TaraTara is a seasoned Controller with deep expertise in cost accounting and financial leadership across diverse manufacturing sectors, consistently driving operational efficiency and cost savings.

• Tara is a seasoned financial leader with a career spanning multiple roles as a Controller in the Manufacturing Sector.
  • Specializing in Cost Accounting, she has successfully managed financial operations across various industries, including Food Manufacturing (Retail & Foodservice), Chemical Manufacturing, Medical Devices & Products, Aerospace, Railroad, and Electronics.

Key Contributions:

• Achieved $1.2M annual savings through continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and defects
• Streamlined month-end closing from 7+ days to 4, enhancing reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Led annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasts, maintaining ±5% variance against actuals
• Oversaw a $25M production-line revamp, ensuring alignment with budget and strategic goals through rigorous approval processes and vendor negotiations
• Reduced third-party audit duration from 3 weeks to 1 day via meticulous preparation and process standardization
• Managed full P&L analysis, production variance, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance and transparency
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen costing, and ERP-driven cost reduction