Sales Accounting

Sean Isaac Berkley, C.P.A.

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San Antonio, TX 78256

(210) 548 - 4435

abnieu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION ortheastern University, Graduate School of Professional Accounting

M.B.A., and M.S. in Accounting, September 1996

Graduated third in class

University of California Los Angeles

B.A. in Philosophy, magna cum laude, June 1993

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong leadership skills; supervisory experience in Big 4 public accounting, in start-ups, and in

publicly traded corporations, high personal integrity and professionalism; knowledgeable in US

GAAP, audit requirements, and taxation compliance; able to manage multiple projects

simultaneously and hit deadlines; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; pro-active

mindset; able to see the big picture, understand operational dynamics and think strategically

EXPERIENCE

Division Controller Martin Marietta Materials San Antonio, TX Oct. 2005 – Sep. 2009

Hired as Regional Finance Manager; promoted to Division Controller in 2006

Lead a staff of 10, including 3 professional accountants

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Responsible for a Division with approx. $250 Million in revenue and 500 employees

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Perform due diligence and financial modeling for acquisitions and divestitures

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Participate in system conversions and the rollout of new software

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Work with other members of the Division’s senior management team on key decisions

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regarding strategy, personnel, operations, etc.

Perform and/or supervise and review the following:

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o Monthly financial closes, reporting, and analysis

o Detailed monthly and quarterly forecasts

o Twice annual physical inventory adjustments

Play extensive role in the creation of the annual budget

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Act as a liaison between local staff and headquarters in Raleigh, N.C.

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Initiate and lead a task force that achieved improvements in sales operations

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Prevent and resolve issues with property taxes, excise taxes, and sales & use taxes

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Handle special projects and crises as they arise

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Actively support the development of staff members, including with underperformers

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Assemble a team that reflects the diversity of the larger community

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Improve internal controls and supervise self-audits; ensure compliance with SOX 404

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Make presentations at meetings for “emerging leaders” and mentor one of them

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Ensure that deadlines are met, even during staffing shortages and periods of duress

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Take actions to boost morale and camaraderie within the Division

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Approve all requests for capital expenditures, IT access, invoice adjustments, etc.

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Assistant Controller / Prod. Control Mgr. Vitesse Semiconductor Austin, TX 2001 - 2005

Hired by Cicada Semiconductor; Vitesse acquired Cicada in February, 2004

Performed both Accounting and Production functions from 04/03 to 02/04

Accounting Responsibilities at Cicada Semiconductor 06/01 – 02/04

• Taxes: Prepare Sales Tax, Franchise Tax, and Income Tax Returns

• Cost Accounting: Set standard costs, forecast future costs, track actual costs,

analyze variances (including overhead)

• Monthly Reporting: Close the books, reconcile the accounts, perform flux analyses,

prepare consolidated internal financial statements

• Annual Audit: Manage the successful completion of the audits for 2001 & 2002

• GL Accounting: Maintain all accounts.

• Annual Plan: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget

• GAAP: Research complex accounting issues and prepare assessments

• Taiwan Branch: Establish a branch; perform the accounting and administrative tasks

Production Control Responsibilities at Cicada and Vitesse 04/03 – 09/05

• Production Planning: Plan and schedule production starts, wip levels, and product mix

• Fulfillment: Schedule backlog, meet ship dates, report on serviceability

• Production Control: Control, track, and report on wip and finished goods

• Vitesse Acquisition: Integrate Cicada’s accounting and manufacturing operations, and

take over responsibility for two Vitesse product lines

• Subcon Relations: Provide forecasts, avoid delays, resolve billing disputes, etc.

• Cost Optimization: Track yields, negotiate pricing, minimize excess inventory

• Forecasting: Coordinate and report on forecasts from Marketing and Sales

• Revenue: Analyze and report on revenue forecasts, history, and trends

Volunteer Director Centro de Esperanza Infantil, Oaxaca, Mexico 1999 - 2001

Worked with a local street children’s charity as one of three full-time volunteers. Principle

responsibilities included accounting, publicity, and office management. In July 2000, promoted by

trustees to the position of interim executive director until a qualified Mexican candidate was found.

Senior Associate PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Boston, MA 1995 - 1999

Responsible for planning, budgeting, and executing all aspects of financial audits and agreed upon

procedures for companies in the software, manufacturing & distribution, internet, non-profit, and

venture capital industries.

Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GAAP

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Supervise and mentor staff; prepare detailed performance reviews

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Maintain productive and cooperative relationships with clients

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Clients ranged in size from $100,000 to $16 billion in yearly revenues

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Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, TM1/Applix, Peachtree, Arcplan

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