LYN KELLEY

*** ****** **** • Sulphur Rock, Arkansas 72579

abni9l@r.postjobfree.com • 870-***-**** • cell 870-***-****

Controller • Financial Manager • Auditor

Multidiscipline Controller / Manager with 20+ years experience in financial management, department

operations, staff supervision, tax preparation and cost accounting. Analytical problem solver that is

thoroughly familiar with manufacturing environment, processes and industrial equipment, and skilled in

developing procedures and policies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, protect assets and maximize

profitability.

Core competencies include:

• • • Computer Skills: Lotus 123,

Accounting Management Leadership & Supervision

• • Microsoft Word, Outlook,

Financial Analysis Regulatory Compliance

• • Excel, PowerPoint

Forecasting Efficiency Improvements

• SiriusGT Accounting Sys

• •

Budgeting Technology Integration

• Snead36 Accounting Sys

• •

Cash Management Auditing

CAREER EXPERIENCE

OZARK LIMESTONE PRODUCTS, INC., Batesville, Arkansas, Sept 1996 – Present (developer of fertilizer

processing from agricultural industry processing waste)

Vice President / Controller / Director

Provide financial management and administrative leadership for corporation. Participate as an active partner

in research and development.

Key Achievement:

Co-developer of process system for manufacturing a quality fertilizer from poultry industry processing

waste.

NATURE’S SOLUTIONS, LLC, Batesville, Arkansas, Feb 2008 – Present

Partner

Responsible for administrative functions and patent research for prior art. Document and actively participate

in process equipment testing. Prepare sales presentation for prospective buyers and assist in delivery.

Actively contribute as a member of the research and development team.

Key Achievement:

Co-inventor of patent pending: Granulated Plant Nutrient and contributed in process equipment

design.

LIMESTONE SPECIALTIES, INC, Batesville, Arkansas, May 1996 – Feb 2008

V.P. Finance, Controller, Corporate Secretary/Treasurer, Director

Key member of management team for startup company. Assisted in locating, inspecting and purchasing

equipment used in constructing three manufacturing plants (quarry crushing plant, pellet lime plant, poultry

litter fertilizer plant) at different locations. Assumed total responsibility for setup of accounting and

administration departments and was responsible for financial management and managerial accounting

functions including financial statements, income tax returns, forecasts and budgets, AR/AP, account

reconciliation, cash management and capital project management. Prepared and presented both oral and

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written reports to the President and Board members on business matters. Administered employee benefits and

maintained regulatory permits. Supervised subordinates within the corporation. Developed and implemented

MSHA safety training program for three company locations.

Key Achievements:

Co-inventor of patents pending: Environmentally Friendly Poultry Litter Fertilizer and Light Weight

Carrier Pellets.

Applied and secured regulatory permits including mining, air, water, fuel storage and MSHA Permit

for greenfield mining operation.

Selected and supervised customized modifications of computerized accounting system.

Developed 5-year strategic business plan.

Prepared and filed corporate income tax returns.

U.S. LIME & MINERALS, Arkansas Lime Company, Batesville, Arkansas, Jan 1989 – May 1996

V.P. Administration, Controller

Directed and supervised all members of administration, warehouse and accounting departments. Oversaw and

participated in the preparation of financial statements and specialized reports including analysis of variances

and development of annual budget and monthly forecast. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for

parent company including cash management forecasting and analysis, process cost analysis and prepared

work papers for income tax returns and annual audit. Preformed internal controls audits, provided

departmental training and evaluated employee performance to assure continued improvement of all

employees under my supervision.

Key Achievements:

Active member of management team that achieved record profits for our facility in 1995.

Developed Lotus computerized Monthly Reporting Package which was subsequently used by all

affiliated companies. The package provided timely and concise information to corporate executives

on markets/sales, operations, and industry influences.

Authored and applied Accounting and Administrative Procedures following dissolution of centralized

accounting system by parent company and directed conversion to Snead36 software.

Managed employee benefits for 100+ employees

METROPOLITIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Batesville, Arkansas, 1984 – 1989

Accountant, Vice President, Financial & Operations Principal, Corporate Secretary/Treasurer

Prepared financial statements and account reconciliations. Had full responsibility for payroll, accounts

payable, accounts receivable and general journal. Prepared and filed FOCUS financial reports with the NASD

and SEC. Maintained and updated corporate minutes book.

Key Achievements:

Maintained accounting records and prepared financial statements for 9 wholly and partially owned

affiliates of Independence Corporation.

Administrated Sec 125 Cafeteria Plan for 12 affiliated companies (150+ employees).

Achieved Series 27 Certification (Financial & Operations Principal License)

STATE OF ARKANSAS, Office of Field Audit, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 1980 – 1984

Senior Tax Auditor

Interpreted tax returns, accounting records and related financial documents to determine tax liability. Led

team of auditors in conducting an audit, answered questions, and handled problems of auditors on team.

Reviewed audit with taxpayer. Presented audit findings in hearings requested by taxpayer to challenge audit

findings. Investigated possible audit situations. Assisted training new auditors.

Key Achievements:

Promoted with minimum required time-in-grade and Consistently demonstrated strong analytical and

problem-solving skills.

WEST’S GIBSON PRODUCTS CO., Conway, Arkansas 1978 – 1980 - Clerk

SHONEYS SOUTH, Conway, Arkansas 1975 - 1978 - Waitress

EDUCATION

BBA - Accounting (1980)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS – Conway, Arkansas

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