CFO

JOHN S. MITTER

**** ******* **** ****, ******, MI 48843

810-***-**** ********@*******.***

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Business professional with 20+ years of experience managing all accounting operations for successful organizations, progressively responsible and multifaceted experience in accounting, banking, finance, payroll, corporate strategy, human resources, IT, sales, marketing, insurance and business operations. I bring a unique combination of strengths, skills and experiences that will enable me to create real value for your organization. I am someone who can deliver on multiple projects at the same time and translate a plan into action. In addition, I excel in the roles of a coordinator, someone who connects the pieces together to ensure results are reached efficiently, as well as a craftsperson, someone who uses their sharpened and refined skills to produce expert results. These characteristics, combined with my past experiences and my passion for the work of this organization, make me a uniquely qualified candidate.

EXPERIENCE

STERIMED MEDICAL WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC., Farmington Hills, MI, September 8, 2014

$50M Manufacturer of medical waste processors that shred and disinfect the medical waste. Sales are to hospitals, dialysis centers, clinics, waste haulers and distributors.

CFO

Manage all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll

Organize and maintain the financial records of the company in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS

Responsible for overseeing appropriate accounting procedures, internal controls, and database/file management - Perform budget vs. actual data analysis on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

Create and maintain general ledger, including monthly account reconciliations and bank reconciliations

Complete month end closings for all entities, including international entities in Ireland, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and Israel - Create and complete all general ledger journal entries as necessary

Prepare financial statements and appropriate consolidations according to company closing schedule

Maintain company spare parts inventory, including some purchasing functions

Strategic Planning development, monitoring, and update weekly, monthly and annual budgets and forecasts

Cash Management development, monitoring, and update weekly, monthly and annual cash flow forecasts

Capital Expenditures - SGA Administration - Contract Negotiations - Treasury Management

Data Analysis establishment and maintain weekly, monthly and annual key metrics

Risk Management, including benefits administration, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, worker’s comp, D&O, Crime, legal matters, etc

Prepare and manage all external and internal audits - Responsible for all timely tax reporting

Work with company’s outside firms (Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, Colin Clarence, P.A., First Names Group, HLB McKeogh Gallagher Ryan and HW Fisher & Company)

Banking Relationship Management on all accounts - Handling Day to Day Operations of entire Company

Provide coaching, guidance, direction and developmental opportunities for team members

Administer Human Resource functions for business - Direct operations and order fulfillment team

Supervise, mentor and develop staff including interview, hire, train, and terminate

Problem Solver and Root Cause Analysis - Developing Policies and Procedures - Manufacturing

R & D Planning and Cost Overseeing - Quality Control Management - Project Management

Supply Chain Management - Logistics - IT Management of maintaining, implementing and researching

GENESEE PACKAGING, INC., Flint, MI, November 18, 2013 - September 5, 2014

$20M-$25M Company of packaging, manufacturer of corrugated Boxes, sequencing and accessories. Customers were GM, Nexteer Automotive, Toyota and Ford.

Controller

Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements

Capital Expenditures - Cash Management - Treasury Management - SGA Administration

Strategic Planning - Contract Negotiations - Problem Solver and Root Cause Analysis

Banking Relationship Management on all accounts

Supervise, mentor and develop accounting staff - Supervise Payroll and was Back-up processor of Payroll

Manage cost accounting practices at 5 different plants

Manage all external and internal audits - Developing Policies and Procedures

Interface with financial institution and outside auditors (Plante & Moran PLLC)

Risk Management, including benefits administration, health, dental, vision, worker’s comp, general liability, D&O, crime, legal matters, etc

401K Administrator - Weekly sales reports - Financial Analysis - Project Management

Handled Day to Day Operations with the Operations Manager

Quality Control with the Quality Manager - Human Resource Advising - Supply Chain Management

Perform budget vs. actual data analysis on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

IT Management of maintaining, implementing and researching - Implementing computer software SAP

Key Achievement:

Oversaw increase to line of credit from $900K to $3.5M

WONDERLAND MARINE WEST, INC., Howell, MI, 1989 – October 1, 2013

$15M Marine dealership that sells boats, motors, trailers, services, parts, accessories and storage. The manufactures that dealt with were Yamaha, Brunswick, Forest River and BRP.

