DAVID J. LENDERMAN, CPA CORPORATE CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR
Diverse accounting experiences in financial management, accounting and reporting.
PROVEN LEADER with consistent successes in financial analysis, organizational design, strategic planning, process improvement and
the implementation of systems to reduce costs and improve productivity. Effective in managing and working with all levels of
management both internally and externally. Excel in consistently producing timely and accurate financial information with integrity and
adherence to GAAP. Adept in training and motivating others to achieve results.
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Direct and manage all activities of the Recommend, streamline and improve daily
accounting department accounting processes
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Coordinate and manage quarterly bank, Prepare, approve and develop balance sheet
inventory appraisal and annual audit reviews reconciliations and analysis
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Hands on experience in system conversions Recruit, select, train and develop staff
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
EDWIN WATTS GOLF SHOPS, LLC FT WALTON BEACH, FL
Corporate Controller * 10/08 – Present
Corporate Controller for a $190 million specialty golf retailer through 91 stores in sixteen states. Responsible for all
accounting and reporting activities to support short-term and long-term decision making for an equity investment of Sun
Capital Partners, Inc. Acted as registered agent for the company to ensure compliance with State and Local regulations.
• Supported execution of a cost reduction plan to re-balance the cost structure to align with a reduced
revenue stream.
• Led and managed the financial accounting implementation of a new ERP system ensuring data
integrity and consistent reporting.
• Managed the quarterly bank and inventory appraisal reviews associated with a $45 million credit
facility.
• Developed and implemented financial close processes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate
reporting of financial results.
• Responsible for implementing a financial close process to report operating results consistently within 5
business days of the month-end close.
SURGICAL CARE AFFILIATES BIRMINGHAM, AL
Assistant Controller * 8/05 – 7/08
Responsible for directing the compilation, review and analysis of the monthly financial results for 139 Surgery Center
Partnerships with Net Revenues approximating $700 million. Managed the financial close and reporting activities to
include the consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial statements. Provided accounting guidance in support of
operations.
• Developed and implemented monthly financial close processes and procedures to ensure timely and
accurate financial results of the Surgery Centers and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Reduced the monthly financial close calendar from 15 business days to 10 business days.
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• Instrumental in the accumulation, analysis and submission of financial information that resulted in the
successful divesture of the HealthSouth Surgery Division to an equity investment of TPG Capital.
• Managed a staff of 23 full-time employees.
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SAKS INCORPORATED JACKSON, MS
Assistant Controller * 10/00 – 8/05
Director of Retail Accounting * 1/99 – 10/00
Senior Accounting Manager * 2/97 – 1/99
Responsible for directing accounting activities for various departments for a national retail company with annual sales in
excess of $6 billion. Coordinated centralization of various accounting departments during acquisition activities resulting in
greater efficiencies and controls. Considered 'go-to' person in developing documentation and implementing processes and
procedures to ensure adequate controls were in place for adherence to Sarbanes Oxley.
• Transitioned six operating divisions to operate on the same retail accounting system while ensuring
accurate and timely reporting of inventory balances and gross margin results.
• Through Best Practices achieved staff reductions of over 40%.
• Reduced the monthly financial close from 7 business days to 5 business days.
• Implemented procedures to account for capital costs under SOP 98-1.
• Instrumental in recovery of overpaid federal and state payroll taxes in excess of $4 million.
WOMEN’S HOSPITAL/RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL JACKSON, MS
Senior Director of Finance * 7/95 – 2/97
Lead financial person responsible for directing accounting, reporting, budgeting and operational cash management
departments for a Women's Hospital with Net Revenues approximating $50 million.
• Assisted functional departments with the evaluation, analysis and implementation of cost reduction
procedures.
• Instrumental in reducing accounts receivable days from 60 to 45 while improving cash flow.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER JACKSON, MS
Assistant Financial Director * 11/93 – 7/95
Responsible for coordination and implementation of annual budgets for a 650 bed teaching facility.
• Produced appropriation request to the State of Mississippi Legislature stating personnel, operating and
capital expenditure needs for upcoming fiscal year.
• Provided assistance to hospital administration in the compilation of monthly financial
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reports and operation analysis.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK JACKSON, MS
Senior Auditor * 8/90 – 11/93
Performed annual financial statement audits for various companies with concentration in the Healthcare industry.
• Consistently achieved/exceeded expectations from audit partners as well as audit clients.
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VID J. LENDERMAN, CPA Page 3
EDUCATION/LICENSES
B.A., Accountancy * University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS * 1990
Certified Public Accountant License, 1992
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Served in support of the Sunkist Swim Team in a variety of roles to include Treasurer as well as President
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