Human Resources Management
Resume:
Mel r. Meyers
260-***-**** / ***.*.******@*****.***
October 4, 2013
Re: CONTROLLER
Please consider this letter as application to the CONTROLLER position. The expertise I bring - ability to quickly assess,
evaluate, plan and execute. I have a reputation for complete focus on the mission-at-hand and a professional bearing
that consistently demonstrates success. Whether challenged to develop and implement business strategy or to oversee
cost containment for operational performance, I have exceeded company’s expectations. I have consistently
improved corporate objectives, while maximizing our bottom line profits.
I would like to do the same for you.
My history includes enhanced ability with financial reporting and ERP accounting software. For the past 15 years
in management roles, I have developed and coordinated diverse financial and employee objectives to achieve high
performance with innovative ideas. I am goal-directed/results-driven with strong, decisive leadership skills and the
ability of making quick decisions in a fast paced environment.
My achievements are in the following core areas:
Operational, Financial & Human Resource Business Strategy
Human Capital Management and Corporate Reporting
Continuous Flow and Efficiencies through organizational strategy implementation
Improvement Strategies with continuous process improvement at all operating levels
I enjoy leading employee direction in dramatically increasing operational efficiency. These skills along with my
competitive nature and drive to succeed are readily transferable into your environment.
I welcome an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications and explore your specific needs and organizational
objectives.
Sincerely,
Mel R. Meyers
Mel R. Meyers
Enclosure
Mel R. Meyers
260-***-**** / ***.*.******@*****.***
Objective
CONTROLLER / CFO
Strategic Planning – Forecasting – Costing / Corporate Finance Management
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Support facility operations through effective leadership and communication of performance metrics in accordance with
company vision. Support financial operations by performing accounting and auditing services related to maintaining
and creating various financial statements, records, and reports. Maintains highest standards of business and professional
conduct and committed to work toward common administration and financial goals. Expertise in:
Extensive ERP systems experience
Financial Analysis
Operations / HR Management
Strategic Planning / Forecasting
Internal Audit / Training and Development
Compliance Officer / Financial Reporting
PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY
CFO
Spec-Temp / Tem-Pace
Supervise financial operations of two facility operation and manage 200+ employee Human Resource Department,
including:
Transitional leadership during sale/acquisition of company, including restructure of management team at Antwerp
location
Supervise all accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL, and Payroll
Reconcile and coordinate with corporate ownership all business banking and credit facility requests and covenant
reporting
Leadership of accounting transition to ERP software; full facility support of overall software implementation
Lead financial design process of costing system in newly launched ERP system
Champion process to implement quoting from spreadsheet origination to system generated data based process
Coordinate and direct hiring process to maintain established guidelines and future objectives
Recruit and evaluate personnel in accordance to company standards and compliance to ISO 9001 certification
Develop Continuous Process Improvement with Manufacturing and Administrative teams
Member of Board of Directors; Coordination of SEF and TAG Grants for Indiana Economic Development
Develop and launch new facility employee Handbook
Successful transition Company Profit Sharing Plan to new Vendor; monitor and approve all plan withdrawal
requests
Review, project, and trend employee cost data/self – funded insurance plan
Work directly with TPA and Broker to rewrite the SPD to align with corporate cost containment objectives
All commercial banking responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, projections, and acquisition and
maintenance of facility and equipment Capital funding lines
Successful development and implementation of bank pilot program with regard to full procurement program
Development and implementation of changes to employee programs, policies, and practices
Emphasis of development of company safety program, including OSHA compliance and workers comp audits and
safety surveillance visits
Sales and use tax filings across multi state platforms
Provide leadership and supervision to staff of 4, including 3 accounting and 1 human resources
Member of Corporate Transitional Leadership Team and Executive Employee Board of Directors
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CONTROLLER / HUMAN RESOURCES / OPERATIONS
Roembke MFG & Design, Inc.
Supervise financial operations and manage 70+ employee Human Resource Department, including:
Monitor financial statements for review of current budgets and forecasting of future finances
Supervise all accounting functions, including purchasing, inventory management, AP, AR, GL, and Payroll
Reconcile and direct all business banking, including timely and accurate postings of debit and credit entries
Full facility implementation and transition of MRP to ERP software
Financial Analysis and development of divisional profit centers to establish company within a company reporting
and forecasting
Job costing OH review and analysis, including full job costing and related research and enhancement opportunities
as related to quoting and full facility communications
Coordinate and direct hiring process to maintain established guidelines and future objectives
Recruit and evaluate personnel in accordance to company standards and compliance to ISO 9001 certification
Develop Continuous Process Improvement with Manufacturing and Administrative teams
Member of Board of Directors; Coordination of SEF and TAG Grants for Indiana Economic Development
Created and published 100+ page Employee Handbook
Marketing and advertising brochure creation, including promotional and creative direction-developed Company
Specific marketing plan including customized Rubik’s cube and overall product branding
Creation of customer training manual
Successful transition of 10MM Company Profit Sharing Plan to new Vendor
Annual maintenance and review of all company Commercial Insurance policies, including self funded company
plan analysis and development, commercial and products liability, workers compensation, and commercial property
and liability
Reduced company costs 50% via introduction of matrix tooling units
All commercial banking responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, projections, and acquisition and
maintenance of facility and equipment Capital funding lines
Successful development and implementation of the acceptance of credit cards
Participation and key employee in defense and victory judgment in employee age discrimination claim
Development and implementation of new hire orientation and training program, reducing new hire turnover 50%
Emphasis of development of company safety program, including OSHA compliance and workers comp audits and
safety surveillance visits
Sales and use tax filings across multi state platforms; including state sales tax audit experience
RETAIL ACCOUNTING MANAGER / HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
Wal-Mart Associates Incorporated / District 93 Northeast Indiana / District Controller / District Trainer
Complete financial and human resource supervision of 9 consumer product divisions, including:
Direct HR management of accounting staff of 50+, and indirect management of 125 associates in each of 9 stores
Support staffing and development of Accounting Associates and Accounting Managers
Employee evaluations, employee development, and implementation of continuous improvement programs
Daily financial reporting to corporate office & daily supply of accurate records to generate monthly P&L statement
A/P, A/R, collection, cost and retail accounting, payroll and petty cash fund ($50K in each of 9 stores)
Vendor/Landlord/Tenant relationship, commission reports, and lease/maintenance allocations based upon
percentage of sales
Analysis of detailed electronic records and discrepancy resolution creating inventory accuracy records
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Budget maintenance, allocation and justification of >200 expense accounts including donations, supplies, utilities
and taxes
Partner with Loss Prevention and Field Management to reduce risk and exposure to fraud and theft
Document/file maintenance required for government regulations, i.e. Patriot Act, Food Permits and $100K DNR
bond Enhance bank relations, process reconciliation, money transfers, physical cash supervision ($20M monthly
receipts)
District leadership of all in store collection activities, including coordination with local Prosecuting Attorney
Asset protection activities, including the management of store surveillance and monitoring systems
Research and documentation of internal integrity violations, including Prosecution
Extensive ERP software interaction, including the transition from manual to automated processes
District Accounting Trainer for 9 store location
Profitable restructure of all Accounting Office locations within the District
Efficiency improvements with labor and performance including a 50% decrease in actual labor expenditure vs.
corporate forecast objectives
Led multiple bank platform changes with regard to internal daily banking and coordination of change fund levels
on seasonal basis strategy
ACCOUNTING OFFICE MANAGER
Kroger Corporation
Accounting Office and Employee Supervisor for 2nd shift operations:
Financial processing and reconciliation of all 2nd shift operations, including nightly banking
Training and development of cashiers and office personnel
Successful development of enhanced training programs, resulting in decreased training time and increased retention
and performance
Coordination of all front end activities with remaining facility departments, including support personnel and
strategic decision making
Collection activities for local store, including relationship with County Prosecutor
Document/file maintenance required for government regulations, including Food Permits
Leadership of Money Order and Western Union Money transfer system
Lead member of company initiative to facilitate the acceptance of credit cards
Employee evaluations, employee development, and implementation of continuous improvement programs
Daily financial reporting to corporate office & daily supply of accurate records to generate monthly P&L statement
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ACCOUNTING COST SAVING INITIATIVES HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Enforced Corporate Streamlined accounting process, reducing Facilitated training programs
Finance policies to all preferred payroll hours 50%, saving to finance personnel including
departments, ensuring $100K labor annually while maintaining Management and associates through
state, local & federal 100% rating in quarterly audit.
out nine locations, including resource
compliance, earning Subsequently implemented program in
management and advanced
“Regional Excellence all 9 facilities, saving over $1M/annually.
application.
Initiated crime study project yielding
Award” (within 200 store
Initiated individual training plans
region). apprehension/detection of largest internal
Monitored & optimized for Accounting Managers and
refund fraud ring in store history, &
teams, increasing audit
working capital, cost earning “District Associate of the Year”
scores by 75% and leading the
containment, shrink & award.
Performed detailed analysis of electronic
savings initiatives. region for 5 consecutive years.
Assisted in overall 98% Department retention,
records for error resolution; performance
planning process - annual used as benchmark for district-wide advancement of 71%
& re forecast. success. Researched and implemented
Supported financial Researched and formulated business plan revisions to evaluation procedures
planning and analysis, tax, and strategy for implementation of
Created / implemented best
financial reporting, company wide ERP System in a Mfg.
policies and procedures serving
internal audit, & treasury Environment; coordinated and received
as new operating standards
with research. Indiana SEF Grant (100K) for training.
SOFTWARE AND RELATED TALENT ACQUISITION
ERP Software, including SMART (SAP), Microsoft PowerPoint, Advanced
Global Shop, and Infor Visual Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel, Advanced Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word, Advanced MRP software, including Visual
Microsoft Access / Crystal Reports Vendor Relationship Enhancement Driver
Misc Seminars and Workshops Full Facility ERP implementation/Mfg
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS
Certificate of Completion; Bacherlor’s EQ Accounting Sam M. Walton College of Business Field Program
Wells County Chamber of Commerce Member, Affiliation Program Workone Northeast Indiana
Owner, Property, & Finance Manager, 15unit residential rental business 1997-present
10yr-4-H Member-Junior Leader Participant / State Fair Volunteer
SHRM Member / NIHRA Member / Pursuing PHR Certification
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