Kent B. Chester, CPA

**** *. **** **. ( Arvada, CO 80004 ( 720-***-****

SUMMARY: Finance and accounting professional with financial,

operational and

managerial experience in a diverse range of industries.

Demonstrated expertise in:

. Accounting/Finance Dept. Management ( Financial

Reporting

. Budgeting and Forecasting ( Audit

Coordination

. Financial Planning and Analysis

WORK

EXPERIENCE:

2009 - Present MILE HIGH UNITED WAY

Director of Finance - Manage grant and contract accounting,

general accounting, accounts payable and payroll functions.

Significant involvement in financial reporting, budgeting,

and financial analysis activities.

2000 - 2008 KWAL-HOWELLS, INC.

A regional manufacturer and retailer of paint and related products

($160 million). (a

subsidiary of Comex Group, Inc.)

Director of Finance/Controller- Directed finance and

accounting activities for this architectural paint

manufacturer and retailer with two manufacturing facilities

and over one hundred stores operating in thirteen states.

Primary responsibilities included management of all core

accounting functions including cost accounting, G/L, A/P,

and A/R, preparation of monthly financial results package

(including budget vs. actual comparisons and analyses),

preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and

presentation of financial reports to executive management.

Reported to division president. Additional

responsibilities included coordination of annual audit

process, management of store real estate leases, and

oversight of capital expenditures. Directed integration

activities following the acquisition of two other paint

companies, including consolidation and centralization of

accounting functions.

1997 - 2000 COBE CARDIOVASCULAR, INC.

A high tech manufacturer of medical devices ($150 million)

Controller - Responsibilities included management of all

accounting functions, including general ledger, cost

accounting, A/R, credit and collections, A/P, and financial

reporting and analysis. Heavily involved in budget

development and forecasting. Coordinated annual audit

process. Managed software upgrades of accounting systems

(Peoplesoft), implemented an automated travel expense

reporting system, and developed financial training for

supervisors.

1994 - 1997 ARCADIS U.S., INC.

A leading environmental services firm performing

comprehensive engineering and remediation services

throughout the United States. ($110 million)

Director of Accounting - Responsible for all operational

accounting functions, including project accounting, client

invoicing, timekeeping, and A/P. Provided financial

analysis and support of branch operations throughout the

U.S., including review and analysis of office operating

results, customer contract and pricing reviews, and budget

development. Systems liaison between Information Systems

and Accounting. Directed the consolidation of regional

accounting departments into centralized department,

resulting in 30% reduction in headcount. Responsible for

accounting policy and procedure development and training.

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1989 - 1994 EG&G ROCKY FLATS, INC.

An environmental remediation contractor responsible for

remediation and clean-up activities at the Rocky Flats

site. ($700 million)

Financial Accounting Manager - Managed all accounting and

reporting activities, including general ledger, cost

accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and

property accounting. Managed twenty five people.

Substantially improved the timeliness and quality of

financial reporting during my tenure. Implemented complex

work breakdown structure, and developed new accounting

policies and procedures.

Internal Audit Manager - Managed group responsible for

performing financial and operational audits, including

reviews of internal controls and development of

recommendations to improve operations and processes.

Participated in the restructuring of the company's workers

compensation program, resulting in significant reductions

in lost time payments and large savings in overall cost of

the program.

1988 - 1989 U.S. RECYCLING INDUSTRIES

A public company involved in the recycling of paper,

aluminum, and plastic products with locations in seventeen

cities in the U.S. and Canada ($100 million)

Financial Analyst - Responsible for production of internal

financial management reports and development of integrated

computerized financial models

1986- 1988 COMMONWEALTH TITLE COMPANY OF COLORADO

A company involved in issuing title insurance on real

estate transactions ($3 million)

Controller - Developed and managed all accounting and

budgetary functions. Provided oversight of personnel

administration.

1983 - 1986 COUNCIL OF ENERGY RESOURCE TRIBES

A non-profit corporation providing energy consulting

services to Native American tribes throughout the United

States ($4 million)

Controller - Directed accounting activities and managed

government contracts, established and monitored cost pools,

and coordinated government audits.

1979 - 1983 DELOITTE & TOUCHE

A "Big Four" multi-national public accounting firm

Senior Auditor - Supervised audit personnel on multiple

engagements. Industry experience included property

management, manufacturing, non-profit, government, and

banking.

SOFTWARE PRMS (a Computer Associates ERP product), Solomon,

Peoplesoft, Oracle,

EXPERIENCE: Excel, Word, Power Point

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, CO

B.S., Accounting, 1979

Graduated summa cum laude

LICENSES: Certified Public Accountant, Colorado; 1981 (active license)

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