Manager Management

DALE E. SIMPSON

**** ********* **** • Bethlehem, Georgia 30620

***********@*********.*** • 770-***-**** • cell 770-***-****

CONTROLLER

Experienced executive with excellent business and financial management skills and a high

degree of personal ethics. Proven leader in building effective teams that deliver results and

exceed objectives. Expert creating and using financial management systems and presenting

results clearly and concisely.

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Forecasting, Budgeting & Cash Projections Timely & Accurate Financial Reporting

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Financial Modeling, Analysis & Planning Banking & Lending Relationships

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Cash Flow & Working Capital Improvement Profit Optimization & Expense Reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRANKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS • Ruston, LA • 2010 – Present • (Kitchen sinks & accessories)

Plant Controller

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts and budgets and present

results to division and corporate management. Manage a staff of four accounting and finance

employees.

• Created efficiencies in the department that improved the monthly close time from four

days to two while having headcount reduced by two employees.

• Revised standard cost system to be in line with both IFRS and corporate policies.

CORPORATE IMAGE ASSOCIATES • Lawrenceville, GA • 1997 – 2007 • (Video for large events)

Chief Financial Officer

Prepared monthly financial statements, forecasts, and budgets and presented results to other

officers, Board of Directors, and financial investors. Managed the daily accounting and financial

operations of the company.

• Created original business plan, incorporated, obtained startup capital of $1.5 million.

Leased office and warehouse space, acquired all equipment, and guaranteed startup loans.

• Established corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls. Created the corporate

network and information systems. Managed corporate office and employee benefit plans.

CARIBINER / SHOW SOLUTIONS • Norcross, GA • 1996 – 1997 • (Live corporate events)

Division Controller

Recruited by former Finance Manager at EDS to assist with the purchase of Total Audio/Visual

Solutions and the consolidation of the operations into the Show Solutions Division. Directed the

financial management functions of the company including human resources, general accounting,

financial analysis, and office management with a staff of five.

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Professional Experience Continued

EDS / CONVERGENT • Atlanta, GA • 1989 – 1996 • (Global communications technology)

Finance Manager

Hired as a Financial Analyst and promoted to Senior Financial Analyst and then to Finance

Manger. Directed three Financial Analysts and responsible for all finance functions including

budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; including month end close, project costing, and

timely preparation of financial statements.

• Provided financial analysis for acquisition of Private Satellite Networks, performed due

diligence, and merged the financial operations.

• Received EDS’ Eagle award for creative solution and negotiation of video production

outsourcing contract with Digital Equipment.

• Taught classes throughout the division titled “Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial

Managers.”

WEYERHAEUSER PAPER COMPANY • Tampa, FL • 1987 – 1989 • (Corrugated packaging)

Production Cost Accountant

Calculated and analyzed standard costs and variances. Performed daily close and maintained

raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.

REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY • Tampa, FL • 1985 – 1987 • (Aluminum cans)

Cost Accountant

Calculated and analyzed standard costs and variances. Assisted with purchasing with production

scheduling.

EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA • Monroe, LA

BBA May, 1985 • Double major: Accounting and Management.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • Tampa, FL

Completed fifth year required for Florida CPA certification while working toward MBA.

CERTIFICATION • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) #8720.

SOFTWARE • Advanced user of Microsoft Office; including pivot tables, presentations, macros, and

databases. Proficient with Microsoft SQL. Experienced with Fourthshift, QuickBooks, Oracle,

Sage-Peachtree, Cognos, SAP Business One and Sage-MAS 90.

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