Vice President Accounting

W ayne D Clemens *** N. **th St. - Oakes, ND *****

********@*****.*** Home: 701-***-**** - Cell: 701-***-****

“I wanted to acknowledge and congratulate Wayne and his team on being recognized at the

quarterly accounting meeting by the Audit team at Otter Tail Corporation for their timely

submission of reports and documentation. It was accomplished not by accident, but through great

discipline and prioritization.” Shane Waslasky. Vice President Otter Tail Corporation

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated, results-driven accounting professional with over 14 years experience in

private, public, and non-profit companies. Proficient in managing and developing financial

reports and controls using staffing and technology efficiencies. Proficient in multiple business

applications including Great Plains, Microsoft Office (Excel,Word) Windows and Outlook.

Confident in learning and using new business applications. Relate warmly to diverse individuals

at all levels by using a friendly yet confident communication style.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully implemented all phases of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance standards for

36M subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation.

• Led the company to recognition by Workers Compensation Insurance through the

creation of Risk Management Safety program for a leading transportation company in

North Dakota resulting in a 5% premium reduction.

• Appointed interim Vice President of Business Operations, Trinity College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RealTruck, Inc, Jamestown, North Dakota Controller/HR Director Sept. 2009-Present

(Private Company/32 employees/Position reported to President )

• Managed all accounting functions, financial statements and payroll. Prepared budgets

cash flow forecasts and general ledger maintenance.

• Managed benefits administration including retirement and health plans.

Trinity College, Ellendale ND Director of Accounting July 2008- Sept. 2009

(Private College/60 employees/Position reports to President )

• Manage Accounting Department consisting of A/P, A/R, budget, cash flow and general

ledger maintenance.

• Responsible for accurate financial statements and their presentation to the President and

Board of Regents. Coordinate and direct fiscal year end audit activities.

E. W. Wylie Corporation, Fargo, North Dakota Controller 1999 – 2008

(Subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation/150 employees/$36Min annual revenue/Position reported

to EW Wylie President and Otter Tail Vice President )

• Compiled and presented company financial statements to parent company.

• Analyzed and interpreted forecasts and financial data and explained variances.

• Maintained a system of controls and balances which verified the integrity of all systems.

• Coordinated month end and year end closing procedures for $36M company.

• Trained, developed and coached team of 6 in accounting department.

EDUCATION

Valley City State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Mathematics 1975

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