David E. Nix -
CPA
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
Phone 205-***-****
Email:
abmsgk@r.postjobfree.com
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
. Evaluated and negotiated financing proposals for working capital and
equipment loans.
. Substantially increased cash flow by decreasing bad debt and days
accounts receivables are outstanding. This also substantially decreased
interest expense.
. Reorganization of accounting and administrative department enhancing
staff expertise and performance.
. Numerous years experience with standard cost systems.
Improved financial reporting reducing closing time of financial
statements.
. Experienced with PC and Mainframe systems with various types of
accounting software. This software includes SAP, MAS500,Great Plains and
FoxPro. Assisted computer analyst to evaluate software and hardware
needs and coordinate conversions and implementation.
. Experienced in working in a fast paced environment managing numerious
priorities.
. Yearly budget preparation and analysis. This includes monitoring budget
to actual performance and making recommendations on measures to control
costs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McWane International, Inc.
(Pipe,Valves, Gaskets, Controls)
2005-Present
Division Controller
Financial planning and long term projections of operations, cash flow and
financial condition.
Preparation of Financial Statements including general ledger, balance sheet
and trial balance.
Extensive yearly and monthly forecast/ budget preparation and analysis
Developed and implemented complex financial goals and objectives of the
division.
Assist external auditors with year end audit.
Credit analysis and collection.
Managed and directed accounting department staff.
Negotiate with foreign customers and banks on letters of credit.
Sealing Equipment Products, Co., Inc., Alabaster, AL (Manufacturing,
Gaskets, Seals)
2001-2005
Controller
Responsible for directing, administering and controlling financial and
administrative operations.
Direct all aspects of accounting operations (General Ledger, AR, AP and
Payroll) and the preparation of monthly financial statements.
Development of financial accounting and control systems.
Coordinate year-end audit with external auditors.
Provide guidance and leadership to accounting and administrative group.
Train and coach staff.
Extensive budget preparation and analysis.
Development and maintenance of cost systems.
Participated in due diligence of acquired companies.
Direct and supervise Human Resource and IT departments. This includes the
development and implementation of various types of projects.
Reduced cost in administrative areas such as health insurance, business
insurance etc.
Negotiated with various financial institutions in obtaining loans for
equipment, and line of credit.
Oversight of daily cycle counts and monthly inventory reconciliation.
Participated in lean manufacturing events and experienced with its
financial benefits.
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David Nix Resume
Carlisle Engineered Products Inc, Tuscaloosa, Al
(Manufacturing Plastic Injection Molding Automotive)
1992-2001
Plant Controller
Established and maintained cost standards, including inventory &
manufacturing absorption analysis.
Extensive budgeting & forecasting analysis.
Implemented and developed enhancements to cost and budgeting system.
Responsible for the month-end close process.
Monitor inventory adjustment items and at month-end, tie items out to
General Ledger
Reconciled inventory.
Worked with manufacturing to help close the gap between manufacturing and
accounting to facilitate the month-end process.
Researched and resolved any issues that have generated a financial variance
that needs validation or explanation.
IT duties included software updates, investigate computer server issues and
find solutions.
Barber Dairies Inc., Birmingham, AL (Manufacturing and Distribution, Dairy
Products)
1987 - 1992
Plant Controller
Responsible for all accounting, data processing functions for the
Birmingham Division and Barber Real Estate Development Company.
Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements for three separate
companies.
Implemented system to track cash flow that was used to project cash
availability on a daily basis. This system enabled us to transfer excess
cash daily to interest bearing accounts resulting in extra income for the
company. Set-up lock-box with local bank to speed up conversion of receipts
to cash. This eliminated three days of processing time resulting in quicker
cash availability.
Developed a cost accounting analysis that accurately kept track of the cost
of various products produced. This was extremely beneficial to the sales
department in setting prices and obtaining the desired gross margin.
Extensive experience in the development of yearly and monthly budgets.
Developed credit policy standards and performed in depth credit evaluations
on clients, resulting in a higher rate of on time receivable collections.
Provided senior management with monthly review of operations: worked with
the General Manager to control cost and maximize profits.
Educational Background:
University of Alabama in Birmingham
B.S. Accounting
CPA - State of Tennessee