Project Manager Accounts Payable
Resume:
To Whom I t May Concern:
I have attached a copy of my resume in response to your company’s ad for a Controller. I am
an excellent candidate for this position. I have summarized my relevant qualifications
below:
• BS in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Ohio State
U niversity.
• MBA from Southern I llinois at Edwardsville.
• CPA in California.
• Excellent experience with financial forecasting and modeling.
• Extensive Sox and internal controls experience.
• Experience with Oracle and SAP.
• Exceptional Excel skills, along with Power Point and Word.
• Abili ty to communicate complex accounting issues in an “easy to understand”
manner.
My extensive experience sets me apart from other candidates because I have a very broad
based and deep knowledge of accounting and finance. My ‘down to earth’ manner has
p roven to be a valuable asset my supervisors because they can grasp the relevant issues and
make informed decisions. My analyses are very well thought out and well presented so that
a ll parties can easily grasp the issues and reach a conclusion. Having worked for a public
f iling company, I have demonstrated the ability to meet deadlines, work effectively, and be
detail oriented.
I t would be an honor to speak to you regarding this opportunity. You may reach me at 858 -
442 - 6056. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Br ian Carmody
Brian Carmody, CPA
3526 Millikin Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 587 – 9156 / (858) 442 - 6056
Summary:Diligent and highly motivated Financial Professional, who is experienced in all aspects
of Finance, Accounting, Sarbanes Oxley, 10 Q’s and 10 K’s, IFRS, Revenue Recognition, GAAP
and month end close procedures. Exceptional presentation and communication skills. Great
team builder with superb organizational skills.
Education:
MBA, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
BS, Business Administration (Accounting Major), Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
CPA, licensed in the State of California
Work History:
Consultant, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County,2001 to Present
Consulting Assignments for Publicly Traded Firms
• Prepare and analyze annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Prepare, analyze, and review 10Q’s and 10K’s. (3 yr project at Dot Hill)
• Supervise accounting for fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and
general ledger.
• Prepared IFRS financial statements for CSA (first year adoption)
• Experience with Oracle Software
• Analyzed revenue recognition in accordance with SOP 97 – 2, SAB 48, SAB 104
(2yr project Peregrine).
• Implemented financial reporting.
• International financial reporting
• Designed and documented internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley
Act of 2002. (Mindspeed, Cubic, Concord Camera)
• Performed SOX Testing
• Perform Testing of Controls Documented.
• Provide Remediation of Weaknesses.
• Reviewed test cases for 10.1 team at Intuit.
• FAS 123R Analysis
Controller, OptiMag, Inc., San Diego, CA 1999 to 2001
• Managed all aspects of finance, human resources, and facilities.
• Managed difficult cash flow situations during the demanding developmental stage
of a start up company.
• Negotiated lease of new 11,000 square feet facility and managed the
corresponding company move with no down time.
• Provided crucial interface with customers during contract negotiations.
• Created business plan and related budgets.
• Successful presentations to board of directors, middle managers, engineers, and
other levels of the organization. Provided succinct and pertinent data required to make
key business decisions.
• Provided strong analytical support during the sale of the company resulting in more
than $6 million in additional value of the company.
• Sole interface with investment bankers during the sale of the company.
• Prepared and analyzed all quotes for the company. This resulted in improving the
gross margin by 10 points.
• Reviewed and obtained all insurance coverages for the company.
• Implemented various Human Resource programs, such as Section 125 Plan, 401
(K) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and various health insurance programs.
• Prepared company tax returns, which were later audited -- no adjustments were
made.
Project Manager, Airline Interiors, Inc., San Diego, CA1998 to 1999
• Improved cycle count accuracy to 95% through improved physical inventories,
procedures, and training.
• Reduced work in process inventory by 75% by implementing the use of “Lean
Manufacturing” techniques.
• Implemented “Lean Manufacturing” concept.
• Increased on time deliveries by 50% by improved efficiency on the production
floor.
• Reduced overtime hours by 90% by training and improved efficiencies.
Accounting Manager, Phase Metrics, Inc., San Diego, CA.1996 to 1998
• Managed the monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and
fixed assets of 6 Professionals and 3 Clerks.
• Prepared and developed divisional budget and developed intercompany transfer
pricing.
• Provided cost accounting data to support business pricing.
• Reduced closing calendar from 15 business days to 3 business days by training
and reorganizing the department.
• Improved department efficiency and accuracy through training.
• Provided immediate monthly financial results to department managers, which
resulted in more informed decision-making by senior management.
• Presented monthly financial package to the management team. This package
included highlighted areas where attention was needed or desired.
Accounting Manager, Autosplice, Inc., San Diego, CA1990 to 1996
• Responsible for consolidation of domestic and international financial results - 2
Professionals and 2 Clerks.
• Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed assets.
• Reduced workers compensation insurance by 60% by putting the insurance out to
bid.
• Analyzed all international sites monthly financial results.
• Increased reliability of financial reporting of the department through training of all
site personnel.
Accounting Manager - Sundstrand, San Diego, CA1986 – 1990
Internal Auditor - General Dynamics, San Diego, CA1983 – 1986
Auditor - Graves McKenna Lundeen & Almquist, Minneapolis, MN1980 – 1983
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