CARRIE KIRLIN
***** ***** ***** - ******, ** **028 402-***-**** residence
*************@*****.***
402-***-**** cell
A Unique Diversification in Finance & Operations
As an experienced finance and managing executive, I have a proven track
record in developing and implementing the effective tools necessary to
advise, support, empower and communicate successfully. According to
Gallup, my 5 Signature Themes as a Leader are 1) Strategic; 2) Achiever; 3)
Belief; 4) Responsibility; and 5) Arranger. With that being said, I bring
perspective, skills and experience necessary to be an asset, show value and
be a team player working towards long term results and profit.
A few of my other strengths would include:
* ANALYZE: Accounting analysis of financial directives and production
thru put at every level of a company. I have the ability to
communicate and connect the people involved in seeing theirs affects
and to show strength and empowerment.
* EDUCATE: I have a unique ability to identify areas needed for
improvement, cost reductions and education at all facets to save and
make money for the company. I can directly attribute increase cash
flow and cost containment to increase profitability on any industry
based financial statement.
* COMMUNICATE: I have the experience in developing team building, HR
development, labor relations, management and safety training, to
include organizational change to increase education, communication so
as to lower liability exposure.
* LOWER RISK: I have the skills and experience implement company
handbook, policy-procedure-safety manuals from the ground up to
support consistent company and management directives.
Other Skills & Abilities
. Preparation of all financial reports, income statements, balance sheets,
reports to shareholders, tax returns and reports to government
regulatory agencies
. Manage cash flow and investment activities, including cash forecasting,
working capital management and covenant compliance (if any) while
working with financial institution.
. Analyze company operation to pinpoint opportunities for capital, land,
building and increases in the workforce as well as areas that need to
reorganize, downsize and/or be eliminated. Conduct meetings regularly
with department heads and owners to keep them informed and offer
direction.
. Oversee the timely and accurate compilation of quarterly/annual
reporting, capital and cash budgets and five-year operating plans,
including long rage financial modeling. Create and review reports to
analyze projections of sales and profit against actual results, budgeted
expenses against final totals, and suggested methods of improving the
planning process as appropriate.
. Supervised all annual audit and due diligence efforts for 4+ years with
superior results - minimal end of year adjusting journal entries.
Coordinate year-end close procedures, including the coordination of
audit work papers to be used by external auditors in preparation of
annual reports and necessary footnote disclosures; and management of the
relationship with the external auditors, and overall responsibility for
all tax reporting obligations.
. Implemented accounting software change over from MAS to BAAN ERP
resulting in 100% on-time reporting and transition links.
. Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against
property losses and potential liabilities at all levels with regular
review for better coverage at affordable rates.
. Supervise, coordinate and implement all facets to the HR department,
i.e., Company Handbook, Safety Manual, Policies and procedures, etc. to
reduce exposure and support consistency.
. Create and implement safety committee, policies and procedures to
reflect a 5 year '0 loss days due to injury' environment. This earned
awards and the reduction to the mod rate thereby reducing insurance
costs and proving the value of a safe work environment for the
employee(s).
. Create and implement a "top down' level of communication to improve
morale by supporting an effective, open and productive work environment
at all levels of the company.
. Create, implement and recommend training programs for the management
team to ensure continuous personal and professional development within.
. Professional history represents proof of an average cost reduction of at
least 8 to 25% with an improved cash flow of 5% consistently.
Professional Experience
QUALITY FENCE CO., INC., Omaha, NE 3/2010-Present
Chief Financial Officer /Operations
Advise to the President/CEO on all financial facets of company. Analyzing
all past project profitability metrics, tool sets, validations and
integrity in projected growth possibilities and strengthening of cash and
liquidity. Work with Branch Managers in identifying and reporting stronger
branch divisions, allowing for a more profitable overall company.
Transitioning from a smaller accounting software to a larger
operational/accounting based software as we move to a more hours/project
accounting scenario. Empowering and educating in cost reduction areas for
all involved. Prepare and report all financial statements directly to the
President/CEO and financial institution. Supervise accounting, office and
HR admin while maintaining all aspects to the contract area under state and
federal related issues. Oversee all operations, staff and work flow on a
day to day basis to ensure efficiency and effectiveness while including
team and lean concepts.
PROCESS TO PROFIT, INC., Gretna, NE 2/2008-Present
Consultant - President/CEO
Manage and operate a company that assists local businesses in a broad
spectrum of financial and personnel needs. Services available range from
general accounting/bookkeeping assistance, profitability assessment,
monthly/quarterly/annual due diligence or financial review, CFO for hire -
supporting financial and profitability assessments and advisements to lower
the costs and increasing profits and many training/empowerment sessions.
See the company website for other services available to see how P2P helps
companies run more efficient, effective and profitable.
www.process2profit.net
HKS MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC., Omaha, NE 3/2008-3/2010
Director of Finance & Human Resources - Officer, Treasurer
Direct the President/CEO and Executive staff in identifying and reporting
project profitability, activity based accounting and company profitability
to include educating and empowering cost reduction to ensure profits during
projected future new product development and strategic growth. To prepare
and report any and all financial statements directly to the President/CEO,
Executive Team and Board of Directors. Supervise office admin and IT admin
while maintaining all aspects to the human resource/contract facet under
all applicable state and federal related issues.
RED GIANT OIL CO., Council Bluffs, IA 5/2007-3/2008
Chief Financial Officer - Director of Human Resources
Direct all financial activities of the company including preparation of
current financial reports for 4 companies as well as summaries and
forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.
Maintained all aspects to the accounting and human resource department and
related issues.
AUTOMATED CONCEPTS, INC., Council Bluffs, IA 3/2002-5/2007
Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Controller - Director of Human Resources
As an Executive member of the Presidents Staff, I reported financials to
the management team as well as the corporate office. I also provided the
Operations team with the tools needed to identify and deter any margin
erosion with the capital projects before it occurred. Supervised all
aspects and personnel related to the accounting, administrative, human
resource and IT departments.
Affiliations
Six Sigma - Green Belt National/Empire/Cambridge
- Who's Who
SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management NAFE - National
Association of Female Executives
HRAM, Governmental & Awards Committee Member TRIO - Facilitator
I-III
Audit, Adult Education & Sunday School teacher - GUMC NAPW -
National Association of Professional Women
Treasurer - Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry/Emergency Assistance
Quickbooks Advisor
Meeting of the Minds - Program Coordinator Owens
Educational Services - Board of Director
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce - Member Gretna
Chamber of Commerce - Member
Education
Business/Management/Computers - Associates - Hamilton College - December,
2002 - GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Science - Business/Accounting Management - Bellevue University-
Prerequisites still to complete - Graduation 2013
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) - Spring of 2012
References
Available upon request