Manager Management

William R. Allen

Home: 303-***-**** **** S. Marshall Court

Mobile: 303-***-**** dba_enterprises7919@msn.c Littleton, CO 80128

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Accounting & Financial Services Manager

Versatile accounting, finance, and business management professional with

10+ years of financial management and 20+ years of business operations

expertise. Skills complemented by government contracts and procurement

experience, including coursework with the Defense Contract Audit Institute.

Demonstrated success raising revenues through astute financial management,

business planning, and productivity initiatives. Known as a motivated and

conscientious team leader who thrives on challenges and excels in intense

environments.

. Successfully reformed underperforming accounting team; defined and

deployed turnaround and productivity improvement plan that corrected

departmental issues quickly and effectively.

. Increased revenue for national lawn care franchise location, driving

initiatives that ensured financial resources aligned with business

objectives; achievements culminated in sale of franchise for record

profits.

. Tremendous success improving productivity and profitability by

establishing comprehensive best practices program for financial and

business operations; program proved so effective that national franchisor

implemented systems for locations nationwide.

Core Competencies

Accounting . Client Relations . Accounts Payable . Accounts

Receivable

Audits . Budget Management . Cost Accounting . Cost Controls

. Expense Controls

Finance Management . Financial Statements . General Ledger .

Internal Controls . Payroll

Profit & Loss (P&L) . Inventory Control . Vendor Relations .

Regulatory Compliance

Government Contracts . Bidding . Estimating . Business

Operations . Marketing

Team Leadership . Team Motivation . Training . Development .

Mentoring

Professional Experience

Easter Owens Electric Co., Arvada, CO 2007-2009

Leading manufacturer of custom-engineered solutions for oil and gas

companies as well as industrial controls for numerous manufacturers; 55

employees and $11 million annual revenues.

Controller

Leadership position directing $10 million budget and all aspects of

accounting, including cash management and cash account reconciliations,

accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax liabilities, governmental

reporting, general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations, expense accounts,

commission payments, and payroll entries. Prepared and ensured accuracy of

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with

GAAP. Completed and presented essential financial reports to senior

management to guide business strategy. Served as General Manager for

Information Technology (IT), Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, and

Production Departments.

Select Achievements:

. Quickly reformed underperforming accounting department; identified issues

and implemented corrective actions that within months measurably improved

productivity and addressed problems.

. Generated $34,600+ in revenue by identifying and utilizing previously

unrecognized vendor credits and refunds.

(Easter Owens Achievements, continued)

. Streamlined accounts payable and receivable practices, reducing improper

payments and expediting proper payments; reduced average vendor payment

dates from 90 to 60 days.

. Captured significant savings by changing sales tax practices to avoid

company liabilities, filing delinquent tax returns, enhancing employee

benefits while reducing expenses, upgrading information technology

infrastructure, as well as implementing numerous other improvements.

Lawn Doctor, Littleton, CO 1979-2007

Lawn care company offering weed, insect, and disease control as well as

maintenance and snow removal services.

Owner & Manager

Senior business manager and owner, directing all financial, operational,

marketing, sales, services, computer network, and personnel issues. Led

initiatives to improve daily operations for invoicing, cash applications,

and business operations. Developed business through aggressive marketing

and sales programs, and by ensuring highest possible standards of service

and customer satisfaction. Implemented regulatory compliance programs that

exceeded local, state, and federal standards.

Select Achievements:

. Implemented quality improvement programs that measurably increased

productivity while concurrently resolving employee and customer concerns.

. Maintained exceptional customer retention rates, earning recognition for

successfully deploying customer relationship management and retention

strategies.

. Developed effective programs, policies, and procedures that streamlined

productivity and increased company profits; company adopted practices

nationwide.

. Seamlessly transitioned company to new ownership, selling franchise for

record profits and ensuring customers received consistent service during

ownership transition.

Previous Experience

Significant finance, general contracts, government contracts, contract

auditing, and business operations experience with industry leaders, honing

accounting, compliance, and related skills before joining Lawn Doctor.

Highlights include:

. Developing sophisticated government contract auditing policies and

procedures.

. Managing accounting firms and Certified Public Accountants to ensure

accurate financial statement and tax preparation services.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Southern Colorado State College

Contracts and Procurement Coursework, Defense Contract Audit Institute

Continuing Education Courses for Government Certifications, Colorado

Department of Agriculture

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)

QuickBooks

Peachtree Accounting Software

Visual Mfg ERP Solutions

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