Howard Head

Howard Head's work experience includes the following roles:

1. Chief Financial Officer at Kwik Lok Corporation (from June 2022 to present).

2. VP, Operations Finance at Hollander Sleep Products, LLC (from January 2018 to June 2022). Accomplishments include remodeling and streamlining variance capitalization calculation resulting in a $2.1 million correction and receiving commendation from external auditors. Also served as Operational Controller from October 2015 to January 2018.

3. Finance Director at Harley-Davidson Motor Company (from July 2009 to February 2015). Led a best practice team in restructuring labor forecasting and transitioning the finance team to a paperless close process, resulting in increased accuracy, shortened month-end close time, and cost savings.

4. Director of Finance at H.C. Brill (from October 2001 to June 2009). Collaborated with the VP of operations and engineers to develop a value stream map for a new facility and implemented a new pricing strategy that improved profitability.

5. Controller at Duck Head Apparel Co (from 1991 to 2001). Managed financial operations for multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, implemented budgeting processes and inventory accounting systems that improved analysis, accuracy, and efficiency.

6. Senior Cost Accountant at Cluett Peabody & Company (from 1989 to 1991).

7. Experienced Staff Accountant at Arthur Andersen & Co. (from 1987 to 1989).

Howard Head attended Northside High School for their high school education. After completing high school, they went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In addition to their formal education, Howard also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, obtained from the Georgia State Board of Accountancy, and as a Chartered Global Management Accountant from the AICPA. Howard also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. No specific information about the years of completion or obtained months for these certifications is provided.