Allan R. Erlandson

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Keller, Texas 76244

949-***-**** (cell) abl0ay@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTING FINANCE, MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

An accounting and financial strategist with a solid track record in growing

profitability of companies through business and financial planning.

Progressive experience as a Controller, CFO and COO in manufacturing

environments (aerospace, high technology electronics, plastic injection

molding, commercial and residential construction). Background is extensive

in refinancing, financial management, forensic accounting, cost accounting,

finance and administration. Proficient in the implementation of upgrading

productivity, efficiency and utilization in all work related disciplines.

Strong strategic skills, ability to lead teams and drive change across the

organization. Solid executive presence. Strong accounting/finance skills.

Excellent business sense - budgeting, business planning and forecasting

skills. Familiarity with DFT (Demand Flow Technology), "Lean

Manufacturing" techniques and improvements. Domestic + international

experience.

< Strategic Planning

< Industry Executive Alliances

< Financial Institution Alliances

< Contract Negotiations

< Treasury Management

< Operations Management

Delivering strong and sustainable financial results and profit

contributions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Metal Surfaces Incorporated (Precision platter of various components for

the aerospace and automotive industry), Annual Revenue of $18 M, (Privately

Held)

Controller

. Prepare, direct and establish operating budgets and business plans on

a go forward basis.

. Bring company into compliance with financial reporting and lender

requirements.

. Develop and administer strategic planning, defining and shaping the

future direction of the company and promoting understanding of

targets.

. Special assignments as directed by the Board Of Directors and

President of the company.

BTL Machine (Prime contractor of precision machined components for the

aerospace industry), Annual revenue of $30 M, (Privately Held) (left due to

completing the major projects he was brought on to do- felt a bit stagnant

and wanted more challenges- joined Metal Surfaces)

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

. Assessed and assisted in refinancing and collateral availability.

. Prepared, directed and established operating budgets and business

plans on a go forward basis.

. Brought company into compliance with financial reporting and lender

requirements.

. Ensured business had compliant financial policies and procedures in

place and was staffed with adequate and efficient financial personnel.

. Developed and administered strategic planning, defining and shaping

the future direction of the company, promoting understanding of

targets, resulting in a well-managed entity.

. Established and implemented treasury function procedures.

. Developed, prepared and implemented five year business plan.

. Developed and implemented standard labor and variance reporting

procedures. Designed new standard cost accounting system.

. Directed all financial activities by performing duties personally or

delegating through subordinate supervisors.

. Prepared and developed various financial reports including business

forecast activity, financial statements including balance sheet,

income statement, and comparative analysis of past, present and

projected future operations. Developed power point presentations for

management meetings.

. Effective advisor to senior management providing financial advice,

reporting, controls and management information to support company

goals and business targets.

Waltco Engineering Company (Prime contractor of precision machined

components for the aerospace and communications industry), Annual revenue

of $50 M, (Privately Held) (left due to downturn in business)

Chief Operations Officer/Chief Financial Officer

. Brought company into compliance with financial reporting and lender

requirements.

. Ensured business had compliant financial policies and procedures in

place and was staffed with adequate and efficient financial personnel.

. Directed all financial activities by performing duties personally or

delegating through subordinate supervisors.

. Prepared and developed various financial reports including business

forecast activity, financial statements including balance sheet,

income statement, and comparative analysis of past, present and

projected future operations.

. Effective advisor to senior management providing financial advice,

reporting, controls and management information to support company

goals and business targets.

Tazewell Associates LLC (Privately Held)

Controller and Full Time Consultant

Tazewell Associates is an Executive Management Consulting Service

specializing in Strategic Planning, Program Management, Reorganization and

Restructuring of Operations and Fiscal Health.

. Provided Interim and Reorganizational Management in both turnaround

and growth environments.

. Financial and Operational assessment leading to the development and

implementation of new strategic business plans.

. Cost reduction initiatives.

. Acquisition and divestiture representation.

Benwill Industries (Designer and manufacturer of above and below ground

vehicle lift systems for the automotive industry), Annual revenue of $30 M,

(Privately Held) ( company was sold)

Controller

. Performed due-diligence and forensic analysis.

. Assessed and assisted in refinancing and collateral availability.

. Prepared, directed and established operating budgets and business

plans on a go forward basis.

. Brought company and into compliance with financial reporting and

lender requirements.

. Ensured business had compliant financial policies and procedures in

place and was staffed with adequate and efficient financial personnel.

. Developed and administered strategic planning, defining and shaping

the future direction of the company, promoting understanding of

targets, resulting in a well-managed entity.

. Established and implemented treasury function procedures.

. Developed, prepared and implemented five year business plans.

. Developed and implemented standard labor and variance reporting

procedures. Designed new standard cost accounting system.

. Directed all financial activities by performing duties personally or

delegating through subordinate supervisors.

. Prepared and developed various financial reports including business

forecast activity, financial statements including balance sheet,

income statement, and comparative analysis of past, present and

projected future operations.

. Effective advisor to senior management providing financial advice,

reporting, controls and management information to support company

goals and business targets.

The Gilano Company (Corporation consisting of three separate entities which

included the design and manufacture of high tech electronic components,

commercial and residential property development and fitness centers),

Annual revenue of $80 M, (Privately Held) (owner retired)

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

. Assessed and assisted in refinancing and collateral availability.

. Prepared, directed and established operating budgets and business

plans on a go forward basis.

. Brought operating subsidiaries into compliance with financial

reporting and lender requirements.

. Ensured business had compliant financial policies and procedures in

place and was staffed with adequate and efficient financial personnel.

. Reduced inventory shrinkage, developing manual cost system,

identifying fast/slow-moving products, resulting in cost savings of

30%.

. Developed and administered strategic planning, defining and shaping

the future direction of the company, promoting understanding of

targets, resulting in a well-managed entity.

. Established and implemented treasury function procedures.

. Developed, prepared and implemented five year business plans.

. Developed and implemented standard labor and variance reporting

procedures. Designed new standard cost accounting system.

. Directed all financial activities by performing duties personally or

delegating through subordinate supervisors.

. Prepared and developed various financial reports including business

forecast activity, financial statements including balance sheet,

income statement, and comparative analysis of past, present and

projected future operations.

. Effective advisor to senior management providing financial advice,

reporting, controls and management information to support company

goals and business targets.

Solar Turbines Incorporated - (Caterpillar Corporation specializing in the

design and manufacture of Jet engines, power cogeneration units and other

aerospace components for customer's world wide), Annual revenue of $3,500

M, (Publically Held)

Assistant Manufacturing Controller

. Prepared and developed various financial reports including business

forecast activity, financial statements including balance sheet,

income statement, and comparative analysis of past, present and

projected future operations.

. Refined standard labor and variance reporting procedures. Assisted in

the design and implementation of the new standard cost accounting

system.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office - All Diciplines

Epicor - Vantage 6.0, 6.1, 8.0

Great Plains

Advanced Revelation

Global Shop

MAS 90, 200, 500

Quick Books Professional

AccPac

Macola

Solomon

SAP

Comprehensive understanding of both FARS and DFARS

(General and Cost Accounting)

CAS

EDUCATION

BA, Accounting - Cal State University, Fullerton, CA

BA, Finance - Cal State University, Fullerton, CA

MILITARY SERVICE

U. S. Army - Specialist E-5 - Honorable Discharge

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