Management Accounting

Senior Financial Executive/Controller

Senior-level executive with eleven years experience in financial and

strategic planning, business administration, auditing, GAAP compliance and

public accounting. Proven ability to improve company operations, impact

business growth and maximize profits through achievements in financial

management, cost reductions, internal controls and improvements in

productivity/efficiency. Possess excellent verbal and written

communication skills. Strong qualifications in general management, business

planning, staff development/leadership. Proficient in MS Office Suite,

SAP, Tax and Accounting software, Quickbooks, and Windows.

Experience

Benefit Alternative Inc. ( Perrysburg, Ohio ( April 2010-Present

CFO

Direct day to day operations of Company including accounting, HR,

marketing, and IT.

Achievements:

. Led Operation Startup, developed business and marketing plans

. Developed compensation and benefit plans to attract talented

employees.

. Designed and Implemented annual budget that supported a 5-year plan

. Prepared marketing plan to attract new business and develop

partnerships.

Best Aire, LLC ( Millbury, Ohio ( September 2004 - April 2010

Controller/Chief financial officer directing $10M for three locations of

compressed air and blower company. Accountable for strategic planning,

budgeting, product line reporting, cost accounting, LIFO/FIFO Inventory,

development and leadership of entire finance function as well as day-to-day

operations. Recruited, developed and managed a team of finance

professionals and support staff.

Operations Achievements:

. Put procedures and controls in place to stop inefficiencies in regards

to daily accounting functions.

. Effectively organized marketing campaign through business valuation,

due diligence reviews, and positive negotiations to sell the business

to a profitable corporation.

. Facilitated numerous training sessions of the corporate ERP system

throughout the corporate branches.

Financial Achievements:

. Instrumental in improving operating profits from less than $300K to

over $1.2M and assets from $6M to $7M from 2005 through 2007 through

Profitability Analysis.

. Boosted market penetration by 22% which increased gross sales 34%

through acquisition of 2 operating units

. Cut receivable write-offs $60K by developing credit policies,

instituting aggressive collection strategies and establishing

constructive dialogue with delinquent accounts.

Mira and Kolena, Ltd. ( Toledo, Ohio ( January 2003 - September 2004

Auditor/Tax Accountant

Audited and compiled financial statements of closely held and not-for-

profit entities for public accounting firm. Prepared and reviewed tax

returns for Individuals and Businesses. Researched and assisted in

preparing business valuations of closely held businesses. Demonstrated use

of professional judgment and critical thinking skills by identifying

potential issues and discussing possible resolutions with management.

Achievements:

. Saved Client $75K to the bottom line through analysis of Operating

Expenses.

. Assisted Management at local business in understanding various risk,

errors in accounts and implemented software that helped to increase

work efficiency.

AnnLen's Furniture ( Fremont, Ohio ( January 2002 - January 2003

Accountant

Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries for a small,

family-owned business. Maintained weekly cash flow management and reporting

activities.

Education West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, Finance, 2001

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