Accounting Manager

Skilled Controller Results-driven and team-oriented leader with diverse

industry expertise and a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth.

Expert in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective systems,

strategies, and processes to improve organizational performance and

profitability.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kester, Inc., An Illinois Tool Works Company, Itasca, IL Feb.

2008 - Present

Kester is a leading global supplier of solder and related materials to the

electronic assembly, semiconductor assembly and industrial assembly

markets. Kester has manufacturing facilities in the US (HQ), Singapore,

Japan, Germany, China, Malaysia and Mexico.

Controller

. Plan, coordinate, and administer the business unit's accounting

functions, including preparing accurate financial statements and

accounting related reports for the business unit

. Prepare the financials for annual operating plans, long range

strategic plans, monthly forecasts, and other special analyses

. Monitor key financial and business metrics, focusing on DSO, MOH and

slow moving/obsolete inventory

. Project lead for procurement, production, and accounting unit system

conversion

. Analyzed customer base to effectively realign the current business

structure focused on product type to that focused on market segment

. Develop key performance indicators using external metrics for each

individual market

. Thru weekly monitoring of sales forecasts, was able to free up $6M in

working capital by reducing raw material on hand levels

Coventry Health Care Company, Downers Grove, IL Jul. 2005 - Feb.

2008

Coventry Health Care is a diversified national managed healthcare company

based in Bethesda, Maryland, operating health plans, insurance companies,

network rental and workers' compensation services companies.

Director of Finance and Accounting

. Directed all financial areas of our business, which include financial

budgeting, revenue forecasting, treasury and cash management, and

accounts payable

. Confirmed that the businesses financials and processes are in current

compliance with the requirements of SOX 404 controls

. Expanded role includes extensive interaction with business leaders to

effectively prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial

results

. Senior financial point, responsible for effectively communicating

causes of financial trends with department heads and corporate

officers on a monthly basis

Accounting Manager

. Responsible for coordinating and managing the accounting function;

primarily the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the

resultant financial statements for the company's three major lines of

business

. Oversaw the modification and maintenance of the general ledger

reporting software parameters to support all financial statement

reporting, new account codes and ad-hoc applications

. Designated as main point of contact to assist independent auditors

with quarterly and year-end audits

Accounting Supervisor

. Primary objective to create, develop, and manage an accounting staff

in Downers Grove office that would be used to transition accounting

functions previously done in satellite offices

. Responsible for the accounting month end close process including the

accuracy and timeliness of financial submissions

. Reviewed account reconciliation prepared by accountants, and assists

with their on-the-job training

Equity Office Properties, Chicago, IL

Jul. 2004 - Mar. 2005

Senior SEC Reporting Accountant

. Educated financial management on US GAAP and SEC rule changes

. Prepared and filed all SEC required reports 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K in

accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations

. Participated in drafting and finalization of all SEC forms, including

preparing financial statement tables, footnotes and MD&A disclosures

. Coordinated with management, external auditors, and legal counsel to

compile information for inclusion in SEC related filings

. Assisted with researching and documenting technical accounting issues

and their impact on the financial statements and operations

Prime Group Realty Trust, Chicago, IL

Aug. 2000 - Jun. 2004

Accounting Manager

. Assisted in preparation of Form-10Q, Form-10K, Form-8K and S-4

. Researched and implemented new accounting pronouncements as they

related to the REIT

. Reviewed and approve monthly property financial statements prepared by

accounting staff of four

. Reviewed new and amended tenant leases and the related SFAS 13 impact

each month

. Accumulated and submitted financials with variance analysis each month

to upper management

. Reviewed annual property budgets and quarterly reforecast

. Responded to annual audit inquiries and prepare stand alone audit

reports

Senior Property Accountant

. Performed monthly close process for over 2 million square footage CBD

properties

. Supervised and delegate day-to-day responsibilities of staff

accountants

. Participated in annual budget and quarterly reforecast for individual

properties

. Assisted corporate accounting with monthly and year-end consolidation

of the REIT

. Conducted budget to actual monthly and year-to-date variance analysis

. Responsible for resolving audit questions/issues addressed by outside

independent auditors

Hamilton Partners, Itasca, IL

Nov. 1998 - Aug. 2000

Staff Accountant

Cendant Mobility Services, Oak Brook, IL

Jun. 1996 - Nov. 1998

Regional Biller / Financial Specialist

EDUCATION

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Jun. 1996

Accountancy Major, G.P.A. 3.62

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

JD Edwards & PeopleSoft Financial Software

FAS Asset Accounting Software

CPA Candidate

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