including training, data migration, and product/router setup
• Conducted profitability analysis by part number, customer, and market
• Automated reporting processes and supported budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking

Senior Cost Accountant - TTM Technologies

(2021-12 - 2024-09)

Managed a team of 2 (General Accountant & Inventory Clerk)

• Oversaw cost accounting for multiple plants, ensuring accuracy of inventory, WIP, and cost reporting
• Developed cycle count procedures adopted by 12 additional locations
• Reduced annual physical inventory variance from 10% to 2%
• Created metrics used by GMs, division leaders, and the CEO to monitor weekly performance
• Supported Oracle ERP conversion, including training and product/router setup
• Analyzed WIP aging, job close variances, and PPV; location ranked top 3 for lowest job close discrepancies
• Prepared Virtual P&L by market and supported budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Senior Cost Accountant / Assistant Controller - Norchem Corporation

(2020-07 - 2021-12)

Managed a team of 3 (General Accountant, Staff Accountant, & Inventory Clerk)

• Developed and implemented standard costing system for chemical divisions
• Performed variance analysis and production cost reporting to support operational improvements
• Managed inventory valuation and costing methods to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Ensured compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Prepared monthly inventory entries, reconciliations, and supported annual physical inventory

Cost Accountant - Cla Val (Griswold Industries)

(2018-04 - 2020-07)

• Analyzed manufacturing costs and compared standard vs. actual production costs
• Estimated new product costs and evaluated impacts of design/material changes
• Maintained cost accounting system and reconciled finished goods inventory
• Conducted cycle counts and coordinated annual physical inventory
• Supported audits, tax schedules, and month end close activities

Cost Accounting Manager - Bella Canvas

(2017-02 - 2018-12)

• Reduced cycle count variances by 33% and improved warehouse operations
• Developed Access based reporting systems to improve discrepancy detection
• Streamlined monthly close through Excel automation, reducing close time and entry volume
• Supported budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation

Cost Accountant - Spectrum Lab

(2015-10 - 2017-12)

• Reduced labor hours for cycle counts and physical inventory by 30%
• Improved inventory accuracy by 25% through variance investigation and resolution
• Maintained BOMs, optimized product costing, and supported ERP implementation
• Developed profitability and scrap reports using Excel, Access, and BI Query

Credit Analyst - Toyo Tire Holdings of America

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

• Evaluated customer financials to establish credit limits and payment terms
• Conducted financial analysis of customer P&Ls and risk assessments
• Reduced A/R by 25% through Access based reporting tools

Cost Accounting Manager, Accounting Manager, General Accountant, Controller - Various (Consulting)

Consulting assignments with clients including Starkist Seafood, Caliber Collision, American Condenser, Used Gym Equipment

Assistant Controller / Senior Financial Analyst - Anderson Lithograph/Cenveo

Led a team of 10 during month-end close to support a 3-day close timeline. Managed a core team of 3 outside of close (AP, Staff Accountant, General Accountant)

Plant Controller (Cost Accountant) - Redbarn Pet Products

Managed a team of 6 (AR, AP, Customer Service, & Inventory Clerk)

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Business - California State University, Dominguez Hills