Brian D Smith Phone: Cell 630-***-****
North Aurora, IL. 60542 E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Education:
BBA Degree (Accounting/Finance) Western Michigan University
Associated Degree Computer Science 1986 Morton College
MBA Classes 1988-1990 Aurora University
Apics: Detailed Scheduling/Planning, Materials/Operations Management, Mfg
Controls
Windows NT & Novell Network, Software: Timberline, SBT, MAPICS, FoxPro, JD
Edwards
Syteline, Vantage
Work experience:
2013 - Present
Position: Controller
IMS Mfg - Des Plaines, IL - Fabricated Metal Products
. Monthly closing JE/financial statements for 2 entities using 2
separate computer systems
. Supervise A/P, A/R clerks, Staff Accountant, and Cost
Analyst
. General ledger account recs monthly
. Weekly and monthly forecasting report generation
. Partcipated in weekly production meetings to review
production transactions
. Reviewed Mfg variance weekly for adjustments to std/actual
cost and inventory transactions
. Worked with purchasing on purchases and receiving issues
. Prepared/Analyzed monthly and yearly P&L statements and reports
. Verified/Audit monthly manufacturing/administrative expenses
. Generated and audited monthly rep and salesmen commissions
. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit
. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets
. Sales Tax reporting for 10 states
. Inventory Analysis monthly
2013 - 2013
Crescent Cardboard - Wheeling, IL - Matboard Manufacturer
Position: Cost Accounting Manager
. Established material, labor, overhead standards
. Perform product design analysis/manufacturing methods
. Perform time studies
. Prepare inventory analysis
. Prepare E&O analysis/reduce E&O levels
. Audit/verify BOM and Cost of Goods Sold for monthly closing
. Generate Manufacturing variance reports monthly
. Monthly closing JE's
. Variance Analysis (MUV, PPV, Labor/OH Variance,Mfg Expenses)
. Backup for Pricing Analysis
. Setup new reports on JD Edwards systems and downloads
. Margin Analysis
2008 - Aug 2012
Flex-Kleen Div of Met-Pro - Glendale Heights, IL - Dust Collection
Systems/Parts/Mfg/Distribution
Position: Controller
. Monthly closing JE/financial statements for 3 entities
. General ledger account recs monthly
. Weekly and monthly forecasting report generation
. Audit/verify BOM and Cost of Goods Sold for monthly closing
. Established procedures for accounting policies (returns,
credits etc)
. Partcipated in weekly production meetings to review
production transactions
. Reviewed PPV weekly and adjusted cost and inventory
transactions
. Worked with purchasing on purchases and receiving issues
. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets
. Prepared/Analyzed monthly and yearly P&L statements and reports
. Verified/Audit monthly manufacturing/administrative expenses
. Generated and audited monthly rep and salesmen commissions
. Established standards for new and existing products
. Bi annual inventory supervisor under 1% variance
. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit
. Bi monthly payroll processing
2002-2008
Compx-Timberline, Lake Bluff, IL. Lock and Locking Systems Mfg.
Position: Manager of Accounting and Administration
. Generated monthly financial statements/GL account
reconciliation
. Audit monthly manufacturing and administrative expenses
. Established yearly labor and overhead rates/Std Cost
. Calculated cost/benefits of capital expenditures
. Personnel/401k Administrator
. Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and audit experience
. Helped in conversion from in house to MAPICS software
. Systems Administrator for Windows NT Network
. Generated yearly operational and administrative budgets
. Prepared 100% of audit work papers
. Safety supervisor
. Cycle count inventory analysis
. A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections/ Establish lines of credit
. Weekly payroll processing
1997 - 2002
Lewellyn & Best Displays, Montgomery, IL. Display Manufacturer -
Installation
Position: Accounting/Systems/Office Manager
. Generated monthly financial statements/GL account
reconciliation
. Made Hardware decision on LAN System
. Personnel/401k Administrator
. Negotiated with Health and General Insurance providers
. Designed company manual
. A/P, A/R, Payroll - (union)
. Worked with Timberline construction package
. Systems Administrator for Windows NT Network
. Generated yearly operational and administrative budget
. Input labor to construction and assembly jobs
. Calculated union benefits/Payroll taxes for payment