Manager Management
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Woods Cross, UT E-mail
gmail.com
Mark R. Short, CPA, MBA
Summary of
qualifications Significant experience in tax, finance,
accounting, computer systems and administration.
Domestic and international tax, accounting and
banking experience.
Key member of management teams responsible for
strategic planning.
Motivated self-starter with a history of
accomplishment.
Licensed Certified Public Accountant
Masters of Business Administration
Professional
experience Internal Revenue Service, Salt Lake City, Utah
March 2005 - Present
International Examiner - 2008 - Present
International Examiner responsible for auditing
large and medium sized businesses for international
tax compliance. International tax auditor on
larger tax cases with multiple entities,
international operations, and other complicated tax
attributes. Proficient with tax software including
BNA, RGS and other IRS proprietary software.
Revenue Agent - 2005 - 2008
Internal Revenue Agent responsible for auditing
large and medium sized businesses for tax
compliance. Team coordinator on larger tax cases
with multiple entities, and other complicated tax
attributes.
Children's Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
September 2004 - March 2005
CFO / Director of Administration - 2004 - 2005
Temporary role as a member of senior executive team
responsible for developing and constructing a new
$35M Children's Museum and Discovery Center.
Duties include project financial management, cash
management, and setting up organization
administrative functions.
Professional Responsible for all tax, accounting, finance,
experience computer systems. Establishing policies and
(cont.) procedures, accounting systems and controls to
bring professional management to the organization.
Responsible for all administrative functions
including construction management, building
services, gift shop, memberships and ticketing.
Glanbia Foods, Inc., Twin Falls, Idaho
June 1994 - August 2004
V.P. Finance - 1997 - 2004
Controller - 1994 - 1997
Key member of management team that increased sales,
profits and business performance 500% over ten
years and into top 3 positions in several markets
served. Primary driver of strategic planning,
business investment and then execution of plans,
projects, expansions, joint ventures and
acquisitions. This included several expansions,
building new factories, and product developments.
Responsible for all tax, finance, accounting and
computer systems functions for this subsidiary of
Glanbia plc (Ireland) with international sales to
North America, Europe, South America and the Far
East.
Corporate officer for three US based businesses and
a key member of the senior leadership team.
Staff compliment of 6 direct reports and 12
indirect reports. Strong staff development and team
building skills.
Responsibilities included GAAP and SEC compliant
financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting,
strategic planning, tax, insurance, banking,
payroll, cash management, legal, credit,
collections, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, capital expenditures, internal control,
audit, policies and procedures, and merger and
acquisition support. International experience in
banking, taxes and logistics.
Directed company computer systems including
implementations, enhancements, operations and
support services. Implemented several systems and
enhancements to improve productivity, manage
company growth, address technology advances, and
respond to customer needs.
Developed, implemented and managed company
policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Implemented tax strategies for transfer pricing and
international transactions. Implemented disclosure
controls and executive certifications in response
to Sarbanes Oxley legislation.
H.J. Heinz (subsidiaries), Boise, Idaho
June 1981 - June 1994
Manager of Purchasing Admin. (Ore-Ida Foods) 1991
- 1994
Information & EDI Coordinator (Ore-Ida Foods)
1989 - 1990
Manager Financial Analysis (Ore-Ida Vended) 1988
- 1989
Manager of Finance (Foodways National) 1984 -
1988
Manager Financial Reporting (Gagliardi Bros.)
1983 - 1984
Consolidation Accountant (Ore-Ida Foods) 1982 -
1983
General Ledger Accountant (Ore-Ida Foods) 1981 -
1982
Progressed through seven different accounting, tax
compliance and finance positions with four
different subsidiaries of H.J. Heinz Co. These
positions provided hands on experience in a broad
range of duties with businesses at different stages
of maturity and utilized varied systems, strategies
and corporate cultures.
Responsibilities included financial reporting,
forecasting & budgeting, tax compliance, banking &
treasury, information systems, payroll, credit &
collections, business formation and startup, system
implementations and conversion support, financial
consolidations, purchasing administration, and
financial analysis. Prepared SEC compliant and
GAAP based financial reports for consolidation by
parent company.
Participated on acquisition teams and in
assimilation of acquisitions into the businesses.
Helped implement computer systems, procedures,
internal controls, and reporting requirements.
Education
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 1976 -
1981
Master of Business Administration - 1981
Bachelor of Science - Finance - 1980
Bachelor of Science - Management - 1980
Emphasis on corporate accounting, tax, finance, and
business strategy.
Accreditations Certified Public Accountant - Licensed in Idaho
from 1989 to 2005. Licensed in Utah since 2004.
Skills Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word, and
Powerpoint, tax software including BNA and RGS, and
experience using SAP, Fourth Shift, and other
Additional accounting programs. Exceptionally strong written
professional and verbal communication skills. Highly personable
activities and capable of working with executives, CEO's,
privately controlled businesses, and major
corporate boards. Proficient in solving problems
and implementing solutions under tight deadlines.
Hands-on executive, capable of efficiently managing
all levels of financial areas and in building
strong relationships with sales, marketing,
operations and other functional areas.
Postgraduate education and training includes
various accounting seminars, tax courses, industry
specific courses, computer systems, quality
management, and continuous improvement to enhance
skills and stay current with new developments.
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