MICHAEL D. POLLACK
**** ********* ***** ****: 239-***-****
Naples, FL Mobile: 239-***-****
*.**********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in Management Accounting, Sales Engineering
or Business Consulting.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* MBA/CPA Senior Management ERP specialist offering 20+ years of
management accounting and systems implementation experience with
companies generating in excess of $100 million in annual sales.
* Exceptional ability to identify and utilize information
technology to maximize efficiency and profitability for a
diverse range of clients and industries.
* Implemented over 100 systems for accounting, distribution and
manufacturing clientele, including automated data collection,
EDI, e-commerce, and customer relations management.
* Skilled financial and operations administrator with strong
project management abilities that include the design of cost
control, inventory management and material planning systems.
* Top sales producer, winning 7 consecutive awards from Macola
Software, 1995-2002.
* Successfully secured and managed major regional and national
clients, such as Hitachi Automotive Products, Siemens Audio,
Inc. North American Scientific, Inc., Revel Corporation, Fred
Hayman-Beverly Hills, Infinity Systems/Harmon Audio, MRV
Communications, Inc., and Smiland Paint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
6/05-Present WHITEHALL PRINTING COMPANY, Naples, Florida
Controller
Senior manager responsible for monthly financials, payroll tax
filings, yearend closing, budgeting, cash management and human
resources. Implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP, server upgrades
to Server 2003 and SQL 2008, performance reviews, and cost
accounting for plant operations.
7/03-6/05 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS, INC; Woodland Hills,
California
Director, Information Technologies
Senior manager responsible for the IT systems for this publicly
traded telecommunications component manufacturer with 4
locations and over 300 employees. Designed in-house applications
and oversaw Sarbanes/Oxley compliance and Business Continuity
Planning, and ERP systems.
5/02-7/03 LIP INK INTERNATIONAL; El Segundo, California
CFO/Controller
Senior financial manager responsible for financial
reporting, purchasing, and IT systems for this Cosmetic
manufacturer.
5/02-Present ALL-NEW STAMPING COMPANY; El Monte, California
Controller
Senior financial manager responsible for financial
reporting, cost reviews, and IT systems for this large metals
manufacturer (part time).
1999-4/02 MKA SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC.; North Hollywood, California
Executive Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Multi-functional senior management position entailing
controllership responsibilities, product sales/demonstration of
manufacturing software, and technical support for Macola
clients.
-Awarded Macola's Executive Circle - top 30 business partners
worldwide 3 consecutive years.
-Increased division sales 30% in 2 years.
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1987-1999 EARNINGS & SAVINGS SYSTEMS, INC.; North Hollywood, California
President
Founded and administered daily business and financial operations
of this computer consulting firm specializing in sales and
implementation of ERP systems.
Handled all aspects of business development, client proposals
and presentations, sales, contracts, and technical support.
-Built company from inception to $500,000 in annual sales.
-3-time winner of Macola's President's Council - top 15
business partners worldwide.
-2-time winner of Macola's Executive Circle - top 30
business partners worldwide.
-Merged company with MKA Systems in 1999.
1988-1994 CHEROKEE RECORDING STUDIOS; Los Angeles, California
Controller
Managed accounting staff, financial reporting, tax filings and
business planning for a Hollywood-based studio.
1985-1987 LOUVER DRAPE, INC./Division of Beatrice Home Furnishings; Santa
Monica, California
Director of Cost Accounting
Managed staff of 8 cost accountants and payroll department for
this multi-company division with over $100 million in annual
sales.
-Designed custom labor and material tracking system that
reduced costs by more than 10% and saved in excess of $1
million per year.
-Project-managed the implementation of a new company-wide
ERP system.
1982-1985 INTERNATIONAL ALUMINUM CORPORATION; Monterey Park, California
Manager of Cost Accounting
Managed cost accounting systems for 15 divisions of this NYSE
corporation, with sales of over $100 million annually. Directed
5 staff accountants.
-Automated new product pricing and costing methodologies.
-Implemented IBM's COPICS ERP system.
1980-1982 U.S. LEND LEASE, INC.; Dallas, Texas
Branch Controller
Managed Dallas branch accounting department for large
contractor/developer with staff of 7.
Responsible for all financial and project reporting, cost
accounting, AP/AR, payroll, cash flow, overhead, fixed assets,
and reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger accounts;
conducted field audits and prepared progress billings.
-Assisted in implementing company-wide MIS system.
1977-1980 HOWMET ALUMINUM CORPORATION; Terrell, Texas
Plant Controller
Promoted from product design engineer to plant controller for
large manufacturer, responsible for division's finance and cost
accounting department.
EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas and Florida
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS; Urbana, Illinois
Master's Degree: Business Administration, 1976
Master's Degree: Architecture, with High Honors, 1976
Bachelor's Degree: Architectural Science, with High Honors, 1973
OTHER EXPERIENCE
1994-1997 Accounting Instructor, California State University, Northridge
- Extension
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California Society of Certified Public Accountants, 1999-2005
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1998-2009