Andrew Macias
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Walmay Architectural Products, adept in spearheading teams towards exceptional performance and driving significant business growth. Specializes in strategic planning, ERP systems expertise, and fostering team development. Achieved a 32% sales increase through innovative incentive programs, demonstrating strong business acumen and leadership.
Strategically focused with a strong business acumen, I bring a value-driven approach to work. Extensive experience in Finance and Accounting provides a solid commerce perspective. Industry background spans Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Height Safety, Transport, and Construction, offering well-rounded expertise. Prioritizing support for direct reports, colleagues, and customers is essential to an organization's value proposition. Driven by challenges, I thrive in overcoming obstacles and consistently perform at optimal potential. This brings personal satisfaction and fosters continuous growth. Embracing value-added change initiatives, I positively influence key stakeholders throughout the journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Walmay Architectural Products Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Management of 6 staff including 4 direct reports comprising Finance and HR teams
- Restructured the Finance Department following the departure of the previous Financial Controller
- Mentor, develop, and train Finance and HR team
- Collaborated in the restructuring of the sales team reducing labour costs by 60%.
- Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
- Collaborated in the implementation of daily sales targets
- Implement sales incentive program leading to a 32% increase in sales.
- Strategic analysis of the organization leading to Implemented daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI’s for each team member specific to their roles
- Complete company SWOT and VRIO analysis
- Conducted Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis for proposed company investments
- Developed Business Break Even Analysis
- Implementation of 10% time for team members to work on finance or business projects
- Implemented Budgets and Rolling Forecasts (mid-month and monthly)
- Created cash reserves to fund future growth setting aside over $150K in reserves
- Implemented Company wide and departmental budgets
- Created a 3 Year debt reduction plan for the group
- Implemented Finance and HR policies and procedures
- Implemented Employment Hero HR and Payroll platforms
- Responsibility for company insurance schedules
- Liaise with External Accountants and Insurance Brokers
- Implemented default diaries for the Finance team
- Implementation of Weekly 1:1 with Finance and HR Team Members
- Implemented Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Reviews
- Introduced Corporate Cards as a cost control measure
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts. Implemented automated cash flow through Odoo.
- Launched business partnering
- BAS’ PRT, and Payroll in house
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
- Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
- Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
- Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, and credit card processing,
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages within three working days.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
Financial Controller
Truck Tech Group Pty Ltd
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Management of 11 staff including 8 direct reports which included the Finance and Invoicing teams
- Restructured the Finance Department following the departure of the previous Financial Controller
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Implemented daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI’s for each team member specific to their roles
- Implemented individual Weekly Finance/Invoicing Team Meeting
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Implementation of Weekly 1:1 with Finance Team Members and Team Leaders
- Implementation of 10% time for team members to work on finance or business projects
- Implemented new accounting system (Xero) and operational/CRM System (Mechanic Desk) and Labour Time Management System (T-Sheets)
- Developed Business Break Even Analysis
- Developed Monthly Financial Reporting
- Implemented Budgets and Forecasts (mid-month and monthly) for the group
- Implemented Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Reviews
- Introduced Corporate Cards as a cost control measure
- Introduced cash flow report to assist with growth and planning
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
- Implemented daily KPI’s in place to ensure that revenue targets are achieved
- Launched business partnering to the group
- Launched SWOT analysis for the group
- Negotiated multiple GIC (interest) free payment arrangements with the ATO and Revenue NSW to reduce debt – totaling $2.5 Million
- Collaborated with the implementation of the Maintenance 360 program – fixed price servicing – the first of its kind in the heavy vehicle industry
- Contributed to the creation of a 3 Year debt reduction plan for the group
- IAS’, BAS’ and PRT in house
- Launched various KPI’s for the group – TTG Benchmark, Sales, Parts Margins, Labour Efficiency, M360 Team KPI’s
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 45 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
Finance Manager
Vetcentric Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Improved stakeholder confidence with detailed financial analysis and transparent communication.
Financial Accountant
3M Fall Protection
06.2015 - 07.2017
Financial Accountant
Metcash Australasia
04.2009 - 06.2015
Financial Accountant
George Weston Foods - Contract
07.2008 - 04.2009
Financial Accountant
Lion Nathan - Contract
03.2008 - 07.2008
Financial Accountant
Blackwoods - Contract
11.2007 - 03.2008
Financial Accountant
Lion Nathan - Contract
03.2007 - 11.2007
Financial Accountant
Luxottica Australia Pty Ltd
04.2003 - 03.2007
Assistant Accountant
Baxter Healthcare
08.1999 - 04.2003
Treasury Clerk
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
10.1998 - 08.1999
Education
MBA -
University of South Australia
12-2025
Australian Society of CPA
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSWAssociate Diploma - Accounting
NSW TAFE
Skills
- Strong Business Acumen
- Team Leadership
- Team Coaching and Development
- Systems Implementation
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Strategic mindset driving business growth and continuous improvement
- People and Team Management
- Prepare mid-month forecasts
- Complete Reconciliations
- Yearly Forecasts
- Preparation of month end reporting packs
- Cash flow reporting and management
- Credit Control - AP/AR
- Payroll Completion and Oversight
- Complete Statutory Reporting
- Tax compliance
- Fixed asset management
- Variance analysis
- Process improvement
- Policy development
- Internal control management and development
- Project management
- ERP systems expertise
- Risk management
- Budgetary planning/development
- Working capital management
- Financial forecasting
- Debt management
- Investment analysis
- Month-end and year-end closings
Accomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to enable financial reporting in three working days.
- Led team of 11 in managing accounting and HR functions on onsite and remote locations.
- Cut total of past due accounts from over $1 Million by 70% through the implementation of policies and procedures and through the implementation of Creditor Watch software.
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
- Negotiated a deal with AGL for the implementation of a 98.5KW System to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce energy costs by 45%
- Created cash reserve to fund future growth setting aside over $300K in reserves.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Walmay Architectural Products Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Truck Tech Group Pty Ltd
06.2020 - 06.2022
Finance Manager
Vetcentric Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 06.2020
Financial Accountant
3M Fall Protection
06.2015 - 07.2017
Financial Accountant
Metcash Australasia
04.2009 - 06.2015
Financial Accountant
George Weston Foods - Contract
07.2008 - 04.2009
Financial Accountant
Lion Nathan - Contract
03.2008 - 07.2008
Financial Accountant
Blackwoods - Contract
11.2007 - 03.2008
Financial Accountant
Lion Nathan - Contract
03.2007 - 11.2007
Financial Accountant
Luxottica Australia Pty Ltd
04.2003 - 03.2007
Assistant Accountant
Baxter Healthcare
08.1999 - 04.2003
Treasury Clerk
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
10.1998 - 08.1999
MBA -
University of South Australia
Australian Society of CPA
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Western Sydney
Associate Diploma - Accounting
NSW TAFE
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