Accounting Sales

Matthew Kirby Davis

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Cellular: 806-***-****

Lubbock, TX 79424

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Home: 806-***-****

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Highly accomplished finance/accounting professional with demonstrated

success and 19 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility

culminating into a Vice President of Finance position. Outstanding ability

to establish and manage financial operations responsive to long-range

objectives for growth and profitability.

EDUCATION

Masters, Professional Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting

(GPA 3.75)

(GPA

3.208)

West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas (8/2009)

Canyon, Texas (8/2006)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN COTTON GROWERS LLC LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS

2014 - CURRENT

Vice President of Finance

Hired staff and implemented accounting procedures, controls, and processes

for a newly acquired mill that specialized in the manufacturing of denim.

Put in place new AR, AP, and payroll staff. Transferred banking from

previous owner to Wells Fargo setting up banking relationship and banking

matrix. Established cash tracking and thirteen week cash flow procedures to

manage cash flow. Established cash reconciliation process to report

liquidity daily. Built financial model to adjust for change in market

conditions relative to the investment model created prior to acquisition.

Worked with foreign plant in Guatemala to produce consolidated financials

for the new company. Managed Asset Based Loan covenants for reporting,

audit, and pay down. Developed weekly inventory tracking for positive cash

flow. Built model to identify fixed and variable cost of business at

various production levels in declining market. Led right sizing activities

relative to market conditions.

Achievements:

* Quickly learned accounting policies and procedures to flash month end in

three days and close in five

* Managed cash flow through inventory, AR, and AP to pay down Asset Based

Loan $7 million in 90 days

* Created new accounting staff to absorb accounting from parent company.

(AR, AP, Payroll, Reporting)

* Worked with IT to establish Crystal reports that were critical to

reporting requirements of Private Equity owner.

* Created weekly reporting metrics that combined weekly cash position,

Asset Based Loan position, production, and sales data for US and Guatemala

business unit.

INDUSTRIAL MOLDING COMPANY LUBBOCK, TEXAS

2012 - 2014

Controller

Directed the administrative functions of the precision plastics company

through integrated planning of operations consistent with company goals and

objectives. Served with other department heads in the formulation and

administration of corporate strategies and policies. Controlled the

measurement of performance, reported financial results for utilization by

management in the decision making process, provided for the safeguarding of

assets, accounting for all items of revenue and expense for all levels in

accordance with GAAP, sound accounting principles, and internal controls.

Additionally, provided for efficient and effective electronic data

interchange systems and controlled purchasing methods to reduce material

costs, maximized inventory turns and minimized carrying cost. Further,

ensured that adequate controls exist throughout the company to prevent and

detect errors and irregularities to provide a proper safeguarding of

assets. Made sure that all taxes and other financial related regulatory

compliance were properly handled in a timely manner. Managed, directly and

indirectly, all employees in the MIS Department. Responsible for the

overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also

directly supervised employees in Accounting and Finance. Carried out

supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies

and applicable laws. Responsibilities included interviewing, and training

employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving

problems.

Achievements:

* Developed and implemented accurate accrual methods (payroll, LCM, tooling

cost, inventory reserve) to stop expense swings in the P&L

* Full fixed asset inventory for 1700 assets in order to correctly file

property taxes. Lowered property tax liability by $60K

* Created new capitalization policy for inventory to correctly value

inventory and improve sales margin.

* Created all new reporting through Crystal reports to provide internal

management tools to manage inventory, on time shipments, outlooks, and know

the impact of cyclical business.

* Created internal controls to instill confidence and improve internal and

SOX audit results.

* Created daily report as a tool to monitor daily sales orders, booked

orders, and MTD sales figures to insure accurate outlook results.

* Implemented month end, quarter end, and year end closing procedures that

reduced month end close from 8 to 3 days.

