Norman A. Hayes
***********@*****.*** ( HOME 336-***-****; CELL 908-***-****
Controller . Financial Manager
Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager
with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of
financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven
expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of
financial management systems and implementation of process improvements.
Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to
support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core
competencies include:
Accounting Management Cash Management Technology Integration
Financial Analysis Global Sales/Marketing Sales Support
Forecasting Location Development Development
Cost Reductions Efficiency Improvements
Career Experience
HAYCO HOLDING LLC, GREENSBORO, NEW JERSEY, MARCH 2011- PRESENT
Business Manager Self Employed
Provided entrepreneurs the help with their business startup and or
development and company growth through training and counseling in business
ownership.
P&R Fasteners Inc., Somerset, New Jersey, Jan. 1999 - March 2011
Corp. Controller/ Human Resource Manager
Directed financial management functions including development of
monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets.
Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account
reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management
systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop highly
skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established
objectives. Interact directly with the Board of Directors and President
concerning financial forecasts and reports.
> Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved warehouse
management, DRP, paperless operations and reducing operating expenses.
> Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance
with organizational changes.
> Served as key leader in effectively managing 15% annual revenue
growth.
> Converted to Windows Based Payroll Systems.
> Restructured 401k Program by Moving to a Self managed Online Platform
(The Hartford)
> Employees Compensation Structuring including developing Key Man Comp,
Sales Commissions and Bonus Programs.
> Developed on Site Career Training ( Microsoft Applications, ESL,
Blueprint Reading)
CenterCore Group Inc, Plainfield, New Jersey, 1994 - 1999
Financial Analyst
Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance
analysis in accordance with business plan.
Key Achievements:
> Reduced monthly closing cycle by two days with identification and
recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.
> Managed and analyzed regional/profit center activity and
profitability.
> Departmental and consolidated financial reporting.
> Sales Commission/Bonus compensation Development.
Wilkerson Electrical Corp, Newark, New Jersey, 1985 - 1994
Controller
Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports.
Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger
transactions. Worked with the president to ensure accuracy and integrity of
financial information in support of overall business objectives.
Key Achievements:
> Contracting software implementation including job costing.
> Financial reporting and planning.
> Zero based budget preparation and forecasting responsibility.
Board of Public Utilities, Newark, New Jersey, 1984 - 1985
Sr. Staff Accountant
Regulated and analyzed the telephone industry also performed rate increase
determinations.
Exxon Corp/ Butterworth Systems, Florham Park, New Jersey, 1983 - 1984
Intercompany Accountant
Credit and Collection, month-end closings, A/P, A/R
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business Adm.
Delaware State University - Dover, Delaware