Controller/CFO Resume , Buffalo Grove, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Analytical, detail - oriented and results-driven accounting professional with expertise in all facets of accounting, financial management, financial analysis, auditing, and controllership within high-profile corporations. Combines expert strategic planning and finance qualifications with strong analytical acumen, business development, transaction structuring/negotiation and leadership skills.
Delivered strong and sustainable financial gains in highly-competitive business markets nationwide and internationally through expertise in cost reduction, revenue growth and profit improvement.
Recognized as a hands-on, expert problem solver who can rapidly resolve cross-functional business process problems and implement change with benefit to the company’s bottom line. Proficient in using Great Plains,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Controller/CFO

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all accounting functions including month end close, billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and 401k management. Created monthly financial statement package and presented results to Board of Directors. Integrated software support software with QuickBooks to streamline billing. Managed recurring customer contract process.

Confidential, Buffalo Grove, IL

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

Mentored a staff of five professionals and managed the daily work flow of the Accounting Department
Maintained daily cash flow report analyzed by company executives. The report consists of (how many bank accounts, volume of daily activity in dollars, etc). Manage all Banking and Treasury processes.
Review and calculate a 90 day moving cash flow report and budget for daily analysis and review
Manage accounts receivable credit card processes by streamlining relationships with vendors Confidential and Confidential and investigating any differences.
Established and maintain departmental work papers for monthly, quarterly and annual review
Prepare and maintain the GST/HST and US sales tax reports
Created procedures and managed weekly process for uploading accounts receivable invoices into Microsoft Dynamics software program from a stand-alone sales/operations database

Confidential, Hoffman Estates, IL

CFO/Controller

Responsibilities:

Merged two printing companies into one business unit by designing and implementing a consolidated general ledger and compatible work-in-process system.
Directly responsible for the month and year end close, work-in-process inventory, budgeting, financial reporting, profit and loss analysis and cash flow forecasting.
Monitored financial performance by measuring and analyzing results and initiating corrective actions thereby minimizing the impact of variances.
Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Human Resource and 401k plans and filings.
Reduced month end close time by 33% and increased cash flow by 15%.

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Director of Finance

Responsibilities:

Managed all aspects of financial operations including monthly financial statement preparation, management sector reporting, and preparing the monthly Board of Director financial summaries.
Directly responsible for the month end close, budgeting, financial reporting, profit and loss analysis and cash flow forecasting.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with Canadian government liaison to ensure proper management of Labor Subsidy Credits needed to empower growth and capital acquisition.
Partnered with bank representatives in US and Canada to analyze currencies for hedging forwards and managed lines of credit.
Designed and managed monthly budget to actual reports. Partnered with department heads to analyze general ledger account variances and help provide solutions.
Designed and implemented a global consolidated general ledger reporting system using Sage MAS 90 and FRx reporting software.
Created and executed a full scope of accounting policies and internal control procedures while ensuring compliance with GAAP, the Department of Labor and insurance requirements.
Managed annual audit, including preparation and review of work papers.
Managed and motivated a staff of three direct reports and two indirect reports.

Confidential, Schiller Park, IL

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

Established, implemented, and monitored a full scope of accounting policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with GAAP, the Department of Labor and insurance requirements.
Contributed financial strategies and forecasting results in business plans as an integral member of the senior management team.
Managed the day to day operations of the accounting department.
Designed and executed general ledger and financial reporting system using Solomon & FRx software.
Conducted cost accounting analysis of cost behavior, cost-volume-profit relationships, operational and capital budgeting, standard costing and variance analyses for costs and revenues.
Managed annual audit including preparation and review of work papers
Managed and mentored an accounting staff of five.