J ohn H. Port, Jr.
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
440-***-**** (cell)
abofp6@r.postjobfree.com
Controller with extensive hands-on experience in developing and managing programs for improved
financial reporting efficiency and effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in all areas of financial
management. Possess excellent motivational and team building skills. Continuous career development
with a proven t rack record in:
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System installation and implementation Manage receivables, payables, payroll
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Financial Statement Preparation Staff Management and End User Training
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Benefit Accounting and Reporting
• Sub-Ledger Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE
K N M E NT ERP R ISES, I NC.- Cleveland, OH 2010-
Present
Construction company that specializes in painting bridges.
CONTROLLER
Manage all financial aspects for operation of company.
• Prepare financial statements and account analyses for reporting.
• Manage accounts receivables and payables
• Manage union payroll Prepare information for auditors for year end closing.
• Manage computer system – installed and setup QuickBooks
T UR NEY’S POWER EQU I P M E NT- Chesterland, OH
2009-2010
Retail store of lawn and garden tools, equipment and repairs.
COUNT ER SALES CLERK
Sold parts, power tools and equipment and lawn mowers to larger lawn t ractors.
C YCLE ANALYSIS, I NC. -Cleveland, OH 2009-
2011
Motorcycle repair shop and sales of parts and used motorcycles.
CONTROLLER (Part Time)
Managed all Financial aspects for operation of company.
• Reviewed reports on production and discussed changes needed to be made such as: Need to have
mechanics log in and out on jobs performed to measure productivity of mechanics.
• Maintained accounts receivables, payables and payroll on Quickbooks.
C ONSTRUCT IO N E M P LOYERS ASSOC IAT ION -Cleveland, OH
2000-2008
Non-Profit Trade Association representing the union Construction contractors in fifteen trades.
CONTROLLER
Managed and supported all financial aspects for operation of the association.
• Prepared financial statements and performed account analyses for reporting and making
recommendations to Board of Directors at quarterly meetings.
• Prepared annual budget.
• Managed accounts receivables and payables. Reduced expenses by 30-35% overall.
• Worked directly with external auditors preparing work papers for year end audit.
• Maintained banking relations-cash management and investment of cash reserves accounts, which grew
f rom $1,000,000 dollars to just over $2,000,000 dollars.
• M anaged employee benefits-Health insurance, 401k plan and Workers Compensation.
• Managed computer system and implemented upgrade to computer system. Maintaining the system
myself, cut computer support costs down from $75,000 to $20,000 per year.
P LAN TSCAP I NG, I NC. -Cleveland, OH 1998-
2000
A major interior plant landscaping contractor which installs exotic t ropical plants in malls, offices and homes
and then maintains them.
CONTROLLER
Managed all financial aspects for operation of company.
• Prepared financial statements on monthly basis
• Prepared payroll for ADP processing along with all related reports.
• Prepared billing for monthly maintenance accounts for over 600 customers on the 1st of every month.
• Managed payables, receivables, collections and cash management.
AVERY E NG I N E ER I NG CO MPANY/AI R COND I T IO N I NG E N TERPR ISES, I NC. -Cleveland, OH
1986-1998
A major heating and air conditioning contractor which deals with the installation and servicing of commercial
u nits.
CONTROLLER
Managed all financial and computer aspects for operation of the company.
• Managed consolidated financial statements for parent company and two subsidiaries on a monthly
basis.
• Prepared union payroll in house along with all reports.
• Managed employee benefits: Health insurance, 401k plan and workers compensation.
• Implemented new software package for accounting, payroll, job costing, and service management.
• Worked directly with external auditors preparing work papers for year end audit.
CO MP U TER U T I L I T I ES OF CLEVE LAN D -Cleveland, OH
1984-1986
A computer service bureau and systems house of small representatives nationwide.
ACCOUNT I NG MA NAGER
• Prepared financial statements, processed receivables, payables, and payroll.
T H E WOOD & SPENCER CO MPANY -Cleveland, OH
1981-1984
Manufactured special nuts and taps for nationwide distribution to the automotive industry.
ACCOUNT I NG MA NAGER
• Prepared financial statements, receivables, and payables.
• Managed inventory, performed calculations from FIFO to L IFO, and performed cost analyses on
p roducts.
E DUCAT IO N AND TRA I N I NG
HEIDELBERG COLLEGE-Tiffin, OH
B.S. in Business Administration
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY-Cleveland, OH
24 plus hours in Accounting Classes