Todd A. Eisinger
***** **** ***** **, **** Creek, WA 98012
HM: 425-***-**** WK: 425-***-**** CELL 206-***-****
EM: abmjdk@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Senior Financial Executive (CFO/VP) with 25+ years of expertise guiding the
finance and accounting functions for leading Pacific Northwest
organizations. Detailed understanding of all corporate financial inputs,
outputs, and management levers, combined with an extensive track record of
bringing this data to bear in the strategic planning process as part of a
senior management team. Reputation as a well-liked, well-respected manager
who sets high expectations for himself, and others, and continually fights
to reduce organizational waste, mediocrity, and complacency. Passionate
about organizing corporate accounting operations to track corporate
financial health on a day-to-day basis.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Senior Financial Management Corporate Tax Planning & Debt
Consolidation
Strategic Planning & Corporate Treasury Management / Bank Relations
Governance
Accounting Department Leadership Mergers, Acquisitions & Management
Buyouts
Cash Flow Management & Forecasting Cost Reduction & Streamlining
Initiatives
Insurance & Risk Management Capital Budget / Operating Budget
Development
Internal Controls, Policies & ERP / Financial System Installations
Procedures
Employment History
CFO / VP of Finance / Secretary / Treasurer 2006 to Present
VWS US Corp Kirkland, WA
Description: $90 Million holding company for multiple construction
companies
Primary Duties: Oversee the Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Safety, and
Administration functions for multiple companies; Treasury Management;
Negotiate Bank relationships, financing, health, audit, tax returns and
property insurance; Consolidated financials, which includes multiple level
roll-ups and eliminations; Cash flows and financial forecasts; Prepare
annual operating budget; Prepare parent company quarterly reports for
consolidation.
. Currently leading corporate team-building and employee engagement
initiative to help reinforce the perception of MidMountain as a highly
desirable place to work
. Renegotiated annual fees for the company's audit and P&C insurance
premiums, resulting in an annual savings in excess of $100K
. Analyzed and proposed the usage of a new "remote data" collection
software payroll system, which will improve efficiencies and reduce
errors
. Constantly strive to reduce costs; identified abuses of overtime and
fuel consumption policies, as well as potential savings on Executive
retirement and health program
. Improved dashboard and financial reporting capabilities for
management team
CFO / Controller 1995 To 2006
MidMountain Contractors, Inc. Kirkland, WA
Description: $50 Million general contracting firm & subsidiary of VWS US
Corporation
Primary Duties: Manage Accounting, IT, and Administration departments;
Member of senior management team; Preparation and analysis of financial
reports, capital and operating budgets; Reconciliation of all subsidiary
modules to the general ledger; Administration of internal controls,
policies, and company benefits; Treasury functions; Credit and collections;
Coordinate and manage annual audits; Cost and variance analysis; Internal
controls; Oversee fixed assets and all Federal, State, City, and other
miscellaneous tax issues.
. Streamlined daily functions, including reducing headcount, in order
to cut corporate expenses and reduce costs by approximately $150K on an
annual basis
. Led the conversion of the company's hardware/software platforms to a
state-of-the-art system that included superior reporting/data
collection capabilities
. Upgraded and consolidated the company's telecommunications system,
generating approximately $45K in annual savings
. Implemented "Document Imaging" for the Accounts Payable and Payroll
departments
Controller 1984 to 1995
Sea-Pac Sales Company Seattle, WA
Description: $45 Million wholesale distributor of floor covering products
Primary Duties: Supervise the Accounting, MIS, Credit and Personnel
departments; Manage all accounting functions; Develop agenda and record
minutes for monthly board meetings; Preparation and analysis of financial
reports, capital, and operating budgets; Coordinate annual audit;
Participated in strategic long-range planning; Cash management; Negotiated
lease agreements, insurance coverage, and corporate health plans; Developed
internal control procedures manual.
. Played major role in organizing a successful management buyout
. Led a $1M hardware/software conversion for the company
. Appointed to participate in the company "Quality Improvement" program
. Created an "Expense Reduction" task force to generate significant
cost-saving ideas
. Restructured several departments, leading to approx. $125K in annual
savings through labor cost reduction and improved working efficiencies
. Designed new Sales History file (an on-line Bill of Lading linking
Freight Payables and Sales Invoicing to physical inventory
reconciliation) to improve bookkeeping accuracy
. Assisted with the design, testing, and implementation of a fully
integrated bar code and inventory tracking system
. Designed an online PO system that interfaced with Accounts Payable,
providing for improved management and variance reporting
Senior Accountant 1980 to 1984
Palmer G. Lewis Co., Inc. Auburn, WA
Description: $140 Million wholesale distributor of building materials
Primary Duties: Maintaining general ledger for two divisions and a
subsidiary; Preparation of payroll, state, city county taxes; Preparing
financial and audit schedules; Fixed Asset accounting, which included
converting from a manual system to an automated system.
Computer Proficiency
. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio
. Additional Software: Forefront, PICK, Crystal Reports, Dexter +
Chaney Spectrum
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, 1980
CPA Equivalency gained through 25+ years of public accounting and hands-on
corporate accounting management experience
Professional Development: Completion of MAP (Management in Action) program;
Board Member for CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association); US
GAAP and IFRS; Currently studying for CCIFP (Certified Construction
Industry Finance Professional) Designation.