CHRIS SCARBROUGH

**** ****** *****, ********, ** 38133

901-***-****

acp7y7@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Twenty years’ experience with the second largest full service alarm company in the Memphis, TN area, demonstrating the ability to lead a team of professionals to achieve the growth expected by the ownership, and trimming overhead to allow for the competitive pricing structure necessary to compete with national companies and contributing to operational goals and personnel relations. Strengths include general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cash management, and internal and external reporting.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. – Arkansas State University

B.B.A. – Mississippi State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Controller

1994 to Present

Miller Protective Service, Inc., Memphis, TN

Manage financial and accounting functions for a full service alarm company with annual sales over $3million. Accountability extends to financial statements, profit flow/cash flow analysis, and management of lines of credit. Hire and supervise monitoring center staff of ten and service/installation staff of eight. As management team member, participate in strategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax planning, and cash management.

Liaison with vendors, insurance carriers, City and County contract negotiations, and Professional Industry Certification agencies. Report directly to the President.

Selected Contributions:

Provided financial data and accounting services in connection with two competitor buy-outs

Reduced primary expenses and instituted inventory controls to enhance company profitability while maintaining a competitive pricing edge against the main industry competitors.

Established overhead budgeting system using Microsoft Excel to improve expense tracking.

Improved relations with and reduced turnover in all employee divisions.

Financial Analyst

1989-1991

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Responsible for liquidating and documenting the disposal of assets acquired through fail Savings and Loan Institutions.