1. Patricia A. Crisafulli
137 Castleton Drive, Harvest, AL 35749
Cell: (256) 520-9400 Home: (256) 325-5133
patti70586@knology.net
SUMMARY
Innovative, results oriented financial and accounting professional with broad experience in
financial planning, budgeting, and financial analysis and reporting. Established knowledge in
global manufacturing industries. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate, evaluate and
communicate complex financial issues to both organizational internal and external customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Continental AG / Siemens VDO Automotive, Huntsville, AL 2004 –
Present
Sr. Financial Analyst / Acting Focus Factory Controller
Automotive Tier 1 electronics production of engine and transmission controllers and
radio/navigation and multimedia products manufactured within the Huntsville location, with
gross sales at one time in excess of $1billion.
Manage all financial activities of the Engine Systems business unit manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, financial analysis (SAP
balance sheet, income statement and general ledger), capital equipment, production inventory,
Sarbanes-Oxley, and review of AR / AP. Responded to significant economic downturn in
customer requirements by working with all functional areas to reduce costs in relation to sales
decline. Present monthly financial results, budget to actual and forecast variance analysis to
plant and international management teams.
Major accomplishments
• Re-engineered the monthly closing process and reduced overtime by approximately 40%.
• Developed gross profit by product line and customer P&L – actual compared to budget and
report on quarterly basis to international management team.
• Manage weekly and monthly tracking of forecast vs. actual / budget reporting and deviation
explanations.
• Created and implemented overall budget template for operating expenses and
consolidation tool.
• Developed R&D reporting tool and database from the SAP system that is utilized to
analyze project variances and assist in decision making.
• Designed and implemented employee training programs in accounting, budgeting and
business policies and procedures.
• On-going ad hoc financial reporting utilizing data from SAP and other reporting databases.
Accounting Services, Huntsville, AL 2004 – 2005
Accounting Consultant
Performed various accounting services including bank reconciliations, financial statement
preparation, and general ledger development. Provided financial management (cash flow),
budgeting, forecasts, projections, and cash management assistance.

2. Nailite International, Miami, FL 2000 – 2004
General Accounting Manager
Responsible for all cost accounting and general ledger functions, fixed assets, cash flow and
periodic financial statements, account analysis, planning and preparation of annual budget and
physical inventory, development and analysis of inventory costing and explanation of monthly
account variances to budget. Implementation of Kronos Labor and Attendance system and
coordination of weekly ADP payroll uploads. Supervision of the Accounts payable and staff
accountant functions.
Fine Art Lamps, Miami Lakes, FL 1999 – 2000
Cost Accounting Manager
Developed and implemented a standard costing system using EMS software. Used EMS
standard costs to value and re-value inventory annually. Captured material cost variances at
the product and commodity code levels, prepared and developed bank reconciliation
programs, and prepared annual property tax returns.
Lambda Novatronics, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL 1997 – 2000
Senior Cost Accountant
GE Aviation, Systems - Manufacturer of custom Built Power Supplies, Isolated Power
Supplies, Military Specification (MILSPEC) Power Supplies, Multiple Output Power Supplies
Electronic Components, Electronic Instruments, Electronic Systems, Defense Applications, and
Aircraft Power Supplies.
Worked closely on implementation of upgraded Deltek Costpoint project accounting system.
Utilized project information from Costpoint to produce and analyze project variances via
comparison of actual project expenses vs. budget. Automated and mapped the general ledger
chart of accounts via Hyperion Ledgerlink to the Hyperion Enterprise application – minimized
manual entry and reduced reporting cycle by two days. Defined and implemented system for
measuring cost reductions from continuous flow manufacturing initiatives. Assisted in the
development of a program to bridge manufacturing system transactions to the Costpoint
general ledger accounting system.
Telematics International, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 1994 – 1997
Senior Staff Accountant
Implemented an interactive financial planning and control system to explain budget versus
actual variances and calculate quarterly revenue and gross profit margins. Assisted with
overall revision of the quarterly internal board package and the implementation of a new
Pointman financial accounting system.
Professional experience prior to 1994 is available on request.
EDUCATION
MOS Certification in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, 2010
B.B.A. Accounting
1987, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
References available on request.