Paul J. Kaiser, CPA, MBA

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Senior Financial Executive / Controller

With comprehensive experience in

REPORTING / DOCUMENTATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS GAAP

STAFF MANAGEMENT BUDGET PREPARATION/ADMINISTRATION

TAXATION

PLANNING / BUDGETING BUSINESS ANALYSIS CASH

MGMT

CUSTOMS - NAFTA INVENTORY MANAGEMENT DATA ANALYSIS

CREDIT / COLLECTIONS REPETITIVE MANUFACTURING SOX

STANDARD COSTING DATA INTEGRATION BANKING

CORPORATE CHANGES PROCEDURES & POLICIES TRAINING

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - STATE OF WISCONSIN

Pro-active and results oriented with broad experience in all aspects of

accounting, financial management, manufacturing and computer related

topics. Demonstrates hands-on management style in the development and

implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth and well being.

Solid planning and organizational skill in coordinating all aspects of each

project from inception through completion. Well disciplined with proven

ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight

deadline schedules. Strong team builder and facilitator, fosters an

atmosphere that encourages highly talented professionals to maximize their

production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Wells Manufacturing Corp. - Fond du Lac, WI

Controller April

1996 - Present

Overall authority of the financial operation of the organization, budget

preparation and administration, audit, accounting, credit and collections,

payables, cost accounting, inventory management, monthly closings, account

reconciliation's and journal entry adjustments. Oversees the preparation

of the monthly and annual financial statements. Supervises, leads, and

supports staff of 10.

. Profound ability to supervise and motivate the members of the accounting

team. (General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll,

Cost and Inventory)

. More than 20 years experience.

. Served on committees through the transformation of the company from

private to public, along with its change from a C corp to an S corp to a

LP.

. Thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control

principles including GAAP.

. Uncommon knowledge of automated financial and accounting report systems.

(Have been on two implementation teams through a major software

conversion.)

. Profound ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial

reports, statements and projections.

. Strong ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within

tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

. Monitor procedures and policies to be compliant with SOX.

. Directed and coordinated the proper and timely recording of all

financial transactions, month-end and year-end closings of financial

closings, along with the quarterly and annual audits.

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Wells Manufacturing Corp. - Fond du Lac, WI

Cost Accounting Manager April

1994 - April 1996

Overall authority for the development of cost accounting, procedures and

practices, inventory management, budget preparation and standard costing

system.

Development of Standard Cost Procedures

Establish Planned, Current and Frozen costs on a monthly and annual

basis

Analyze and Evaluate Labor, Manufacturing, Absorption Variances

Establish Cycle Count procedures and schedules

Establish Physical Inventory procedures

Reconcile physical inventory at year-end

Wells Manufacturing Corp. - Fond du Lac, WI

Cost Accounting Supervisor April

1991 - April 1994

Responsibilities were to oversee the cost accounting procedures and

practices were firmly adhered to. A major accomplishment during this

period was the development of a returned goods system. This system was

devised from the ground up and implemented with 9 months of the start date.

System is still fully functional to date.

Wells Manufacturing Corp. - Fond du Lac, WI

Cost Accountant July 1988

- April 1991

Responsibilities consisted of establishing labor and overhead rates, along

with tracking the daily labor and overhead variances. A major

accomplishment during this period was the implementation of an

Import/Export software package to track movement of goods for NAFTA for our

Maquiladora facility in Reynosa, Mexico.

WCUL Services Corp. - West Allis, WI

Auditor

June 1987 - July 1988

Wisconsin Credit Union League audited Credit Unions, I was one of four

auditors. My main duties included reconciling cash, testing computation of

interest rates, reviewing loan documentation and reconciling fixed assets.

EDUCATION / ACCOMPLISHMENTS / MEMBERSHIPS

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting (1987)

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

Masters of Business Administration (December, 1998)

Certified Public Accountant - Passed all for parts on first try in 1991

Recipient of four year scholarship from Oshkosh Foundation

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants - WICPA

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