Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Robert A. Tetreault, CPA, MBA
Westminster, VT 05158
Qualification for: Chief Financial Officer / Controller
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated leader with twenty years of experience in all areas of
finance combined with thirteen years of experience in company operations.
Strong knowledge in diverse areas such as traditional and non-traditional
financing, managing rapid growth, human resources, information technology,
budget management, banking, auditing, tax preparation, segment accounting,
cost accounting, insurance and benefits.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cost Accounting Business Plan Writing
Financing GAAP Compliance
Project Management Cost Control
Strategic Planning Work Flow Analysis and Design
Operations Management Worker's Compensation
Medical Insurance Insurance
Employee Benefits OSHA
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer, 2004 - Present
Bazin Brother's Construction, Incorporated, Westminster, VT
Responsible for all aspects of financing, accounting, job costing, banking,
insurance, contract administration, cash management, reporting and safety.
Other areas of responsibility include Human Resources and Information
Technology. Responsible for evaluating and coordinating legal issues with
outside counsel.
Evaluated procedures and implemented efficiency enhancements.
Automated processes to improve productivity.
Realigned banking process to improve profitability.
Improved management reporting to enhance decision-making.
Chief Financial Officer, 1998 - 2004
Vermont Medical, Incorporated, Bellows Falls, VT
Responsible for all aspects of financing, accounting, banking, insurance,
budgeting, cash management and reporting. Other areas of responsibility
include Human Resources and Information Technology. Responsible for
evaluating and coordinating legal issues with outside counsel.
Teamed with the Chief Executive Officer and other top management to double
the company in sales.
Developed and grew the Information Technology Department.
Successfully directed a $1.8 million expansion of the company.
Successfully negotiated revenue bond financing for a $10 million expansion
for our subsidiary, Melsur Corporation, in Alabama.
Negotiated and secured asset based financing.
Negotiated and secured two million dollars in leases and sale lease backs.
Evaluated companies for purchase and wrote purchase recommendations.
Director of Finance, 1994 - 1997
Millard Group, Inc., Peterborough, NH
Member of the executive team and chairman of the financial strategic team.
Responsibilities included management of the accounting department and
credit and collections department. Provided internal and external
reporting to management and regulatory agencies. Also conducted annual
audit, prepared and managed company budget, both financial and operational,
and assumed human resource responsibilities in the absence of the manager.
Designed billing, accounts receivable/payable, and credit and collections
systems to be programmed.
Prepared a cost savings study across departments.
Reduced staff in the finance department by 20% and introduced self-
regulating teams to reduce overtime by 50%.
Led the financial strategic team in a 15% reduction in operating expenses.
Controller, 1991 - 1994
Holstein Association USA, Inc., Brattleboro, VT
Responsible for overall management of the accounting department. Handled
all internal and external reporting to management and regulatory agencies.
Prepared the company budget, oversaw the annual audit and general ledger
system. Also reported financial information to the Finance Committee and
Board of Directors.
Senior Associate, 1989 - 1991
Coopers & Lybrand, Springfield, MA
Responsible for planning and performing audit engagements, supervising
engagement staff, and providing detail analysis of both for-profit and non-
for-profit companies. Prepared comprehensive financial statements and
managed operating improvement recommendations and tax returns.
Financial Reporting Manager, 1987 - 1988
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Brattleboro, VT
Responsible for internal financial reporting as well as external and
regulatory reporting. Prepared SEC quarterly 10Q's, annual 10K's as well as
nuclear regulatory reports.
Accounting Manager, 1985 - 1986
Vermont National Bank, Brattleboro, VT
Managed nine employees responsible for general ledger, accounts payable,
fixed assets and daily cash reconciliation. Prepare internal reports, month
end financial statements, and regulatory reports.
Item Processing Supervisor, 1982 - 1985
Responsible for sixteen employees processing daily bank transactions from
twenty-six branches. Responsible for running the nightly computer backup of
the date processed that day.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Certified Public Accountant, 1987
Master of Business Administration - Plymouth State College, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - American International
College, 1985
Cost Accounting Instructor - Community College of Vermont, 1987 - 1988
Willing to travel References available upon request
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