Accounting Manager
Resume:
Chris R. James, CPA, MAcc
**** ***** **** ****, ****, UT 84043
*************@*****.***
Master of Accounting, Utah State University
Education
• Graduated with a Masters of Accounting, emphasis in Professional Accounting, May 2000
• Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, USU, May 1999
• 3.9 graduate GPA, 3.7 Utah State University undergraduate GPA
Certified Public Accountant
Certification
• Passed all sections of CPA exam on first attempt
• Currently licensed in state of Utah
Controller, Senior Manager
Experience
DealerTrack ($250 million software company) – October 2008 - present
• Lead all finance activities for two divisions of public software company
• Responsible for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process
• In charge of monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Streamlined month-end close process resulting in reduction in close schedule
• Presented monthly financial results to executive team
• Provided regular ad-hoc analysis to guide business and marketing decisions
• Supervise accounting staff of 9 professionals
• Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, billing, collections, purchasing, and fulfillment
functions
• Ensured proper accounting treatment of revenue recognition and capitalization of software
development costs
• Implemented cost reduction plan resulting in EBITDA growth of 19%
Assistant Controller / Project Controller
Deseret Management Corporation ($1 billion holding company) – December 2002 – October 2008
• Supervised professional accounting & HR staff of ten individuals
• Responsible for overseeing GL, Job Costs, AP, Payroll, & HR functions
• Prepared monthly financial reporting for multiple entities
• Project Controller for construction of $40 million & $20 million commercial buildings
• Implemented financial controls over projects resulting in $527K in savings on first project
• Successfully negotiated adversarial & complex issues with general contractors
• Completed financial forecasts of operating results
• Responsible for preparing and managing $1 million annual department budget
• Oversaw monthly closing process and review of journal entries
• Responsible for coordination of audit work with internal & external auditors
• Reviewed monthly account reconciliations and analyses for all balance sheet accounts
• Implemented new financial controls resulting in a 99% reduction in accounting errors
Senior Auditor
Deseret Management Corporation Internal Audit
• Performed annual financial audits of subsidiary companies throughout the U.S.
• Responsible for coordination of audit work with Big 4 external audit firm
• Performed internal auditing, consulting, & risk assessments for various subsidiary companies
• Analyzed processes identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiencies
• Assisted subsidiary management in preparation of full disclosure financial statements
• Supervised up to seven staff on various projects
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Effective at writing, editing, & reviewing formal management reports
• Experienced making formal presentations to the Audit Committee and company executives
Audit Senior
Hansen, Barnett, & Maxwell (regional public accounting firm) – June 2000 – November 2002
• Extensive experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Performed audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services for a variety of clients
• Hands-on experience preparing SEC filings and MD&A
• Experienced as in-charge auditor managing all aspects of engagements
• Supervised staff assisting engagements
• Consulted clients on weaknesses in accounting practices and internal controls
• Successful at managing multiple engagements at one time
• Skilled at researching, documenting, and applying advanced technical issues
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Lab Instructor
Utah State University School of Accountancy – August 1999 - June 2000
• Awarded to 10 top graduate students on competitive basis
• Tutored classes of undergraduate accounting students in financial and managerial accounting
• Graded papers, homework assignments, and examinations
Accounting Intern
Schreiber Foods, Inc. ($3 billion food manufacturing company) – June 1999 – August 1999
• Improved and standardized computerized purchase order system
• Received a superior rating on all areas on performance evaluation
Computer Skills
Skills
• Microsoft Office, Movex, Hyperion, Cognos, MRI, Cort, ACL, AS/2, & Visio
Awards & Activities
Affiliations
• Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2001-present
• Member Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, 2001-present
• Member Institute of Internal Auditors, 2002-2007
• Awarded the Arthur Andersen Graduate Scholarship, 1999
• College of Business Deans List, fall 1999
• Competed on Utah State University Track & Field Team, 1996-1998
• Competed on Ricks College Track & Field Team, 1994-1996
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