THOMAS W. McCARROLL

916-***-****

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SUMMARY: Seasoned, disciplined, hands-on professional who solves

challenging business problems using creative analytical and

management skills. Demonstrated expertise in corporate

administration, development of strategic planning,

financial planning & analysis, and cost containment

policies and procedures. Excellent organizational and

communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Enza Zaden North America Inc., Salinas California

Privately held subsidiary of Enza Zaden Netherlands, an

international vegetable seed breeding, production, and

sales company.

2010-2013 North American Controller. Manage a staff of 6. Senior

financial person responsible for 6 companies in the USA and

Mexico, and a branch in Canada. Manage financial results,

analysis and control, inventory, budget preparation,

financial statement preparation, transfer pricing, cash

management, insurance, risk management, taxes, currency

exchange rate conversions, real estate leases, fixed assets

and general accounting functions including G/L, A/R, and

A/P.

1. Initiated and established R & D tax credit for eligible

years (prior and current) resulting in over $800K in tax

refunds.

2. Created methodology, process, and report for capturing

costs per crop.

Negotiated land acquisition below fair market value.

4. Enhanced internal control accounting procedures for

Mexican subsidiaries.

5. Established US Holding Company and foundation for

Canadian subsidiary and incorporation.

6. "No change" Deloitte year-end audits 2010-2012.

Norquist Salvage Corp., DBA Thrift Town, Roseville

California

Family retail store chain with 15 locations in 4 western

states.

2005-2009 Corporate Controller. Manage a staff of 3. Responsibilities

included financial analysis and control, inventory, budget

preparation, financial statement preparation, cash

management, insurance, taxes, real estate leases, fixed

assets and general accounting functions including G/L, A/R,

A/P and payroll.

7. Provide leadership and management to accounting and

finance department.

8. Manage outside relationships with accountants/auditors,

bankers, and insurance brokers.

9. Negotiated natural gas energy contracts resulting in

significant utilities savings in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas

region store locations.

10. Facilitated enterprise zone state income tax amendments

resulting in $1,000's in refunds and savings to

corporation and shareholders.

11. Part of team launching corporation first in store and on

line gift card program.

I-S-Cubed, Inc., San Jose California

Start-up Software Company specializing in secure

cryptographic management solutions for network devices in

the financial services, retail, and enterprise markets.

2003-2005 Director of Finance and Administration. Executive staff

member. Responsible for all accounting, finance, treasury,

human resources, information technology, facilities,

insurance, and administration.

12. Created policy for software revenue recognition under

GAAP SOP 97-2.

Negotiated building lease resulting in savings of $300K in rent and parking

costs.

14. Secured equipment lease line with Silicon Valley Bank.

Facilitated company's first independent audit with Deloitte.

THOMAS W. McCARROLL

916-***-****

accl1j@r.postjobfree.com

(Con't) The Brenner Group, Cupertino California

Interim financial advisory & management services.

2000-2003 Financial Executive Consultant. Provide consulting services in

the capacity of Corporate Controller for multiple clients

in industries such as software, semiconductor, internet

network appliances, broadband communications, online pc

management services, and digital camera operating systems.

16. Provide structure and leadership for accounting and

finance department.

Responsible for all forecasting, audit, tax, risk management, treasury,

legal, IT, and facilities.

18. Manage all employee related matters, including stock

options, benefits, 401K, payroll administration and

human resources.

19. Prepare 3 year business plan for venture capital

funding.

Oliver Design, (acquired by Xyratex.), Scotts Valley California

Privately held disk cleaning equipment manufacturer.

1997-2000 Corporate Controller. Manage a staff of 4. Responsible for

financial controls and procedures, cost accounting, credit

and collections, budgeting, financial statement

preparation, treasury and cash management, fixed assets and

general accounting functions including G/L, A/R, A/P, and

payroll.

20. Reduced monthly financial close cycle by 40% providing

quicker information visibility.

21. Coordinated financial software conversion and

implementation by testing of accounting functions and

designing enhancements where needed.

22. Successfully facilitated and coordinated company's first

"no change" independent audit with Deloitte.

Nimbus Software Services, Sunnyvale California

Publicly held subsidiary of Nimbus CD International

featuring DVD/CD-ROM/audio and floppy disk manufacturer

with full software and hardware turnkey services.

1995-1997 West Coast Division Controller. Senior financial person.

Manage a staff of 3. Responsibilities include financial

planning and control, budget preparation, profitability

analysis, financial statement preparation, cost accounting,

cash management, inventory management, fixed assets and

general accounting functions including G/L, A/R, A/P and

payroll.

23. As newly acquired subsidiary, established initial

accounting and system controls to ensure information

integrity of applications and processes.

24. Designed packaging direct labor cost accounting system

for capturing financial data and quoting potential new

business.

EDUCATION: MBA-Golden Gate University - Cum Laude

BS Business Admin (Accounting) University of La Verne -

Cum Laude

Passed CPA Written Exam 1990

U.S. Navy Veteran- Aviation Administrationman

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