Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
` R. J. Miller, CPA
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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CAREER PROFILE
Demonstrated experience as a Controller, the last 20 years with global
companies in various industries. Created and developed initiatives that
increased corporate profitability and improved efficiencies. Strengths
include: financial closings, financial analysis, standard costing,
international experience, communication, and staff development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEAR CORPORATION -
July 2007 to Present Controller
Manage the financial and accounting functions for the Lear Corporations'
Plymouth, IN plant. Lear Corporation is a Tier I auto supplier of
electronics. Responsible for financial closing, cost accounting, BOM,
general ledger, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic
planning. Also responsible for SOX reporting and cost savings associated
with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing processes. Worked cross functionally
with all departments within the organization and developed costs for new
products by working closely with the product development area
REVERE PLASTIC SYSTEMS - August
2006 to June 2007 Controller
Managed the financial and accounting functions for this multi-plant
injection molding company of consumer packaged products. Responsible for
financial closing, inventory reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, payroll, cost accounting and consolidations. Heavily involved in
the selection and implementation of an ERP system. As a member of the
senior management team performed financial forecasting, strategic planning,
and budgeting. Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizan teams. Worked
cross functionally with product development and sales to develop costs and
profit margins for new applications.
ZEON CHEMICALS L.P., November 1989 to May 2006
Controller
Managed financial and accounting functions for this specialty
chemical and polymer manufacturer. Accountability extends to financial
statements, profit/cash flow analysis, cost accounting, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll and tax filings. Hired and
supervised accounting staff of six. As senior management team member,
participated in strategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax
planning, budgeting and cash management.
Experienced in foreign operations (European and Asian) and foreign
currency transactions. Established Euro-forward contracts, resulting in
an exchange gain of $1 million over two years.
Worked with new product development and sales to implement a
financial analysis tools and a monthly review process that helped
increase company profitability.
Hired and trained all personnel in the accounting department;
established accounting policy and assisted with the development of
accounting software systems.
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Directed the company-wide implementation to SAP in 1999.
Included in this implementation were FICO, SD and Cost.
Headed the Due Diligence Team for two acquisitions in 2000 and 2001.
Acquisitions added $50 million dollars in sales.
Aided in the establishment of an affiliated company in Brazil.
Established all financial controls and procedures required by
Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
CHROMCRAFT, INC.,-Chicago,IL
November 1986 to November 1989
Controller and Business Manager
Managed financial, purchasing, IT/IS, and customer service for this
manufacturer/fabricator of OEM and after-market truck parts.
Issued internal and external financial reports to provide management,
Board of Directors, and rating agencies with precise review of the firm's
financial position. Assisted department managers with yearly financial
goals and benchmarks.
Instituted a redesigned accounting software package that was user-
friendlier with improved efficiencies.
Responsible for risk management program of assessing the risk and
insuring company assets.
MAGNAFLUX SYSTEMS -Chicago,IL.
May 1981 to November 1986
Controller
Responsible for all financial, payroll, credit, cost, and tax
compliance for this manufacturer of non-destructive testing equipment.
Managed the consolidation of eight corporate subsidiaries.
Established product costs and monitored variances on a monthly basis.
Developed a credit and collection policy that reduced bad debts by
60%.
Responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal,
state, and local corporate payroll and other applicable taxes.
Responsible for all SEC filings.
EDUCATION / DESIGNATION
B. S. Accounting, DePaul University
Certified Public Accountant
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