Kevin Krieg CPA
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***-**** abl9sj@r.postjobfree.com
Director of Finance
GLOBAL MARKETS / ASSET & LIABILITY MANAGEMENT / HIGH YIELD INVESTING /
TURNAROUNDS / FORECASTING ANALYSIS / COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES / RISK /
CONTROL SYSTEMS / CREDIT & COLLECTIONS / BUDGETING CAPITAL PLANNING / RISK
& COST CONTAINMENT / REPORTING / CONVERSIONS / CONSULTING / ACCOUNTING
Hands on Financial and Operational expertise to direct, build and maintain
profitable programs with high or low volume transactions and an emphasis on
accuracy in a variety of industries such as, CPA firms, non-profits, travel
and tourism, financial services, and consulting.
I execute long-term strategic vision to ensure ongoing profitability
through cost reduction and sound financial decision-making. Leveraging a
keen ability to assess business risk and profitability, I identify and act
upon opportunities that ensure continuous growth, while maintaining million
dollar budgets.
o Establishing sound business principles and strategies to ensure long
term success
o Account management and development to meet performance criteria
o Cut operating costs while maintaining human capital resources
o Consolidating operations to achieve optimal efficiency and performance
Key Skills: Manage complex operations. Implement sweeping changes to
reenergize struggling programs. Reengineer processes and revamp operations
maximizing resources. Install superior controls, minimizing risk in
declining markets. Continuously assess improvement opportunities and adjust
when necessary.
Education: I hold a BS in Accounting from Miami University of Ohio. I am a
licensed CPA in the state of Ohio and hold a CHAE certification.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developing financial best practices. Challenged by Westin Resorts to
implement and ensure accounting functions and revenue recognition adhered
to all policies and procedures for new properties. Reviewed and rewrote all
policies for operation procedures and controls. Created best practices
manual for policies, procedures and controls, and manual was modeled,
evaluated and used by Westin in other resort properties across the country.
Turn around. Tasked to manage all banking functions and relations for Vail
Valley Foundation. Developed and built rapport with bank and managers.
Reviewed and analyzed cash and credit needs and obtained Intouch Banking
with zero balance accounts and instituted appropriate procedures.
Refinanced debt obligations, Secured interest earnings of over $100k
annually on ZBA accounts and saved $500k over life of loans.
Slashed operating costs. Vail Valley Foundation was challenged with the
possible integration of a similar local non-profit. Spearheaded and
completed detailed analysis and directed full integration to ensure
excellent continuation of operations and cost savings. Implemented cost
savings initiatives to streamline operations and reduce redundant services.
Completed integration successfully and reduced annual operating costs by
$350K.
CAREER HISTORY
Senior Bond Trader, Snowski Partners, LLC, a small financial trading firm,
2004 to 2010. Recruited to trade bond futures and Euro dollars in short
term positions, Analyze risk versus reward scenarios and chart market
activity for short and long term trends.
Chief Financial Officer, Vail Valley Foundation, a small non-profit
foundation, 2000 to 2004. Recruited to oversee all aspect of Foundation's
finances including budgeting, investing and cash flow. Approved all legal
agreements, contracts, loans and sponsorships. Supervised all functions of
human resources, technology and office administration and staff of seven.
Accountant / Consultant, Sheldon Reder CPA's, 1999 to 2000. Performed small
business coaching and consulting. Prepared personal and corporate tax
returns and completed small business financial statement compilations and
reviews. Consulted on analytical analysis, forecasting, budgeting and
financial planning.
Assistant Controller, Westin Hotels & Resorts, 1991 to 1998. Compiled
monthly financial statements and performed analytical reviews. Created
current and five year budgets and forecasts. Directed compliance and
creation of internal accounting policies and controls and oversaw all
account functions. Managed staff of 13 and $15M budget.