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Kyle E. Laseter, CPA

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Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243

205-***-**** (Cell)

Email: acf83c@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Accomplished accounting professional with over 25 years in public accounting and private industry. Extensive

experience in general accounting including financial reporting, budgeting, fixed assets, payroll, taxes, cash

management, and acquisitions. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Quick Books, Great Plains

Dynamics, MAS 200, FRx Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, and FAS Fixed Asset management. Ability to

train, motivate, and effectively supervise accounting staff. Proven track record as a member of the management

team with the necessary communication skills to effectively present financial data to non-financial people. Ability

to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and work as an effective team player.

Employment History

Vice President of Finance, Goodwill Industries, Birmingham, Alabama, 2013-Present - Responsible for

all accounting and financial functions of charitable organization. Report to the Executive Director.

• General ledger maintenance

• Budgeting

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Cash flow reporting and forecasting

• Payroll and payroll taxes

• Cost analysis and control

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Controller, L. Kianoff & Associates, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama, 2008-2012: - Responsible for all

accounting and financial functions of VAR of MS Great Plains, Sage MAS and FAS and other products.

Reported directly to the company President.

• General ledger maintenance

• Month end and year end reporting using MAS 200 software and FRx report writer

• Payroll and payroll taxes

• Accounts receivable and credit and collections

• Accounts payable

• Sales and property taxes

• Employee benefits

• Insurance including health, property and casualty, and liability

• Fixed assets using FAS software

Controller, NEX21 LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, 2006-2008: Responsible for all accounting and financial

functions of $20 million holding company. Businesses included outsource services for a major truck

manufacturer and sales, service and installation of residential and commercial generators

• General ledger maintenance

• Month and year end reporting using MAS 200 and FRx

• Sales taxes for 6 states

• Oversaw banking relations

• Inventory maintenance including annual physical count

• Primary contact for outsource contact with International Trucks

• Extensive user of MS Excel and Word

• Supervised a staff of 4

Controller, Veterans Oil Inc, Bessemer, Alabama, 2003-2006: - Responsible for all accounting and

financial functions of $15 million distributor of oil and gas products.

• General ledger maintenance

• Month end and year end reporting

• Sales taxes for 3 states

• Payroll and payroll taxes

• Inventory maintenance including physical count

• Converted company to an industry-specific MAS 200 software package.

• Extensive use of MS Excel and Word

Controller, J. F. Day & Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1999-2001 - Responsible for all

accounting and financial functions of $26 million distributor of windows and doors with 155 employees

and 11 locations in 5 states. Supervised a staff of up to 4 employees. Reported directly to the company

President.

• General ledger maintenance

• Sales taxes for 6 states

• Payroll and taxes for 80 employees

• Improved cash management by establishing separate disbursement, depository, and investment

accounts with automatic inter-account transfers. Established a $1M line of credit facility.

Managed all banking relationships.

• Reduced manual processes through improved use of MS Excel

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Supervised a staff of 3 completely converted general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts

payable from a totally manual system to Great Plains Dynamics computerized system within 3

months. Trained in-house staff in the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems.

• Improved flexibility and timeliness of financial reporting by implementing FRx Financial Reporting

software. Created FRx reports used in monthly financial package.

• Converted fixed asset system from manual to FAS computerized system

• Made monthly account reconciliation process more timely and accurate through the use of Excel

spreadsheets and the Great Plains bank reconciliation module in place of manual spreadsheets.

• Enhanced flexibility and control of payroll system, improved reporting, and reduced expenses by

changing from an outside service to Great Plains payroll. Trained staff in using payroll system.

Automated collection and entry of payroll data from branches, improving turnaround time and

reducing errors.

Controller, Post Airgas, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1992-1998: - Responsible for all accounting and

financial functions of $50 million distributor of welding supplies and industrial and medical gases with 180

employees and 9 locations. Supervised a staff of up to 11 employees. Reported directly to the company

President.

• Provided timely financial reporting to upper management using FRx Financial Reporting and

Hyperion Enterprise software. Analyzed and evaluated results and prepared explanations of

variances to budget and projections for the management team.

• Worked closely with managers from operations, sales, and other areas to develop annual

budgets for up to $50 million in annual sales. Presented budgets to upper management.

• Extensive involvement in the acquisition of other companies. This included evaluating potential

acquisitions, assistance in performing due diligence, preparation of operating budgets and

opening balance sheets, and assisting other managers in assuring successful integration of

acquired companies.

• Managed all banking relationships

• Improved inventory control by streamlining physical count procedures and implementing bin

locations and cycle counting

• Primary contact for internal and external auditors

• Established 401K plan and managed employee benefits

District Controller, BFI Waste Systems, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1986-1992: Responsible for all

accounting and financial functions of $20 million division of national waste removal company. Supervised

a staff of 6. Reported directly to the District Manager and Regional Controller.

• Provided timely information \o upper management using industry specific software.

• Worked closely with managers from operations, sales, and other areas to develop annual

budgets for up to $30 million in annual sales. Presented budgets to upper management.

• Primary contact for internal and external auditors.

Employment (continued)

Staff Accountant, Dent, Baker & McDowell, Birmingham, Alabama, 1984-1986 - Performed numerous

accounting services for small to medium size clients including auditing, financial statement preparation,

income taxes, and various management services.

Education

University of Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama - 1980

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Walker College - Jasper, Alabama - 1978

Associate of Science - Business Administration

University of Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama - 1984

Additional studies in Accounting

Computer Experience

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience with Great Plains, MAS

90/200, and Quick Books.

Professional Certifications

Certified Public Accountant, 1986

References

Available upon request.

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