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SUMMARY
Self- starter, results-oriented CPA
. Producing accurate and timely financial reporting for private and
public companies.
. Contributing to accounting management team with a positive and
enthusiastic work ethic.
. Possessing a high level of understanding of business ERP systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Triangle Dies & Supplies, Inc., Batavia, IL
Mar 2005 -Present
Two locations, 70 employees, $7 million annual sales, Midwest
manufacturer of steel rule dies for the corrugated industry.
Controller Reporting to the President my responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, 3 day month-end close, internal and external
monthly and annual financial statement preparation and general
ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and sales
tax returns. Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable,
credit and collections, purchasing, inventory management.
Prepare weekly benchmark analyses, coordinate year-end review
with external auditors, and work as IT liaison with external
consultants.
Key Successes:
. Originally hired as a consultant to investigate significant
internal embezzlement in March 2005.
. Instrumental in stabilizing the company with proper
internal controls, and policies and procedures.
. Uncovered embezzlement schemes through examination of
customer ledgers, payroll detail, purchase orders and
supplier payments.
. Developed daily and weekly tracking benchmarks (e.g., sales
and production goals, headcount) that improved management
effectiveness.
. Researched and implemented a fully integrated ERP system
and internal network for 2 locations. Trained all employees
on all areas of the system.
. Guided management's focus on controlling daily labor costs
during the economic downturn, using various reporting
schedules, contributing to 100% profit increase for 2009.
. Instrumental in improving strategic functions such as job
cost accounting, financial reporting, sales analysis, job
flow, and cash management.
The ABC's of Business, Sugar Grove, IL
Nov 1999 - 2005
Owner
. Provided excellent customer service to inspire client
confidence and satisfaction.
. Provided bookkeeping services, accounting support, and
installation and training of QuickBooks Pro to small
businesses in the greater Fox Valley area.
. Handled monthly financial statement preparation, payroll, bank
reconciliations and accounts payable and accounts receivable
functions for small businesses.
. Effectively communicated on client's behalf with auditors,
tax preparers, IDES, and IRS.
. Clients included small public accounting firms, retail, not-for-
profit, service and manufacturing entities with annual sales
ranging from $20,000 to $10 million.
First Data Solutions, Division of First Data Corp. (FDC) Naperville, IL
Dec 1997 - Nov 1999
Seven facility, 750 employee, $160 million annual revenue,
national provider of online products and information services.
First Data Corporation sold the Naperville division to InfoUSA
in 1999, and relocated to Iowa.
Assistant Controller
Reported to the Controller and managed the general accounting and
accounts payable departments. Responsible for a 4-day month-end
closing and reporting process. Reviewed the work of 6
accountants, which included corporate financial and tax
reporting, journal entries, account and variance analysis.
Worked directly with the forecasting and budgeting department at
month, quarter and year end.
Berlin Industries, Inc., Carol Stream, IL
May 1995 - Dec 1997
Accounting Manager
Reported directly to the Vice President of Finance and
supervised accounts payable and general accounting. Developed a
month-end financial package for executives. Responsible for
account analysis, month-end closing and reporting process and
variance analysis. Responsible for the year-end audit workpapers
and communication with auditors, and assisted VP Finance with
annual budget, and various projects.
IKO Chicago, Inc., Chicago, IL
May 1992 - May 1995
Acounting Manager/AS400 Implementation Team
Reported directly to the VP Finance, and managed the accounting
department of 4 employees. As member of the AS400
Implementation Team, worked closely with consultants and
employees to successful move US locations to proprietary
software on the AS400.
Altschuler, Melvoin & Glasser, Chicago, IL
Sept 1989 - May 1992
Certified Public Accountant
As an auditor focused in the manufacturing industry, performed
year-end GAAP audit procedures, and prepared tax return
schedules for privately-held clients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Accountancy May 1989, University of Illinois, Champaign-
Urbana
Certified Public Accountant - IL, 1989
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Quick learner with strong software and hardware knowledge. Advanced
user of ERP systems, Oracle Financials, Microsoft Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle Financials, and other industry specific
software.
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