Charles H. Stilz

** ********** ***** ***** ( Signal Mountain, Tennessee 37377

423-***-**** 423-***-**** (cell) ( abjpm6@r.postjobfree.com

Controller

Finance Management ( Accounting Oversight ( Policy Development

Controller with excellent experience overseeing all aspects of cost and

general accounting, including costing and budgeting, in multi-entity

reporting environment. Extensive expertise in accounting systems

development, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Proven ability to

create and implement financial and operational controls for profit and

loss. Recognized as a creative and effective strategic planner and problem

solver. Strong communication and documentation skills to the executive

level. Resourceful leader and coordinator in fast-paced financial

environments.

Core Competencies

Accounting Management Financial Management Fiscal Management

Organizational Growth Financial Forecasting Cash Management

Accounts Payable (A/P) Accounts Receivable Budget Preparation

(A/R)

Formal Education

Master of Business Administration, Finance (1997)

University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, TN

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Illinois Certificate No. 19,930.

Professional Experience

Self Employed - chattanooga, TN 2004 - Present

Owner/operator of an Angels Ice Cream store from 2004 to 2007. 2007 to

present involved in Internet Marketing of French Press coffee makers,

grinders, and specialty home coffee makers. Created/produced and sold home

made ice cream to retail customers. Supervised 3 to 10 part time

employees. Prepared federal, state, and local tax reports. Managed

inventories and financial systems, controlled costs for seasonal business.

Woodbridge Foam Fabricating - Chattanooga, TN 1990 - 2003

Controller (1998 - 2003) / Assistant Controller (1996 - 1998)

Controller for Just in Time manufacturing facility with $30 million in

annual revenue and 200 employees. Managed financial system, controlled

costs, and facilitated organizational growth. Oversaw cash management, A/P,

A/R, client collections, and international credit. Directed payroll,

monthly closings, audit documentation, and budget preparation. Researched

and developed manufacturing cost models to update bills of materials,

analyze site capacity and expansion projects, generate client quotes, and

prepare budgets with variance analysis for multiple focus factories.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures. Coordinated financial

and operational controls with managers, engineers, and shop floor

personnel. Costed new product lines and advised management on the impact to

target cost/volume/profit relationships. Calculated client discounts,

rebates, royalties, freight, and returns. Trained and led three employees.

Resolved disputes and discrepancies with clients and vendors.

Key Achievements:

> Saved $18,000 per month by identifying key factors influencing

manufacturing material costs.

> Created product costing models for plant with 26 machine centers and 14

major routings.

> Played key role in installation of Winstar Time and Attendance electronic

payroll/timecard system.

> Earned Woodbridge Attitude award for outstanding performance.

Information Technology Administrator (1996 - 2003)

Administered computer network with four servers for over 50 users.

Implemented data security and backup policies and processes. Oversaw

Internet access, e-mail support, and routine backups. Controlled computer

hardware and software inventory. Provided technical training and support.

Identified and resolved user issues. Evaluated external technology

contractors.

Key Achievements:

> Implemented system to barcode finished goods with non-duplicating serial

numbers.

> Enabled growth of network from 25 users to over 50.

Accounting Supervisor (1990 - 1996)

Managed all aspects of general accounting support. Oversaw payroll, A/R,

credit, and collections. Administered distributor advertising allowances,

rebates, and promotional funds. Maintained computer system to calculate

distributor liabilities. Reconciled bank statements and general ledger

accounts. Prepared sales reports and analysis for management and marketing.

Key Achievements:

> Saved two weeks of manual processing with computerization of distributor

liability calculation.

> Increased flexibility of sales analysis by downloading data from

mainframe to Access database.

University of Tennessee Continuing Education Division - Chattanooga, TN

1984 - 1989

Business Manager

Managed budgets for conferences, noncredit programs, radio station, and

other division programs. Deployed internal controls for participant fees,

receipts, registration, and refunds. Analyzed accounting and prepared

operating budgets and forecasts. Prepared monthly profitability reports for

Dean and program directors. Trained and led four clerical staff.

Key Achievements:

> Installed project accounting system to track finances for over 400

conferences and programs.

> Served as Academic Coordinator for CPA Examination Review.

> Taught "AMA Cash Flow Planning & Analysis" course.

Early Career Development

o Self-employed accountant and income tax preparer. Built business from

ground up to outstanding functionality, client base, and profitability.

Organized accounting systems to produce required data for taxing

authorities and management.

o Chief Accountant, Ligon Specialized Haulers. Played integral role in

setting up accounting system to track over 600 trailers as individual

profit centers and group trailers into a wide variety of business

segments.

o Assistant to Office Manager, Swift & Company. Hired as an accountant in

the Decatur, Il. ice cream plant. Promoted to Assistant to the Office

Manager and transferred to Jasper, In. Butterball turkey plant where I

was responsible for monthly closings and financial reporting as well as

grower contract payments.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook) ( Microsoft

Windows XP, 2000, NT, & 9x

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