Accounting Manager

Jeffrey A. Bilger

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OVERVIEW

Thirty years of progressively responsible finance and accounting expertise

with over ten years as operations and division controller for a leading top

100 Nasdaq companies. Excellent working knowledge and implementation

experience with leading ERP/MPR packages such as QAD/MFG Pro, Oracle, Baan,

Mapics and Macola. I have exceptional analytical problem-solving skills

and I am very detailed task-oriented. Also, I have the unique ability to

develop and evaluate an effective course of action, setting realistic

objectives, and establishing reasonable time frames. Effective

communication, both written and orally, with all levels of management is a

strong point as well.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Controller - Digirad, Inc. - Poway, CA Medical

Equipment - Capital Equipment

June 2004 to Present

. Hands on controller responsible for the monthly cost accounting close and

the supervision of two subordinates.

. Responsible for the annual forecast, operating plan & budgets of a $70M

company. Product business represents $ 25M and our mobile service

imaging business accounts for $ 45M. Re-forecasting done on quarterly

basis.

. Responsible for SOX 404 implementation & compliance with regards to the

cost & inventory control areas.

. Provide monthly operations metrics to mgmt. for effective decision

making.

. Drive continuous process improvements that drive operational

efficiencies.

. Developed standard queries thru Cyberquery to streamline the cost

accounting close and shorten the timeline to close.

. Track & report all engineering projects on monthly basis to upper mgmt.

Jan 2003 to March 2004

. Resigned from controllership position to provide care and support for

terminally-ill father until his death, handled family estate matters.

Division Controller - KLA-Tencor, Inc. - San Diego, CA

Sept 1999 to Jan 2003

. Prepared the division's annual operating plan and monthly and

quarterly forecasting requirements.

. Manage the division plant site financial reporting processes,

providing accurate and timely data to Division and Corporate

leadership team.

. Hands-on handling of monthly closing process and periodic

forecasting requirements. Prepare divisions financial

statements/reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Assist

factory, engineering and sales depts. in closing process as

required.

. Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance.

. Coordinate and approve monthly recurring and unusual/extraordinary

journal entries.

. Perform monthly analysis of general ledger account variances and

reconcile changes.

. Coordinate month-end closing activities, including departmental

expenses, overhead allocations, accounts receivable, accounts

payable and inventory.

. Coordinate fixed asset accounting, ensuring that

capitalization/depreciation policies are followed and that assets

are physically tracked in and out of the facility.

. Complete internal and external reporting packages, taking advantage

of opportunities to enhance usefulness and efficiency.

. Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.

. Coordinate payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable

functions.

. Drive continuous improvement and standardization in the accounting

area. Create business unit operating metrics and measure

performance to the established metrics with emphasis on working

capital management.

. Lead the financial and administration integration of the business

with corporate programs and processes.

Provide financial information for the business to make sound

business decisions.

Self-Employed Contractor - Pulse Engineering, Inc. - San Diego, CA

October 1998 to June 1999

. Cost Accounting and Baan IV Finance consulting.

Cost Accounting Manager - Valor Electronics, Inc. - San Diego, CA

January 1997 to October 1998

Cost Accounting co-representative for the Baan IV implementation.

Assisted in the design, review, implementation and conversion from Adage to

Baan.

Administered, managed, and followed all work orders concerning Baan.

Set-up and reviewed data integrity of all financial integrations as they

applied to inventory transactions within Baan.

Performed extensive SQL programming utilizing Safari ReportWriter and Baan

IV table definitions.

In-depth knowledge of the functionality between the Manufacturing,

Distribution and Finance modules.

Provided on-site Baan Finance training for off-site personnel.

Analyzed and reported worldwide manufacturing variances and work in process

costs.

Closed all completed jobs.

Assessed worldwide inventory obsolescence risk and analyzed all movements

in inventory reserves including disposals.

Coordinated and maintained worldwide standard cost changes. Reviewed and

approved rate calculations and changes.

Reviewed and maintained BOMs for entire product line.

Reconciled all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventory

monthly.

Analyzed consolidated financial statements, particularly standard costs and

variances, during monthly close process. Ensured standard margin and inter-

company activities are accurate.

Cost Accounting Manager - Finova Capital Corp. - Temecula, CA

April 1996 to December 1996

Administered and monitored all monthly job costs within the MRP accounting

package (MACOLA).

Analyzed and reported job costs and manufacturing variances monthly.

Generated a weekly status report concerning estimates to complete work in

progress. Closed completed jobs, ensuring data integrity of all material

and labor costs assessed.

Maintained and reviewed all BOMs for entire product line.

Developed fixed and variable burden overhead rates.

Reconciled all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventory

monthly.

Assisted in the preparation of the monthly consolidated statements,

including the detailed back-up reports.

General Dynamics Corp. - Convair Divison, San Diego, CA

July 1985 to April 1996

Accounting Specialist

October 1993 to April 1996

Administered, monitored and analyzed indirect expense ledger and prepared

monthly overhead application journals.

Prepared monthly indirect financial statements.

Developed monthly overhead rates.

Submitted all overhead claims in compliance with CAS/FAR regulations.

Sr. Representative - Finance

February 1990 to October 1993

Interfaces with DCAA on open audit issues.

Provided programming support to the Accounting and Finance departments.

Assisted in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements

for Corporate headquarters, including detailed backup reports.

Prepared various monthly journals

Reviewed and approved check requests for vendors.

Sr. Accounting Analyst

October 1987 to February 1990

Prepared monthly accounting journals for Material Distribution System.

Reconciled inventory to subsidiary systems monthly.

Analyzed and reported monthly variances to functional departments.

Updated and maintained standard unit pricing for inventory.

Wrote computer programs to streamline reconciliation process for inventory.

Prepared annual property tax declaration.

Accounting Analyst

July 1985 to October 1987

Coordinated, monitored and direct studies into labor charging practices in

the division.

Conducted training classes for all levels of management.

Cost Accountant - Union Carbide Corp - Metals Division, Grand Junction, CO

October 1981 to June 1985

Conducted product and cost variance analysis.

Administered costing process to assist in preparing financial statements

for division.

Maintained inventory control for multiple sites.

Participated in annual budgeting and forecasting.

Senior Staff Auditor - Philip Friedman & Assoc. York, PA

October 1978 to October 1981

Audited financial statements for expression of opinions.

Reviewed and evaluated internal controls, administration efficiency and

tested in-place procedures.

Prepared and reviewed Federal & State tax returns and conducted research.

EDUCATION

BS, Accounting, Penn State University, 6/78

Additional Training

General Dynamics: Cost Accounting Standards

Government Contract Costs

Defective Pricing

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