Gregory R. Stark, MBA, CPA

412-***-**** (cell); abgx6z@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Objective

To be leader on a team in the value added development of an

organization while utilizing my extensive accounting experience,

education and professional certifications.

2 Experience

2008 - Present Brinks Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio ($114 million in

regional revenues)

Regional Controller - Great Lakes Region

. Financially direct and manage 56 armored cash logistics and money

processing branches in seven states

. Directs and lead the Regional Administrative Manager of Finance, HR

Regional Administrative Manager and office manager

. Directs and manage the annual budgeting processes and develops the

annual financial plan for all branches and the region

. Directs and manage monthly forecasting of revenues and expenditures

with all branches

. Directs and manage SOX compliance and internal audits of billing,

payroll, asset, expense and others

. Directs the month-end closing and reporting processes

. Directs cash collections with customers, branches and Regional

Accounting Manager

. Analyzes and reviews all capital projects within region and provides

recommendations to regional management and corporate

. Developed a labor forecasting and KPI tools to keep branch labor under

plan resulting in over a million dollars in savings per year for North

America.

. Provides decision support to drive profitable growth with the regional

vice president and district managers

. Develops "requests for pricing" from customers and provides financial

analysis regarding renewal of contracts with new and present customers

. Systems experience includes PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HR, Kronos,

Hyperion, Essbase

2007- 2008 Ametek, Incorporated, Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania ($75 million

in revenues)

Plant Controller

. Manage the operations financial processes (A/P, A/R, closings,

reporting and forecasts) of the Eighty-Four, PA facility

. Lead the 2009 standard cost build and oversee total calendar and

deliverables

. Control and audit inventories and manufacturing processes

. Manage and supervise payroll

. Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses,

material usages) for all cost centers

. Create and/or analyze cost accounting and financial reports including

P&L statement, balance sheet, COGM, Yields, variable/fixed cost per

unit, indirect manufacturing expenses, etc.

. Oversee all capital spending and provide ROI, NPV, IRR analysis and

fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations

. Conduct all G/L and inter-company reconciliations

. Create cost savings in the financial management of the company

. Conduct internal audits

. Complete quarterly 10Q and annual 10K reports

2005-2007 Dole Fresh Vegetables, Springfield, Ohio ($90 million in

revenues)

Plant Controller

. Manage the full scope of the Ohio manufacturing operations financial

processes (closings, reporting and forecasts) (direct 3 associates)

. Lead the 2006, 2007 & 2008 budget build process for the eastern

operations, overseeing total calendar and deliverables

. Control and audit the eastern operations inventories and manufacturing

processes

. Partner with the western operations controller to standardize control

processes across the manufacturing sites

. Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable and Payroll department in

Springfield, Ohio

. Mentor the senior financial analyst in report development, ad-hoc

analysis, software and presentations

. Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses,

material usages) for all cost centers

. Create and/or analyze all cost accounting and financial reports

including COGM, Yields, variable/fixed cost per unit, indirect

manufacturing expenses, etc.

. Oversee all capital spending and provide ROI, NPV, IRR analysis

. Fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations

. Create cost savings in the financial management of the company

. Assist external accounting firms in the company's annual tax return

preparation and audits

2004-2005 Anchor Hocking Glass, Lancaster, Ohio ($250 million in

revenues)

Plant Controller

. Direct, lead and mentor the Accounts Payable and Payroll department in

Lancaster, Ohio and Monaca, Pennsylvania (3 associates)

. Monitor and manage spending (labor costs, departmental expenses,

material usages) for all manufacturing cost centers

. Create annual and variable budgets with all cost centers and

monitor/manage daily, monthly and YTD spending

. Analyze all cost accounting and financial reports including MPV, MUV,

I/S, B/S, and cost per unit

. Oversee all capital spending at both plant locations and provide ROI,

NPV, IRR analysis

. Perform monthly and annual closings for both plant sites

. General Ledger account reconciliations and review for Lancaster, Ohio

and Monaca, PA

. Fixed asset analysis, adjustments, additions, reconciliations

. Create cost savings in the financial management of the company

. Assist in the implementation of the ADP payroll system

2002-2004 The Longaberger Company, Newark, Ohio ($1 billion in revenues)

