Ryan Mc Fall
About Ryan Mc Fall
Ryan McFall serves as the Head of Accounting at Crossref, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in accounting roles across various companies, focusing on financial analysis and policy implementation to enhance productivity.
Current Role at Crossref
Ryan Mc Fall serves as the Head of Accounting at Crossref, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the accounting department's operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining data integrity. His responsibilities include performing monthly bank reconciliations and conducting weekly 'soft close' processes, which involve booking weekly activity to the general ledger and addressing variances between general and sub ledgers. His work supports Crossref's financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Crossref, Ryan Mc Fall held several accounting positions that contributed to his expertise in the field. He worked at '47 Brand as an Accounts Receivable and Collections Analyst from 2007 to 2009, where he focused on managing receivables. He then transitioned to Kettle Cuisine in 2010 as an Accounts Receivable and Credit Specialist for seven months. Following this, he served as an Accounting Supervisor at Greencore from 2010 to 2017, where he managed accounting operations and implemented policy changes to enhance productivity.
Educational Background
Ryan Mc Fall has a solid educational foundation in business and finance. He studied at Billerica Memorial High School, graduating in 2001. He then pursued higher education at Middlesex Community College, earning an Associate's degree in Business Administration from 2007 to 2010. Following this, he attended the University of Massachusetts, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Corporate Finance, completing his studies in 2019.
Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career, Ryan Mc Fall has initiated significant changes in company policies at two established food service manufacturers. These changes aimed to maximize productivity and drive efficiency within the organizations. Additionally, he has implemented a financial matrix to track key performance indicators, such as days sales outstanding and days payables outstanding. This initiative has enhanced financial reporting and analysis, contributing to better decision-making processes.
Analytical Skills and Reporting
Ryan Mc Fall possesses strong analytical skills, demonstrated by his ability to analyze weekly sales data. He creates comparative reports of sales by customer, year over year, and against the latest budget or forecast. This analytical approach enables the accounting department to monitor performance effectively and make informed financial decisions.