Vice President/CFO/Controller (January 1997 – October 1, 2013)

Manage all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, petty cash, cash flow forecasting, tax planning, pension planning

Prepare financial statements daily, monthly, quarterly, annually

Perform budget vs. actual data analysis on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

Handling Day to Day Operations of the entire Company - Problem Solver and Root Cause Analysis

Capital Expenditures - SGA Administration - Financial Analysis - Strategic Planning

Cash Management - Treasury Management - Project Management - Contract Negotiations

Developing Policies and Procedures - Banking and Financial Institutions Relationship Management

Financial Risk Management and corporate governance - OEM and Customer Relationship Management

Administer of Human Resources functions for business; manage benefits administration

Supervise, mentor and develop staff including interview, hire, train, and terminate

Risk Management, including benefits administration, health, dental, worker’s comp, D&O, Crime, legal matters, etc - 401K Administrator and Section 125 Benefits Plans

Manage all insurance-related matters, (property, liability, environmental, Workman’s Compensation), customer Insurance Claims with the Insurance Companies, Warranty Claims to OEM’s and Distributors, major purchases and major stocking orders for the company

Manage all external and internal audits - Manage Parts & Service Departments

Work with Company’s CPA Firms (Plante Moran (formerly known as Stuart Franey Matthews & Chantres P.C.) & Battiata & Company, PC)

Sales - F & I Financing, selling and handling all documents on the back end - Marketing and Promotions

Dealer Councils - Trade Show Design, Setup and Teardown - Quality Control Management - Logistics

IT Management of maintaining, implementing and researching - Supply Chain Management

Key Achievements:

Converted manual accounting system to an ERP system, increasing efficiency and accuracy

Converted paper filing systems to an automated process utilizing Excel to improve efficiency

Upgraded computers to a multi-user network that integrated department functions and reporting

Oversaw $5M refinancing of business property; researched options and resources and ultimately arranged for SBA loan

Secured new financial institutions’ lines of credit for over $1.5M for purchase of product

Created employee’s handbook, policies and procedures

Used Visio to Flow Chart how the company handled all procedures

Reduce cost in health care benefits and giving more to the employees

Set up trade show displays to effectively use the space to best show off the products to the customers

Manage employees to deliver top-notch customer service ratings

Making deals with OEM’s to receive rebates back on hitting sales volumes and extra money for trade shows and marketing

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Excel Word Access PowerPoint

Visio Internet Research Office 365 Peachtree

QuickBooks SAP Great Plains AD

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Finance Accounting Operations Information Technology (IT) Management Human Resources

Facilities Customer Service Relationship Management Team Leadership Imports/Exports

Polices and Procedures Contract Negotiations Budgeting and Forecasting Cost Containment

Benefits Management Business Development Account Reconciliations Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Modeling and Forecasting Financial Audits Fixed and Variable Expense Analysis

Inventory Analysis Internal Controls Key Performance Indicators Operational Accounting

Operating Cash Flow Analysis Process Improvement and Automation Project Management

Software Evaluation and Implementation Standard Costing Strategic Planning Payroll 401K

US GAAP and IFRS Accounting Variable Compensation Plans SWOT and Data Analysis Buyer

Business Planning Banking Relationships Treasury Management Cash Management Mechanically

General Ledger Journal Risk Management Time Management Variance Analysis Procurement

External and Internal Audits Marketing Sales Sales Management Decision Making Experience

Cross Functional Responsibility Promotions Trade Shows Problem Solver F & I Management Manufacturing Packaging Supply Chain Vendor Management OEM Management Financial Analysis Root Cause Analysis Database/File Management Consolidation of Financial Statements Logistics

Capital expenditures SGA Administration Accounts Receivables Accounts Payables Multi Plants

R & D Planning and Cost Overseeing Handling Day to Day Operations Project Management Supervisor

Supply Chain Management Quality Control Management Insurance Administration Legal Matters

Financial Institution Relationship Management Customer Relationship Management Dealer Councils

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Accountancy, graduated December 2004 ● GPA: 3.509

Walsh College, Troy, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 1997

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Colin Wilson Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Awarded Merit for Outstanding Achievement from Howell Board of Education

Timothy J. Costello Scholarship Recipient

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Institute of Management Accountants, 2008-Present

ADDITIONAL Volunteer Work

Treasurer, Huron Valley Shrine Club, 1997-2001

Manage all financial information and filing of all reports

President, Northshore Village Board, 2006-2008

Help prepare budgets

Ran all meetings

Work to resolve community problems with viable solutions

Vice President, Northshore Master Board, 2006-2008

(Board consists of all presidents of the subdivision boards)

Help prepare master budget

Volunteer Coach for Youth Hockey and Youth Baseball

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