Accounting Management
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dORETTA t. oCAMPO, cpa
Collinsville, Mississippi 39325
*******.******@*******.*** 601-***-**** 601-***-****(cell)
Controller
FISCAL MANAGEMENT . STRATEGIC PLANNING . OPERATIONS
Team member with proven success in diverse situations, result-oriented to achieve
organizational mission. Superior communication skills, easily interact with
senior-level executives, regulatory agencies, external organizations, internal
teams, shop floor and customers. Extensive experience extends to
finance/accounting, forecasting/budgeting, banking/cash management,
purchasing/materials management, information systems and key account services.
Hands-on experience with multi-site distribution, cost accounting, systems
development, fiscal management and financial reporting.
Areas of expertise include:
.Financial & Strategic Planning
.Accounting & Financial Operations
.Asset Based Financing
.Cost Reductions/Process Improvement
.Working Capital Management
.Cash Generation
.Credit Management
.Cost Accounting
.Budget Development & Management
.Staff Management & Development
.Internal & External Reporting
.Vendor Management
.Budget Development & Management
.Internal & External Reporting
.Staff Management & Development
.Staff Management & Development
Professional certification, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Option
California State University, Los Angeles
Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
7/2009 - 1/2011 McAlister's Corporation, Jackson, MS
(Chain of fast casual restaurants, 264 franchise locations, and 36
company owned restaurants)
Senior Director of Finance
Responsible for all accounting functions, with direct oversight of
the finance department, including general accounting, franchise
accounting, credit/collections and payroll. Served as contact for
bank and regulatory agencies. Directed the implementation of new
accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics GP. Worked with the
Information Technology department on enhancements and add-on
programming to improve the efficiency of the GP accounting
software. Charged with restructuring the accounting department,
and developing an efficient, professional accounting team.
Accomplishments
0. Implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP on time and on budget.
1. Implemented paperless payroll, saving McAlister's in excess of
$40,000 annually.
2. Established ZBA accounts to automate daily bank transfers from
42 bank accounts.
3. Reduced period end closing time from 7+ days to 3 days.
4. Automated manual royalty calculation process, saving 3 days
processing time per week.
5. Automated manual processes including: bank reconciliations,
weekly sales reporting and cost of goods calculations.
6. Successfully challenged 2008 IRS penalties and interest
resulting in abatements and refunds in excess of $125,000.
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9/1999 - 6/2009 Pioneer, Inc. Automotive Products, Meridian, MS
(Automotive aftermarket packaging/wholesale, multi-site distribution)
Controller
Responsible for financial planning, reporting and all accounting
functions. With direct oversight of the finance department,
including general accounting, credit/collections, cost accounting,
materials management, key account management, human resources and
payroll, information systems, customer service and the continuous
improvement process.
Accomplishments
7. Established financial infrastructure for new company.
8. Built and maintain lender relationships, including all bank
reporting.
9. Negotiated asset based credit line and term financing.
10. Established daily and monthly reporting as required by new
management
Pioneer, Inc., Meridian, MS (Predecessor to Pioneer, Inc. Automotive
Products)
Controller
Responsibilities included preparation and analysis of corporate
financial statements. Preparation of monthly operations reporting
package for the president and corporate headquarters. Managed the
strategic planning process, including forecasting, tax planning
and cash flow projection. Served as contact for banks, outside
accounting firms and regulatory agencies. Responsible for cash
management. Managed daily operations of finance department with
direct oversight of all accounting and banking activities
including credit and collections.
Accomplishments
11. Co-authored Business and Financial Plan which was used to
successfully market Pioneer.
12. Provided banking and accounting support for acquisition of
Pioneer by new ownership.
13. Worked with the parent company to bring Pioneer into compliance
with Sarbanes Oxley.
14. Resolved accounting issues which were a result of a previously
failed J.D. Edwards software conversion. Implemented fixed
asset module.
15. Enhanced productivity by automating daily, month-end and
budgeting processes.
16. Reduced financial closing cycle from 10+ days to 3 days.
17. Reduced AR over 90 days past due percentage from 22% to 5.5% by
developing processes and policies, including aggressive
collection strategies.
1994 - 1999 Paul Broadhead Interests, Inc., Meridian, MS
(Privately-held investment conglomerate, 31 entities)
Accounting manager
Preparation and analysis of financial statements for corporations,
partnerships, foundations, trusts and individuals. Preparation of
consolidated financial statements. Managed accounting department,
directed daily operations. Entities included a hotel, shopping
centers, theatres, real estate holding companies, and a
manufacturing company.
Accomplishments
. Directed the implementation of Platinum accounting package,
the development of procedures to be used by this new system,
the training of staff on the system, and the formatting of all
financial reports.
1990 - 1993 T.C.B. Systems, Inc., Whittier, CA
(Electrical engineering firm)
Accountant
Managed accounting department, all finance and accounting
activities including cash management, general accounting, job cost
accounting, tax reporting, and payroll. Prepared and reviewed
financial statements, forecasts and budgets. Served as contact
with bank, outside accounting firms and regulatory agencies.
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
Skilled in the use of the following software applications: Microsoft
Dynamic GP (Great Plains), J.D. Edwards ERP software, Mas 90, Quick Books,
Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Internet
Explorer, FRX and Chrystal report writers.
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