Accounting Information Technology

Jeffrey L. Carter, CMA

**** ******* ******, ******, ** 90240

562-***-**** -- **********@**.**.***

SUMMARY:

Results oriented senior financial leader in a variety of industries

including manufacturing, printing, distribution, direct marketing and

service. Specific strengths include hands-on cost accounting,

budgeting/analysis, ERP implementation/conversion and lean methodologies.

Demonstrated improvements in profitability, streamlined information flow

and enhanced internal controls.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Monogram Aerospace Fasteners ($70MM Fastener Manufacturer)

2008 - 2009

Controller, 2008 - 2009

Managed four professionals accountable for Cost Accounting, Information

Systems, Finance and Accounting. Lead audit interface, prepared financial

statement analysis, directed cost control, created annual budget and

monthly forecast. Approved inventory controls, issued external reporting

and documented information technology capital requests.

. Lowered product cost 22% by implementing ERP forecasting in work order

release.

. Minimized frequency and length of audits through improved internal

controls.

. Reduced month end closing cycle time from 5 days to 3 days through

kaizen events.

Industrial Parts Depot ($28MM Engine Parts Manufacturer)

2007 - 2008

Controller, 2007 - 2008

Created annual financial plan and monthly P&L analysis. Directed cost and

inventory controls. Prepared weekly bank reporting and monthly financial

consolidations of international subsidiaries. ISO auditor.

. Reduced borrowing cost through improved cash flow reporting and

forecasting.

. Provided acquisition support and analysis reducing outside consulting

costs.

Volt Information Sciences ($2.2B Staffing Services)

2006 - 2007

Director, Operational Accounting, 2006 - 2007

Managed eight professionals and 150 employees accountable for staffing

services pay and billing processes.

. Implemented process improvements goal of zero pay/bill defects for

42,000 weekly timecards.

. Reduced past due A/R by $4.5MM for custom bill customers.

Monogram Aerospace Fasteners ($50MM Fastener Manufacturer)

2000 - 2006

Controller, 2000 - 2006

Managed four professionals accountable for Cost Accounting, Information

Systems, Finance and Accounting. Lead quarterly SBU financial review,

prepared financial statement analysis, directed cost control, created

annual budget and monthly forecast. Approved inventory controls, issued

external reporting, and submitted information technology capital requests.

. Led selection and implementation team for integrated replacement of

ERP software.

. Performed annual/interim standard cost roll-ups, analysis and reviews

focusing on cost goals.

. Served as a member of the steering committee for AS9100 certification.

. Less than 0.1% adjustment of inventory value achieved by developing

cycle count system.

Jeffrey L. Carter, CMA

9251 Orizaba Avenue, Downey, CA 90240

562-***-**** -- **********@**.**.***

LivHOME, Inc. (Private Equity Backed Start-up)

1999 - 2000

Chief Financial Officer, 1999 - 2000

. Built Finance/Accounting and IT functions for multiple location

operation.

. Implemented system software/hardware while designing overall business

process.

United Drill Bushing Corporation ($8MM Drill Bushing Manufacturer)

1998 - 1999

Controller, 1998 - 1999

. Negotiate asset based lending agreement reducing interest expense by

24%.

. Develop business plan, with key element being new ERP package.

Russell & Miller, Inc ($20MM Direct Marketing/Manufacturing)

1989 - 1998

Vice President Finance/Treasurer, 1992 - 1998

Managed six professionals accountable for Call Center, Information Systems,

Warehouse, Purchasing, Finance and Accounting. Responsible for financial

planning, product and line of business analysis, cost control, budgeting,

inventory control, information technology, external reporting and

fulfillment operations.

. Provided key input on product pricing, new product development, and

overall advertising strategy.

. Facilitate acquisition and successful integration of 2 companies into

operation within 9 months.

. Team leader for selection and implementation of new software improving

flow, quality and consistency of information.

. Refocused call center by introducing cross-selling and up-selling

products to increase revenues and profits.

. Reduced bad-debt exposure from 3.4% to 0.5% of sales by establishing

standard collection policy and procedures.

Controller, 1989 - 1992

Rexnord, Inc., Specialty Fastener Div ($40MM Aerospace Manufacturer)

1984 - 1989

Controller, Rexnord Aerospace Mechanisms, 1987 - 1989

Assistant Controller, Rexnord Tridair, 1984 - 1987

. Designed reporting system to accurately figure overhead cost to

improve cost recovery.

. Justified $10 million in capital expenditures for new technology to

streamline manufacturing process.

EDUCATION

Masters Business Administration, California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Irvine

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Green Belt - Six Sigma Champion

ISO 9000 Auditing

PeopleSoft, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, OutlookSoft,

Hyperion, Manage2000, Syteline, QAD, AMAPS, MSA, Pick, Unidata, Macola,

Peachtree, Great Plains, Unix, AS400, Syspro, OutlookSoft.

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