Sales Accounting

Brian Nordmoe, CPA (Inactive)

CONTROLLER / FINANCIAL ANALYST

Highly motivated, problem resolving, results-driven accounting and finance

professional with experience in financial statement management and control, strategic

planning and analysis, and budgeting and pricing.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Capital Expansion Budgeting Financial Process

Project Management Strategic Business Planning Improvement

Production Management Proven Leadership Departmental Communication

Financial Management Policy/ Procedure Development Mentoring and Coaching

Supplier Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Surplus Freight Furniture...Columbus, OH

2009 to 2010

Director of Accounting - Manage all Accounting functions of a staff of

eleven for a $40 million Retail Furniture chain with multiple locations in

Canada and the United States.

Selected Achievements:

. Prepare journal entries and month-end close functions.

. Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and analyze revenue and expense

fluctuations.

. Prepare Financial Statements for three related Companies including

Statement of Cash Flows.

. Review Financial Statements and prepare Sales performance and Gross

Margin / Profit analytics.

. Manage all accounting activity and staff including Sales Audit, Accounts

Receivable, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Human Resources.

. Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal

controls.

. Drove continuous improvement and standardization within the Accounting

department.

. Update Accounting processes and document procedures making best use of

automation tools.

. Eliminated three positions through improving work flow and cross-training

saving Company over $60,000.

. Manage exchange rates and reconcile and paid Canadian GST / PST taxes.

KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group ...Columbus, OH

2008 to 2009

Account Executive - Charged with driving Sales with new and existing

customers by utilizing developed strategic selling, negotiation, and

presentation skills.

Selected Achievements:

. Performed market analysis and research to identify target markets and

prospects.

. Resolved client needs by focusing on a solutions based approach to Sales.

Advanced Digital Graphics ...Columbus, OH

1995 to 2008

Controller and General Manager - Operational and Financial responsibilities

for a $4 million dollar company with 38 employee and dual facilities.

Responsibilities include providing senior leadership, developing core

competencies, improving efficiency in operations, business development,

sales, and graphics operations.

Selected Achievements:

. Prepared budgets and Sales forecasts

. Implemented inventory and purchase order systems, and negotiated with

suppliers

. Production planning responsibility for multiple employees

. Personally handled largest Sales account of $2.1 million and directed a

staff of 4 Sales associates

. Provided Sales associates with promotional materials and print samples.

. Researched and selected Health Care providers

. Implemented a 401-K Plan

. Established and set functional parameters fostering rapid growth of a $4

million digital graphics company

. Re-engineered business procedures and strategic planning, resulting in

more definitive budgeting and improving cash flow

. Increase Sales by $1.2 million through identification of merger

acquisition opportunity

. Actively participated in sales meetings and brainstorming sessions

leading to a 25% increase in Revenue

. Identified a merger opportunity and performed due diligence on the

financial statements facilitating the acquisition of a $750,000 Company

. Consolidated the personnel, operating procedures, and accounting system

of the acquired Company

. Selected and implemented new accounting / job costing software (

QuickBooks ) to determine cost centers and level of detail

. Created quote spreadsheets that determined profit margins, quote

standards, and price points

. Determined labor and sales break-even points

. Prepared or reviewed all price quotes

. Approved all cash disbursements and invoices, and implemented collections

procedures to ensure positive cash flow

. Analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and validity

. Prepared quarterly and annual reports, explaining variances in financial

statements as compared to budgets and prior years

. Evaluated profitability by customer, product, and job type to determine

price adjustments

. Coordinated with external accountant and approved all bank and tax

filings and payments

. Negotiated Contracts and prepared Bid Packages

Value City Department Stores Columbus, OH

1993 to 1995

General Ledger Supervisor - Accounting responsibilities within a large

retail chain with multiple locations

Selected Achievements:

. Supervised a team of four accounting professionals

. Prepared month end close, ensuring all entries were booked accurately and

on time

. Handled analysis of financial statements to ensure accuracy and validity

. Coordinated monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances for 135

stores

. Prepared monthly report, explaining variances in financial statements as

pertains to budgets

. Organized a team that greatly reduced the month-end closing process from

30 to 14 days

. Held responsibility for the assembly and filing of SEC 10q and 10k

filings

. Collaborated with external auditors to ensure accuracy

Coopers and Lybrand ... Columbus, OH

1989 to 1993

Senior Staff Auditor - Part of a team providing accounting and financial

services.

Selected Achievements:

Audited and Compiled Financial Statements focusing on Banking, Telephone

and Health Insurance.

EDUCATION

BSBA, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio [pic]

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