Jay Wright

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Address: **** ******** ****

City: Tampa

State: FL

Zip: 33614

Country: USA

Phone: 813-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 65

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JAY WRIGHT

7808 Lakeside Blvd

Tampa, FL 33614

813-***-****

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CORPORATE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Controller Accounting Manager Senior Accountant

Dynamic, successful corporate accounting and finance professional eager to apply 9+ years of expertise in: GAAP financial reporting, P&L and Balance Sheet management, variance analysis, A/R and A/P supervision, collections, treasury management, sales and use tax compliance, inventory management, and training. Hands-on leader with a strong track record of managing complex operations, analyzing situations rapidly and solving problems. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development; thrive in diverse, fast-paced settings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Financial Reporting (GAAP) Budgeting Financial/Variance Analysis Training Treasury and Cash Management Cost Control Audits Sales and Use Tax AR and AP Improving Customer Relations

Foodservice Manufacturing Retail Transportation Leasing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BELTRAM FOODSERVICE GROUP CONTROLLER Tampa, FL

Jan 2011 to Sep 2012

Originally hired by the company as the Assistant Controller and was promoted to Controller after the existing Controller retired. Directed, supervised and trained the accounting team which consisted of one staff accountant and four accounting clerks. Responsible for all accounting functions within the company.

Managed the financial reporting and analysis of four corporate entities totaling $40 million in sales

Implemented a new invoicing and payment system that reduced accounts receivable by $200,000

Worked in partnership with multiple vendors to institute a new credit card payment system that increased terms by 30 days

Forged strategic alliances with the sales force to help ensure timely receipt of payments

Supervised and managed all audits including the annual financial, sales and use tax and worker`s compensation

Worked closely with insurance broker to reduce insurance cost by 10%

Directed treasury and cash management for $4,000,000 LOC and 10+ bank accounts

MASTER PACKAGING ACCOUNTING MANAGER Tampa, FL

Apr 2009 to Jun 2010

Initially joined the company as the Assistant Controller and was promoted to Controller after three months where I reported directly to the CEO. Challenged to manage and supervise the accounts receivable department, shorten the month end close process, and work closely with key senior management and Board of Directors. Strategic activities included P&L management, budgeting, financial statement preparation, month end/year end reporting and supervising A/R.

Shortened the month end close process from 15 working days to 5 working days

Reduced past due receivables from 20% to 5 % by creating credit policies, establishing collection strategies, and working with delinquent accounts

Worked closely with the CEO and SVP of Operations to right size customer base

Advised and provided the Board of Directors with monthly, quarterly and yearly financial package

ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Tampa, FL

Apr 2007 to Nov 2008

Joined a company division that was financially sound but feeling the effects of a downturn in the economy. Challenged to resolve serious accounts receivable issues, institute cost savings practices, train customer service representatives for a new software program, and work closely with and advise senior management. Key activities entailed P&L management, financial statement preparation, month end reporting, supervising monthly A/R, supervising monthly A/P, and supervising monthly sales and use tax reporting and compliance.

Reduced receivables write-offs by creating credit policies, establishing collection strategies, and working with delinquent accounts

Collaborated with vendors to reduce overhead costs

Established collection procedures that ranked the division 3rd out of 40 groups in the country in the -Least Accounts Past Due- category

Trained customer service representatives on the implementation of a new software system that was mission critical to business operations

Streamlined the sales and use tax procedures to comply with state tax laws

ROOMS TO GO SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/INTERNAL AUDITOR Seffner, FL

Aug 2003 to Apr 2007

Promoted to senior accountant and challenged to take on the task of planning, organizing, and directing the day to day financial operations of the $70 million delivery operations. Key activities entailed P&L management, financial statement preparation, independent contractor payments, month end reporting, cost cutting initiatives, EOM/EOY closing process, and monthly account reconciliation schedules. Worked closely with President, Controller and Director of Accounting to develop sound business practices and cost cutting strategies.

Took over financial reporting that was previously done by two accountants

Realized $1 million in savings by obtaining new bids on products/services from overseas suppliers

Core team member that established new divisions in several states

Spearheaded the team that simplified the independent contractor payment system

Audited the operational integrity of 100 retail locations across the United States

Worked hand in hand with outside auditors during the yearly and interim audits

Trained store employees on company policies and procedures

Advised senior management on retail location operational and administrative issues

Evaluated audit findings and presented the results to senior management

Conducted physical inventory at multiple national locations

Earlier Career:

Nuclear Machinist Mate/Engineering Laboratory Technician, United States Navy, Pearl Harbor, HI - 1991 to 1997

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 2003

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

SAP PeopleSoft Computron TRX SAGE FA Cedar Open Accounts QuickBooks Excel (expert) Access Crystal Reports Microsoft Office Suite

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