Controller Resume Austin, TX - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

Seasoned Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management. Possess Certified Public Accountant designation. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Adept in streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducing process improvements, and implementing technology solutions.
Additional core competencies include
Financial Stewardship & Controllership Financial Management & Accounting
Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Management Budget Management
Financial Analysis & Forecasting GAAP Compliance
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Technology Enhancements & Process Improvement
General Ledger Activity Strategy Development
Auditing & Internal Control Evaluation ISO 14001/9001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential,

Controller, Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

Confidential,

Group Controller, Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

Confidential

Controller, Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

Consolidate all western hemisphere business entities financial information
Establish budgets and forecasts
Oversee all banking transactions
Hire and train accounting staff at different locations
Work with Auditors, Legal, Banking and Potential businesses
Travel to each location and ensure that all policies and procedures are in place and being followed
Establish accounting chart of accounts and financial reporting requirements for entities
Coordinate inventories, audits, true-ups and other purchase accounting transactions
Work with parent company in the UK.
Take part in potential company acquisitions - review, questioning and valuation

Confidential, Certified Public Accountants, Austin, TX

Tax Manager and Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

Prepare Federal and State tax returns including corporations, S-corporations, partnership, trust, and individual returns.
Prepare bookkeeping and payroll for clients
Prepare compile Financial Statements
Supervise staff of three.
Work with current and future clients to help them run their business and not their business run them.

Confidential, Georgetown, TX

Owner / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Provided financial consulting services to a diverse clientele in various industries with revenue ranging up to $20M.
Managed general accounting and finance functions for clients.
Performed full monthly close and financial reporting activities.
Prepared Federal and State tax returns including corporation, S-corporation, partnership, trust, and individual returns.
Handled payroll, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and company set up.
Appointed as a part time contract CFO as well as worked with start-up companies.

Confidential, Temple, TX

Controller

Responsibilities:

Directed all aspects of financial management, accounting, cash flow management, and IT operations for a $65M privately held manufacturer of educational furniture.
Served as key member of management team charged with process improvement and executive leadership.
Led efforts to reorganize the financial system and reporting on the new ERP system.
Established polices and internal controls for HR, IT, Finance, and Customer Service areas.
Championed efforts to reduce overall costs and increase profitability with pricing analysis for competitive bids, better reporting, and effective communications with manufacturing supervisors.
Maintained EBITDA dollar budget goal with a shortfall in sales from the budget by $5M.
Led efforts to develop and implement accounting procedures that complied with GAAP standards.
Spearheaded the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that aided in business decision-making processes.
Directed accounting functions involving general ledger activity, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and budget management.
Performed budgeting, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, and consolidation activities.