Accounting Management

**** ****** ***** ** ** . Cedar Rapids, IA *****

319-***-**** . E-mail **************@*****.***

CINDY LOU OLDFATHER

Profile

Results driven, extremely motivated individual seeking challenging

opportunities at a progressive organization that can benefit from my

leadership and financial management skills.

Professional Experience

Terex USA, LLC - Cedar Rapids, IA

Paver Financial Analyst (Assistant Controller)

March 2007- Present

$9.1B Manufacturer of heavy machinery

. Responsible for the overall integrity, control and management of all

financial aspects of the division.

. Created standard operating procedures for daily duties and monthly

processing to insure accuracy and efficiency.

. Analyze trends; develop and implement budgets and forecasts.

Instrumental in reaching 10% OP, new record for division. Met 96% on

time delivery goal.

. Led collection efforts and reduced AR by $3M in one month.

. Reduced inventory by $2M within 5 months.

. Performed financial analyses, researching variances to budget and

forecast, which resulted in cost reductions in both production and

G&A. Enabled the division to remain profitable at a time when losses

were expected.

. Present monthly financial information to corporate management.

. Participate in month end procedures and reconciliation's.

. Coordination, guidance and management of accounting staff to meet

internal and external reporting requirements.

. Developed Bills of Materials, analyze Productivity, Efficiency,

Purchase Price Variances, and Price Volume Mix.

. Exposure to lean manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Six

Sigma.

. Knowledge of Excel, Access, ACCPAC, Colt, Copics, Oracle ERP (SME for

conversion) and Hyperion

. GAAP and SOX Training; Internal SOX Auditor in 2008

. Experienced in factory payroll processing using ADP PayForce

. Personal Achievement: Earned respect and trust of team members that

had worked together for 15-40 years; 10% merit raise for excellent job

performance.

ASI Computer Systems - Cedar Falls, IA

Instructor/Support Representative

September 1998-March 2007

Recognized leader of industry specific accounting software

. Train Distributors and Suppliers in the use of multiple accounting

packages created by ASICS for the ad specialty industry. Trainings

are done locally and on-site.

. Training including order entry, bulling, accounts payable, accounts

receivable, inventory control, order/job costing, general ledger,

analyzing financial statements, and bank reconciliation. Support

includes some hardware and networking troubleshooting.

. Support includes troubleshooting in any of the above listed areas,

with a focus on reconciliation of inventory, job costing, financial

statements, and bank accounts. The ability to audit journals and

reports, determining course of action to correct out of balance

situations and incorrect accounting procedures is essential.

. Trained co-workers on accounting applications and practices; wrote

reference documentation.

. Personal Achievement: Ability to instill confidence in technical

advice and direction, in addition to my knowledge of manufacturer, led

to my ability to successfully train more packages than most

instructors. Employee of the Month (2).

Conagra - Marshalltown, IA

Cost Accountant

June 1994-September 1998

Products found in 97% of U.S. households

. Supervised staff of 8 in Accounting and Shipping.

. Performed Cost Accounting functions utilizing the R/S 6000, A/S 400,

and various PC software packages for reporting.

. Responsible for Inventory Control, resolving discrepancies between

production, shipping, outside storage, and internal inventory.

. Performed end of day functions with consist on time delivery of

reports to upper management.

. Personal Achievement: recognized for dedicated work ethic and reward

with a 16% merit raise during first year of service. Completed BA

during last year of service.

H&R Block - Marshalltown, IA

Income Tax Preparer for Tax Seasons 1995

through 1997

Leader in preparation of individual tax returns

. Prepared individual, small business, and farm returns with speed and

accuracy.

Mesquaki Bingo and Casino - Tama, IA

Assistant Cage Manager 1993-

1993

First Vegas style Casino in Iowa

. Managed cage and vault activity during peak business hours with

efficiency and accuracy, which had been lacking since the opening of

the Casino the previous month

. Performed accounting functions for daily, weekly, and monthly

reporting to main accounting office

. Responsible for scheduling, payroll, and attendance records

St Croix Casino - Turtle Lake WI

Supervisor/Head Cashier

May 1992-1993

. Supervised monetary transactions between cage and vault.

. Performed end of day functions, including balancing of individual

cashier drawers, head cashier station, and vault

. Responsible for scheduling and duty assignments for cashiers

Northwest Federal Banking & Savings - Amery, WI

Assistant to Head Financial Officer

1989-May 1992

. Performed general financial accounting functions, including

reconciliation of the Federal Home Loan Bank Account daily

. Assisted in Federal Reserve reporting

. Assisted branches with accounting responsibilities as needed

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Education

Wartburg College - Waverly, IA

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting (1998)

H&R Block Tax Preparer Courses (1995-1997)

Financial Certificates from the Financial Institute of Education (1990-

1992)

Passed Wisconsin Insurance Licensing Exam

Volunteer Activities

President of the Shell Rock Women's Club - Responsible for organizing

annual 4th of July celebration (Miss Shell Rock Pageant); Santa coming to

town, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween, and other activities for the community

children.

Girl Scout Volunteer - assisted with weekly meetings and annual cookie

sales

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