Accounting Management

William Cochran

Marietta, GA 678-***-****

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Senior-Level Controller & Accounting Contractor

Financial Stewardship Financial Management Contract Controllership

Certified CPA and CMA, engaging in Controller, and Accounting Contractor positions versed in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Over 20 years of experience in management with an emphasis on Controllership. Talent in leading groups to streamline and advance company processes through Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Results-driven expert increasing profitability, and executing system changes across companies. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, JD Edwards/SAP, MAS 200/Sage 100, MS Dynamics, FRx Reporting, and Great Plains ERP Software.

Accounting Operations Management

Accounts Payable

Cost Accounting

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Accounts Receivable

Annual Audit Preparation

Revenue Recognition

Account Reconciliation & Combined Financials

Professional Experience

ACCOUNTING CONTRACTOR, Marietta, GA June 2015 – July 2017

Executed contract accounting assignments for small businesses.

Finished Five assignments, averaging three months per assignment.

Prepared financial statements, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, weekly payroll, and sales analysis.

ADVANCED MEDICAL PRICING SOLUTIONS, Atlanta, GA September 2013 – May 2015

Contract Controller

Audited and revamped financial statements to assist with the sale of a software company.

Completed a software revenue recognition program. Saas implementation.

Implemented Software recognition ASC 985-605, SOP-72.

THE BIRDSEY GROUP, Atlanta, GA February 2012 – August 2013

Contract Controller

Handled daily accounting functions for Construction Division.

Assessed issues with cash flow and explained how to correct these.

Identified issues with profitability and how to solve these.

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES, Smyrna, GA 2007 – 2011

Controller

$200 million revenue, manufacturer of radiation monitoring equipment

Managed all aspects of accounting and finance in the international manufacturing and distribution division

Implemented Just-In-Time purchasing (JIT) and invoicing and collections system, which led to a 15% increase in cash flow. Software Revenue recognition. ASC 985-605, SOP-72

Reduced past due A/R and moved the Company to 90% up-to-date receivables.

Installed MAS 200 ERP Accounting software.

Identified excessive inventory, took control and decreased inventory by $2M.

Company sold

NORTH STAR WASTE, Smyrna, GA 2003 – 2006

Controller

$60 million revenue, waste management corporation

Lead three accounting and financial divisions, overseeing all day-to-day operations.

Restructured the accounting system and moved the company to profitability; raised margins by 50% and moved the company to a 200% increase in profit.

Organized a job costing accounting system which noted all revenues and supplementary costs.

Renegotiated business agreements, reducing costs and fees by creating a long-term contract.

Aided in the business decision-making processes with executive professionals.

Operation sold

J&C NATIONWIDE, Atlanta, GA 2000 – 2003

Controller

$55 million revenue, national physician contract staffing agency

Served as chief project controller for the expansion of accounting department, taking it from $20M to $55M.

Automated invoicing and payment system, resulting in a 30% decline in accounting costs.

Streamlined financial processes and introduced improvements that enhanced productivity.

Applied a collections policy which took the company from outstanding invoice days of 59 to 45.

Company sold

additional Experience

Controller Mid-South Restaurants, $9m Arbys Franchise, Atlanta, GA

Plant Accounting Manager Crown Cork & Seal, $120m Manufacturer of aluminum cans, Atlanta, GA

Plant Controller Trilogy Communications, $60m manufacturer of cable, Freehold, NJ

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business Administration, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

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