Todd Willson
Indianola, IA *****
***********@*******.***
Cell 248-***-****
EXPERIENCE
IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY
Washington, IA
Chief Financial Officer
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Current
. Directs and controls all financial and accounting functions for biodiesel
company (revenues of $65M/year)
. Develops cash flow analyses, budgets and forecasts; organizes and
directs monthly financial closings and presents company financial
statements to Board of Directors
. Completes and files all payroll, federal and state tax returns
. Facilitates SEC filings and ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and
other internal accounting controls
. Liaisons with financial institutions, law firms and other creditors in
order to focus on business plan objectives and strategic initiatives
. Implemented new Oracle-based accounting system while maintaining
integrity of legacy system and flow through of financial information
LOOMIS ARMORED
Highland Park, MI
Area Controller
2/08 - 6/08
. Directed the financial control activities of three branches (revenues of
$15M/year)
. Managed all branch costs by creating departmental budgets, monthly
forecasts and goal-oriented pro forma financials focused on minimizing
variable expenses and controlling structural cost
. Collaborated with Operations Managers in controlling payroll of nearly
$7M/year
. Position was eliminated due to company restructuring
REDDY ICE CORPORATION Columbia, SC
Plant Manager / Controller 3/06 - 1/08
. Directed an operation (revenues of $5M/year) encompassing six departments
and exceeded financial targets through daily cost controls, budget
analysis and weekly profit/loss reviews
. Developed business cases in order to substantiate request for funds
needed for capital improvements
. Initiated focus groups to develop corrective strategies in order to
achieve compliance in the critical areas of Sarbanes-Oxley, OSHA, DOT and
DHEC
. Functioned as the Assistant Plant Manager/Controller in the Davie,
Florida facility as a part of the management training program
SUBWAY RESTAURANT
Pontiac, MI
Franchise Owner and Operator 1/02 - 1/04
. Purchased ailing business and increased sales revenue by nearly 30% to
$250K/year
. Tracked and controlled all variable expenses while maintaining and filing
corporation, payroll, state and federal
taxes
EDUCATION
WALSH COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Troy, MI
Master of Business Administration 9/04 - 9/05
. President of the Master of Business Administration Association
. Collaborated with both faculty and student body to develop student
programs and activities
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration 9/98 - 9/01
. Accelerated studies to graduate early in order to take advantage of
franchise opportunity
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA)
. Currently seeking certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
. Member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
. Hiked up the Longs Peak Summit at 14,259 ft in one 18-hour day at the
Rocky Mountain National Park
. Special interests include fishing, tennis, golf and most spectator sports