JoAnn Stock

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Controller . Financial Manager . Business Analyst

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager

with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of

financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position for five

corporations. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity

through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of

process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial

management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and

objectives. Core competencies include:

Accounting Management Cash Management Technology Integration

Financial Analysis Budgeting Payroll

Process Definitions Cost Reductions Efficiency Improvements

Career Experience

PHILLIPS HOME FURNISHINGS/ASHLEY FURNITURE, ST. LOUIS, MO $50

MILLION IN SALES

Controller and Director of Information Technology

1/ 2003 - 11/09 and 1985-1998

Direct financial management functions including development of

monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets.

Responsible for asset management, including contract negotiations,

financing options and cost savings analysis. Oversee general accounting

functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management.

Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new

applications. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management

team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the senior management

concerning financial forecasts and reports.

Key Accomplishments:

> Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking

reducing operating expenses 20%.

> Analyzed inventory procedures and implemented changes to reduce not

available for sale merchandise by $40,000.

> Implemented new accounting procedures and financial controls for seven

stores and the corporate office, reducing errors and lost revenue by

$50,000 in one year.

> Evaluated profitability of store acquisition, including sales and

budget projections

> Developed extensive spreadsheet to analyze bankcard charges, identify

trends and swiping errors. Trained the stores based on the findings

and reduced fees by 20%.

> Created advanced Excel spreadsheet to record daily deposits and

reconcile the bank statement daily, improving productivity by 25%.

> Setup spreadsheets for all asset and liability accounts to reduce

reconciliation time which reduced the time to produce financial

statements by five days.

Homelife Furniture, Hoffman Estates. IL $600

Million in Sales

Business Systems Manager 1/1999

-5/2002

Planned, developed and implemented system integrations and the associated

business processes for 130 stores and Corporate Offices. Coordinated the

IT initiatives for the ADP payroll and third party credit implementations.

Managed and examined quality assurance testing on all systems, interfaces

and upgrades.

Key Accomplishments:

> Created new processes and reports for cash management and balancing

purposes, increasing productivity by 30%.

> Communicated strategic business visions and risk management with

Senior Management eliminated loss revenue.

Phillips Home Furnishings, St. Louis, MO

$15 Million in Sales

Accounting Manager and System Administrator 7/ 1985 -12/

1998

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance

analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial

reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to

ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Built and

led teams in carrying out special projects.

Key Accomplishments:

> Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and

recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.

> Manage and implemented payroll conversion for five corporations.

> Analyzed, balanced and monitored inventory and procedures increasing

inventory accuracy by 25%.

> Facilitated, implemented computerized vendor charge back system to

generate $3,000 per month additional revenue.

> Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and

problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.

Education

Maryville University Six Sigma

Meramec College Accounting

San Jacinto College Business Management

The National Center for Continuing Education Certified Controller

The National Center for Continuing Education Certified in Moving from

Controller to CFO

Target System Certified in Hiring Management

Windows 2000, Oracle/Unix Operating System, PL/SQL, SQL Navigator, NT,

TCPIP, MS Access. MS

Excel, MS Word, Crystal Reports, MS Project, Visio, relational databases,

project management techniques, Quicken, Turbo Tax, Quick Books

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