KIRK V. UNTERSEE

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Freeport, IL 61032

815-***-****

abih01@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jack Link's Beef Jerky, New Glarus, Wisconsin

Number 1 manufacturer of meat snacks in the United States.

Plant Manager, June 2009 to October 2010

Reporting to Executive Vice President of Operations and managed four

direct reports. Senior Leader responsible for $100 million

dollar operation, with 480 employees, working three shifts over seven

days and processing 500,000 pounds of raw/frozen meat weekly resulting in

400,000 pounds of finished goods shipped weekly.

. Managed the production of a new product released July 2009 for a

distribution agreement with Frito Lay that resulted in 16 million meat

sticks, 1,000,000 pounds, made in three months.

. Managed the production of a new product released September 2009 for Jack

Link's distribution.

. Lead the creation of a third production shift with 150 new employees in

30 days to aid the 20% growth.

. Lead the rebuilding/training of production staff after losing 200 out of

400 employees during an internal I-9 review.

. Reviewed and approved packaging line speed and crewing for standard cost.

Product was undercosted approximately $1.4 million on an annual basis.

. Reviewed and approved standard cost changes with Plant Controller.

. Reviewed weekly forecast and expenses with Plant Controller. Identified

issue with our water/sewer bill related to BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand)

fee. Will result in $120,000 annual savings 2010-2011.

Plant Controller, November 2008 to June 2009

Reporting to Director of Corporate Accounting and managed a cost

accountant and accounting clerk.

. Prepared monthly narrative and analyses of the New Glarus facility's

financial results reviewed by Corporate Executive Committee.

. Prepared weekly forecast for month-end results.

. Reviewed monthly departmental expenses with Plant Manager and department

supervisors.

. Created bills of materials used for quotes for new products.

. Prepared all schedules for annual audit for New Glarus facility.

. Reviewed and approved all suggested standard costs for all inventory

items.

. Prepared ROI for capital equipment requests.

. Managed CIP projects and place in service in Fixed Asset Module upon

completion within the guidelines of company policies.

. Reviewed and updated all bills of materials and implemented processes to

record materials and supplies as scrap which resulted in a reduction of

month-end physical inventory write-downs by $150,000.

. Created monthly review process of all balance sheet account

reconciliations.

Fischer Excavating, Inc., Freeport, Illinois

Privately held construction company dealing in excavation, concrete and

stone materials for landscaping and building facing.

Senior Accountant/Controller, February 2007 to November 2008

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer

. Reviewed weekly crushing spread productivity.

. Reviewed monthly inventory and expenses for Stone division.

. Prepared annual forecast for Stone division.

. Prepared weekly quarry payroll.

. Prepared monthly reports for all unions.

. Prepared and reviewed monthly billing for ongoing projects.

Honeywell Sensing and Control, Freeport, Illinois

Leading supplier of multiple types of position and speed sensors, basic,

severe environment, limit, enclosed and toggle switches for a variety of

Original Equipment Manufacturers applications.

Plant Controller/Site Finance Leader, November 2005 to February 2007

Reporting to World Wide Controller and Site Leaders

. Prepared and interpreted monthly operating review of financial statements

for discussion with supply chain director, line of business leader, line

of business finance leader and site leaders for four plants with annual

revenue of $130 million in Northwest Illinois.

. Prepared actual departmental expenses compared to budgeted expenses for

review with departmental supervisors and site leader.

. Forecasted and reviewed monthly manufacturing variances weekly.

. Prepared month-end and quarter-end forecasts weekly.

. Analyzed and approved productivity savings projects.

. Reviewed and approved proposed annual departmental standards rates,

material standard cost and standard inventory costs.

. Created 2006 and 2007 Annual Operating Plan.

. Reviewed inactive, obsolete and surplus (IOS) inventory and work in

process (WIP) inventory monthly.

. Reviewed CIP projects with project leaders to determine if on track to

meet estimated completion date and risk of cost overrun.

Financial Analyst, May 2003 to October 2005

Reported to Financial Planning and Analysis Director and Product Line

Finance Manager.

. Prepared an analytical review of the monthly product line profit and loss

statements to be reviewed with Worldwide Line of Business Leader,

Worldwide Finance Leader.

. Prepared year-end forecast on a monthly basis.

. Prepared ROI and IRR analyses, with recommendations, for new products

based on input from marketing, sales and engineering staff.

. Prepared daily sales and orders report for use by finance, marketing

and sales staff.

. Prepared weekly margin analysis of product lines and product classes.

. Prepared 2005 Annual Operating Plan for ATOM line of business.

. Prepared 2004 Annual Operating Plan for Sales Group.

. Green Belt Certified

Jeff McClusky and Associates, Chicago, Illinois

A $25 million dollar company serving the music and entertainment industry

by promoting new songs, artists and projects to radio stations.

Chief Financial Officer, January 2002 to June 2002

Reported to the President and General Manager and managed a staff of five

in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

Controller, April 2000 to December 2001

Reported to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and managed a

staff of five in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and

oversaw outside IT consultants.

IPC, Bannockburn, Illinois

An $11 million dollar company serving the electronics industry

through the creation of design standards, certification workshops,

tradeshows, protection of the environment and government relations.

Controller, October 1997 to April 2000

Reported to the President and managed a staff of 17 in the areas of

accounting, workshop and meeting registration, human resources, order

entry, order fulfillment, and administrative services.

Accounting Manager, February 1996 to October 1997

Reported to the Controller and managed a staff of four in the accounting

department.

Oc -USA, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

A subsidiary of Oc -van der Grinten N.V., a $3.1 billion dollar

manufacturer of copier, printer and plotter systems, materials, and other

imaging supplies

Financial Analyst, August 1993 to February 1996

AM International, Inc., Mt. Prospect, Illinois

A $600 million dollar manufacturer of reprographic and newspaper

press equipment and supplies.

Staff Accountant, November 1991 to August 1993

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Navision, Maxwell StreetSmarts, Oracle General Ledger, Oracle

Financial Analyzer, Hyperion HFM, Excel, Word, AS400, Great Plains

Dynamics, Solomon, Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, ProComm Plus and Cashline.

EDUCATION

Illinois State University, August 1987 to May 1991

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Minor in Business Administration

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