JAMES A. LaFRENIERE

***** *. ******* ****** ******** Phone: 678-***-****

Alpharetta, GA 30022 Email: actiz1@r.postjobfree.com

Controller

A top-performing professional credited with strong analytical & problem solving skills, team building and budgeting expertise to deliver substantial revenue growth in highly competitive business markets. Strong expertise in taxation, compliance, internal control processes to facilitate cost containment and the efficient prosperity of the company. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting

IFRS Rules and Applications

MS Office®, QuickBooks™, NetSuite®

Accounting, ERP, and Tax Software

Competitive Intelligence

Policy Implementation

Data Analytics, Mapping, Mining

Contract Negotiating

Corporate Development

Cost Accounting

Sales/Forecast Management

Inventory, Cost Control

Key Skills Assessment

TEACHING – GAAP reporting requirements to Operations consultants/estimators, fraud prevention techniques to Accounts Payable personnel, Deferred Rent mechanics for multiple facilities to Executive Management.

Cost Recovery – Defended $138,000 cost recovery claim to the benefit of customer and company.

FORENSIC DATA MINING – Discovered months-old $2.1 million in unmatched invoices, credit memos.

Performance Metrics – Designed performance metrics measurements for division managers’ use to enhance strategy.

Professional Experience

UNDISCLOSED CONFIDENTIAL 6/2015 –Present

Controller

Learned, mastered ERP/Accounting system with no training, short transition of $50M telecom solutions provider.

Sanitized $32 million balance sheet, applying GAAP accurately and consistently.

Managed consolidated monthly financial reporting, cash management, A/P, Payroll, and sales tax filings.

Analyzed direct project costs, overhead allocations, Work in Process, and Deferred Revenue for construction sites.

Oversaw Services of Process, business insurance, professional staffing, in fast-paced restructuring environment.

Corrected and implemented inventory control process changes.

Revised procedures for corporate credit card usage and expense reporting.

Performed loan covenant compliance reporting.

Supervised federal and multiple state tax filing and compliance issues.

TRUE BLUE, INC. (formerly SIMOS INSOURCING SOLUTIONS), MILTON, GA 6/2013 – 6/2015

Controller

$130M staffing and logistics provider and real estate subsidiary.

Spearheaded GAAP financial reporting, tax reporting, forecasting, cash management, A/R collections, etc.

Managed loan covenant compliance reporting.

Composed monthly financial statements, analyzed sales/gross margin, expense to budget variance analysis.

Analyzed project burden rates.

Supervised federal and 17 quarterly state payroll tax filings.

JAMES A. LaFRENIERE CPA, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 3/2007 – 6/2013

P/T CFO, Controller Services

Utilized experience to consult and provide forensic services and operational accounting knowledge.

Steered distressed businesses with strategies to attain positive cash flow and profitability via restructuring and operational change tactics.

Provided insight through performance metrics, cash flow forecasts, and financial statement analysis.

Trained and consulted accounting managers and controllers. Guided through problem resolution, tax compliance, system implementation, internal reporting, etc.

Served an array of clients, including automotive repair, banking, distribution/wholesale, real estate, and retail.

FOX-ROWDEN-McBRAYER, Norcross, GA 10/1997 – 3/2007

Controller

Managed financial reporting, cash management, A/P, and Payroll for $350 million electrical products distributor.

Counseled CEO on financial affairs.

Conducted Board of Directors meetings.

Integrated various manufacturers’ reporting formats into one receiving vault.

Managed group health insurance program and 401(k) plan.

Managed financial reporting and tax compliance for three company-owned distribution facilities.

Professional Experience (continued)

ENCORE SYSTEMS, Atlanta, GA 10/1995 – 10/1997

IVEX CORPORATION, Finance Director, Norcross, GA 3/1994 – 10/1995

NMA AMERICA, Controller, Norcross, GA 6/1993 – 3/1994

GERBER ALLEY & ASSOCIATES, Director of Finance, Norcross, GA 12/1988 – 6/1993

ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY, Senior auditor, Norcross, GA 3/1985 – 12/1988

Selected Career Accomplishments

Staffed and managed accounting department during 45% average annual growth over three years.

Operational turnaround through planned expense reduction.

Devised inventory control system, eliminating chip component obsolescence exposure.

Significant interaction with operations managers and overseas management.

Implemented various budgeting and forecasting processes and formats.

Integrated incompatible accounting applications for several companies.

Heavy software revenue recognition (SOP 97-2) and R&D software development capitalization.

Significant mergers and acquisitions advisory; led three audit teams.

Audits, attestation services, transaction process services, SEC reporting, tax planning, compliance consulting.

Industry experience includes automotive, banking, construction, distribution, food services, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, software, and telecom.

Education & Associations

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Certified Public Accountant

Contact this candidate