Accounting Manager

JAMES R. DRIGGS, JR., MBA E-mail: **********@*******.***

**** ****** **** **. *****, UT 84604 Home: 801-***-**** Mobile: 801-***-****

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Controller Internal Audit Strategic Planning & Analysis Leadership Experience

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS / EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONTROLLER 2012 - Present

Imagine Learning, Provo, UT

Oversee all accounting for Domestic and International Operations

Developed cash flow planning model for critical growth period.

Upgraded accounting processes, controls and financial reporting & analysis.

Led improvement in GAAP reporting, including software revenue recognition.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER 2010 - 2011

Kinross Gold Company, Republic, WA

Oversee accounting for Kettle River/Buckhorn Mine operations.

Finance Project Team Lead for JDE 9.0 System Upgrade. Spent 7 months on JDE project.

Site Lead for Xeras and Strategic Business Plan initiatives.

INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2009 - 2010

CirTran Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT

Hired on a contract basis to assist electronics manufacturer with accounting and financial reporting.

Prepared 10-K and 10-Q’s for filings with the SEC.

OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL-RISK ADVISORY SERVICES 2004 - 2009

Jefferson Wells International / Robert Half Management Resources, Salt Lake City, UT

Key Engagements: American Express, Washington Mutual, Volkswagen Bank, Allied Waste, Adaptec, Barrick

Gold, Coeur d’Alene Mines, Queenstake Mining Corp, General, Excelgraphics, Headwaters,

Interim Corporate Accounting Manager – Mining (Denver)

Internal audit, including GLBA, BSA/AML and financial audits.

SOX process documentation, testing, remediation (Mining, Banking)

CORPORATE CONTROLLER 2000 - 2004

Imergent, Inc., Orem, UT

Joined Imergent, an $80 million, publicly traded, international provider of eServices and training, when the

company relocated to Utah. Managed accounting and finance staff of 12 professional and clerical staff.

Responsible for financial controls, including development of initial SOX Risk/Control Matrices.

Prepared 10-K and 10-Q’s for filing with the SEC.

DIVISION CONTROLLER 2000

CR England Trucking Company, Salt Lake City, UT

Responsible for financial profitability of the $200 million North American Division. Resigned to accept

opportunity with Public company.

Developed key financial and operational analyses identifying over $400k is annual cost savings.

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EXCLUSIVE AGENT / BUSINESS OWNER 1998 - 2000

Allstate Insurance Company, Orem, UT

CONTROLLER (INTERIM) 1996 - 1997

Robert Half Management Resources, Salt Lake City, UT

Hired on as Interim Controller for Pro Image, Inc. during corporate restructuring and sale of company. Worked

three months as Controller for Banta Global Turnkey.

Provided key cash forecasts to Wells Fargo bank relating to line of credit covenant defaults.

Provided key pricing analysis and contract pricing proposal for unprofitable customer contract.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE / CONTROLLER 1993 - 1995

NewStork, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

Accounting, budgeting, forecasting and treasury responsibilities during profitable turnaround from bankruptcy.

Developed comprehensive cash flow models and projections

Provided accurate financial forecasts to Board of Directors.

CONTROLLER 1992 - 1993

SkyMall, Phoenix, AZ

Accounting, budgeting, forecasting and HR responsibilities during rapid growth period.

Developed comprehensive airline profitability models.

Provided key budget recommendations, driving critical strategic and operational realignment.

Developed pricing matrix tables for roll out of $7 million SkyAdPlus ™ marketing program.

SUPERVISOR OF PLANNING & ANALYSIS, ACCOUNTING 1987 - 1992

Pepsi Cola Company, Arizona, Utah and California

Directed strategic planning and analysis and accounting departments for Northern California region, comprising

sixteen manufacturing and warehouse locations. Responsibilities included supervision of twenty-two salaried

and clerical staff.

Team-lead for internal “3-Step” review of cash processes in Northern California area. Recommended

process improvement later implemented in entire California region.

Accounting lead for the development of tracking software and procedures for all marketing equipment in

the Northern California area.

FINANCIAL ANALYST 1984 - 1987

Bonneville Telecommunications, Satellite Division, Salt Lake City, UT

Had primary responsibility for division financial analysis, with special focus on revenue forecasting and resource

utilization. Also assisted in monthly general accounting closes.

Prepared pricing matrix for satellite utilization

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE – CORPORATE ACCOUNTING 1982 - 1984

Motorola, Phoenix, AZ

Training assignments included Sector Consolidations, Cost Accounting, and Transfer pricing.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University

Bachelors, Finance and Accounting, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University

OTHER

Speak Spanish, lived internationally. Cycling enthusiast.

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