Manager Human Resources
Resume:
JAMES C. ROGERSON, BA CMA
** ********** ****. ? Brampton, Ontario ? L6X 3K6? aca17e@r.postjobfree.com ?
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Accomplished senior financial manager with experience in Operations, P &
L, F/X, IT, Budgets, Human Resources, Strategic Initiatives and
Forecasting. Results oriented, decisive leader with proven success in
financial roles in public and private organizations. Excel in dynamic,
demanding environments while maintaining focus on strategic, big picture
goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Change Management Financial Statements Profit and Loss
Budgeting Acquisitions Human Resources
Forecasting Treasury Insurance
Tax Issues Credit Analysis Consolidations
Project Accounting Standard Costing Procurement
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edward Jones Investments, Mississauga, ON July 2009-Nov 2013
Financial Advisor
Responsible for the long term conservative investments of individuals
FANUC Robotics Canada, Mississauga, ON December 2007-April
2009
Manager-Finance
Provide financial leadership to the $70 million Canadian subsidiary of a
world leader in robotics automation.
Key Achievements:
> Initiated expense analysis resulting in savings in operating expenses
as well as changes and streamlining of management of the expenses.
> Implemented a new payroll system to eliminate manual processes in an
effort to be more efficient
> Implemented structure to purchasing to control costs
J H Ryder Machinery Limited, Mississauga, ON June 2007-
December 2007
Chief Financial Officer
Provide financial leadership for a $90 million material handling service
provider in a family owned midsize Canadian controlled Private
Corporation. Provided direction for a network of 16 branches in Ontario
and Quebec in the aftermarket segment of the business that includes parts,
service, rentals and maintenance.
Key Achievements:
> Redefine organizational structure in the finance department as part
of a total reorganization mandate of the company.
> Changed the process for looking at unbilled hours in the service
department in an effort to increase efficiencies. The effect was to
increase billed hours from 80% to 83% representing approximately a
half million more in revenue.
> Instituted US currency purchases process change away from a deal by
deal basis to a company needs basis. The effect was to average lower
cost conversion of purchases, thereby saving F/X cost and to
increase margins.
> Initiate Inventory turn management mandate to increase turns from 4
turns to 4.5 turns.
> Secured a line of credit at a US facility to enhance floor plan
coverage. Line was worth $1 million to be used for a US Supplier.
Premier Peterbilt Inc., Brampton ON March 2002-
June 2007
Corporate Controller
Provide financial leadership for $100 million dollar dealership of class 8
and class 7 trucks through 4 branches in a family owned midsize Canadian
controlled Private Corporation. Departmental Leadership was given to
Sales, Parts, and Service and provided direction for 5 direct reports in
Finance.
Key Achievements:
> Implemented a forecasting system that incorporates the use of
Actual, Budget and Forecasting information to be used on a monthly
basis for departmental managers.
> Instituted credit and collection procedures to ensure cash flow and
to minimize bad debts to below 1% and maintain past dues over 60 and
90 days to 10% or less.
> Instrumental in creating a 4-year business plan for bank purposes to
aid expansion of the company to a 4th branch.
> Implemented a process change for the service department to report
correctly the proficiency of mechanics time. Result was to increase
billed hours to increase revenue.
> Participated with senior management team responsible for all aspects
of the corporation.
Wajax Industries Limited, Mississauga, ON February 1996-
March 2002
(3 Positions at Wajax as follows)
(1) J D Edwards Implementation Team - Wajax Industries March 2000-March
2002
Wajax grew by acquisition and as a result had 12 different software
packages. The goal was to have all companies on one software package.
Key Achievements:
> Part of the finance team for implementing J D Edwards
> Responsible for A/R, Taxation, Credit and G/L
> Liased with the other teams (Service, purchasing, Sales) to ensure
the financials were correct.
> Went live in Quebec region.
(2) Corporate Accountant- Wajax Industries March 1998-March
2000
Promoted to Corporate accountant from the Division. Responsible for
Consolidations of the entire company as well as the corporate books. Total
revenues were in excess of $1 Billion.
Key Achievements:
> Converted corporate books to ACCPAC system.
> Helped source Hyperion as the consolidation package of choice to
move forward with
> Trained Analysts on consolidations using Comshare FDC.
(3) Divisional Controller February 1996-February
1998
Provide financial expertise to the Central Division of the heavy equipment
arm of Wajax. Central region was a $130 million segment of a $1 billion
publicly traded corporation. Central region specialized in material
handling and forestry equipment.
Key Achievements:
> Aided in securing 4 acquisitions worth approximately $50 million in
increased revenue.
> Implemented a database system used for consolidation purposes, Used
Comshare FDC consolidation package. Sourced Hyperion to convert to.
> Revamped purchasing procedures for 130 truck fleet and lowered costs
by 10%.
> Responsible for installing new security controls to prevent thefts
totaling approximately $1 Million.
John Brooks Company Limited, Mississauga, ON October 1985-
February 1996
Accounting Manager
Provide Financial and Administration expertise to a $50 million
distributor of pumps, nozzles and spraying systems. Corporation was a
family owned Canadian controlled Private Corporation.
Key Achievements:
> Implemented a Toronto Dominion and Comcheq direct payroll system.
> Converted IBM Mainframe system to HFA distribution software.
> Revised credit and collection policies to lower bad debts.
> Managed foreign currencies.
Kwikasair Express, Mississauga, ON June 1984-
October 1985
Accounting Supervisor
Through 9 direct reports, managed 3 corporate entities in the freight
transportation business.
Key Achievements:
> Amalgamated 2 corporate entities for reporting purposes.
> Consolidated reporting for distribution to corporate.
Burlington Canada Inc., Brampton, ON
November 1980-June 1984
Chief Accountant
Provide financial leadership for a $50 million manufacturer of carpets in a
publicly traded, US parent corporation.
Key Achievements:
> Divisional responsibility for worldwide consolidation project of all
financial reporting.
> Worked closely with industrial engineers to explain variances in
manufacturing.
> Implemented cycle counting of inventory thereby eliminating the need
for yearly physical counts.
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Education and Credentials
Society of Management Accountants (CMA) Toronto West District
. Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Economics McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario
. CMA Ontario, Toronto West District Board Member
Systems Used
. BAAN
. J D Edwards One World
. Microsoft products, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
. DSI
. Ceridian Payroll
. D & B Reporting
. Hyperion
. Comshare
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