Robert W. McDonough, CPA, CMA

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Chattanooga, TN 37421

ablmf7@r.postjobfree.com

423-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Seasoned financial professional with proven expertise in financial

management, strategic planning, international operations, cost control,

business expansions, establishment of policies and procedures, internal

controls, cost analysis and information systems. My strengths also include

organizational skills, leadership, flexibility and streamlining processes.

Background

. B.S. Accounting, University of Oregon, 1983

. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

. Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

. Internal Audit Training and Capital Project Training, Weyerhaeuser

Professional Experience

Senior Financial Analyst Propex Operating Co., LLC; Chattanooga, TN

2006-2010

Prepared internal and external financial reports on a domestic,

international and consolidated basis, including variance analysis integral

for management decision-making

Responsible for preparing and presenting the three-year strategic plan, the

annual budgets and monthly forecasts on a domestic, international and

consolidated basis. This included working with reporting of all

international entities and leading the organization in the processes.

Prepared variance analysis reports and narrative for results of operations,

integral for the understanding of financial results

Prepared monthly sales margin analysis, key to the management team analysis

of product line performance

Worked directly with international operations in Germany, Hungary, Mexico,

Brazil and UK to receive monthly financial information, translate to US

dollar and US GAAP, upload to SAP and consolidate with US operations on a

monthly basis

Worked closing with PWC during quarter-end and year-end for audit

requirements

Established 15-month forecasting process, presenting monthly results to

management team

Consolidated reporting after Propex Inc. acquisition of SI Corporation

Participated in implementation of SAP's business consolidation system,

which streamlined international reporting of month-end financial

information

Led and participated in various lean events to standardize work and

eliminate waste in processes

Prepared due diligence as required for asset purchases or sales

Weyerhaeuser Company (& Trus Joist MacMillan acquisition) 1994-

2006

Process Manager Weyerhaeuser Company; Federal Way, WA

2005-2006

Responsible for centralization of the accounting for Trus Joist and Veneer

and Plywood businesses

Coordinated the month-end financial close process, including preparation

and analysis of full balance sheet account reconciliations

Managed implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and ensured that all

issues were resolved

Managed conversion of Veneer and Plywood business to SAP

Participated in financial support for business restructuring

Led classes in account reconciliations and feedback to key members of the

team

Responsible for the Accounting Department in Enterprise Accounting Center

Responsible for hiring, training and development of team of financial

accountants

Plant Controller Trus Joist MacMillan; Colbert, GA

2000-2005

. Full accountability for the finance department, IS, purchasing and parts

room

. Responsible for all budgeting and reporting

. Prepared pro forma analyses to evaluate operating scenarios

. Participated in internal audits

. Provided financial support for international sales operations

. Prepared financial analysis for construction of a new plant in Europe and

work with management to develop operating strategies

. Participated in Sales & Operation Planning, providing analysis and

modeling

. Worked on design of SAP implementation for Weyerhaeuser

Plant Controller Trus Joist MacMillan; Castleberry, AL

1998-2000

Established financial and cost accounting system for new manufacturing

plant

Responsible for hiring, training and developing accounting staff and served

as office manager

Responsible for all budgeting and reporting

Instrumental in implementation of SAP 3.1 software

Achieved Oliver Wight Class A certification for business excellence

Construction Accounting Manager Trus Joist MacMillan; Duluth, GA

1994-1998

. Managed accounting and purchasing for construction of three manufacturing

plants in Kentucky, West Virginia and Alabama, with budgets of more than

$200 million

. Responsible for the development of budgets and working with senior

management to understanding all financial aspects of the project

. Wrote contracts and ensured compliance with contract terms

. Responsible for hiring, training and developing accounting staff and

served as office manager

. Prepared cost segregations to set up assets for new plants

. Prepared pro forma analyses for potential plants in Canada and Uruguay

Controller World Service Office, Inc.; Van Nuys, CA

1992-1994

Managed all facets of accounting, customer service and order entry

Prepared budgets, analyzed income and expenses and prepared reports to

ensure management's understanding

Coordinated and supervised warehouse inventories

Prepared state, federal and foreign tax reports

Gas Balancing Analyst Bridge Oil (USA) Inc.; Dallas, TX

1990-1992

Analyzed, reconciled and resolved wellhead and pipeline imbalances

Set up accounts for pipeline company and joint venture

Resolved gas imbalances resulting in over $1 million in additional revenue

Accounting Supervisor Texas Oil & Gas Corp.; Dallas, TX

1986-1990

Recorded and analyzed revenues for oil and gas properties

Tracked pipeline imbalances and owner gas imbalances

Supervised twenty cash control and oil and gas accountants

Maintained inventory records and inventoried warehouses

Recorded and analyzed drilling costs and production expenses

Led gas balancing classes at industry seminars

Cost Accountant CBS Toys, Inc.; Bossier City, LA

1985-1986

Analyzed standard cost variances for manufacturing process

Set up off-line books for divested plant

Managed year end physical inventory

Plant Controller Trus Joist; Natchitoches, LA

1985

. Implemented accounting system in new manufacturing plant

. Responsible for hiring, training and developing accounting staff and

served as office manager

. Responsible for all budgeting and financial reporting

Construction Accountant Trus Joist; Eugene, OR/Boise, ID

1983-1985

. Managed accounting for construction of three manufacturing plants

. Developed budgets and prepared reports for senior management

. Merged construction group and machine shop operations

. Prepared budgets for new operation in Japan

Association Memberships

Institute of Management Accountants

References available upon request

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