ABOUT EXPERT MARGUERITE EPPS

Statement
Improved days of working capital by: Reducing inventory, DSO, A/R balances, and increasing A/P days; Led the effort for the process/procedure documentation manuals for Accounting department; Wrote several white papers on various topics (inventory control, transfer pricing, and others); Played a very visible role on several Corporate-wide systems integration teams; Led the implementation of new payroll and general ledger systems; Established banking relationships; Improved credit ratings; Increased letter-of-credit limits and credit lines; Consistently excellent internal and external audits; Wrote several successful business plans that were accepted and implemented; Participated in two successful acquisitions and the related due diligence process; Developed and implemented a company-wide business continuity plan; Reduced the book-close process; Reduced departmental overhead; Developed, documented, and implemented credit policies and procedures; Developed the methodology for analyzing and adjusting absorption of overhead; Developed and implemented a budgeting process; Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of existing budgeting processes; Developed and implemented the process and calculation method for actual and budgeted EVA; Moved an entire Division from an OI/ROI based incentive plan to one based on EVA; Trained all finance/accounting personnel (300+ people) on EVA theory, calculations, etc.; Instrumental in the formation of a new non-profit organization by leading the following efforts: the 501(c)(3) application process, structuring the organization, establishing compensation/benefits for employees and consultants, and developing and implementing operational and financial processes and procedures

Professional Licenses
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Georgia State Licensure #CPA014770; Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

28 Years of Work Experience

Education

University of North Carolina (Greensboro) - Bachelors with Accounting Major; Wake Forest University - Masters of Business Administration (Finance)