Scott A. Stephens

**** ****** *** ******, *********, OH 44685 330-***-**** acdkmc@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY:

Financial Executive / CFO with demonstrated success in reducing costs, employee development, problem

solving and system integration. Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels. Experiences

include:

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Full P&L Responsibility ERP Implementation

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Project Management Strategic Planning

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Inventory Control Plant Cost Accounting

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Capital Planning Staff Development

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General Ledger Product Cost Accounting

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Budgeting Managed Banking Relationship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TANK SERVICES – Canton, Ohio (Industrial Coatings \ Corrosion Control) 2011 – December 2013

VP of FINANCE

Directed the accounting, safety and HR departments. Directed 2 associates.

• General Ledger Control (Peachtree Accounting Software)

• Financial Reporting to CEO and Board of Directors

• Coordinate annual budget with shop and field divisions

• Manage outside CPA relationship including yearly audit

• Maintain job costing for the field and shop divisions

• Coordination of physical inventories

• Coordinate training and safety certifications

• Negotiate purchasing contracts and oversee daily purchasing

• Oversee the HR functions

• Oversee the payroll function

• Direct credit and collections

• Administration of the 401(K) plan

BIERY CHEESE COMPANY - Louisville, Ohio (Custom cheese packaging) 2007 – 2011

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Directed the accounting, finance, IT and general administrative departments. Directed 9 associates in a

$125M plus company.

• Negotiated a $10.0M construction loan for 80,000 sq.ft. expansion and $5.0 M capital Line of Credit

• Managed outside CPA relationship including yearly review as well as outside legal issues

• Implemented ERP system improving inventory accuracy by over 20%

• Coordination of quarterly physical inventories

• Pricing of perishable inventory

• 401(k) administration and executive payroll

• Direct credit and collections

PARK POULTRY INC. - Canton, Ohio (Largest poultry processor in Ohio) 1999 - 2007

PRESIDENT (2004 – 2007)

CFO (1999 – 2007)

As President, lead the overall direction of the company with 300 plus employees and 4 VP’s as direct reports.

As CFO, directed the finance and purchasing departments with 7 direct reports.

• Staffed VP level positions

• Established Corporate Goals

• Negotiated $3.0M banking arrangement

• Worked with VP of Human Resources on union contract negotiations resulting in a savings of $1.0M

• Worked with VP of Human Resources to establish a companywide training program

• Contracted with feed suppliers for future pricing

• Implemented a Strategic Planning team to look at issues proactively

• Worked to get Canton City annexation accomplished

• Consulted with outside nutritionists, veterinarians and other industry experts to improve live

production operations

• Negotiated and managed property and casualty insurance program

• Established consignment arrangement with packaging vendors; reviewed all outside contractors

• Reported to the Board of Directors

Nov 1998 – May 1999 – Consultant to small businesses in need of various accounting services

JD WILLIAMSON CONSTRUCTION – Tallmadge, Ohio (Highway and bridge contractor) 1997

– 1998

CONTROLLER

• Directed all P&L and financial functions

• Computerized financial analysis and reporting.

• Directed HR department for 75 union and non-union employees

• Reported to President/Owner

E.C. MORRIS CORPORATION – Wadsworth, Ohio (Rubber and plastic chemical manufacturer)

1990 – 1997

CONTROLLER AND SALES REPRESENTATIVE

• Managed all accounting, financial and daily cash management activities

• Implemented computerized general ledger and inventory system

• Administered medical, property and casualty insurance programs and 401(k) program

• Reported to President/Owner

RUBBER MIXING INDUSTRIES – Wooster, Ohio (Customer rubber mixing) 1988 - 1990

CONTROLLER / PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

• Managed all accounting, financial and daily cash management activities

• Implemented computerized accounting package

• Upgraded financial controls and procedures

• Reported to President/Owner

Education:

BS, Business Systems, Taylor University, 1988

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