1. JEREMY TAYLOR
203 Thornhill Drive • Spartanburg, SC 29301 • (864) 614 – 9419
controllerupstate@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytaylorfinance
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Ad-Hoc • Accounting Control • Budgeting • Financial Analysis • Forecasting
• Margin Analysis • Financial Modeling • Journal Entries • General Ledger • Depreciation
• Inventory Control • Variance Analysis • Management • Month-End Close • Payroll
• Financial Statements • Capital Investing • ERP (SAP, E1 & CRM) • Sales Reports • MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) May 2016 – Present
Division Controller (May 2016 – Present) Greenville, SC
National Service Center Division ($30 Million Division)
• Executive Leadership, Business Strategist & ITW Toolbox Business Model Expert
• P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to GM, VP & ITW Executive Mgmt.
• Leading Accounting, Credit, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Billing, Purchasing, Inventory & IT
• Implementation of Policies and Procedures for Efficiencies & Conformance with Forecasts/Budgets
Goals & Accomplishments: Microsoft CRM Conversion
Business Restructuring
Cost Reduction Leader
Meritage Homes Corporation Mar. 2015 – May 2016
Finance Manager (Mar. 2015 – Present) Greenville, SC
Greenville Division ($125 Million Division)
• Executive Leadership & Strategy Team Principal
• Financial Officer, Land Manager and M&A analyst
• P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to Chairman Office
• Implementation of Policies and Procedures for Sarbanes Oxley Audit Compliance
Goals & Accomplishments: ERP System (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne) Conversion
Prysmian Group Oct. 2014 – Mar. 2015
Regional Controller (Oct. 2014 – Mar. 2015) Lexington, SC
OEM & Specialties ($275 Million Division)
• Leadership of Controlling & Accounting Management
• Strategic Business Partner to V.P., Business Unit Management & Commercial Teams
• P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to Chairman Office & PWC Auditors
• Consolidation & Integration of Financial Statements for Acquisition into Prysmian Group SAP1 Client
Milliken and Company 2000 – Aug. 2014
Business Finance Leader (2013 – Aug. 2014) Spartanburg, SC
Engineered Performance Products ($130 Million Business)
• Brought in to focus and guide in strategy and growth opportunities of business
• Business Partner with business management providing strong financial data to help the business make sound business
decisions, ultimately effecting the bottom line profit
• Analyze sales information and support a sales team with forecasting, selling price/COGS/margin analysis, customer rebate
programs & returns and allowances
• Oversight of annual budgeting process as it relates to business overhead and development lab costs
• Complete P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to senior leadership and internal & external auditors
• Understanding growth markets and researching M&A Candidates and/or other growth engines for capital investment
• Partner with Plant Controller & Plant Management to understand cost opportunities, working to implement into standards
Goals & Accomplishments: M&A Target Research
Cost Reduction Project Champion

2. Region Finance Leader (2009 – 2013) Spartanburg, SC
Latin American Region ($30 Million Region)
• Business Partner with region management providing strong financial data in regards to revenue recognition, margin and region
overhead cost
• Worked closely with external auditors, legal counsel and accountants to ensure compliance with government requirements to do
business in region’s countries
Goals & Accomplishments: Incorporation of Milliken in Colombia
Established Legal Entity, POA, Bi-Laws, Legal & Tax
Representation, Banking and Capital Funding
Mentorship of Region Financial Analyst
Business Finance Leader (2008 – 2013) Spartanburg, SC
Performance Colorant & Additives ($90 Million Business)
• Business Partner with business management providing strong financial data to help the business make sound business
decisions, ultimately effecting the bottom line profit
• Analyze sales information and support a sales team with forecasting, selling price/COGS/margin analysis, customer rebate
programs & returns and allowances
• Oversight of annual budgeting process as it relates to business overhead and development lab costs
• Complete P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to senior leadership and internal & external auditors
Goals & Accomplishments: ERP System (SAP) Implementation
Duel Reporting of SAP & Legacy Systems for Audit/Reconciliation
Served as a Guide for Finance Leaders in later Division SAP Conversions
Continuous Improvement of SAP Transactional Reporting
Acquisition Integration
A/R, A/P, Cash Management, Payroll, SAP Conversion, Inventory & Assets
Project Management
- Product Line Divestiture
- Manufacturing Consolidation/Relocation
Cost Reduction Project Champion
