JOHN A. RATHMAN, JR.

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FINANCIAL / ACCOUNTING EXECUTIVE

Accomplished, highly experienced and versatile Financial and Accounting professional with 21+ years of outstanding and dedicated service across diverse disciplines and departments. Exceptional expertise in developing and administering strategic and tactical financial plans, budgets, costing and pricing policies, including generating an added $1.5M in monthly company revenue and successfully managing over 18,000 prices across 36 product lines. Instrumental in advancing asset growth through acquisition and sale of companies, including Tronair, to equity firms, through strategic data analysis on product costs, inventory, pricing, purchasing and sales. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with relevant departments to streamline operations to reduce costs and increase overall productivity. Focused and highly-qualified all-round achiever seeking to optimize opportunities, add value and promote organizational goals and outcomes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic & Tactical Planning ● New Business Acquisitions ● Cost Accounting ● Financial Analysis

Pricing Management ● Budgeting ● Financial Administration ● Regulatory Compliance ● Profit & Loss Data Reporting / Analysis ● Purchasing & Sales ● Sales Forecasting ● Inventory

Cash Analysis ● Payroll Administration ● Data Transfer ● Bank Reconciliation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRONAIR INCORPORATE, Holland, OH, 2000-2015

Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst / Pricing Manager

Performed key role in business growth team specializing in company acquisitions and preparation of Tronair for sale to new equity firms

Formulated financial package and reporting tools for comparison to budgets and for tracking bank covenant compliance

Ensured compliance with GAAP by creating entries and reviewing financial package

Experienced in accurate review and cost reduction of new product structures

Generated queries and reports for data analysis on product costs, inventory, pricing, purchasing and sales, and for use in groups to facilitate both strategic and tactical plans

Administered interviews for prospective new accounting employees

Key Accomplishments:

Developed crucial strategic and tactical plans, and budgets across all departments, which contributed to high annual growth that peaked at over 20%

Spearheaded costing and pricing policy for all products based on strategic plans, including maintaining over 18,000 prices across 36 product lines

Successfully performed financial analysis for new business acquisitions including Tronair purchase by 2 different equity companies

Effectively collaborated with Engineering and Manufacturing departments on cost reduction and higher product output, with expert application of Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing techniques

Project Manager - Mapics implementation

Provided detailed reports to company President on coordinating upper management activities to accomplish established goals

Aptly developed policies and work instructions in all areas of company

Liaised with IT department to efficiently transfer data from custom FoxPro database system to Mapics

Key Accomplishment:

Successfully added $1.5M a month to company revenue by devising an effective schedule after re-implementation of Thruput Advanced Planning Engine

Creatively developed and streamlined processes to unify data for analysis to effect integrated and sustainable overall growth for company

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THE NATIONAL SUPER SERVICE COMPANY (NSS), Toledo, OH, 1996-2000

Cost Accountant

Performed pivotal role in company-wide efforts to control and track production costs and implement new computer system (AS400) during company ISO certification

Systematically performed tracking and payment of company sales, use, and payroll taxes

Performed accurate analysis of overhead budget and provided summary to upper level management

Proficiently tracked fixed assets and compute depreciation for in-house and tax purposes

Efficiently administered payroll for salaried employees, and facilitated Sales Commission program

Accurately performed cash analysis and bank reconciliations for 7 different currencies

Key Accomplishments:

Spearheaded Sales Forecasting Team to refine sales forecasting for use with MPS and MRP

Effectively developed queries for data analysis on product costs, inventory, pricing, purchasing and sales volume

ALUMA SHIELD INDUSTRIES, Deland, FL, 1993-1996

Strong expertise in identifying and implementing efficient methods of increasing production and reducing scrap to meet growing demand in construction orders

Process Control Engineer

Streamlined process for efficient production of raised embossed doors in garage door line assignment

Aptly managed 22 direct reports across 3 production lines including Inventory and Purchasing

Successfully completed accelerated course in metallurgy and polyurethane technology

Cost Accountant

Achieved cost savings from effective measures implemented in collaboration with external consulting firm

Accurately prepared monthly variance spreadsheet comparing actuals with standard costs and acceptable scrap rates, and performed expert investigation and analysis of differences

JIM WALKER HONDA-SUZUKI-YAMAHA, Daytona Beach, FL, 1992-1993

Sales Person

Successfully managed regular parts inventory of OEM items, including annual inventory count, core returns, and maintaining online inventory sales to other dealerships

Established and maintained accurate pricing for OEM and aftermarket items

Proficiently registered motorcycle/watercraft warranties using OEM software

Aided in installation of new dealership management software and provided training for its use

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, Master of Business Administration, 1995

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science, Commercial Pilot (cum laude), 1990

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National Dean's List

Omicron Delta Kappa leadership society

Captain NAIA Division 2 Soccer Team

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