D A V I D F I T Z G E R A L D
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Monday, August 02, 2010
To: Samuel Watkins
Makro Technologies
I am interested in the position of M&A Accounting Manager. I have all the
listed requirements and would like more information.
I have included my resume and welcome the opportunity to discuss my
qualifications personally at your convenience.
David Fitzgerald
D A V I D F I T Z G E R A L D
11091 Delphinus Way San Diego California 92126
760 . 464 . 2836 abl6bg@r.postjobfree.com
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Objective
Degreed accountant with 20 years experience in accounting and
administrative management in a dynamic environment, seeking an opportunity
to join an organization where my leadership and team-building skills and
abilities will add significant value.
Highlights of Accomplishments
1. Member of the Management Team
2. Team Leader of the Corporate Support Team
3. Team Leader of the ERP and QS-9000 Implementation Teams
4. Team Leader for coordinating mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions
5. Team Leader for integrating acquisitions into existing corporate
structure
6. Team Leader for process tracking, analysis and reporting
7. Team Leader for variance identification, analysis and corrective action
follow-up
8. Team Leader in establishing visual controls, Six Sigma goals and SPC
9. Team Leader for developing operational and financial performance metrics
10. Team Leader for generating and maintaining all budgets and forecasts
11. Team Leader for auditing internal / external operations and departments
12. Team Leader for tax, external audit and investor activities
13. Team Leader for annual physical inventory and A-B-C inventory control
14. Team Leader for negotiating and administering contracts
15. Continuous Improvement Team Leader integrating lean techniques
16. Team Member for strategic planning (Financial Committee Leader)
17. Supervised all SEC, Board of Directors and stockholder reporting and
filings
18. Liaison for banking, legal, insurance and public relations
19. Established and monitored internal cost controls and capital
expenditures
20. Calculated return on investment (ROI) for all projects and capital
expenditures
21. Monitored inter-company transactions and multi-level financial
consolidations
22. Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and analysis for 45
entities
23. Conducted financial presentations for all levels of employees
24. Reduced and maintained the monthly close cycle to two days
25. Interviewed, trained, directed, evaluated and developed subordinate
personnel
26. Developed policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
Highlights of Skills
Management Skills Accounting Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Project / Cost Accounting
Team Development GAAP / General Accounting
Strategic Planning Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
Organizational Planning Multi-Entity / Multi-State
Metric / Benchmark Development Accounting
Procedural Development International Accounting
Infrastructure Development Tax Planning
Information Control Property / Sales Taxes
Change Management Payroll / Unemployment Taxes
Training and Evaluation Cash Management
Financial Controls
Buy / Make / Lease Analysis
Analytical Skills Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Analysis Financial Reporting
SPC Charting & Analysis Payroll & Benefits Administration
TOC & Pareto Analysis Accounts Payable & Receivable
Variance Analysis Fixed Asset Management
Financial Presentations Bank Reconciliations
Visual Controls
Drill-Down Analysis
Trends & Projections Other Skills
Due Diligence / Pro Forma Analysis Certified QS-9000 Auditor
Supply Chain Management
General Office Management
Computer Skills Purchasing and Estimating
ERP / MRP Implementation Shipping and Receiving
Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics / Sales Order Management
FRx Inventory Control
MAS 90 / 200 / Crystal Reports Production Management
Deltek CostPoint Resource Management
Word / Excel / Access / PowerPoint Activity Scheduling
Microsoft Outlook Continuous Improvement
Experience
Electronic Solutions - Controller
1990-2009
Direct supervision of the corporate accounting, finance, systems and
general office personnel and indirect supervision of personnel at all
locations for administration, payroll, data entry, inventory control,
purchasing, shipping, receiving and various other operational tasks.
Heavily involved in operations for resource scheduling, asset utilization
(personnel and equipment), continuous improvement, processes, policies,
procedures, information and cost control.
27. Analyzed re-sourcing opportunities resulting in $3,600,000 annualized
savings
28. Negotiated banking agreements - annualized cost reduction of over 50%
29. Negotiated health and business insurance plans - cost reduction of over
60%
30. Audited and analyzed suppliers resulting in 12% overall decrease in
material costs
Kemper Builders - Controller 1988-1990
Direct supervision of the accounting and administrative functions, as well
as overall responsibility for all systems.
31. Developed computerized accounting and financial reporting system
32. General and project cost accounting for multiple entities
33. Assisted in the negotiation of subcontractor agreements
34. Coordinated preparation of bank draw requests and subcontractor pay
requests
Deloitte & Touche - Staff Accountant
1986-1988
Performed audit and financial reporting work for a variety of companies,
primarily in the manufacturing industry, first as a Team Member and then as
Audit Team Leader.
35. Audited and analyzed accounting and operations
36. Prepared SEC and other governmental reports as necessary
37. Prepared audit findings and made recommendations to upper management
38. Trained, supervised and evaluated junior auditors
U. S. Air Force - Analysis Branch Manager
1983-1986
Provided information regarding production and maintenance information to
top wing officers.
39. Developed computer network for real-time information reporting
40. Trained, supervised and evaluated 30 personnel and corrected
deficiencies
41. Provided daily graphical, written and oral status briefings to command
staff
Education
42. Master's degree in Business Administration (Finance) UP 4.0 GPA
1985
43. Bachelor degree in Accounting UP 4.0 GPA 1983
44. Bachelor degree in Computer Technology UP 3.9 GPA
1982
45. Associate degree in Mathematics UP 4.0 GPA
1981
46. Associate degree in Electronics CCAF
1980
Certifications
47. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
1987
48. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
1987
49. APICS / Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
1995
50. Six Sigma Black Belt (General Electric)
1996
51. Statistical Process Control (SPC) (Toyota)
1996
52. Continuous Process Improvement (General Motors)
1996
53. Document Control (General Motors)
1996
Additional Information
I am highly dedicated and determined to succeed in all endeavors. I learn
quickly and take pride in my proficiency and consistency.
I believe in the team-oriented approach to personnel management, and can
manage resources very effectively to quickly determine procedures for
minimizing time, money, materials and personnel needs. I have studied
Deming's work and other literature regarding lean processes, and agree with
and support these principles.
I have extensive training and experience in human relations, and have no
difficulty communicating effectively with personnel at all levels. I
prefer a work environment which will allow me a wide range of involvement
throughout the organization. I also possess strong leadership and
communication skills, have tremendous initiative, tend to challenge the
status quo and actively seek improvement opportunities.