Manager Management

MICHAEL H. RIEKER

* ********** ***** **. 314-***-****

Wentzville, MO 63385 **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced accountant with excellent research skills and proven

ability to work with many different financial systems (Timberline,

GEAC, QuickBooks, SAP, ADP and Paymaster). Extensive knowledge of

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technical experience

and track record of sustaining financial systems and applications.

Utilizes leadership and interpersonal skills to build and manage

teams to meet/exceed goals. Proficient user of Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word and limited Access). CPA certified.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INVESTA MANAGEMENT GROUP 2009-2010

Corporate Controller

Responsibilities include: Financial reporting, cash management,

payroll processing, human resource management, accounting activities,

manage server issues, edit and maintain employees on company email,

manage A/P and A/R, for 5 companies. These entities include two

restaurants (Growler's Pub), BSR (Snow removal services), Cedar Lake

Farm (100 acre property used for reception events) and Investa

Management Group (Manages all of the above companies).

. Worked with the Construction Manager to provide me with

sufficient information to properly identify capitalized assets

at our new winery.

. Converted our DSL line to a T1 line from NuVox. In addition to

eliminating server down time, monthly phone expense went down

roughly 10%.

. Managed bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring employees where

paid as expected and on time.

THE COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL 2008-2009

Controller and Acting General Manager

My responsibilities include: Managing hotel operations which include

seven direct reports, dealing with customers, personnel issues,

accounting activities, cash management, financial reporting, sale tax

reporting, verification of internal controls, payroll processing,

managing A/R and A/P.

. Worked with the Human Resource Manager in obtaining

documentation required for a new health insurance provider,

while at the same time I converted their general ledger,

accounts payable and payroll systems to the system used by our

new management company. All activities were completed within

the time frame required.

. Worked hard to continually acknowledge staff of their dedication

during the economic downturn as well as handling a very

difficult situation when an ice storm hit which disabled

electric (for 30 hours) and hot water (for 7 days).

. I worked deals with many vendors that extended the payment

terms. No additional charges were paid to delay such payments.

CLAYTON ON THE PARK (COTP) / FINALE MUSIC & DINING 2005-2008

Controller

Responsibilities include: All accounting activities, cash management,

financial reporting, payroll, A/P processing and human resource

management. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Invoice and process

payments from regular direct bill customers. Provide detail used to

bill Apartment and extended stay customers for incidentals purchased

for the month. Provide analysis and information to the

management/owners of both companies. Submit applications for all

licenses required. Assist customers with disagreements over charges

and adjust customer records when an error has been made. Submitted

sales tax

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returns and St. Louis County Convention/Visitors bureau tax filings.

One direct report assisted me with several of these duties.

. Established the accounting system for Finale from its inception.

Deutsche Financial Services (DFS) 1995-2004

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities include: Maintaining the general ledger system, cash

management, provide training to new accounting personnel, record

transactions not handled by the loan-processing systems, coordinate

and publish monthly closing statement. Perform account

reconciliations. Work with outside 3rd parties in gaining information

on portfolios which they service. Establish new entities within the

general ledger as needed. Provide explanations of expense variations

to management. Assist managers in analyzing results during the budget

preparation. Allocate internal overhead expense, allocate money cost,

consolidate DFS business units and produce required financial

statements.

. Regularly worked with fellow employees to complete tasks to meet tight

deadlines.

. Management looked upon me to handle the accounting for new business

acquisitions.

. Researched & used tools within the g/l system to accomplish various

reporting needs.

. Involved with the conversion of the SAP general ledger system.

ITT COMMERCIAL INSTALLMENT LENDING GROUP 1988-1995

Assistant Manager of Accounting

Responsible for consolidating four different Commercial Loan groups

and Reporting the Financial results of these operations under separate

formats satisfying our Tax Department, Stockholders and Operating

Management. Coordinate and publish monthly closing statement.

Mastered the GEAC general ledger system with very little formal

training. Create and update Policy and Procedure Manual. Two direct

report assisted me in completed all duties.

1. Researched and used general ledger system features to eliminate

inefficient tasks and reduce the chance for error.

2. Reengineered the month-end closing process. This resulted in 5 day

close versus an 8 day close.

3. Involved with the implementation and training of PC Link (a tool

within GEAC).

Senior Accountant - Finance Income & Controls 1985-1988

Responsible for analyzing loan processing and finance income systems,

reconciling loan system to general ledger, cash controls and portfolio

statistics reports, (Delinquency, Yield, Escheatable Property).

Supervised three subordinates.

4. Key player in converting the loan processing system to book finance

income in accordance with FAS 91.

MERCANTILE BANCORPORATION 1982-1985

Senior Auditor 1984-1985

Directed financial and operational audits of affiliate banks.

Supervise and review work from a crew of four to six staff auditors.

Meet with bank management and review findings noted during our review.

Write final Audit Report.

Staff Auditor 1982-1984

Performed financial and operational audits of affiliate banks. Assist

CPA firm with annual audit.

EDUCATION

Benedictine College of Atchison, KS, B.A.-Accounting

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