SUMMARY:

• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Ability to improve processes and to organize and manage Confidential projects
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and develop an action plan
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritized accordingly
• Ability to move comfortably from a senior management to accounting clerk audience.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to manage and influence change.
• Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Highly polished, professional with a consultative selling style and strong business acumen
• Strong in analytical financial modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Confidential, Long Grove, IL

CONTROLLER

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the activities of 5 accounting associates in accounts payable, cash management and fixed assets.
• Responsible for the period accounting close, the preparation and consolidation of the financial statements utilizing QuickBook Enterprise for general ledger and NCR Counterpoint for point of sale systems.
• Perform the monthly reconciliation of 16 bank accounts and prepare the 13 week’s cash flow forecast.
• Collaborate with business partners in matters related to process improvements and margin efficiencies.
• Participate in organizational initiatives requiring a high degree of competence, creativity and confidentiality.
• Manage the impact of organization growth and provide strategic vision and leadership to technology initiatives related to general ledger, chart of accounts, consolidation and financial reporting;
• Develop the skills of team members to ensure position backfill capability and succession candidates.
• Prepare and steward department/store budgets, performance metrics and goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory filings.

Confidential, Waukesha, WI

CONTROLLER

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the activities of 10 accounting associates and 1 HR generalist.
• Responsible for the monthly accounting close, preparation and consolidation of the financial statements.
• Managed the accounts receivable functions to ensure transactional integrity, adequate credit limits and bad debt reserves are established and day sales outstanding (DSO) is minimized.
• Monitor the inventory management systems to ensure proper procedures and controls are in place to keep inventory shrink at or below company standard and reconcile inventory count/value to the general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable function ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, timely and in accordance with company policy.
• Monthly bank accounts reconciliation; general ledger accounts reconciliation and fixed assets accounting.
• Prepare monthly accruals and reserves
• Prepare all lead schedules and/or other documents required for the annual and periodic audit
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory filings.
• Use a web based payroll and benefits system (Orbit) to administer payroll for salaried, commission and hourly employees.
• Record keeping responsibilities for all payroll documents which includes processing payroll, calculating bonuses, reviewing sales commission report, collecting and uploading timesheets, wages garnishments, voluntary deductions and 401k related transactions.
• Complete payroll reconciliation to include journal entries to integrate into general ledger accounts.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

CONTROLLER

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the activities of 6 accounting associates and 1 payroll associates.
• Provided leadership and oversight of the company’s accounting functions in the areas of financial reporting, general ledger, credit and collection, billing, payroll, accounts payable and managing the annual budget process.
• Managed the credit card program and the timely submission and processing of expense report via Cybershift.
• Monitored accounting policies and procedures to ensure that financial transactions are executed and in accordance to GAAP.
• Managed the accumulation and prepared the consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results including foreign currency translation.
• Provided senior management with timely and accurate analysis comparing current versus prior and updates in its program and activities.
• Managed the maintenance and development of budgets in conformity with the organization's planning process.
• Addressed issues with appropriate teams to develop plan of action and identify opportunities to improve processes and practices.
• Evaluated accounting and internal control systems to ensure safeguard of company assets.
• Reviewed general ledger transactions, balances and account reconciliation support documents.
• Prepared PBC audit schedules and manage relationship with external auditors and consultants.
• Managed the Credit and Collection Department and s upervised the activities of 10 collection specialist.
• Effectively managed banking relationships from a corporate banking and credit - facility perspective.
• Participated in the monthly operating calls with the strategic business units to review monthly sales results and sales pipeline.
• Prepared cash flow projections to manage the short and long-term liquidity and maintained a 13 weeks rolling forecast incorporating revenue and billing forecast, collection and expenditures to determine financing requirements.
• Performed all cash functions including transfer of funds, wires, account funding and negotiated banking fees.
• Managed company’s $35M revolver and p erformed debt management activities including oversight of financial covenant compliance testing and analysis; and preparation of consolidated borrowing base certificates.
• Installed new bank technologies, products and services to improve cash cycle and simplify company operations.
• Identified process improvement to optimize treasury activities and automate functions.
• Lead and manage relationship with outside tax professionals and financial partners.

Confidential, Vernon Hills, IL

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the activities of 3 accounting associates and assisted in the financial close activities of four foreign-based subsidiaries (UK, China, India and Canada).
• Evaluated the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department, recommended training needs and maintained staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives.
• Complete ownership of financial month end close at a high level of accuracy including: review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensured that financial results are timely reported and accounting documentations are concise and clearly presented.
• Collaborated with the finance department to execute on internal reporting requirements including support of KPI’s.
• Worked closely with related parties to ensure that intercompany transactions are identified, reconciled and cleared.
• Leads projects to document core processes and policies to improve efficiencies and standardize processes.
• Maintains written accounting procedures to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Actively involved in the execution, testing and maintenance of financial controls associated with Sarbanes Oxley in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory and general ledger.
• Managed the internal and external audit of the financial statements and the GL reconciliation processes.

Confidential, Elk Grove, IL

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Managed all monthly, quarterly and year-end closings including year-end audit and the preparation of the consolidated financial statement of 7 Domestic and 1 International operation.
• Installed Great Plains Accounting System and developed standardized reporting package across the company.
• Managed the company’s chart of accounts, financial systems, financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Maintained proper controls to ensure safeguard of company assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Prepared account reconciliations and journal entries for general ledger accounts and clear all reconciling items.
• Forecasted and managed short range and long range cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds and debt reduction planning.
• Established solid working relationships with Senior Management, finance leaders for each business segments, and shared service functions while influencing process change.
• Managed and coordinated the activities of our external auditor with the business units .

Confidential, Kenosha, WI

CONTROLLER

Responsibilities:

• Designed the accounting information system and established the financial infrastructure and internal controls of a startup real estate construction company.
• Performed and managed the operations of general accounting i.e. AR, AP, PR, GL, asset management, treasury and HR functions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws and regulation.
• Continuously developed and improved business systems specifically in area of job cost schedules and estimates.
• Managed the company’s system of accounts and financial statements distribution for Confidential entities and all ancillary transactions thereof.
• Performed due diligence analysis and financial performance modeling on proposed company acquisitions and partnerships.
• Responsible for monthly accounting close utilizing percentage of completion method and close out journal entries.
• Prepared company annual operating budget, quarterly forecast and analyze monthly results for operating properties.
• Performed analysis on profitability, pricing and cash flow management to identify areas of improvement.
• Oversight and administration of all corporate contracts, banking and other financial relationships.
• Gathered and prepared all construction draw documents: lien of waivers, schedule of draw downs, job schedules.
• Reviewed all loan documents with lending institutions and managed the company’s $5M line of credit facility.
• Worked with outside CPA to prepare taxes and year-end audit.