Elmo Torres
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Summary
Dedicated Chief Financial Officer seeking to contribute towards accomplishing company’s goals.
Approachable leader looking to elevate co-workers by helping resolve issues and streamline work
process. Excel in providing timely and detailed reports for critical decision making.
Work Experience
Back to Bed/Bedding Experts July 2010 – Present
Chief Financial Officer
• Manage all aspects of accounting for three main entities consisting of 125 retail locations,
250 employees, operating in four states with 100 million in annual revenues.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting for management.
• Create key metric reports to identify underperforming stores, sales people, products lines,
and identify delivery and warehouse issues.
• Develop annual company projections and advertising budgets.
• Review and analyze accounts including co-op accrual and inventory valuations.
• Allocate expenses by entities and balance intercompany accounts.
• Oversee payroll and human resources activities.
• Daily cash flow review and initiating intercompany transfers.
• Prepare annual workmen’s compensation and 401k audits.
Mattress World/Bedding Experts April 2000 – July 2010
Controller,Co-Owner/Partner
• Expanded retail mattress chain from 12 locations with $4.5 million in revenue to 103
locations with $58 million in revenue.
• Oversaw all aspects of the accounting functions, including the preparation, analysis, and
review of financial statements.
• Managed and directed accounting department engaged in payroll, accounts payable, and
accounts receivable.
The Accountants Group August 1992 – April 2000
Tax Accountant
• Review and reconciled trial balances for small corporations.
• Processed corporate tax returns and quarterly and yearly payroll returns.
• Tested and filed retirement plans.
• Teach clients how to use QuickBooks software.
Follett Group January 1991 – August 1992
Accountant
• Bank reconciliations and journal entries.
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting December –
1990