ITW TECHSPRAY AMARILLO,

TEXAS 2008 -

2012

Controller (80/20 Planning Team Leader) / HR Manager 2011 - 2012)

Worked closely with general manager for this manufacturing company that

specializes in cleaners, coatings, and other chemicals and tools that

improve efficiency, safety, and performance. Accountable for production of

periodic financial reports (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow

estimates), maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records (A/R /

A/P, fixed assets, inventory), and a comprehensive set of controls and

budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's

reported financial results, and ensured that reported results comply with

generally accepted accounting principles. Concurrent executive

responsibilities for human resource, accounting and information technology

departments. Coordinated benefits, wellness and annual United Way programs.

Prepared written information pertaining to benefits. Interviewed and

selected candidates for employment; organized and conducted group

orientation seminars; counseled managers regarding personnel policies;

performed personnel reviews and awarded raises. Worked closely with safety

manager to ensure the company safely operated within the prescribed OSHA

standards and procedures.

Achievements:

* Developed/implemented outlook report to get better understanding of

material cost and margins for weekly, monthly, and yearly outlooks.

* Created 1- and 5- yearlong term financial plans for parent company and

subsidiaries.

* Worked closely with all departments to ensure budget goals were met;

lowered planned overhead expenses by $500K YTD.

* Maintained cycle count program for a minimum 95% accuracy in inventory

levels.

* Provided internal financial analyses for capital investments, pricing

decisions and contract negotiations.

Accounting Manager (2009-2010)

Responsible for all areas related to financial reporting. Developed and

maintained accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure

accurate and timely financial statements. Supervised AR / AP and FA staff

accountants. Managed the team to ensure work was properly allocated and

accomplished in a timely and accurate manner. Addressed tight deadlines and

a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation,

financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget

forecast activities.

Achievements:

* Developed / maintained shipping report to ensure timely delivery of

orders

* Managed slow moving and obsolete inventory; reduced inventory reserve by

$45K.

* Managed finished goods inventory levels for capitalization of period and

labor cost related to inventory.

Staff Accountant (2008 - 2010)

Used applied principles of accounting to accurately perform all balance

sheet account reconciliation and monthly closing accruals, including

inventory and A/R reserve; prepared and reported financial information to

corporate in strict accordance with company policy. Worked closely with

controller to acquire an in-depth understanding of company policies and

report year-end tax kits and yearly plan to corporate officials.

Achievements:

* Implemented new fixed assets software and completed commission

calculation for 30+ sales representatives.

* Performed significant cost cutting study to reduce cost due to economic

downturn

* Company previously received an "average" rating for internal audit and

then received an "above average" rating during the 2010 internal

operational and financial audit.

* Developed / implemented Excel commission and payroll spreadsheets that

streamlined time consuming process calculations and commissions calculation

errors were reduced, saving $60K per year.

Staff Accountant ALLIED WASTE

AMARILLO, TEXAS 2006 - 2008

Assisted controller; used strong computer proficiencies to perform

sensitive financial and accounting duties in accordance with GAAP and

company policy. Analyzed information-detailing assets, liabilities and

capital; prepared accurate reports summarizing current and projected

financial position. Supervised daily A/R & A/P activities. Coordinated

month-end-closing procedures. Performed monthly SOX testing; prepared

monthly P&L, balance sheet statements and reconciliation for 7 Allied

companies, and other budget and variance reports; managed fixed assets and

depreciation schedules and provided information to the controller. Trained

accounting associates and ensured accuracy of work.

Spiral Bevel Gear Technician AMARILLO GEAR COMPANY

AMARILLO, TEXAS 1995 - 2006

Coordinated daily activities for work area and co-workers. Performed

internal audits of product quality assurance system and reported off-spec

products to quality assurance manager. Trained, evaluated and supervised

new hires during initial 6-month training period. Consistently satisfied

increasing gear supply and demand ratios.

PROFESSIONAL / CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Partner in Education through Junior Achievements - Amarillo, Texas

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