Manager Accounting
Resume:
Margaret E. Gentzle, CPA
Monroe, NC 28112
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CAREER PROFILE
Controller / Special Projects Manager with Fortune 500 company experience
managing accounting teams at Region, District and local levels. Highly
skilled in advising senior leaders in strategic operational accounting
and in mentoring and developing junior team members. Expertise includes:
. Recognition for supporting organizational change and transition, with
extensive experience-driven assessment of situations and goals.
. Lengthy track record of successes tied to a strict goal oriented
approach to business problem solving
. Cost reductions through process improvements
. Creating and implementing a full range of accounting policies,
emphasizing appropriate training and cultural adoption
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (formerly Allied Waste / BFI) - Charlotte, NC
1995 - 2010
Leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection and disposal to
commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers in 40 states
and Puerto Rico. 2008 annual revenue $9.4 billion.
Controller - Special Projects Manager 2008 to 2010
Recruited by senior management to manage contractors and staff in
improving the accounting and controllership processes in the National
Accounts division, which was deemed un-auditable by internal and external
auditors.
. Initially assessed and stabilized accounting and controllership
processes, followed by design, documentation and implementation of
sustainable processes.
. Provided SVP, CAO with confident quarter close for SEC filing after a
year of un-auditable activity. Led team to reconcile $60 million of
accounts receivable and fixed assets by three week deadline.
. Designed, implemented and managed plan to resolve invoicing and
collection issues of $6.2 million, all of which had been deemed
uncollectable and had been reserved for on the balance sheet.
. Recruited and organized a team to reduce unapplied cash from $34
million to less than $1 million within three weeks.
. Assisted in relocation of 150 person facility from Houston, TX to
Phoenix, AZ. Organized the documentation of AR data by customer to
transfer to the new staff. Acted as an advisor to the new team on
systems operation and reporting.
Region Finance Manager - Southeast 2006 to 2008
Recruited by Regional Controller. Prepared monthly variance analysis and
worked with operational managers to reduce expenses. Managed capital
expenditures and accounts receivable collection efforts, assisting
districts in reaching corporate goals.
. Deployed $114 million in capital, exceeding Corporate ROIC target.
Created an interactive spreadsheet which enabled division personnel to
manipulate pricing to reach measurable goals.
. Developed capital review and tracking process that provided time
efficiencies for District personnel. Process was adopted by both
Regions that absorbed our Region in realignment.
. Developed bad debt scorecard for divisions, allowing for concentration
on problem areas, reducing Region DSO by 1.8 days on Accounts
Receivable balance of $111 million.
Margaret E. Gentzle, CPA
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Controller - Carolinas Assistant District Controller 1995 to 2006
Managed 5 division controllers and corporate reporting responsibilities
for 23 divisions, annual revenues of $240 million. Served as the Division
Controller for hauling, landfill, transfer station & recycleries.
. Standardized, documented and instituted district policies to allow for
consolidation of accounting.
. Successfully instituted and managed Sarbanes-Oxley program for
District.
. Hired and trained division controllers and staff accountants.
. Selected to manage multi-functional teams for several software program
conversions in general accounting, accounts receivable and accounts
payable due to mergers and company reorganizations.
. Led division personnel in the installation of SAP software. Provided
local support and training to ensure accurate system utilization.
ALA CART, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
1992 - 1994
Controller
Managed corporate accounting, annual projections, monthly financial
statements, contract proposals, cash flow, accounts receivable, payables,
payroll, inventory control, purchasing, cost accounting and annual audit
work paper preparation for external audit, supervising staff of 4.
. Implemented internal control procedures for inventory held at outside
production facility.
. Implemented just-in-time inventory purchasing system.
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT COMPANY - Toledo, OH
1976 - 2001
Accountant (part time)
Prepared quarterly financial statements, Federal and State Income and
Payroll tax returns.
STERLING DIESEL LTD. - Charlotte, NC
1991 - 1994
Office Manager
Designed, purchased and installed office, accounting and operations
computer system and
warehouse equipment. Trained office personnel, aided in troubleshooting
accounting and
operating problems and reviewed financial statements.
SANDUSKY VALLEY CENTER - Tiffin, OH
1991 Assistant Finance
Director
Managed accounting functions: monthly financial statements, accounts
receivable, payables,
payroll systems and audit papers for state and federal funding.
Implemented improvements in the
financial information documentation system, eliminating duplicate work
and accurate and timely preparation of reimbursement reports, resulting
in higher reimbursement levels on an accelerated time table.
FRANKLIN POWER PRODUCTS, Inc. - Findlay, OH
1987 - 1991 Controller
Managed corporate division accounting, monthly unit and consolidated
financial statements,
cash flow, accounts receivable, payables, inventory, payroll, cost
accounting and annual audit
work paper preparation. Implemented internal control procedures,
including development of
written policy and procedure manuals, assisted in purchase of additional
facilities and organized
mass production facility.
Margaret E. Gentzle, CPA
BUCKINGHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC - Findlay, OH
1983 - 1987 Certified Public Accountant
Managed accounting professionals in areas of annual audits, write up
work, financial statement
and tax return preparation and related correspondence. Implemented
centralized system to
organize responsibilities and tax deadlines which reduced professional
down time and meeting
all required deadlines in a timely manner.
GREAT LAKES RESTAURANTS OF OHIO, INC. - Toledo, OH
1976 - 1977
Controller
Designed, implemented and managed accounting functions: monthly multi-
store and consolidated financial statements, cash flow, accounts payable,
payroll and annual audit work paper preparation. Prepared and implemented
internal control procedures. Prepared all federal and state tax returns
and related correspondence
WILLIAM VAUGHAN COMPANY - Toledo, OH
1973 - 1976 Certified Public Accountant
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, tax
returns and related correspondence for Corporations, Partnerships and
Individuals.
EDUCATION ( PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ( AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bowling Green State
University, March 1973
Certified Public Accountant, Ohio, 1975, Certification # 9017
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AS400, SAP, Infopro,
Infinium
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