Controller

Christopher Norton

** ******* ***., *******, ** *7420 201-***-**** **************@*******.***

Corporate Controller

Over ten years’ experience as a corporate controller with diverse industry experience in the direct marketing,

retail, distribution and construction industries demonstrating consistent record of contributing to operational

goals and personnel relations. Decisive leader focused on maximizing profits through financial management,

cost control and accountability across all company levels. Eight years of experience in public accounting.

Finance and Accounting Experience

Controller - TDA Construction Inc. – 2010 – Present

Manage all financial and accounting functions for $20M construction company. Accountability extends to financial

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statements, profit flow/cash flow analysis, and management of line of credit. Hire and supervise accounting staff.

Direct report to CEO (Owner).

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Project requisition preparation, accounts payable input and payment, payroll processing and job costing.

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Corporate liaison with lenders, auditors and insurance brokers.

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Selected contributions:

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Instituted project management system to better track employee time and purchase order generation. Reduced

mismanaged time input and wasteful and unapproved project costs. Corporate savings could be in the hundreds

of thousands.

In addition to project management software, streamlined processes from time input and PO entry directly into

QuickBooks. Eliminated double entries which led to numerous mistakes.

Reworked payment terms with key vendors to better cash flow without any loss of credit availability.

Returned $400K in overcharged workers compensation premiums.

Controller - Global Brands US, Inc. /Total Media Inc. – 2006 – 2010 ( presently work as

c onsultant)

Oversaw all accounting and finance functions. As Executive Management team member, participated in

s trategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax planning, and cash management. Led business

d evelopment of major brand licensing agreement.

Monthly reporting package to management team enhanced the information flow to aide in inventory

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l evels, customer trends, G&A costs, and cash flow. Created customized inventory reports for major

c ustomers for more value added approach for sales team.

Managed the ISO:9001:2008 certification project; sourced the certification company and auditor;

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w orked with staff on company requirements.

Drastically improved cash flow for company by reducing DSO by offering customers early payment

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o ptions with minimal effect on P&L. Reworked vendor terms to increase credit limits and extend

p ayment terms.

Corporate liaison with all lenders, auditors and insurance brokers. Managed Asset Based Line of

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C redit with bank. Gained additional 20% borrowing base by working with the lender on accounts

r eceivable availability and inventory valuation.

Selected contributions:

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Researched, developed and signed brand licensing agreement with major retail brand for our

p roduct line.

Instituted MDF costs deduction tracking program to reduce invalid MDF deductions by retailers.

Developed consolidated company in MAS to report for immediate tracking of company

f inancials.

Incorporated 401K plan and managed the corporate health policy to reduce the company costs

w hile having minimal effect on the employee’s portion of the plan.

Passed IRS audit with zero change to tax return and zero effect on the owners. I RS Agent asked

m e to come and work for the IRS.

Controller - Enterprise Marketing Solutions, Inc. – 2003-2006

Responsible for all accounting functions including daily workflow, process improvement, month-end and year-end

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closings.

General Ledger – Processed all entries to general ledger and maintained account reconciliation.

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Financial statements – prepared monthly and annual consolidated financial statements; reviewed and analyzed

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variances from budget.

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable – processed monthly invoicing to clients and check distribution to

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vendors.

Tax returns – prepared Federal and State tax returns for multiple companies.

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Account Analysis – prepared month/annual account analysis package for senior management

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Budget – compiled annual budget information from managers for review and analysis with senior management;

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produced final budget for publication to senior management.

Selected contributions:

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Payroll/Human Resources – responsible for all human resource functions; processed semimonthly

payroll; reduced health benefit increase of 25% to 10%.

Reduced DSO from 57 days to 31 days by incorporating new billing procedure.

Implemented new project management system for better control of project setup and performance;

utilized QuickBooks data center for all project related information including contract management, sales

analysis and profit margin performance.

Worked with CEO and FTI Consulting on business valuation for eventual sale of company; stayed on

after sale at buyer’s request.

Staff Accountant - Professional Employer Group Services – 2001-2003 – Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Baslaw, Lesniak and Company – 1993-2001 – All Federal and State corporate

and personal tax return preparation and write up services; preparation of audited and reviewed financial statements.

Organizations

St. Francis of Assisi School, Haskell, NJ – Chairman - Finance Committee

Education

B.S., Accounting Ramapo College of New Jersey

Technical Skills

Fluent in the use of MAS 200, QuickBooks, all Microsoft Office products and Darwin Business Systems

References

Jerry Ghinelli – President/Owner – Global Brands US Inc./Total Media Inc. – *****@**********.***

Mike Brown – President/Owner – Enterprise Marketing Solutions, Inc. – *******@***.***

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