Jimmy Whitlock
About Jimmy Whitlock
Jimmy Whitlock serves as the Finance Manager, Vice President of Finance, and Assistant Controller at US Foods, where he has worked for 29 years. He has a strong background in accounting and finance, with significant contributions to inventory management, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Work at US Foods
Jimmy Whitlock has been employed at US Foods since 1995, holding multiple roles including Finance Manager, Vice President Finance, and Assistant Controller. His tenure spans 29 years at the Fairburn, Georgia location. During this time, he has been instrumental in various financial initiatives and team integrations, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Whitlock studied Accounting at Clayton State University, where he completed a Post Baccalaureate Review in 1985. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from the University of West Georgia, studying from 1972 to 1974. Additionally, he pursued further studies in Accounting at Georgia State University, completing another Post Baccalaureate Review in 1986.
Background
Whitlock has a strong background in finance and accounting, with extensive experience in financial management and reporting. His career includes significant contributions to inventory management, financial analysis tools, and internal control frameworks. He has worked on various projects that have improved operational efficiencies and financial reporting processes.
Achievements
Jimmy Whitlock has contributed to a notable reduction in inventory adjustments, decreasing from $1.9 million in 2003 to $1 million in 2010. He developed a Customer Sales, Margin, and Profit Analysis tool that serves over 10,000 customers. Additionally, he played a key role in merging finance teams from USF-Austell and PYA/Monarch-Fulton Industrial facilities, enhancing the financial reporting structure. His efforts in revamping performance reporting have also led to double-digit percentage operating profit growth in six out of eight consecutive years since 2003.