CHRIS PETLOCK

*** **** ****, ******, ** *****

707-***-****

abzimt@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

-Internal & External Reporting -Multi-Currency & Hedging Transactions

-Investor & Board Relations & Reporting -Cost Accounting

-Manage Accounting & HR Departments -Internal Auditing

-Inventory Management -Sales Tax, Federal & Multi-State Income Tax

-Advanced Excel & ODBC or Database Querying -Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUMMARY

• Successfully revived companies from cash flow, reporting and controls crisis.

• Implemented new GL software packages for several companies.

• Reduced inventory carrying cost by one million dollars over two years through the integration of sales

forecasting and production planning.

• Lower both company and participant cost through adopting new 401 k plans & providers.

• Saved over 30% in yearly Credit Card fees through new merchant services contracts and better

processing.

• Improved monthly cash flow through optimizing inventory levels, negotiating terms with vendors and

obtaining 3rd party financing for customer accounts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Healdsburg Lumber Company INC.

Healdsburg, CA 02/2011-6/2013

$25M Lumber, Hardware, Door, Design Showroom, and Service Company with seven locations

Corporate Controller

Recruited during serious company distress and cash flow crisis. Lead the company out the crisis after cash flow

analysis and changes in payment practices, collection methods, and inventory optimization, purchasing controls

and staffing changes. Helped secure $750,000 line of credit. Served as Interim General Manager Hudson Street

Design of Marin showroom for six months. Lead the Corporate Accounting & Human Resource departments.

Implemented accounting and reporting by location, quick close month end processes and condensed P&L’s &

variance expenses reports for non-financial managers. Report the results on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly

basis according to GAAP for the respective subsidiaries as well as consolidated results to the President and

respective Management Teams. Prepare companywide budgets by location on a monthly five-year rolling basis.

Prepare various ODBC management reports as requested by management. Oversee company wide Financial

Policy & Controls, Payroll, Human Resources, IT, AP, AR, and State, Local & Federal Tax Return preparation

with CPA. Review all Company, Customer & Vendor Contracts, Terms & Conditions, Insurance Policies and

Employment Offers. Worked with Management team to grow company from five locations to seven. Work with

Management Teams over seven profit centers to set and meet financial goals, comply with policies &

procedures, for their respective department, subsidiary and companywide. Oversee Cost controls and maintain

Cost Pools for accurate Cost Accounting, Price Control and Commission Calculations. Attend and report at all

quarterly Advisory Board meetings and work to implement recommendations

Software: Epicore ECSPro, MS Office, ACT!

Rodolph, INC

Sonoma, CA 06/2010 – 02/2011

$15M international textile wholesale distribution and design firm

Controller & Financial Analyst

Recruited during serious company distress and cash flow crisis. Stabilized the company after cash flow analysis

and changes in payment practices, collection methods, inventory optimization & purchasing controls.

Responsible for all accounting, finance, insurance and employee benefits of the organization. Reporting to the

President. Lead and motivate AR and AP personnel by providing goals, support and training. Work with and

provide ongoing support to Human Resources to produce payroll and other HR duties. Compile financial

statements for interim and year-end and provide analysis to management. Direct periodic inventory counts.

Prepare forecasts and budgets then investigate and report variances. Hedge foreign exchange risk through a mix

forward contracts and spot buys. Acquire and manage proper business, liability and auto insurances as well as

employee medical coverage.

Software: Activant/Epicore Profit 21 Crystal Reports, Excel

Artist Works, LLC

Napa, CA (P/T consulting) 04/2008-04/2011

Internet Startup Company providing online music education and revenue opportunities for musicians

Moved accounting records from Excel worksheets to QuickBooks for Mac. Returned several times to “clean

up” after personal changes. Work with and train staff to operate finance function of business. Prepare financial

records for audit and tax return. Close monthly, quarterly & yearly periods and compile full set of financial

statements for interim and year-end. Prepare forecasts, budgets then research and report variances. Collaborate

to write Business Plan, prepare for and select auditors for Investor Financing and eventual IPO.

Software: QuickBooks for Mac, Excel

Innerstave, LLC

Sonoma, CA 09/2007 –05/2010

Wood products manufacturing company providing French & American Oak adjuncts to the wine industry worldwide

Accounting Manager

Responsible for all accounting, finance, insurance and employee benefits of the organization. Reporting to the

General Manager, holding company executives and major equity holders. Lead and motivate AR and AP

personnel by providing goals, support and training. Work with and provide ongoing support to Human

Resources to produce payroll and other HR duties. Close monthly, quarterly & yearly periods and compile full

set of financial statements for interim and year-end. Direct periodic inventory counts. Prepare forecasts and

budgets and variance analysis. Obtain and retain financing including a $750,000 line of credit. Hedge foreign

exchange risk through forward contracts. 401(k) Plan Trustee and Administrator. Acquire and manage proper

business, liability and auto insurances as well as employee medical coverage. Communicate with holding

company and other investors, providing financial performance information, proforma tax information and

outlook data.

Software: QuickBooks Enterprise Manufacturing, Excel

Oregon Property Development Inc.

Sonoma, CA 08/2005 – 10/2007

Real Estate Development Company

Accountant

Report to the President. Post AP, AR and prepare adjusting entries. Close monthly, quarterly & yearly periods

and compile full set of financial statements for interim and year-end.

Bay Hydronic Inc.

Sonoma, CA 08/2005 – 10/2007

Accountant & Office Manager

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Workers Comp, Account Reconciliation, cost bids jobs,

service and assemblies, Inventory Control, purchases, safety manager, OSHA compliance and office

management.

T.L. Richards

Glen Ellen, CA 07/2003 – 09/2005

Accounting Clerk

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, costing systems and account reconciliation for Jack

London Lodge Hotel, Jack London Saloon, Wolf House Restaurant, Silver Moon Properties and Family

accounts

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration University of Phoenix 2010

Bachelors of Science, Accounting University of Phoenix 2007

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS MEMBERSHIPS

Commissioner (Chair, re-elected 01/2013) City of Sonoma City Services Commission. Appointed 02/2010

(Reappointed 02/2012)

Treasurer, Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, Elected to Board 08/2010-8/2011

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