Senior Financial Analyst

. Manage the annual budget process for the entire business (includes

revenue, SG&A expense, balance sheet and retained earnings budgets)

. PeopleSoft: Manage the 1099 tax form implementation project

. PeopleSoft: Lead the DSS reporting go-live functional testing project

. Coordinate General Ledger account set-ups and changes with accounting

staff

. Manage and prepare the monthly business forecast while providing an

analysis against actual financial results

. Manage the semi-annual business area reviews and adjust forecast

accordingly

. Conduct statistical analysis and apply principles of accounting to

analyze past and present financial operations

. Manage and coordinate the general ledger software upgrades/testing in

PeopleSoft

. Provide guidance/input in developing and updating accounting methods,

policies and procedures

. Complete various month-end financial reports and analysis

. Supervise employees engaged in non-routine work and serve as a

mentor/resource/trainer

. Served on the PeopleSoft implementation team

. Experience in PeopleSoft A/P, G/L, set-ups, Cognos Impromptu and Power

Play, basic SQL

2000-2002 Alpharma, Animal Health Division, Willow Island, West Virginia

($350 million in revenues)

Financial Analyst

. Manage month-end and annual closings, financial statements and cost

center reports/analysis

. Cost accounting analysis and report preparation of raw material usages

compared to budget for eight production sites

. Control and monitor spending in compliance with budget at eight

production facilities.

. Manage the General ledger pertaining to new department development,

account set-ups, account maintenance, and monitor/approve journal

entries

. Managed and developed the annual budgets with various departments and

incorporated the new budgets into the General Ledger accounts

. Analyze and approve A/P invoices in accordance with company control

procedures

. Provide internal auditing controls and analysis of procedures in

conformance with GAAP

. Supervise site raw material counts and provide monthly inventory usage

reports

. Assist area managers in the financial management of their departments

1997-2000 Eramet Marietta, Incorporated, Marietta, Ohio ($300 million in

revenues)

Business Analyst (Special Metals Division: $150 million in revenues):

. Assist the corporate controller in the financial management,

reporting, analysis and day-to-day activities of the site

. Prepare annual budgets/strategic plans, forecasts, pro-forma

financials, and monthly/quarterly/annual reports including comparison

analysis

. Cost analysis of raw material/labor usage, develop product standards,

and analyze variances

. Provide working capital management/control, financial evaluations

(ROI, IRR and NPV) and recommendations regarding capital/non-

capital/divestiture projects, financial evaluations and

recommendations regarding cost improvement programs

. Work directly on the floor with department leaders in process mapping

their production processes and cost contributors

. Direction-setting, financial analysis/control, and managerial support

of key strategic and tactical programs

. Aid in researching financial data regarding legal issues

. Train and assist operations management in financially managing their

areas

. Team member in the implementation of the IS/IT accounting/finance

systems support other North American divisions

Treasurer (interim) (Eramet Marietta, Inc.)

. Cash management of $25 million plus

. Cash needs and availability forecasting and surplus funds investment

management

. Wire transfers and bank reconciliations

. Setting up cash accounts, payroll accounts, check writing/printing,

funds transfers

Education/Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

. Accountancy Board of Ohio CPA # 04-1-39925

. Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy # CA050889

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (August 1997)

. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.83 of 4.00

. Global Joint Study Project: Pecs, Hungary

Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting Major (May

1995)

. Pre-Master of Business Administration (MBA) Certificate (May 1995)

. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.75 of 4.00

. Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society,

Dean's High Honor's List, College Scholar in 1992

Washington State Community College, Marietta, Ohio

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, (June 1986)

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering, (June 1986)

. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.42 of 4.00

. Honors: Awarded The Walter McClure Memorial Scholarship by the

Marietta Civitan Club, President's List

Computer Skills

PeopleSoft/Oracle, Hyperion Essbase, COGNOS Finance, Infinium,

Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Microsoft Office,

Access, Pinacle Treasury Software, EMPAC, DDS

Associations & Activities

Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

(AICPA), Member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, Amateur Radio

Operator, Member and volunteer examiner of the American Radio

Relay League (ARRL), former vice-president and secretary of the

Marietta Amateur Radio Club

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