Manager Accounting

JOSEPH MEAGHER

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Reporting ( Budgets ( P&L( Staff Management ( Forecasts ( Analysis (

Project Costing ( Controls ( Inventory ( Cash Flow Modeling

Accomplished financial professional with outstanding record of success

across several industries including consumer goods, direct marketing,

printing, medical devices, high tech, software, telecommunications,

manufacturing and aerospace/defense. Expertise in overseeing all areas of

daily financial and accounting operations, reducing costs, and building /

managing teams to meet / exceed objectives. Proven ability to analyze cost

structure to maximize profit margins.

Areas of Expertise

( Cost Analysis ( Rolling Forecasts (Systems Automation

( Full P&L/Balance Sheet Responsibility ( Operations Management (

Policies / Procedures

( Budget & Forecast Analysis and Presentation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dean Foods (Contract Engagement)

Franklin, MA

Dean Foods is a $12b processor and distributor of dairy products. The

Franklin Accounting group includes 6 entities with revenues of $450mm.

These entities have revenue volumes that range from $10mm to $300mm.

Sep 10 - Present

The Area Controller is involved in several different projects with the

Corporate Accounting office located in Dallas, TX. My role is to assist

the Area Controller in the following areas:

. Review all financial documents to ensure Sox Controls are in

compliance.

. Assist Area Controller with special projects.

. Participate in reviews with plant General Managers to understand

financial performance

. Provide guidance to staff

TriNET Systems Inc

Canton, MA

TriNET is a $25mm privately held company that provides design,

implementation and support services for communication and networking

solutions. In September 2010, several secured creditors foreclosed on

TriNET. Carousel Industries paid those creditors and took control of the

TriNET operations.

Controller

Oct 09 - Sep 10

. Prepare financial reports and related documents for Venture Capital

group in preparation of investment

. Created cash flow and forecasting models

. Provide documentation to the financing institution to better

leverage cash position

. Participate in bankruptcy filing discussions with attorneys and

strategize to avoid this process

. Transitioned Accounting functions from TriNET to Carousel Industries

. Managed the banking and insurance relationships

HARTE-HANKS

East Bridgewater, MA

Harte-Hanks is a $1 billion international publically traded direct

marketing company based in San Antonio, TX. The East Bridgewater location

is a $30mm revenue unit that specializes in fulfillment, web design order

entry systems, tele-marketing and print services primarily for the

financial, hi-tech, insurance and automotive industries. The Fulfillment

group includes units located in East Bridgewater, New Jersey, Texas, Kansas

and California. Annual revenues for the group are $125MM.

VP Finance/Controller

2000 - Oct 2009

Achievements:

. Participated in the negotiations to acquire print company and

provided

financial analysis to support the investment

. Coordinated the consolidation of several billing systems

. Negotiated building lease agreements for relocation and

expansion plans

. Oversaw the implementation of a common manufacturing erp system that

created common practices and efficiencies throughout the various

fulfillment locations

. Documented Sarbanes Oxley key processes and procedures

. Participated on Peer Audit Teams

. Automated the Purchase Order process

. Developed an automated system for sales tax reporting integrating CRM

system with Vertex

Responsibilities:

. Manage the annual budgetary process including presentation to senior

executive management

. Provide monthly forecasting and variance reporting for review with

group senior management

. Preparation and ownership of the monthly financial statements

. Analyze customer and product line profitability reports on a monthly

basis

. Review monthly metrics report with managers to understand department

performance

. Ensure financial integrity of the general ledger

. Support contract negotiations with financial models to understand

margin implications

. Manage the local treasury functions for the unit

. Review all capital requests and provide ROI analysis to support the

requested investments

. Review and approve all client related credit memos and purchase orders

. Primary contact for internal and external audit firm

. Ensure corporate accounting policies are followed and all accounting

personnel are familiar with accounting policies relating to their job

function

. Provide guidance and support to staff regarding technical accounting

issues

. Analyze opportunities to improve profitability such as pricing, cost

reductions and customer profitability

. Monitor the receivables collection process to ensure payments are

received within contractual terms

. Supervision of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Payroll

staff

. Review Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are

resolved in a timely manner

. Journal entry creation and posting

MEDICAL SPECIALTIES DISTRIBUTORS

Easton, MA

A Bain Capital company, Medical Specialties is distributor of healthcare

products and biomedical equipment rentals and service to the home

healthcare market. The Corporate office was located in South Easton with

annual revenue of $100mm.

Accounting Manager

1996 - 2000

Achievements:

. Developed a new financial statement model and general ledger format

which focused on cost center reporting for distribution to senior

management and the lenders group

. Review accounts receivable balances with Credit Manager to ensure

appropriate reserves are recorded

. Converted a manually maintained fixed assets register to an automated

system

. Implemented processes to reduce the close cycle by 4 days

Responsibilities:

. Preparation of the annual budget, variance analysis and monthly

forecasting

. All financial reporting functions including month end closings,

preparation of financial statements, general ledger analysis and

maintenance

. Direct supervision of Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll staff

. Perform quarterly analysis to ensure compliance with banking covenants

. Review monthly inventory balances and obsolescence reserves with

Purchasing Manager

. Special ad hoc reporting for presentation to Bain Capital and the

lenders group

. Support Controller in the preparation of the yearend audit package

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

Norwood, MA

Northrop Grumman with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, provides products

and services for the Aerospace and Defense industries with annual revenues

of $34b. The Norwood division was a manufacturer of guidance systems for

the military and NASA with revenues ranging from $30mm to $150mm.

Senior Accountant/Senior Financial Analyst

1990 - 1996

Responsibilities:

. Assist the controller with the monthly closing and financial statement

preparation

. Manage and maintain cost standards and bills of material for work in

process and finished goods

. Collect and summarize financial data to support forward pricing rate

proposals

. Review rate components with DCAA

. Partner with manufacturing and engineering team to manage production

and inventory costs

. Update and maintenance of Product Standard Cost and annual cost

valuation

. Create schedules for the long term strategic plan for submittal to

senior management

Systems Skills

Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, Microsoft Office Software, Epicor, ADP, QuickBooks,

Microsoft Dynamics, FRx Reporting

Education

Bryant University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in

Accounting

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