Accounting Sales

Margaret Ann Gregory, CPA

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Career O bjective

Senior finance and accounting professional experienced in SEC reporting, general accounting, financial planning and

analysis across a diverse industry base. Seeking the opportunity to contribute, exercising sound professional judgment,

understanding of current accounting trends and techniques, implement process improvements while cognizant of the

internal and external customer needs.

2003 to Present Resources Global Professionals Southfield, Michigan

2005 to 3-2009 DTE Energy Company Senior Accountant External reporting

2004 Ford Motor Company Business Licensing Accounting

2003 Collins & Aikman External reporting and consolidations

On the DTE Energy assignment, worked across functional areas drawing input from operations, planning, regulatory,

treasury, trust investments, risk management, trading and environmental compliance. External reporting uses the

information developed in these areas providing the vital link in communication to the SEC, regulatory agencies,

stakeholders, and internal management. SEC reporting for DTE Energy Company as a large accelerated filer, subsidiary

filings, benefit plan filings on Form11-K, FERC and MPSC filings for both the Electric and Gas Utility.

Preparation responsibilities include: the financial statements, cash flows (FASB 95) and other comprehensive income

(FASB 130). Preparation of the notes to the financial statements, Results of Operations, and Management Discussion

and Analysis (MD&A).

Teamed with accounting research to develop position papers and policy and procedures related to the implementation

and updates for FASB staff position (FSP).

An SAP Implementation and convergence of multiple general ledger packages occurred in April of 2007.

Beginning in 2008, in conjunction with a complete turn over of External reporting permanent staff, the role included

supervision and training of the new staff.

At the Ford Motor Company assignment, worked within the sales and use tax department to as a principle member of the

team charged with the responsibility to remediate delinquent filings of domestic business licenses and annual reports.

Project milestones included:

Process design, Documentation, Identification of Defects and Remediation.

Internal SOX compliance testing.

Implementation of an Access database tool to Control and Monitor compliance.

Training of off-site service center personnel to sustain the process.

The Collins & Aikman assignment included external reporting and consolidations using Hyperion reporting and general

ledger tools. Responsibilities included:

SEC filings and interaction with external audits.

Redesign of SFAS 131 template for new segment reporting structure.

Preparation of stock-based compensation disclosure.

Paid in capital, investment in subsidiary adjustments and inter-company reconciliations.

Work directly with business units controllers to develop disclosures.

Developed segment results of operations, and MD&A.

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M argaret Ann Gregory, CPA

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1999 to 2002 TRW Automotive Milford, Michigan

Controller

Member of Management Team directly involved in implementing policies and procedures designed to maximize

profits for facility with $1.2 million in annual sales.

Contributed to the Milford plant attaining Most Improved Plant Status for 2000.

Financial statements and variance analysis for monthly operations reporting to division and group management.

Lead Team in preparation and submission of annual budget plan, five-year forecast, and monthly rolling forecasts.

Provided financial input for buy/sell agreement between TRW and PGK Products, Inc and successfully transitioned to

accounting to Hyperion reporting system and TRW’s standard operating procedures.

Teamed with all departments to identify major areas for cost reductions, participated in six sigma and lean events.

Supervision of accounting department and improved operational efficiency to move monthly accounting close

cycle time from two months to two days.

Implemented system to track and reconcile finished goods inventory with profitability by unit.

Lead physical inventory team, establishing procedures and controls.

Provided employee cost data for successful labor negotiations in plant closure environment.

Teamed with plant supervisor and quality manager to successfully build $5 million inventory safety stock.

Exercised best practices in communication and quality controls.

1994-1998 Ekstrom Industries, Inc Farmington Hills, Michigan

Assistant Controller

Supervision of accounting department.

Preparation of financial statements including consolidated subsidiary.

Review of engineering time studies and analysis of effect on profitability.

Analysis of incentive bonus plan formula for compliance with company incentive plan and initiated corrections.

Isolated unallocated hours in labor reporting for job order costing system and controlled variances.

Interfaced with computer consultant to debug existing software problems.

Monitored worker’s compensation, disability and sick leave case load representing 10% of workforce.

Implemented independent medial examinations and investigations of questionable claims.

Established Section 125 plans with cost saving to benefit employees and corporate profitability.

1986 to 1994 Stricof and Okray, CPA’s Birmingham, Michigan

CPA

Financial statement compilation, review and audit services,

Tax preparation for Individual, Corporate, and Partnership including consolidations.

Practice development in Employee Benefit audits, administration consulting, tax qualification and compliance.

Worked with ERISA attorneys on IRS qualifications, plan restructuring, and terminations to mitigate costs.

Established database to manage client employee data for plan accounting.

Developed audit procedures for employee benefit audits.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan

Certified Public Accountant Michigan License #18013

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