Project Manager Accounting

David J. Steffenson

**** *** ******, #***

Seattle, Washington 98121

206-***-**** abmobk@r.postjobfree.com

Key Strengths and Accomplishments

. Key competencies include: accounting & reporting, cash management,

external audit preparation, tax reporting, compliance, risk-

management, and budget and forecast development.

. Presents materials in an accurate, clear, detailed and timely manner.

. Experienced building, reorganizing and enhancing functionality of

existing IT systems, including improvements in systems integration,

and financial reporting and analysis.

. Works effectively in changing or rapidly growing organizations.

. Experienced with reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers,

and acquisitions and related due diligence, valuation, and tax-free

exchanges.

. Excellent supervisor and team player: Builds strong work teams,

recognizes and enhances employee strengths, mentors and develops

employees for advancement, and works well with cross-functional teams.

. Strong analytical and strategic planning skills. Ability to maintain

a big picture overview while managing a multitude of details.

. Excellent technical skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, GEAC

System 21, Margin Minder, TM1, Epicor, Sage Accpac, Great Plains, and

QuickBooks.

Experience

Pacific Beachcomber Cruises, Inc., d.b.a. Paul Gauguin Cruises, WA

2009-Present

Controller

Hired to assist with the opening of a new Bellevue office following the

acquisition of a single ship cruise line operation by new ownership group.

Implemented new accounting system and outsourced HR/Payroll services, and

assisted with early operations matters. Direct and manage accounting,

design and produce accounting, financial, and management reporting systems.

. Reconciled beginning balances, converted accounting to US GAAP, closed

partial year, and managed search and selection of new audit firm.

. Established monthly close and financial reporting process.

. Working with executive team of foreign parent company to right-size

accounting department and adjust roles and responsibilities based on

expected future needs of the organization.

West Travel Inc., d.b.a. Cruise West, Seattle, WA

2006-2009

Controller

Direct and manage accounting department of small, privately-held cruise

line. Challenged to improve accounting department through better

communication and collaboration with other departments, standardizing

processes and procedures, and faster monthly/yearly closes. Supervise

entire finance and accounting staff of 15.

. Improved monthly closing processes, resulting in more accurate and

timely Financial Statements.

. Managed transition and ongoing relationship with a new CPA firm

achieving a much better firm fit and significantly improving the

relationship and the performance of the annual audit and tax return

preparation.

. Implemented new processes and procedures, both accounting and company-

wide, to address several internal control deficiencies.

. Managed accounting staff through some necessary staff changes and the

development of others to increase accuracy, productivity, and

efficiency, resulting in the end with a reduction in accounting

department staff to desired level.

. Managed day to day operational aspects of significant risk management

portfolio.

. Project Manager of team to replace outdated and underperforming Point

of Sale system.

Engine Interactive, Seattle, WA

2004-2006

Director of Operations/Controller

Directed and managed finance and operations of small web design/development

and online marketing firm. Partnered with business owners to develop more

formal organizational structure and improve business processes and

procedures to position firm for next stage of growth. Supervised entire

company staff of 10.

. Managed all aspects of finance, accounting, banking, insurance, legal,

and human resources functions.

. Developed and implemented new employee handbook, annual budgeting

process, and formal staff performance appraisal process.

. Improved accounting procedures, corporate recordkeeping, financial

reporting, and assisted Project Manager with improvements to project

planning and tracking system.

Odom Corporation, Kent, WA

1996-2003

Director of Finance/Controller (2001-2003), Controller (1996-2001)

Directed and managed finance and accounting functions of a large regional

beverage distributor with $150 million in annual revenues. Responsible for

the development and implementation of wide-scale improvements to accounting

systems, procedures and internal controls to improve accuracy and

timeliness of financial reporting. Supervised staff of 12. (2 mgrs, 2

prof., 8 staff)

. Worked with management team to develop business strategy and analyze

and optimize existing operations. Developed comprehensive budgeting

and business planning process.

. Reduced timing of monthly close from 30+ days to 8 business days and

eliminated significant external audit adjustments through improved

processes and internal controls.

. Managed projects pertaining to sale and purchase of divisions,

businesses, major assets and product distribution rights, including

those under tax- free exchange rules.

. Managed tax and audit relationship with CPA firm.

. Served on implementation team for new AS400 ERP system.

. Created a service-oriented accounting departmental culture, focused on

meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.

Pacific Linen, Inc., Bothell, WA

1990-1996

Assistant Controller (1993-1996), Accounting Manager (1992), Staff

Accountant (1990-1992)

Held increasingly responsible positions in specialty retail company

operating in 7 states and Canada during phase of rapid growth and

expansion.

. Performed, supervised and reviewed the preparation of parent and

subsidiary companies' financial statements.

. Oversaw AP/AR, payroll, budget, audit, database management and

financial reporting.

. Increased efficiency in monthly closings, reducing completion time by

half.

. Managed new accounting system implementation.

Education

MBA, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 2005

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Central Washington University, Ellensburg,

WA, 1989

A.A. Business Administration, Highline Community College, Seattle, WA, 1987

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