Kristopher A. Dunlop, CPA
Phone: 314-***-**** ( Email: **********.******@*****.***
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer / Corporate Controller
Experienced financial management professional with over 9 years of experience
as a corporate controller and 3 years of experience in public accounting.
Certified Public Accountant with extensive knowledge and practical application
of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Focuses on the big picture
and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well disciplined with
proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme
pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong team builder and
facilitator. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action and
conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Strong business
leader and trusted advisor to owners and external tax and audit partners on
accounting and tax matters.
Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, Word, Solar Eclipse, Termlite and
MS Office.
Professional Experience
Corporate Controller October 2002
to Present
SERVICE METAL
SERVICE METAL PRODUCTS . ST. LOUIS, MO & SERVICE METAL OF THE CAROLINAS .
CHARLOTTE, NC
SERVICE METAL PRODUCTS IS A THIRD GENERATIONAL WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION
COMPANY SELLING INDUSTRIAL PIPE FITTINGS, VALVES AND FLANGES TO SUPPLY
HOUSES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. OUR COMMITMENT AND PHILOSOPHY TO
STOCK QUALITY PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS HELPED
PAVE THE WAY FOR SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH, BOTH IN GEOGRAPHIC SALES REGIONS AND
PRODUCT OFFERINGS. MY ROLE AS CORPORATE CONTROLLER HAS HELPED ELEVATE MY
EXPERIENCE IN THE TRANSACTIONAL SIDE OF CORPORATE ACCOUNTING: AR, AP, CASH
APPLICATION, ETC. BEING IN THE POSITION OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER HAS
ALLOWED ME THE CREATIVITY TO HELP DEVELOP OUR BUSINESS SALES STRATEGY WHICH
PAVED THE WAY FOR INCREASED PRODUCT LINES, INCREASED GEOGRAPHIC MARKETS,
AND OVERALL SALES EXPANSION. HAVING THE CORPORATE FINANCIAL BACKGROUND AND
OPERATING EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING TWO HIGHLY PROFITABLE CORPORATIONS HAS
ALLOWED ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN A VAST AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE TO SERVE AS A
LEADER FOR ANY FUTURE COMPANY.
Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative
environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team
moral.
Responsible for 2009 computer conversion from Termlite Accounting Software
to Activant Solar Eclipse. In charge of converting customer and vendor
records, accounting records, inventory reconciliation and cost control.
Responsible for analyzing profitability of product line additions to better
service all of our customer's industrial needs.
Helped implement our marketing and advertising strategy through published
literature and a full line website.
Responsible for the sale and purchase of physical business facilities
expanding warehouse space to increase efficiencies.
Responsible for increased sales revenue of over 200%.
Responsible for all outside relationships with Insurance Brokers, Bankers,
Auditors.
Responsible for all personnel hiring functions. Warehouse and Office staff.
Recommend the retention of an alternate banking relationship to expand
capital finance options.
Manage up to 10 bank accounts, perform bank reconciliations, generate cash
management reports, and post customer payments to the cash journal and
general ledger.
Responsible for payroll process for over 40 employees including timesheets,
payroll reports and preparation of W-2's. Manage weekly remittance of
Federal/FICA payments via IRS EFTPS system and weekly remittance of
applicable state withholdings. Timely file all quarterly 941, 940, State
Unemployment reports, and city earnings tax reports.
Manage Business Insurance and Health Insurance plans.
Kristopher A. Dunlop, CPA
Phone: 314-***-**** ( Email: **********.******@*****.***
Manage Employer Contribution Plan. Compile yearly payroll and contribution
reports for proper Form 5500 Reporting. Maintain fiduciary responsibility
of the allocation of funds.
Responsible for all debt payments for two separate S Corporations and two
separate Partnerships.
Responsible for Lease agreements and rental receipts for Partnerships.
Responsible for yearly compilation and preparation of financial statements
for two Partnerships.
Process credit applications.
Audit employee expense reports.
Recommended the retention of an alternate banking relationship to expand
finance options.
Staff Accountant July 2001 to
October 2002
CLIFTON GUNDERSON LLP (FORMERLY HUMES & BARRINGTON LLC) . ST. LOUIS, M0
PERFORMED AUDIT OF FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF
COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WORKED TO ENSURE THAT NECESSARY PAPERWORK
HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AND THE PROPER INTERNAL CONTROLS WERE FOLLOWED.
Worked primarily for Not for Profit and Manufacturing sector of business.
Staff Accountant August 1999 to
July 2001
Baird kurtz & dobson . ST. LOUIS, M0
PERFORMED AUDIT OF FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF
COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WORKED TO ENSURE THAT NECESSARY PAPERWORK
HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AND THE PROPER INTERNAL CONTROLS WERE FOLLOWED.
Worked primarily for Financial Institutions.
Education
Certified Public Accountant, State of Missouri, May 2003
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY . SPRINGFIELD, M0
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, MAY 1999
Graduated Cum Laude
Member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
Affiliations
Member of American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Member of Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)