Business Finance Leader (2005 – 2008) Spartanburg, SC
Specialty Chemicals & Packaging ($60 Million Business)
• Business Partner with business management providing strong financial data to help the business make sound business
decisions, ultimately effecting the bottom line profit
• Analyze sales information and support a sales team with forecasting, selling price/COGS/margin analysis, customer rebate
programs & returns and allowances
• Oversight of annual budgeting process as it relates to business overhead and development lab costs
• Lead month-end closing process for a $10 Million COGS plant
• Complete P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet accountability & Reporting to senior leadership and internal & external auditors
Goals & Accomplishments: Project Management
- Capacity Management
Inventory Management/Controls
MPS 5S Leader (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing)
Plant Controller (2004 – 2005) Marietta, SC
Gayley Dyeing, Finishing & Knitting Plant ($75 Million COGS)
• Lead month-end closing process including journal entries, variance analysis, required accruals and financial statement
preparation
• Provide analysis to plant management & business finance leaders in regards to assigned COGS with an emphasis on standard
cost versus variances
• Reconcile and control plant general ledger
• Monitor and control inventory as it flows thru the plant with quarterly reconciliations
• Supervise financial functions for five (5) direct reports of inventory control, payroll, accounts payable and supply
room inventory
• Oversight of annual budgeting process as it relates to materials, conversion cost, manufacturing fixed cost and plant SG&A
Goals & Accomplishments: Implementation of
- Financial Controls
- Checks & Balances
Supply Room Inventory Control/Procedures

3. Plant Controller (2003 – 2004) Abbeville, SC
Abbeville Package Dyeing Plant ($30 Million COGS)
• Lead month-end closing process including journal entries, variance analysis, required accruals and financial statement
preparation
• Provide analysis to plant management & finance leaders to assigned COGS with emphasis on standard cost vs variances
• Reconcile and control plant general ledger
• Monitor and control inventory as it flows thru the plant with quarterly reconciliations
• Supervise financial functions for two (2) direct reports of payroll, accounts payable and supply room inventory
• Oversight of annual budgeting process as it relates to materials, conversion cost, manufacturing fixed cost and plant SG&A
Goals & Accomplishments: Inventory Management/Controls
Payroll Procedures/Manual
Renaissance Team Research Leader (2002 – 2003) Abbeville, SC
Sharon Weaving Plant
• Diversifying my role within Milliken meant being involved in leading edge research into new weave machine technology.
The goal of our research team was to implement this new weave technology into production through current products and/or
create new and improved products that Milliken and Company could introduce into the market. The team was successful
and achieved these goals. Furthermore, the team had the opportunity to present its accomplishments to the highest level of
Corporate Management, including the CEO, Roger Milliken.
Goals & Accomplishments DOE for New Technology
Plant Accountant (2000 – 2002) Abbeville, SC
Abbeville Package Dyeing Plant ($30 Million COGS)
• This entry level position provided training and mentoring to prepare for Plant Controller opportunities. While training was the
fundamental aspect of this position, responsibility for the day to day financial and accounting problems and inventory control were
basic tasks.
Goals & Accomplishments: Milliken & Company’s Leadership Orientation Program
Plant Controller Training
International Business Machines (IBM) 1998 – 1999
Income & Expense Accountant (Internship) Raleigh,
NC Research Triangle Park Real Estate Division
• An internship during my undergraduate studies held responsibility for the gathering and analysis of financial data and the
reporting on Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Variances.
Goals & Accomplishments: Financial Reporting Enhancement
- Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financial Reviews
EDUCATION
B.S. Financial Management, Clemson University 3.35GPA
ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS
Professional
Recognized for Financial Integration of Milliken Chemical’s 1
st
Acquisition,
2012 10 Year Service Award – Milliken & Company, 2010
Milliken Chemical’s “Blue Blazer” award, 2009
- Top Performer (Selected by Division President)
Leadership/Advanced Leadership Training, 2004
Personal
Expanded “Forever” Family thru International Adoption
- Davina, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016
- Andre, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016
- Martin, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2013
- Candace, Ethiopia, 2010
- Isaiah, Guatemala, 2007
Completed 1
st
Marathon,
2009 Coach Youth Sports