Mike Soulsby

P.O. Box *****

Little Rock, Arkansas 72221

abu5gu@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone: 501-***-****

Experienced financial manager with thirty years of progressive experience

in fiscal and human resource management. Valuable experience with

financial budgeting, financial reporting, financial forecasting, internal

control evaluations, and human resources. Disciplined in the day-to-day

operational logistics of a corporate environment with an eagerness to

interface with all levels of operations to ensure corporate efficiency and

productivity. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen

appreciation for team building and successful negotiation.

Multi-Million Dollar Budget Management Cost Control Analyses

Day-to-Day Financial Logistics Corporate Consolidations

Monthly Financial Statement Closing Personnel Management

Financial Reporting and Evaluation Staff

Development/Training

Financial Forecasting Contract

Negotiations

Collections

Prepare Audit Workpapers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Newport Television, Little Rock, AR January 2008-

February 2013

$18 million division of nationwide Television Corporation

Controller/Business Manager

Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the accounting and human

resources functions for two Little Rock television stations. Ensured all

month-end closing routines were completed timely, that all subsidiary

records and month-end financial statements were submitted to the corporate

office, and that all corporate policies and procedures were in place and

being followed.

. Prepared and presented the annual budgets to corporate officers.

. Ensured weekly profitability forecasting was completed and that the

annual business plan was being met. Recommended operational

enhancements when necessary to meet profit targets.

. Managed the accounts receivable portfolio and all collection

procedures.

. Ensured all contractual commitments were documented and followed.

. Processed all semi-monthly payrolls.

. Trained all employees on benefits options and enrollment procedures.

. Maintained all personnel files.

. Attended all disciplinary reviews and provided guidance as needed.

Business World, Inc., Little Rock, AR June 1999-

January 2008

$9 million locally owned Office Equipment Company

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for the entire operating integrity of the company as well as

its leasing company subsidiary and a water purification affiliate.

Supervised the accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, human

resources and inventory control departments.

. Ensured all daily accounting routines were completed.

. Ensured all invoicing was completed timely.

. Maintained a daily cash flow analysis and approved all vendor

payments.

. Coordinated all inventory control needs and ensured adequate inventory

balances were on hand without sacrificing liquidity.

. Supervised all payroll processing.

. Attended all disciplinary reviews and provided guidance as needed.

. Completed the month-end close and compiled all monthly Balance Sheets

and Income Statements.

. Supervised the accounts receivable portfolio and all collection

efforts.

. Negotiated annual benefit plans and trained employees on benefits

features.

. Negotiated all internal and external borrowing arrangements.

. Coordinated all year-end audit workpapers.

. Assisted external accountants in the completion of all tax returns and

annual compilations.

. Ensured adequate internal controls were in place company wide.

ESI Group Companies, Inc., Little Rock, AR September 1998-

June 1999

Locally owned Information Technology Company

Controller

Responsible for the financial accuracy of the company's Little Rock,

Springdale, and Siloam Springs divisions. Supervised all accounting

functions for each division; including accounts payable, accounts

receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, financial forecasting

and financial reporting.

. Drafted and implemented accounting and operating procedures.

. Ensured adequate internal controls were in place to safeguard company

assets.

. Maintained detailed subsidiary records that supported month-end

financial statement balances.

. Completed month-end closing routines.

. Reported operational results to the company's Chief Financial Officer.

. Supervised the accounts receivable portfolio and all collection

efforts.

. Participated in the due diligence test work for possible future

corporate acquisitions.

Metropolitan National Bank, Little Rock, AR June 1997-September 1998

$600 Million locally owned Full Service Bank

Vice President and Audit Manager

Responsible for ensuring the bank had an adequate system of internal

controls and that the system operated efficiently and within the goals and

objectives of the bank.

. Developed a continuous and comprehensive audit plan.

. Ensured all audits conformed to internal and external audit standards.

. Developed all audit programs.

. Developed and scheduled all audit engagements.

. Completed audit fieldwork in conformity with the approved audit

program.

. Drafted all audit reports.

. Presented all audit findings to company management and to the bank's

audit committee.

. Coordinated audit activities with independent auditors and regulatory

examiners.

. Supervised the compliance and security branches of the bank.

. Assisted in the development of an adequate employee training program.

Baird Kurtz, and Dobson, CPA's, Little Rock, AR November 1996-June

1997

International Full Service CPA Firm

Audit Supervisor

Supervised audit engagements for the firm's banking institution clients.

. Planned audit engagements.

. Completed all audit fieldwork.

. Submitted all audit reports to client management.

. Provided audit schedules to support client tax returns.

. Ensured client's compliance with federal and state banking

regulations.

. Assisted in due diligence examinations and financial forecasting.

Bank of America, Little Rock, AR October 1986-November 1996

Multi-Billion Dollar Full Service Bank

Vice President and Bank Accounting Manager

Responsible for managing the entire bank accounting functions for twelve

Arkansas affiliate banks and one Texas affiliate bank. Managed a staff of

twelve professional bank accountants to ensure the financial integrity of

each bank and non-bank company. Coordinated all work assignments and

external and internal financial reporting.

. Assigned bank supervisory assignments based on employee skill sets.

. Managed the daily accounts payable vendor payment processes.

. Managed the fixed asset accounting systems.

. Managed the system designed to ensure the monthly balancing and

reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts.

. Ensured all month-end closings were completed accurately and timely.

. Submitted all month-end financial statements to the company's CFO for

review and to the local Branch Presidents.

. Provided performance variance reports to local Branch management as

requested.

. Managed the annual budgeting process for all thirteen banking

affiliates.

. Ensured expense amounts were properly allocated to the appropriate

department and cost center.

. Established policies that provided full profitability reporting for

all of the Arkansas Bank of America divisions.

. Worked as liaison with the bank's internal and external auditors and

regulatory examiners during all examination engagements.

Pritchett, Hale, and Privett, CPA's, North Little Rock, AR June 1983-

October 1986

Local Full Service CPA Firm

Staff Accountant

Provided complete accounting services for individual, non-profit,

corporate, and partnership clients.

. Completed fieldwork to support all monthly compilations and annual

audits.

. Completed individual, partnership, and corporate annual tax returns.

. Completed payroll tax reports.

. Provided cash flow analyses.

. Provided expense analyses.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BA - Economics and Business, Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas

Certifications: Certified Public Accountant

Chartered Global Management Accountant

Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Office, Dynamics,

Payforce, Paychex.

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