Bruce L Zacharias CPA has a diverse and extensive work experience. In 2019, they served as the Vice President of Finance at Eastern Warehouse Distributors, LLC, where they were responsible for the entire finance and human resource functions. During their time there, they redesigned the inventory recording and valuation process, identified unrecorded assets, and implemented various software packages.
From 2016 to 2019, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Nitta Casings, Inc. In this role, they managed accounting, financial reporting, payroll, IT, and procurement functions for a $50 million division of a global food manufacturing company. Bruce L successfully implemented metrics to improve cash flow and redesigned cost accounting methods.
Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Beatituda Holding Company from 2015 to 2016, where they managed finance, HR, treasury functions, and led the acquisition team. Bruce L also played a key role in strategic planning, tax planning, and establishing the company's first full budget.
Before joining Beatituda, Bruce worked at The Dow Chemical Company from 2007 to 2015. Bruce L held various roles including Financial Manager/Assistant Controller, Business Financial Analyst, Global Research Financial Analyst, and Technology Financial Analyst. In these positions, they were responsible for monthly reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial support for multiple divisions and facilities.
Earlier in their career, they worked at Rohm and Haas from 2000 to 2007, where they served as the Plant Financial Manager, Master Scheduler - Global Close Office, and AIM Project Manager. During their tenure, they implemented financial reporting systems, led restructuring initiatives, and improved the global close process.
Overall, Bruce L Zacharias CPA has proven expertise in finance, accounting, strategic planning, and process improvement.
Bruce L Zacharias CPA holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting/Business Administration from Muhlenberg College. In August 1997, they obtained the certification of Certified Public Accountant from the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.
September, 2019 - present