Julie McMurdie has over 30 years of experience as a Controller leading all finance operations including accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. She has a proven track record of managing teams, implementing processes and systems, and analyzing financial data to communicate the company's status to leadership. Her skills include operations management, strategic financial planning, production management, and building collaborative relationships. She holds a BA in Sociology and has continuing education in accounting, management, communication, and software training.

1. Julie McMurdie Phone: 208-819-0610
10615 N. Oak J_McMurdie@mail.com
Hayden, Idaho 83835
Proven manager with strong manufacturing performance and demonstrated leadership
ability. Company Controller which leads all day-to-day operations of the finance department, including
budget development and analysis, accounting for investments, accounts payable and receivable, general
ledger, payroll, relationship management with banks and other vendors, and audit preparation. As
Controller collaborates with a variety of internal and external constituents.
CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
 Operations Management  Strategic Financial Management
 Production Management  Advanced IQMS systems
 Analytical, organization, and problem solving  Employee Relations
 Productivity improvements  Oversight of all finance activities
 Cost-effective production  Implement consistent policies
 Inventory reduction  Team builder/motivator
 Quality and Safety systems  Business planning
 Budgeting  Project implementation
 Software implementation and upgrade
Work History
12/13/1988 Sound Plastics, LLC dba Accurate Molded Plastics
Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
208-770-2412
Position: Controller
• Manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate
GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal control safeguards for the
receipt of revenue, costs and both division budgets and actual expenditures.
• Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, so as to monitor progress and present
financial metrics both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with members of the leadership team in drafting, reviewing, and verifying accuracy
of annual budgets by department.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all departments.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting for all of the company.
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance
cash positions.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely

2. manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor
progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of company’s financial status.
• Assist company’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and
review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and
correct variances as appropriate.
• Engaging the company’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial
operating models and delivery.
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the company’s
owners.
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and
responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach
optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout
the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to company’s mission; a
proactive, hands-on strategic thinker.
• Coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis,
accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for assets.
• Select and oversee software installations and managing relationships with software vendors;
advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
• Recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to
delegate accordingly.
• Analysis, organization and problem solving issues, which allows for strategic data interpretation
versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key
data, including presentations to owners, vendors and external customers.
Education
 BA Sociology; University of California
 Accounting; San Jose City College
Continuing education:
 Business Management  Communication Training
 IQMS Training  TMS training
 Train the Trainer; IQMS  Dimensional and Conflict
 Accounting and Spreadsheet training Resolution Training