PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Manufacturer/Distributor

Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting:

• Lead the financial and accounting strategies for the organization, develop and implement financial and operational plans to drive growth.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior management to develop and implement strategic business plans and operating initiatives.
• Oversight of all finance activities including accounting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, financial systems, audit, reporting, treasury, insurance, and tax.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, cost controls, expense management analyses, and other special reports.
• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, internal control and auditing procedures. Implement and enforce internal control procedures.
• Develop and monitor the strategic, financial and operational business plans, budgets and forecasts. Prepare annual fiscal budgets and variance reports.
• Analysis of key performance indicators. Work closely with other managers to provide support to long term business planning and forecasting.
• Analyze raw material purchase costs, labor, materials, and overhead costs and compare actual to budgeted amounts.
• Partner with senior management in making strategic decisions and identifying cost savings opportunities. Assist in driving efficiency and accountability across groups.
• Present financial and operational results and status to Board of Directors and Executive Management

Audit and Accounting

• Manage month end closings, and associated processes and procedures.
• Manage accounting, audit and internal control functions.
• Coordinating with outside advisors including bankers, auditors, and brokers.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Investment and Treasury

• Prepare cash flow statements. Forecast cash flows and compliance with bank covenants.
• Maintain banking relationships and controls.
• Work closely with bank officers and mange bank audits.
• Develop and execute strategies that enhance internal controls and strengthen cash flow.

Information Technology

• Oversee IT department and implementation and execution of the company's technology plans and goals.
• Work closely with IT staff and consultants to maintain and improve ERP and Network systems.

Administration:

• Participate in setting broad organizational goals, objectives and policies, particularly in financial matters.
• Negotiate contracts and agreement terms with insurance brokers and providers and suppliers or vendors.
• Administer the Company's insurance requirements and determine company's coverage is sufficient at all times.
• Oversee company's 401k plan and Benefits administration.

Confidential

Manufacturer/Distributor

• Manage Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Credit Collections, Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll, Human Resources, Banking Relations, and other Administrative functions.
• Responsible for month end closing process. Ensure that all transactions are posted and modules closed appropriately.
• Ensure financial statements and reports are in full compliance with company policies, GAAP, government rules and regulations.
• Warehouse and Inventory Cost control measures-control levels in the warehouse.
• Manage Canadian GST/HST tax filings. Communicate with CRA to resolve compliance issues.
• Annual budgeting, monthly budget updates, and monthly profitability forecasting.
• Implement and setup Accounting and Royalty Reporting systems modules. Assist IT in system trouble shooting, support and maintenance
• Prepared audit schedules and coordinated with external and bank auditors in the completion of their fieldwork, financial statements audit, and corporate tax preparation.
• Prepare and review royalty statements to Publishers and Agents.
• Administer the company's 401k retirement plan.

Accomplishments:

• Improved productivity by automating several tasks and procedures. Created and implemented policies and procedures to reduce costs and improve growth.
• Reduced overhead costs by performing tasks and functions previously outsourced to outside consultants.
• Improved networking and team work amongst employees, thereby creating a friendlier working environment.

Confidential

Manufacturer/Retailer/Distributor/Services

• Implementation of GAAP pronouncements and policies, develop and maintain tools and processes related to internal controls, and analyzing consolidated financial results.
• Responsible for monthly close preparation of complete financial statements and reports.
• Performed monthly analysis on consolidated financial statements internal and GAAP basis .
• Researched and interpreted accounting and regulatory pronouncements. Formulated alternatives and made recommendations and presentations to Management.
• Prepared and filed domestic and Canadian tax returns. Prepared for and coordinated tax audits.
• Annual budgeting, monthly budget updates, monthly profitability forecasting.
• Prepared audit schedules and coordinated with external and internal auditors in the completion of their fieldwork.
• Prepared and filed tax returns. Prepared for and coordinated external tax audits.
• Administered and managed company's 401 k deferred compensation and Profit Sharing
• Supported CFO and VP-Finance as needed and special projects and duties as assigned.

Accomplishments:

• Setup and automated the Fixed Asset reporting system using Best Fixed Asset software.
• Implemented and prepared internal procedures and guidelines for Payroll and general ledger reporting and analysis.

Confidential

Manufacturer/Services

• Prepared journal entries reconciled general ledger accounts for monthly closings and financial statements reporting.
• Assisted with SEC filings and preparation of Annual Reports.
• Performed internal audits of payables, employee expenses, and other transactions.
• General Ledger accounts analysis and reconciliation.
• Managed Best fixed asset reporting system and depreciation reports.
• Bank reconciliation and cash management.
• Assisted with other accounting functions-G L, A P, A R, and Payroll taxes.
• Researched, analyzed and interpreted proposed, existing, and new tax laws and regulations on various sales and use, gross receipts, and payroll tax issues in compliance company policies.
• Prepared and filed multi-state corporate, sales/use, payroll, property, business license and gross receipts tax returns 46 states .
• Maintained a tax calendar for all tax types to ensure compliance.
• Prepared and coordinated sales and use tax audit process.
• Tax payment forecasting, special projects, and planning.
• Prepared journal entries. Analyzed, reconciled, and adjusted general ledger accounts for monthly closings and preparation of financial statements.
• Managed fixed asset reporting system and depreciation reports.
• Supervised support personnel on tax compliance and procedures.
• Communicated with govt. agencies regarding reporting discrepancies.

IT PC Skills:

• Experience in the implementation, upgrade, conversion and support of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Netsuite, and other ERP systems.
• Proficient with the use of MS Office- Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Royalty Reporting- Record Maestro Counterpoint Right Trak.
• RIA, CCH, and BNA tax research software.Best Fixed Asset Software Fas Fixed Asset Accounting, Property Tax, Inventory
• Other Accounting Software SAP, Timberline, Oracle, JD Edwards, Harper Shuman, AS 400 . Support and use FRX 6.7 report designer.