Controller
Resume:
Robin J. Ryan
Rochester Hills, MI
*********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Controller and human resources manager who instills systems of organization
by identifying gaps, developing process improvements, writing policies and training staff.
Team player who deftly builds consensus, diffuses conflict and logically solves problems.
EXPERIENCE
Controller; Accounting, Logistics & February 2012 - Present
Production
Collaborative Advantage Marketing Birmingham, MI
CAM
• Determine Quantities, Purchase and Manage Multi Product, Multi Line Productions
• Compile, and confirm bills regarding production
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Invoicing in QuickBooks Enterprise, SPS/EDI System & Retail Link
• Monitor and Control Inventory utilizing BOM’s
• Applied for and completed Government Certification – Organic
• Prepare Interim Financial Statements
o Brand
o Partner
o Consolidated
• Journal Entry Payroll
• Reconcile Bank and GL Accounts
Controller September 2002 – January 2012
American Fence & Supply Co. Warren, MI
• Oversee all areas of accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Organized chart of accounts and designed departmental cost statement, providing
enhanced transparency of financial results to owners.
• Prepare timely financial reports and management information.
• Develop long term strategic objectives in concert with owner. Prepare annual
budget assumptions and detailed projections. Project interim and long term cash flows,
and complimentary financing plans. Assisted controlling expenses to budgets including
counseling owner on timing and advisability of expenditures.
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• Administer payroll including specialty certified rate reporting, quarterly tax
reconciliations, and workers compensation audits.
• Develop recommendations for all insurance coverage based on risk assessment.
Reduced overall medical insurance premiums while simultaneously enhancing employee
benefits package.
• Managed company advertising program including design and placement.
• Added discipline of purchase orders and competitive bidding, resulting in
improved vendor pricing and reducing unit costs by 10-12 percent. Added job costing
codes to purchase order system, allowing analysis of profitability by job.
• Utilize components to build finished goods.
• Serve as human resources officer for company, with particular focus on resolving
conflicts through clear explanations of value-drivers and the benefits of excellence.
Owner/Consultant November 2000 – December 2002
WATRI Southfield, MI 48076
• WATRI provided a variety of training, accounting, budgeting and payroll services, largely
utilizing Quick Books.
• Met with prospective clients, assessed their service needs, and provided the necessary
consulting, procedures and training of staff to allow independent action. Ongoing
monitoring for effectiveness.
Office Manager/Accounting December 1998 – January 2000
Norman Ziegelman Architecture Birmingham, MI
Birmingham, MI
• Managed all areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts recievable and
payroll. Served as property manager. Tracked portfolio pricing for owner.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Software:
• Quick Books Contractors Pro: Advanced
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access
Legal Coursework: Liens and Lien rights
Notary Public, Oakland County, State of Michigan
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Art in Finance April, 1989
Walsh College Troy, MI
PROFFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Financial Managers Society
Board of Directors; Meadow Brook Theatre; Rochester, MI
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