Sales Management

OBJECTIVE

A Controller role with an energetic, progressive company that will fully

utilize my extensive skills and experience in cutting and managing costs,

responding to change in a volatile economy and developing corporate

strategies.

PROFILE

. Qualified accountant with 20+ years combined professional, managerial,

and educational experience in corporate and operational environments.

. Demonstrated strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills in

fast-paced, demanding environments. Member of management team setting

strategic corporate direction.

. Extensive experience in manufacturing, product development, inventory

management/controls and asset management.

. Excellent knowledge of US financial and accounting principles and

practices (GAAP / IFRS), with exposure to Canadian reporting

requirements.

. Extensive experience in developing and preparing financial and capital

plans and communicating objectives.

. Experience with implementation of ERP systems (SAP, Visibility).

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Controller, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc., Portland, OR 2003 - 2010

Responsible for all financial reporting, accounting and cost control

(including project analysis and evaluation), planning and analysis, cash

forecasting, internal controls and audit management for the US and Canadian

after-market division of the pump manufacturing operations (+ $200 million

in annual sales) of a global corporation providing specialized pumps to the

oil and gas, pulp and paper and hydro-carbon processing industries.

. Improved cost controls and job cost performance by more then $2 million

per year.

. Key role in the design and implementation of a new multi-currency ERP

system (SAP). Implemented process improvements in cost analysis and in

Accounts Receivable control and cash collections.

. Reviewed and documented internal controls and implemented an Internal

Control System for business unit.

. Participated in several acquisition and integrations into the division.

Business Analyst, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc., Portland, OR 2001- 2003

Responsible for development and preparation of internal financial reports

for the business division including evaluation of performance against

budget, communication of results and providing direction to management.

Responsible for developing Mid-range plans for the division. Participated

in due diligence for acquisitions and integration into the business.

. Developed three year business plans for all service centers and parts

processing centers that took the company through a growth phase from

annual sales of $66 million to over $87 million.

. Analyzed spending and identified key suppliers to setup national accounts

for buying power and discounts resulting in savings for the company for

phones and tooling purchases.

. Developed KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) for the business unit and

helped set annual targets, which monitors each service center and PPC

individually and at a legal entity level.

Accountant, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. 1993 - 2001

Responsible for financial statement preparation, budgeting, quarterly

forecasts, and three month rolling forecasts, monthly journal entries, and

internal reporting for the largest region in the business division.

Responsible for cost and variance analysis and reports. Responsible for

inventory control and job costing.

. Additional responsibilities were to train new personnel on the ERP

system, policies, and procedures for the business division.

. Part of the implementation team for the business division from stand

alone System 36 to the companies new ERP system (Visibility)

Sales Tax Accountant, Graphic Arts Center, Portland, OR 1991 - 1993

Responsible for preparation and filing Multi-State Sales & Use Tax returns

for all printed materials, was the main contact for all sales & use tax

audits, and trained sales staff on how to handle taxable customers.

. Reduced state audit assessment by 1 million for one audit.

Tax Accountant, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc., Portland, OR 1986 - 1991

Responsible for preparation and filing Multi-State Sales and Use Tax

returns for US operations. Handled Letters of Credit and Performance Bonds

concerning both US and International trade. Monthly journal entries and

account reconciliations.

Timekeeper, Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc., Portland, OR 1981 - 1986

Responsible for weekly payroll for 400 union shop workers. Also prepared

weekly and monthly reports.

. Key role in the implementation of a new shop floor data collection

system.

EDUCATION

. Business and Finance Degree, Portland State University 2006

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