JEREMY M. PEASE, CPA
*** ******* ******, *************, ** 08648
609-***-**** ***********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 Accounting experience and strong
analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. A
highly motivated, detailed and results oriented team player who is able to
manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UBM GLOBAL TRADE, INC., Newark, NJ November 2007 - June 2010
A division of United Business Media Limited (LSE) ($120 million in
worldwide revenue) which provides information (print, online and
conferences) for importers and exporters to transports goods by air, ocean,
rail and truck.
Director of Accounting
. Corrected foreign exchange accounting and cashflow reporting.
. Reengineered and organized process for forecasts and year end
reporting.
. Created close schedule and monthly close checklist.
. Streamlined 4 positions resulting in savings approximating $200,000.
. Improved internal audit assessment by expediting account
reconciliations and reducing reconciling items.
. Accounting resource for implementation of Oracle General Ledger,
Accounts Payable and Purchase Order focusing on process flows.
. Supervised staff up to 15 (in two offices) and coordinated worldwide
close, issuance of financial statements under IFRS, general accounting
functions, Accounts Payable and Account Reconciliations.
. Liaison with internal and external auditors.
FABRAL, INC., Lancaster, PA September 2005 - November 2007
A division of Euramax International, Inc. ($275 million in revenue) which
manufactures metal roofing and metal siding.
Controller
. Corrected inventory accounting for painted coils and vendor rebates.
. Integrated 2 acquisitions with purchase accounting primarily focused
on Accounts Receivable, Inventory and Fixed Assets.
. Advised and consulted with the President concerning working capital,
monthly results, financial forecasts and annual budget.
. Supervised staff of 17 across two offices and managed general
accounting functions, including Financial Statements, Payroll, Credit,
Inventory, Accounts Payable and Account Reconciliations.
. Liaison with external auditors.
ENERSYS, Reading, PA and Chippenham, England September 1996 -
September 1999, February 2002 - September 2005
A NYSE company ($1.3 billion in worldwide revenue) which manufactures
industrial batteries.
Assistant Corporate Controller (2004 to 2005)
. Created accounting methodology for Company's Warranty Accrual.
. Supported Quarterly and Annual SEC filings.
. Assisted in continued development of Hyperion Financial Management for
cashflow and footnote requirements.
. Supervised staff of 5 and coordinated Monthly Worldwide Consolidation
of Americas, Europe, Asia and Corporate including consolidation of
multiple legal entities in various foreign currencies.
. Liaison with external auditors.
European Controller (2002 to 2004)
. Led successful European implementation of Hyperion Financial
Management - consolidation reporting software.
. Liaison for Corporate office with ESG acquisition.
. Supervised staff of 2 and consolidated European results to Corporate
office.
Division Controller (1996 to 1999)
. Promoted from Senior Financial Analyst.
. Proactively created Company standard for Product Data Warehouse to
analyze pricing, margins, customer and product mix.
. Identified root cause of lower profit margins and worked with
Executive Management to improve profit.
. Created quarterly and annual division reports to Executive Management
with customer, product and market analyses.
. Analyzed monthly results for Division Vice President and presented
results to Executive Management.
. Analyzed justifications for capital expenditure projects.
. Organized and reviewed monthly forecasts and annual budget with Sales
and Marketing Directors.
WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Lancaster, PA September 1999 - November 2001
General Contractor ($160 million in revenue) which constructs commercial
buildings.
Controller
. Supervised staff of 11 in 3 offices and managed general accounting
functions, including Financial Statements, Payroll, Credit, Accounts
Payable and Account Reconciliations.
. Implemented Process Improvement Program - over 150 suggestions
received and implemented 67%.
JEREMY M. PEASE, CPA
950 Lanning Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-***-**** ***********@*******.***
FENNER DRIVES, Lancaster, PA September 1993 - September 1996
A division of Fenner PLC ($30 million in revenue) which manufactures motion
transfer and conveying products.
Accounting Manager
. Participated on implementation team of JD Edwards.
. Decreased monthly close from 7 days to 3 days post live with JD
Edwards.
. Supervised staff of 3 and responsible for General Ledger functions,
including Account Analyses and Reconciliation, Inventory (Actual
Cost), Journal Entries, Credit and Accounts Payable.
DELOITE & TOUCHE LLP, Los Angeles, CA July 1987 - August 1993
Audit Manager
. Managed and supervised engagements from budget preparation, staff
assignments, planning, fieldwork and issuance of financial statements.
. Engagements were predominantly audits and included non-profit,
manufacturing, distribution, service, entertainment and real estate
industries.
. Provided instruction and mentoring for staff to enhance their
development with timely feedback as well as counseling sessions.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Certified Public Accountant - California 1992
B.S., Accounting - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 1987
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups), Word,
PowerPoint & Access,
Spreadsheet Server, Oracle, BAAN, JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial
Management