Accounting - Finance and Performance Management - Business Development
SUMMARY
. Years of progressive experience in accounting and finance including 6
years as Division Controller for a publicly traded company.
. Experienced in managerial accounting, financial accounting and tax
preparation.
. Demonstrated ability to lead highly engaged teams to achieve business
objectives.
. Functional skills include analysis of financial statements, budgeting,
forecasting, GL account reconciliations, office management, pricing
models, municipal bids, income and payroll tax services.
. Commitment to quality, interprets financial & statistical
relationships and trends to initiate corrective action plans
. Experienced in Lawson Accounting, AS400, KRONOS, PC Scale, Trux,
Creative Solutions Accounting, Accountware, Ultra Tax, Drake,
Paychoice, QuickBooks, and many Microsoft Office applications.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Successfully awarded municipal township bid in July 2012, adding $233k
of annual revenue
. Successfully awarded disposal bid for 2 Ohio counties, starting in
August 2013, adding $7.4 million in annual revenue
. Renewed municipal contract for an Ohio city in July 2012 to retain
$348k of annual revenue
. Renewed municipal contract for an Ohio village in June 2012 to retain
$77k of annual revenue
. Centralized Credit & Collections department, reducing headcount by 2,
saved $99k in payroll/benefits, and reduced Days Sales Outstanding by
4.6.
. Reduced total General &Administrative Expense by 24% in last 4 years,
adding 2.1% to Operating Income margin.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., Columbus, OH
2006 - 2013
Division Controller
. Direct the financial activities of 3 hauling divisions, 3 transfer
stations, and 2 landfills in the Columbus market
. Maintain and direct financial and statistical reporting for these 8
divisions in accordance with GAAP and Corporate policies
. Ensure internal controls & records are maintained
. Manage, train, and develop associates in the accounting department
. Provide financial reports to management & advise management team of
results and key drivers
. Prepare Municipal Bids for new sales and retention of existing
revenue
. Prepare pricing models to obtain proper return on investments
. Prepare pro-forma models for possible acquisitions or divestitures
. Develop and implement policies and procedures for direct functions
as well as assisting in other functional areas
. Review and approve payroll, purchase orders, accounts payable,
expense vouchers, and accounting adjustments
. Manage credit and collections department
. Prepare and review month-end closing entries, billing, account
reconciliations, and month-end statistical reports and results
. Prepare monthly financial, statistical, capital & price increase
forecasts
. Lead the preparation of annual budget
. Provide analytical support for Capital Expenditure Requests &
submit same for capital spending
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., Columbus, OH
2004 - 2006
Staff Accountant
. Audited daily Sales Detail Reports for irregularities & accuracy
. Maintained Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines & other internal controls
. Organized and prepared for peer reviews, internal audits, and
operating reviews
. Assisted with parts inventory
. Assisted with monthly close processes
. Assisted with monthly forecasting, operating reviews & statistical
reporting
. Completed monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
. Served as backup for various functions including customer
invoicing, cash receipts, AP log and coding, and HR functions
. Provided support to Division Controller as needed
WHALEN & COMPANY, CPAs, Worthington, OH
2003 - 2003
Staff Accountant
. Performed monthly analysis of accounting by service, retail and
manufacturing firms
. Completed bank reconciliation and adjusting entries for monthly,
quarterly and annual financial statements
. Prepared and reviewed payroll and sales tax return filings
. Completed bookkeeping services for clientele
. Advised clientele on accounting, payroll and tax related issues
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP., Columbus, OH
2000 - 2002
Senior Bankruptcy Research Specialist
. Performed account research, analysis and resolved escalated account
disputes with mortgagors
. Built extensive transaction histories on Excel spreadsheets
. Maintained large portfolio of default mortgages under bankruptcy
filing from several states
. Assisted in training new personnel
EDUCATION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH
. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting
NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Lima, OH
. Associates Degree in Business & Technical Degree in Auto/Diesel
Technology
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Columbus, OH
. Den Leader
GAHANNA LINCOLN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS, Gahanna, OH
. Concession Stand Volunteer
. Marching Band Chaperon
THE BRIDGE OF GAHANNA, Gahanna, OH
. Summer Lunch Club Volunteer
B. SCOTT GEORGE
Email: ************@****.***
608 Jonsol Court
Gahanna, OH 43230
Home Phone: 614-***-****
Cell Phone: 614-***-****
B. SCOTT GEORGE
Email: ************@****.***