Russell J. Meyer, CPA (inactive)

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Hudson, WI 54016

715-***-****

acfvkp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A people oriented controller with a strong managerial and manufacturing

background. Solid experience in human resources, benefits management,

strategic planning and system installations. Hands on experience in

monthly closings, payroll, AP, AR and cash management. Experienced in a

wide variety of general ledger software as well as MRP software. Experience

in developing, implementing and monitoring commission and incentive

programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-2014 St. Paul Harley-Davidson St. Paul, MN

Controller

. Responsible for all accounting and financial functions for this

commonly owned group of two large motorcycle dealerships and a company

that franchises customer loyalty programs to other dealers.

. Responsible for income taxes, sales and use tax and intercompany

activity.

. Designed and calculated commission and incentive programs.

. Also responsible for risk management and finance.

2003-2010 Teamvantage Molding/CMD Forest Lake, MN

CFO/Controller

. Responsible for finance, MIS and human resources at these two

successful manufacturing companies with common ownership.

. Designed and implemented commission programs as well as an overall

company incentive program.

. Responsible for sales and use tax reporting.

. Implemented shop floor control and accounting system at new

acquisition

. Responsible for risk management and benefits management.

. Extensive cost accounting involvement

. Worked closely with tooling project managers from the engineering and

quoting phase through finished production and billing.

. Implemented FAS fixed asset software.

1997-2003 Gage Marketing Group Minneapolis, MN V.P.

Operations/Controller

. Responsible for operations and finance at this display manufacturer.

. Directly managed purchasing, engineering, project management,

manufacturing and accounting (8 direct reports and 150 indirect).

. Assisted project managers in monitoring and reporting on project

scheduling and reporting.

. Directed a turnaround that returned Company to profitability.

. Conducted union negotiations and developed strong supplier

relationships

. Started and managed an operation in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Prior to 1997

Vomela Specialty Co. St. Paul, MN

Controller

. Responsible for accounting, HR and finance for this group of 2

privately held

contract manufacturers.

. Selected new ERP system and managed conversion

HQ Companies, Inc. Minneapolis, MN

CFO/Controller

. Responsible for accounting, HR and finance for this group of five

privately held domestic and international manufacturing companies

. Directed a major tax restructuring that saved millions in income

taxes.

RUSSELL MEYER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued

Banta Corporation Menasha, WI

Controller

. Responsible for all SEC reporting at this Fortune 500 printer.

. Responsible for daily treasury operations and consolidated financial

reporting.

. Implemented successful commercial paper program.

. Conducted operational audits and reported to the Board of Directors as

Manager of Internal Audit

. Directly participated in two major acquisitions including due

diligence

. Performed extensive acquisition analysis.

. Served as plant controller at two facilities.

Case Corporation Racine, WI Supervisor- Financial

Reporting

. Responsible for all SEC reporting at this $3 billion subsidiary of

Tenneco.

. Responsible for month end consolidated financial reporting.

. Managed staff of 6 CPA's.

Arthur Andersen & Co. Milwaukee, WI

Sr. Auditor

. Clients included Case Corp., Banta Corp. Air Wisconsin and Rexnord

. Participated in several initial offerings & 4 years of audits

EDUCATION

. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater MBA

Completed most of the program with 4.0 GPA

. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh BBA - Accounting

Graduated summa cum laude

. Obtained CPA certification

SKILLS

. Excel, Peachtree, Talon, IQMS, QuickBooks, Word, MAS 90, Job Boss,

Access software

. Extensive acquisition analysis, risk analysis and financial modeling

experience

. Extensive budgeting background

. Hans on experience in account reconciliation including bank accounts

and intercompany activities.

. Experience in project management including reporting and scheduling.

. HR and benefits management

. Systems installation and selection

. Implemented and maintained both book and tax fixed asset systems.

. Experienced in sales and use tax including audits for Minnesota,

Wisconsin and New York.

. Experience in managing and accounting for intercompany activities.

. Solid people and motivational skills

. Experience in operations including purchasing, estimating and

scheduling

. Experienced union negotiator

. Solid experience in managing bank relationships

. Solid experience in risk management including foreign currency

. Experience in international operations (Netherlands, U.K. and Mexico)

. SEC reporting experience

. Solid income tax experience (Corp, Individual, S-Corp. partnership,

LLC)

. Experienced in internal and external auditing.

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