OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position which will utilize my
experience and skills and provide continued professional growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
V Possess ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
V Possess ability to work with people from many disciplines
V Ability to work in group environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
TYSON FOODS, INC.
Springdale, AR
5/06 - 11/09 CONTROLLER II
Perform the following duties within the International Division:
Sales accounting functions, prepare ad-hoc analysis for the
Export business, establish best practices for the entire
division (close standardization, policies and procedures),
product portfolio rationalization, EBIT analysis, assist in the
consolidation and analysis of projections, creation and
standardization of Sales & Marketing management reporting and
development of periodic dashboards and key indicators reporting.
7/04 - 5/06 PROJECT WON - MANAGE FINANCIALS
Moved into special projects to be a liason to represent Tax's
need in new software implementation. Also worked on
documenting and setting up internal controls related to
Sarbannes-Oxley. On the team that designed and configured a
consolidations software for the accounting department.
2/02 - 7/04 INCOME TAX MANAGER
Responsible for the entire federal and state tax return process
for a $25 billion corporation. Managed all state audits.
Worked jointly with consultants to minimize tax liabilities.
9/00 - 2/02 Senior Tax Accountant
Responsible for interfacing with and negotiating with state tax
auditors. Preparation of federal and state income tax returns.
Also prepare extensions and estimates for 23 subsidiaries in 49
states.
TRANSMONTAIGNE INC.
Fayetteville, AR
1/99 - 9/00 STATE INCOME TAX MANAGER
Same duties as below with the addition of employee management
and 21 additional states due to rapid corporate growth.
6/97 - 12/98 STATE INCOME TAX SUPERVISOR
Handled all phases of state income taxes, including tax planning,
preparation of returns, accruals, and estimated payments in 28
states.
BEAL BARCLAY & COMPANY, CPAs
Rogers, AR
6/96 - 6/97 SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Performed same functions as below with added responsibilities of
staff and work-flow management.
9/95 - 5/96 SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Performed government and non-profit audits, compilations,
preparation of income taxes (individual, corporate, partnership,
trust and estate returns), consulting and tax management.
12/93 - 7/95 NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Springdale, AR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Responsible for the coordination of the general operating funds, cash
management and cashiering, property accounting and other accounting
procedures.
LIGHTFOOT & RALLS, CPA'S
Claremont, CA
1/91 - 11/92 SEMI-SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
1/88 - 12/90 STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Responsible for own clients' needs, including compilations, audits,
federal, state and local taxes, consulting and tax management.
3/78 - 1/86 NATIONAL CAN CORPORATION
Los Angeles, CA
COST ACCOUNTANT
TIMEKEEPER
Responsible for production of cost accounting reports and calculating
variances. Assisted plant controller in budget development.
Reconciled accounting reports.
CPA LICENSURES:
> Arkansas
> California
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
> American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
> Arkansas Society of CPAs
> Institute of Internal Auditors
(Past Secretary of local chapter)
EDUCATION:
B.S. Business Administration (06/87)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, San Bernardino, CA
> Dean's list
> Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma