Manager Sales

MATTHEW A. McQUALITY

***** ****** **. 217-***-**** - mobile

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

abl2dw@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished, detail-oriented executive with an extensive background in

financial analysis & reporting, corporate finance management, and multi-

location controls. Balance sheet reporting, profit & loss analysis, and

operating budgets / forecasting strengths with a proven background as a

team player with timely execution and high performance in pressure

situations.

Core Financial and Executive Competencies:

Financial Analysis / Financial Reporting / Planning and Forecasting /

Profit and Loss Analysis / Cost Accounting / International Financial

Affairs / Senior Executive Collaboration / Staffing / Brand Management /

Marketing Strategy / Manufacturing Experience

Professional Experience:

Accountant, Gooch & Housego - Highland Heights, Ohio (2009 - Present)

. Work directly with the Head of Finance, Americas to manage finances

for both Ohio and Florida plant

locations.

. Perform month, quarter, and year-end book closing journal entries

and accruals including Raw Material, Work

in Process and Inventory.

. Create and analyze monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reporting packages

submitted directly to CFO and

Corporate Controller, located in the United Kingdom.

. Conduct and oversee annual physical inventory.

. Track monthly inventory of parts added and consumed.

. In charge of balancing inter-company G/L, Accounts Payable and

Accounts Receivable for seven global

locations.

. Balance Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable G/L and Trial

Balances, and perform monthly bank

reconciliations.

. Audit payroll and 401k company match for all US locations.

. Chart monthly direct labor, overhead and material costs against

contracted accounts.

. Manage fixed asset additions and depreciation records.

. Assist various outside auditors during annual audit process.

. Researched and obtained a new corporate mobile phone contract and

devices for United States sales team.

Allowed company to lower costs, centralize communications, and

reduce employee out of pocket

expenses and reimbursements.

. Negotiate and purchase health and dental insurance plans for five

United States offices.

. Participate in negotiations and audits while working to maintain

and acquire new multimillion dollar contracts

with global customers.

Finance Manager, IMG - Cleveland, Ohio (2005 - 2009)

. Developed and trained all United States consultants to use a new

time tracking system to assist in tracking project

profitability. Analyzed new profitability data to provide

support for revenue figures in contract negotiations, and

determining renewals/releases of existing clients.

. Allocated and tracked invoices and costs against over fifty

various consulting clients.

. Performed all book closing journal entries and month-end

reports.

. Controlled and set travel budgets for all global consultants.

. Managed millions of dollars in budgets and accounts of all

clients including MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and Olympic sponsorships.

. Responsible for United States Consulting & Business Development

projects located in six offices throughout the United States.

. Effectively managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for

all United States clients.

. Interviewed and participated in the hiring process for summer

intern class of 30 plus interns.

. Worked as on-site accountant at Advanta Women's Professional

Tennis Tournament, handling all ticket, program & prize money,

and assisted with event operations.

Store Manager / Brand Representative, Abercrombie & Fitch - Springfield,

Illinois (2001 - 2005)

. Maintained employment while enrolled full-time and participating

in varsity athletics.

. Managed store and all employees.

. Responsible for setting daily and weekly sales/revenue goals for

store.

. Acted in a Human Resources role by interviewing and hiring new

employees.

MATTHEW A. McQUALITY

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Corporate Tax Intern, IMG - Cleveland, Ohio (2004)

. Completed sales tax audit and filed client tax returns.

. Creatively designed various spreadsheets to simplify future

company audits and monitor event earnings.

. Successfully planned company-wide annual picnic, including all

events and catering.

. Participated as a volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House Pro-

Am Golf Tournament, the International Children's Games, the

Cleveland Grand Prix, and the Williams Sister's Tennis Tour.

Other Career Experience:

Established and run an interior decorating company, McQuality Design,

serving the Greater Cleveland area.

Researched and created a competitive marketing concept. Design

and present ideas to clients. Negotiate with

suppliers and contractors to be able to give my clients the best

products and the best prices.

Designed and marketed college t-shirt, sold to 10% of student body.

Ran and completed Cleveland Marathon (2006) and Chicago Marathon (2007).

Education:

Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Business Administration (2005)

. Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL (1/2003 - 2005)

. Millikin University - Decatur, IL (2001 - 12/2002)

Activities and Honors:

Dean's List, Selected to Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society, Nominated

to the Collegiate All-American Scholar

Program and National Collegiate Business Award; Varsity Letter

Winner - Baseball and Golf

Computer Skills:

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Windows, SAP, Business

Warehouse, Digimis/Syspro, Mac OS X

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