Sales Manager

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Roberts, Wisconsin

(Home) 715-***-****

(Cell) 715-***-****

Steven Brandeen

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OBJECTIVE:

An influential position that utilizes my experiences in accounting and

financial analysis leveraged with data mining skills in an environment that

provides rewarding and challenging opportunities.

SUMMARY:

( Cost Accounting ( Sales

1. Customer Negotiation ( Data Mining

2. Financial Reporting ( Collections

3. Preparation of Legal Instruments ( Budgeting

4. Revenue Recognition ( Forecasting

5. Customer Relations ( P&L

Responsibilities

( Risk Management ( Project

Management

SYSTEMS:

Proficiency with various software applications including Excel, MS Word,

PowerPoint, BaaN ERP, Vantage, AS 400, Prism, Oracle 11i, Peoplesoft,

SAP, Business Objects, Hyperion, DPA and Com Share.

EXPERIENCE:

NOR-LAKE, INC., Hudson, WI

2010

Assistant Plant Controller (contract position)

( Analyze problem trends to determine root cause providing corrective

actions as needed.

( Prepare month-end close and reporting, including analysis and journal

entries, performing any account reconciliation as required.

IMATION CORP, Oakdale, MN

2008-2010

Financial Operations Analyst

( Managed the accuracy and integrity of cost data on an ERP system.

( Managed the cost impacts to a warehouse facility mitigating any

risk while ensuring financial accuracy for informed decision making.

( Analyzed cost variances and took corrective actions as required.

( Prepared month-end close and reporting, including ad hoc analysis and

journal entries, as well as inventory account reconciliation as

required.

( Developed and prepared monthly inventory accuracy metrics.

( Prepared annual plant budget.

( Ensured all process standards were followed in accordance to SOX

control objectives.

LOPAREX, INC., Hammond, WI 2008

Cost Analyst

( Prepared month-end close and reporting, including any ad hoc

analysis, as well as inventory account reconciliation as required.

WATER GREMLIN, INC., White Bear Lake, MN 2007

Financial Consultant (contract position)

( Led an ERP system conversion effort reconciling any standard cost

differences as required.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC., New Brighton, MN

2007

Financial Consultant (contract position)

( Implemented a new ERP system reconciling any standard cost differences

as required.

( Led annual physical inventory reconciling any differences with

auditors as was required.

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN CORP, Cottage Grove, MN

2003-2007

Cost Analyst/Assistant Plant Controller

( Managed the accuracy and integrity of data on cost ERP system.

( Analyzed cost variances and took corrective actions as required.

( Developed product costing for new products.

( Prepared month-end close and reporting, including analysis and

journal entries, performing any inventory account reconciliation as

required.

( Developed capital budget recommendations, via NPV analysis, for

presentation to management.

( Calculated and analyzed monthly revenue finding profit pick-ups that

resulted in an increase to annual revenue.

( Developed and updated annual product pricing model.

( Developed and implemented the annual plant budget.

( Led annual physical inventory from the financial perspective.

( Prepared standard costing for all parts and components and updated

the standard cost file.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, St. Paul, MN

2002-2003

Finance Analyst (contract position)

FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC., Minneapolis, MN.

1999-2001

Finance Manager

( Managed Projects with special emphasis on cost control and revenue

recognition.

( Managed and improved company cash flow that incorporated discounted

early payments.

( Developed and managed sales forecasts, profit and loss statements, bid

and proposal, accounts receivable/payable and general ledger

reconciliation.

( Provided senior management with the ability to respond to economic

conditions by preparing bi-monthly revenue forecasts.

( Negotiated favorable payment outcomes with external clients.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN

Master of Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science, Business

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