Human Resources Sales
Resume:
Russell J. Meyer, CPA (inactive)
Hudson, WI 54016
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SUMMARY
A people oriented controller with a strong managerial and manufacturing
background. Solid experience in human resources, benefits management,
strategic planning and system installations. Hands on experience in
monthly closings, payroll, AP, AR and cash management. Experienced in a
wide variety of general ledger software as well as MRP software. Experience
in developing, implementing and monitoring commission and incentive
programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-2014 St. Paul Harley-Davidson St. Paul, MN
Controller
. Responsible for all accounting and financial functions for this
commonly owned group of two large motorcycle dealerships and a company
that franchises customer loyalty programs to other dealers.
. Responsible for income taxes, sales and use tax and intercompany
activity.
. Designed and calculated commission and incentive programs.
. Also responsible for risk management and finance.
2003-2010 Teamvantage Molding/CMD Forest Lake, MN
CFO/Controller
. Responsible for finance, MIS and human resources at these two
successful manufacturing companies with common ownership.
. Designed and implemented commission programs as well as an overall
company incentive program.
. Responsible for sales and use tax reporting.
. Implemented shop floor control and accounting system at new
acquisition
. Responsible for risk management and benefits management.
. Extensive cost accounting involvement
. Worked closely with tooling project managers from the engineering and
quoting phase through finished production and billing.
. Implemented FAS fixed asset software.
1997-2003 Gage Marketing Group Minneapolis, MN V.P.
Operations/Controller
. Responsible for operations and finance at this display manufacturer.
. Directly managed purchasing, engineering, project management,
manufacturing and accounting (8 direct reports and 150 indirect).
. Assisted project managers in monitoring and reporting on project
scheduling and reporting.
. Directed a turnaround that returned Company to profitability.
. Conducted union negotiations and developed strong supplier
relationships
. Started and managed an operation in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Prior to 1997
Vomela Specialty Co. St. Paul, MN
Controller
. Responsible for accounting, HR and finance for this group of 2
privately held
contract manufacturers.
. Selected new ERP system and managed conversion
HQ Companies, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
CFO/Controller
. Responsible for accounting, HR and finance for this group of five
privately held domestic and international manufacturing companies
. Directed a major tax restructuring that saved millions in income
taxes.
RUSSELL MEYER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
Banta Corporation Menasha, WI
Controller
. Responsible for all SEC reporting at this Fortune 500 printer.
. Responsible for daily treasury operations and consolidated financial
reporting.
. Implemented successful commercial paper program.
. Conducted operational audits and reported to the Board of Directors as
Manager of Internal Audit
. Directly participated in two major acquisitions including due
diligence
. Performed extensive acquisition analysis.
. Served as plant controller at two facilities.
Case Corporation Racine, WI Supervisor- Financial
Reporting
. Responsible for all SEC reporting at this $3 billion subsidiary of
Tenneco.
. Responsible for month end consolidated financial reporting.
. Managed staff of 6 CPA's.
Arthur Andersen & Co. Milwaukee, WI
Sr. Auditor
. Clients included Case Corp., Banta Corp. Air Wisconsin and Rexnord
. Participated in several initial offerings & 4 years of audits
EDUCATION
. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater MBA
Completed most of the program with 4.0 GPA
. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh BBA - Accounting
Graduated summa cum laude
. Obtained CPA certification
SKILLS
. Excel, Peachtree, Talon, IQMS, QuickBooks, Word, MAS 90, Job Boss,
Access software
. Extensive acquisition analysis, risk analysis and financial modeling
experience
. Extensive budgeting background
. Hans on experience in account reconciliation including bank accounts
and intercompany activities.
. Experience in project management including reporting and scheduling.
. HR and benefits management
. Systems installation and selection
. Implemented and maintained both book and tax fixed asset systems.
. Experienced in sales and use tax including audits for Minnesota,
Wisconsin and New York.
. Experience in managing and accounting for intercompany activities.
. Solid people and motivational skills
. Experience in operations including purchasing, estimating and
scheduling
. Experienced union negotiator
. Solid experience in managing bank relationships
. Solid experience in risk management including foreign currency
. Experience in international operations (Netherlands, U.K. and Mexico)
. SEC reporting experience
. Solid income tax experience (Corp, Individual, S-Corp. partnership,
LLC)
. Experienced in internal and external auditing.
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