Scott A. Stephens
**** ****** *** ******, *********, OH 44685 330-***-**** *****************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY:
Financial Executive / CFO with demonstrated success in reducing costs, employee development, problem
solving and system integration. Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels. Experiences
include:
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Full P&L Responsibility ERP Implementation
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Project Management Strategic Planning
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Inventory Control Plant Cost Accounting
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Capital Planning Staff Development
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General Ledger Product Cost Accounting
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Budgeting Managed Banking Relationship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
TANK SERVICES – Canton, Ohio (Industrial Coatings \ Corrosion Control) 2011 – December 2013
VP of FINANCE
Directed the accounting, safety and HR departments. Directed 2 associates.
• General Ledger Control (Peachtree Accounting Software)
• Financial Reporting to CEO and Board of Directors
• Coordinate annual budget with shop and field divisions
• Manage outside CPA relationship including yearly audit
• Maintain job costing for the field and shop divisions
• Coordination of physical inventories
• Coordinate training and safety certifications
• Negotiate purchasing contracts and oversee daily purchasing
• Oversee the HR functions
• Oversee the payroll function
• Direct credit and collections
• Administration of the 401(K) plan
BIERY CHEESE COMPANY - Louisville, Ohio (Custom cheese packaging) 2007 – 2011
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Directed the accounting, finance, IT and general administrative departments. Directed 9 associates in a
$125M plus company.
• Negotiated a $10.0M construction loan for 80,000 sq.ft. expansion and $5.0 M capital Line of Credit
• Managed outside CPA relationship including yearly review as well as outside legal issues
• Implemented ERP system improving inventory accuracy by over 20%
• Coordination of quarterly physical inventories
• Pricing of perishable inventory
• 401(k) administration and executive payroll
• Direct credit and collections
PARK POULTRY INC. - Canton, Ohio (Largest poultry processor in Ohio) 1999 - 2007
PRESIDENT (2004 – 2007)
CFO (1999 – 2007)
As President, lead the overall direction of the company with 300 plus employees and 4 VP’s as direct reports.
As CFO, directed the finance and purchasing departments with 7 direct reports.
• Staffed VP level positions
• Established Corporate Goals
• Negotiated $3.0M banking arrangement
• Worked with VP of Human Resources on union contract negotiations resulting in a savings of $1.0M
• Worked with VP of Human Resources to establish a companywide training program
• Contracted with feed suppliers for future pricing
• Implemented a Strategic Planning team to look at issues proactively
• Worked to get Canton City annexation accomplished
• Consulted with outside nutritionists, veterinarians and other industry experts to improve live
production operations
• Negotiated and managed property and casualty insurance program
• Established consignment arrangement with packaging vendors; reviewed all outside contractors
• Reported to the Board of Directors
Nov 1998 – May 1999 – Consultant to small businesses in need of various accounting services
JD WILLIAMSON CONSTRUCTION – Tallmadge, Ohio (Highway and bridge contractor) 1997
– 1998
CONTROLLER
• Directed all P&L and financial functions
• Computerized financial analysis and reporting.
• Directed HR department for 75 union and non-union employees
• Reported to President/Owner
E.C. MORRIS CORPORATION – Wadsworth, Ohio (Rubber and plastic chemical manufacturer)
1990 – 1997
CONTROLLER AND SALES REPRESENTATIVE
• Managed all accounting, financial and daily cash management activities
• Implemented computerized general ledger and inventory system
• Administered medical, property and casualty insurance programs and 401(k) program
• Reported to President/Owner
RUBBER MIXING INDUSTRIES – Wooster, Ohio (Customer rubber mixing) 1988 - 1990
CONTROLLER / PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
• Managed all accounting, financial and daily cash management activities
• Implemented computerized accounting package
• Upgraded financial controls and procedures
• Reported to President/Owner
Education:
BS, Business Systems, Taylor University, 1988