Manager Sales

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Roberts, Wisconsin

(Home) 715-***-****

(Cell) 715-***-****

Steven Brandeen

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OBJECTIVE:

An influential position that utilizes my experiences in cost accounting and

financial analysis leveraged with data mining skills in an environment that

provides rewarding and challenging opportunities.

SYSTEMS:

Proficiency with various software applications including Excel, MS Word,

PowerPoint, BaaN ERP, Vantage, AS 400, Prism, Oracle 11i, Peoplesoft,

SAP, Business Objects, Hyperion, DPA and Com Share.

SUMMARY:

( Data Mining ( Sales

1. Customer Negotiation ( Cost Control

2. Accounting ( Collections

3. Preparation of Legal Instruments ( Budgeting

4. Revenue Recognition ( Forecasting

5. Customer Relations ( P&L Responsibilities

( Risk Management ( Project

Management

EXPERIENCE:

IMATION CORP, Oakdale, MN

2008 -2010

Inventory Cost Accountant

( Manage the accuracy and integrity of data on a cost system.

( Manage the cost impacts to warehouse facility, by not only

mitigating risk, but also ensuring financial accuracy for informed

decision making.

( Analyze cost variances and take corrective actions as required.

( Prepare month-end close and reporting, including ad hoc analysis and

journal entries, as well as inventory account reconciliation as

required.

( Develop and prepare monthly inventory accuracy metric.

( Prepare annual plant budget.

( Ensure all process standards are followed in accordance to SOX

control objectives.

( Analyze problem trends to determine root cause and providing

corrective actions as needed.

LOPAREX, INC. Hammond, WI 2008

Cost Accountant (contract position)

WATER GREMLIN, INC., White Bear Lake, MN 2007

Financial Consultant (contract position)

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN CORP, Cottage Grove, MN

2003-2007

Asst. Plant Controller/Cost Accountant

( Managed the accuracy and integrity of data on cost system.

( Analyzed cost variances and took corrective actions as required.

( Developed product costing for new products.

( Developed month-end close and reporting, including analysis and

journal entries, performing any inventory account reconciliation as

required.

( Developed capital budget recommendations, via NPV analysis, for

presentation to management.

( Calculated and analyzed monthly revenue finding profit pick-ups that

resulted in an increase to annual revenue.

( Developed and updated annual product pricing model.

( Developed and implemented the annual plant budget..

( Led annual physical inventory from the financial perspective.

( Prepared standard costing for all parts and components and updated

the standard cost file.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, St. Paul, MN

2002-2003

Finance Analyst (contract position)

FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC., Minneapolis, MN.

1999-2001

Finance Manager

( Managed Projects with special emphasis on cost control and revenue

recognition.

( Managed and improved company cash flow that incorporated discounted

early payments.

( Analyzed and developed customer fee schedules.

( Developed and managed sales forecasts, profit and loss statements, bid

and proposal, accounts receivable/payable and general ledger

reconciliation.

( Provided senior management with the ability to respond to economic

conditions by preparing bi-monthly revenue forecasts.

( Negotiated favorable payment outcomes with external clients.

( Ensured timely collection of delinquent invoices.

NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM, Minneapolis, MN

1997-1998

Subcontract Manager

HONEYWELL, INC./ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS, INC., Hopkins, MN

1982-1997

Contract Representative

Principal Financial Analyst

Cost Accountant

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN

Master of Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science, Business

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