Accounting Company

David Rees

270-***-**** ********@*******.***

WORK HISTORY

PHILMO, INC. - Franklin, KY 05/13 - 06/14

Controller/HR Director

. Administered the accounting of three companies: a duct tape manufacturing

company, a packaging company and a unique wood building company,

including AP/AR, reconciliation, preparation of financial statements,

collections, tax payments and cash management

. Ensured effective internal controls were in place and in compliance with

GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements

. Managed the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements

. Prepared and managed activities associated with the annual financial

statement audit

. Led annual budget process working with department heads and executive

team

. Provided recommendations to improve effectiveness and financial

performance of the company

. Developed and monitored internal financial control processes

. Saved the company $30,000 in healthcare costs by taking the company

employees to the open market

. Saved the company $20,000 in business insurance costs by rebidding the

insurance and making changes in the coverage

Reason for leaving: Position was outsourced

TPM, INC. - Bowling Green, KY 03/12 - 02/13

Controller and Finance Manager

. Handled accounting for four companies: an environmental company, a

recycling company, an auto parts company and a company that did airport

fueling systems, construction and destruction of buildings and emergency

spill response, including AP/AR, costing of projects, motor carrier

registration and reporting, insurance administration and financial

statements

. Collected 10 per cent of the past due accounts receivable due from the

companies that were over 1 year past due

. Paid 15 per cent of the past dues invoices due to vendors of the

companies that were 2-3 years past due

. Monitored and maximized the cash management of the companies by moving

funds between companies through intercompany transactions

. Handled employee insurance, garnishments, tax reports, payments and W2/W4

reporting

Reason for leaving: Company was in financial difficulty

BANKER'S LIFE & CASUALTY COMPANY - Bowling Green, KY 09/10 - 09/11

Insurance Agent

. Contacted potential clients and set appointments

. Accessed client's needs and developed strategies to protect their

families and assets

Reason for leaving: Desired a return to Accounting

AMERICAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY - Bowling Green, KY 10/06 - 05/10

Director of Accounting and Finance

. Administered accounting functions for the bank and holding company

. Managed the investment portfolio and made recommendations for purchases

and sales

. Acted as Secretary for the Asset/Liability Committee and communicated

current bank ratios and recommendations for strategies to meet bank goals

. Established budgets, departmental goals and strategic goals

. Completed Call Report and other regulatory reports required by Federal

and State agencies

. Maintained compliance for the Asset/Liability, Investment, Funds

Management and Liquidity policies and procedures

. Reviewed and paid expenditures for the bank and holding company

. Handled monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors

. Recommended the methods to fund loan and/or asset growth

. Managed the daily cash position of the bank and holding company

. Managed growth in total assets from $150 million to $225 million with the

use of alternative forms of liabilities and improving profitability

Reason for leaving: I defended a fellow employee who was blamed 100% for

some loan violations

BEST CHAIRS, INC. - Ferdinand, IN 05/05 - 03/06

Controller

. Ensured effective internal controls were in place and in compliance with

GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

. Managed the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements

. Managed the cash within the company accounts

. Established expenditure budget for new company that was purchased

Reason for leaving: I was not getting the proper training for this

position and decided to take the summer off to show ponies with my daughter

in her final year of eligibility

SPRINGS VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY - Jasper, IN 05/81 - 05/05

Senior Vice President, Cashier and CFO

. Developed and administered policies to increase profits

. Reviewed the strategic plan and established goals while coordinating

procedural changes to achieve those goals

. Managed the investment portfolio; documented and presented

recommendations to executives on Asset/Liability Management team

. Reported financial highlights to Board of Directors at bi-monthly

meetings

. Established budgets and department profitability

. Handled regulatory reporting for bank and holding company

. Began career as Accountant, became Controller in 1984 and was appointed

to CFO in 1987

. Managed the growth of the bank from $60 million in 1981 to $240 million

in 2005

. Implemented changes to reduce telephone expense By $60,000 annually and

reduce ATM expenses on network and maintenance contract by $18,000

annually

. Evaluated and made decision to invest in a bank owned life insurance

(BOLI) policy to provide additional income ($45,000) to the bank and

provide improved benefits to management team

Reason for leaving: I left to go to the Best Chairs position

EDUCATION

University of Evansville - Evansville, IN

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

Graduate School of Banking - Madison, WI

Diploma - Advanced Banking

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