PENNE T. STEIDL, CPA
Lakewood, CO 80232
ablvkl@r.postjobfree.com
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE / CONTROLLER
High-caliber accounting executive with diversified experience in financial
reporting, financial analysis, proposal and contract pricing, financial
systems and process development, budgeting and forecasting, staff
supervision and training, federal and state taxes (income, property,
payroll, sales and use) and cash management. Excellent multi-tasking and
organizational skills. Extensive PC based computer experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NUCFIL, LLC - Golden, CO (1999 to 2009)
Consultant (1999) and Chief Financial Officer (2000 to 2009) - Privately
held manufacturing company with revenue growth from $3.1 million in 1999 to
$11.8 million in 2004.
Worked with new President, promoted in January 2009, to familiarize him
with financial status of the Company and help to insure that his
transition from Marketing to the Presidency was efficient and effective.
Developed monthly financial reporting package including balance sheet,
income statement, cash flow statement, analysis of financial data and
information requested by Owner(s).
Supervised Cost Accountant in development of weekly reporting package for
Managers. Package includes: inventory levels, backlog status, sales
revenues by product line, labor utilization, and work order status.
Converted accounting system from Peachtree to MAS90. Developed and
trained staff of four in the use of the new accounting system and
developed procedures to facilitate use of modules not previously
available: inventory, sales order, purchase order, work order, bill of
materials and bank reconciliation.
Spearheaded all annual audits. All were completed in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, on time, without material
adjustments, and resulted in unqualified audit reports.
Coordinated preparation of all annual state and federal income tax
returns for individual owners (6) and sister companies (11) with
accounting firm. Computation of quarterly estimated state and federal
income tax payments for all owners and entities.
Implemented annual budget/strategic planning meetings to maximize
organizational performance.
Assisted in the launch of weekly managerial staff meetings to facilitate
communication between departments. Participated as a senior management
team member.
Performed pricing for government proposals in accordance with Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Maintained banking relationships to obtain a significantly larger line of
credit to facilitate growth and established a sweep facility to invest
excess cash on a nightly basis.
Responsible for risk management including maintenance of insurance
relationships to insure appropriate coverage was maintained cost
effectively and keeping abreast of current legal issues pertaining to
intellectual property, human resources and general business issues
relating to the company.
Monitored the financial status of the company to insure that Senior
Management and Owner(s) understood all accounting, taxation and risk
management issues.
Supervised staff of four responsible for all accounting functions
including: Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and General Ledger.
Jointly spearheaded a project with Human Resources Manager to select a
new 401K advisor and investment options for NucFil and its sister
company. Goals of this project were to reduce costs, improve investment
return to participants and enhance our ability to meet our fiduciary
responsibility. Estimated decrease in expenses was 40%.
Established initial computer network and email capability to allow
employees to share data and communicate with clients and vendors.
Network expanded from approximately 6 computers to over 30 since 2000.
Subsequently directed upgrade of server from Windows NT to Windows 2003
with virtually no downtime or disruption of operations.
Spearheaded search for new office and manufacturing space at end of two
separate lease terms. The first search resulted in obtaining contiguous
space from current landlord with a significant remodel to merge the
spaces. With Production Manager, coordinated remodel with landlord
construction personnel and it was completed on time and with limited
disruption of operations. Rent expense increased approximately 1.5%
while space increased 30%. The second search resulted in a base rent
increase of 1.4% the first year and 3% in subsequent years and provided
an allowance of approximately $94,000 for tenant improvements.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PENNE T. STEIDL, CPA - Denver, CO (1997 to 1999)
Accounting Consultant - Provided accounting services for special
projects. Trained new Controllers, external audit supervision, SEC
reporting, accounting software conversion, compiled financial data to
obtain long-term financing, and budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
Major clients - Data National Corporation and NucFil, LLC.
DATA NATIONAL CORPORATION - Wheat Ridge, CO (1996 to 1997)
Controller - Managed daily accounting operations for multiple entities;
financial and managerial reporting in accordance with various reporting
requirements, including SEC, during a period of extensive change and 50%
growth in revenues in one year. Supervised and trained staff, cash
management, banking and leasing relationships, external audit supervision
and benefits administration.
INTERACTIVE SERVICES - Lakewood, CO (1995 to 1996)
Controller - Managed daily accounting operations for consulting firm
specializing in implementation of software solutions with annual revenues
of $2.5 million.
DENVER BUFFALO COMPANY - Denver, CO (1991 to 1995)
Controller - Managed daily accounting operations for buffalo ranch,
wholesale meat sales entity, restaurant and trading post, and parent
company. Supervised and trained staff including cost accountants,
restaurant controller and administrative staff. Managed benefits and
insurance coverage for all entities. Developed standard cost analysis
system for raw meat. Handled all financial aspects for consolidated
entity with annual revenues of $6 million.
SAGE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES - Silver Creek, CO Controller
PORTS OF CALL TRAVEL CLUB - Denver, CO Controller - Corporate
Secretary Treasurer
PANNELL KERR FORSTER - Denver, CO Supervisor and Audit Senior
ERNST & WHINNEY (Currently Ernst & Young) - Denver, CO Audit Senior
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - Denver, Colorado
Master of Accountancy
. Graduate Teaching Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
. Honors Scholarship Recipient
Certified Public Accountant - State of Colorado