Corporate Controller Resume

SUMMARY:

Multifunctional Controller/Manager with experience in financial management, accounting department operations, staff supervision and development, budgeting, cost accounting, cash management and human resources.
Analytical problem solver in developing financial controls, policies and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, protect assets and maximize profitability.
Budget and forecast establishment for business start - ups to firms with annualized revenues in excess of $80 million.
Financial management of highly leveraged companies and turnaround situations.
Financial Reporting to internal and external parties.
Running and Overseeing all accounting back office operations including, AP,AR, Tax, Payroll and HR/Benefits Administration
Financial process improvement to shorten the monthly close process, lower costs, and develop more relevant financial reports.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Advanced skill level in the use of Excel and Access.
Extensive experience using computerized accounting software including MAS200, Microsoft Financials/Great Plains Dynamics, Timberline, Peachtree, Quickbooks, as well as other, more specialized accounting systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

Worked with departmental managers to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Monitored controls on spending, and assure accountability through budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Oversaw and managed corporate banking and insurance issues in addition to overseeing payroll/human resources and tax functions for the company.
Oversee all HR and Payroll Functions as well as IT with the help of an external IT support company.

Confidential

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

Established a new closing process and developed monthly reporting package for management and owners.
Implemented controls on spending, and increased accountability through budgeting and monitoring of expenditures, which resulted in increased operating income.
Successfully managed two company acquisitions in addition to multiple customer base acquisitions from telecom competitors who were exiting the market.
Re-engineered the companies cost and pricing structure to not only increase top line sales but overall product margin contributions.
Oversaw and managed corporate banking and insurance issues in addition to overseeing payroll/human resources and tax functions for the company.

Confidential

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

Developed detailed contribution analysis for each product line helping the company to command the best terms of the merger.
Developed budget versus actual and revenue reporting that interfaced directly with the company’s operations support systems so that various informational reports could be compiled “on-the-fly” to effectively manage revenue and expenses to forecast amounts.
Worked in conjunction with management of surviving entity post-merger to wind down the affairs of the Portland, Oregon location.

Confidential

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

Prepared and submitted to the SEC, the companies first ever 10-KSB and subsequent 10-QSB’s including associated financial statements.
Worked with company president on financial planning and budgeting for the company.
Developed and instituted sound financial policies and procedures for the company as well as the system of internal controls.
Developed and implemented the company’s processes for inventory accounting which included the valuation of inventories, the changes in inventory each month and the changes in the value of inventory based on obsolescence, damage and shrinkage.