Sales Accounting
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Richard H Bennett
Oxnard, CA ***35
********@*****.*** E-mail Address
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RICHARD H. BENNETT
Highlights of Qualifications
Over 25 years in the Accounting field. Substantial expertise in financial
and investment reporting/analysis, credit management, employee relations,
union negotiations, risk management and inventory in a
manufacturing/Construction environment. Manage internal audits and liaise
for external audits. Review, develop, implement and enforce controls.
Research and negotiate insurance plans; negotiation and purchasing of new
equipment. A dedicated, dependable professional who has a sense of team,
cares about people and gets results.
Professional Experience
Lear Capital Inc, Controller
2010 - 2013
347 Million Sales
. Responsible for all financial operations of company
. During the past two years worked with CPA firm to provide support to
perform two reviews and three audits of the past five years
. Set up missing controls and policy and procedures to provide timely
and accurate financial reports
. Handled all the daily accounting operations of three companies
. Supervised five employees in accounting and operations
. Worked with insurance brokers to reduce premiums by 50%
. Performed HR duties for the company
Coastal Green Frozen Foods LP, Chief Financial Officer
2007 - 2009
18 Million Sales
. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearend financial statements,
and account analysis
. Assist with all daily accounting functions
. Supervise staff of three
. Coordination of Annual CPA audit
. Worked with private equity firms to acquire new financing
. Credit and collection responsibilities
. Maintain all government reporting
. Set up Standard Cost System
. Maintained banking relation with bank and lenders
. Set up annual budget
. Worked with owner to set pricing minimums
Brand Flowers Inc., Chief Financial Officer
2005 - 2007
24 Million Sales
. Responsible for the financial operations of five companies
. Supervised a staff of six
. Reviewed monthly financials, handled daily cash management, and
international banking functions
. Coordination of quarterly review by CPA firm
. Maintained banking relations with bank and lending Company
. Developed annual budget for all companies
. Implemented new accounting software
. Assisted other departments with cost and sales information
Tidwell Excavation, Corporate Controller
2001 - 2005
20 Million Sales
. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearend financial statements,
and account analysis
. Assist with all daily accounting functions
. Supervise staff of three
. Coordination of Annual CPA audit
. Perform all HR functions for 106 employees
. Credit and Collection responsibilities
. Maintain all government reporting
Roofmaster Inc., Corporate Controller
1998 - 2001
12 Million Sales
. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearend financial statements;
account analysis for two companies
. Prepare annual budgets and Performa statements
. Sales tax reporting 37 states
. Supervision of accounting departments
. Coordination of annual CPA reviews
. Develop and maintain banking and insurance relationships
. Shared Human Resources duties
Roadway Construction Co., Corporate Controller
1997-1998
14 Million Sales
. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearend financial statements
. Coordination of monthly project billings
. Supervision of accounting department
. Establish weekly management financial reports
. Credit and collections
Acorn Engineering Company, Corporate Controller
1996-1997
60 Million Sales
. Responsible for daily financial operations for eight companies
. Coordination and preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearend financial
statements and management reports; individual and consolidated reports
. Supervise accounting and payroll departments; twelve employees
. Developed monthly management reports for non-financial managers
Security Metal Products, Chief Financial Officer
1993-1996
9 Million Sales
. Responsible for financial operations two manufacturing facilities
located in Oklahoma and Tijuana, Mexico
. Coordination and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearend
financial statements, budgets and account analysis
. Supervise accounting department
. Developed documents for asset based lending and maintained monthly
reports
. Coordination and preparation of government reports for multi-state
operations, including but to limit sales tax, EEOC and AQMD
. Reviewed Standard Cost semiannually for inventory valuation and sales
. Coordination of company's annual CPA review
Metal Tite Products Inc. (d.b.a. Krieger Steel Products), Chief Financial
Officer 1978-1993
7 Million Sales
. Responsible for financial operation of the corporation, employee
relations and Manager of Field Service Division
. Coordination and preparation of financial statements
. Supervision of accounting and general office personal
. Developed and implemented domestic and international credit and
collection policy resulting in .3% bad debt on seven million in sales
. Established annual risk management review providing basis for
competitive bidding on insurance package resulting in 20% decrease in
premiums
. Coordination of company's annual CPA audit/review
. Lead Negotiation Team to a successful five-year union agreement
. Developed both union and non-union Employee Policy Manuals
. Served as Management Co-Chairman of Union Group Insurance Trust and
Cola Savings Trust for 10 years
. Established Standard Costs for budgets and inventory valuation
. Tracked Job Costs on special projects to measure profitability.
Computers: Proficient in Excel, Word and many Accounting Programs.
Accounting programs include but are not limited to: Solomon, Computerease,
American Contractor, Great Plains, A4, Mas90, CYMA, ADP and QuickBooks
US Army Infantry, Sergeant E-5
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration - Accounting, California
State University, Los Angeles
Volunteer
Past School Board Member, Saint Marks School, Altadena
Past Chairperson, Executive Finance Committee, Saint Marks School
Past President, East Pasadena Little League, Pasadena.
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