Todd M. Keel, CPA, MBA

**** ******* ***** ******, ** 43613

E-mail: acr43v@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 419-***-****

ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER

Highly analytical, results-oriented CPA and MBA offering 22+ years of progressive experience in diverse aspects of accounting and financial management backed by solid academic qualifications. Natural business savvy and strategic vision to analyze and manage finances based on “big-picture” view of company and individual cost centers. Detail-oriented with attention to bottom-line profitability, reducing costs and increasing revenues in all areas.

Expertise in continuous process improvements, streamlining procedures for greater efficiency and profitability. Motivational team leader, capable of building communication and cohesion across all corporate levels. High degree of self-motivation and organization; dedicated to exceeding corporate goals while contributing to team, company and personal success.

Areas of Expertise

-Strategic Planning / Budgeting

-Accounting Management

-Multi – Location International

-Business Financial Plans

-Accounts Receivable & Payable

-Cash Flow

-Cost Analysis

-Cost Reduction Programs

-General Ledger & Financial Statements

-Capital Expenditures

-Reconciliation’s & Closings

- Banking Relations

Professional Experience

Wurtec, Inc 12/2014 – 10/2015

Multi-location manufacturer and distributor of elevator tools and replacement parts along with residential elevators

CONTROLLER AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Direct and oversee financial control and accounting activities. Prepare, analyze and present accurate and timely financial statements and ad hock reporting through ERP software. Manage all General Ledger activity and processes. Manage a team of five. Lead budgeting and variance analysis. Advise and recommend cost reductions solutions to plant management. Implement policies and procedures to assure compliance with GAAP. Lead audit preparation and coordination with external auditors. Protect company assets and manage risk. Lead Treasury function. Responsible for all aspects of payroll and human resources. Member of Senior Leadership Team.

Ventower Industries, Inc. 09/2013 – 12/2014

Private equity owned manufacturer of utility scale windmill towers and other steel fabrication projects

CONTROLLER

Oversee all aspects of the financial responsibilities, supply chain management and human resources. Key member of strategic business development team.

Selected Key Achievements:

Develop manufacturing cost tracking structure, policy and procedures resulting in efficient operations costing and month financial reporting

Implement ERP system to create financial reporting and inventory control to support a company experiencing 400%+ growth in sales over 2 years.

Refinancing of debt and establishment of line of credit for working capital.

Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. 11/2008 – 09/2013

Manufacturer of adult incontinence products and fall prevention apparel with 200 employees. $67 million annually in sales.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Manage A/P, A/R, Collections and Capital Expenditures. Responsible for non-inventory B/S accounts and S, G&A accounts. Coordinate monthly and annual closings. Produce financial statements and variance analysis. Work directly with Senior Management and sub-committees to address manufacturing issues or opportunities to improve operating efficiencies or reduce operating expenses.

Selected Key Achievements:

Charter member of PBE Operations Team. Responsible for the execution of specific strategic plan goals.

Re-engineered the Great Place To Work Survey. Improved participation by 29%. Created a roadmap to improvement.

Improved the policy and procedures within the Finance department to improve the month end closing process from 5 to 4 days. Also, decreased the annual audit prep time.

Created and lead a cross departmental team to research, interview and recommend a new inventory software system to improve the spare parts usage and inventory tracking and reporting. Implementation pending.

ProMedica Health System 3/2005 – 11/2008

Fully integrated healthcare provider with 9 hospitals and 282 sites employing over 15,000 employees and servicing more than 2.5 million patients on an annual basis.

INTERIM CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT 7/2007 – 11/2008

Coordinate the consolidation and reporting of the financial statements of more than 70 corporations and joint ventures under the ProMedica Health System (PHS) umbrella. Provide variance analysis and account reconciliation’s on a monthly basis. Responsible for the corporate g/l and financial statements. Assist the Director of Corporate Accounting with the coordination of the annual audit. Create and maintain standard and ad hoc reports. Compile internal results for forecasting and budgeting. Provide corporate allocations for Indemnity and other expenses across the entire system.

Selected Key Achievements:

Develop feasibilities models for strategic initiatives outlined in the strategic plan for the PHS.

Project coordinator for Product Line Profit and Loss Statement. Develop and implement Product Line reporting for 20+ Product Lines across 7 ProMedica Health System Hospitals.

Create and maintain standard and ad hoc reports. Compile internal and industry results for benchmarking and competitor analysis, analyze past results, prepare information used in strategic planning and budgeting.

Develop and maintain system balanced score cards for key matrix on a monthly basis.

H.C.B.R., LLC. 1/2004 – 9/2004

Medical claims audit and recovery services. $5 million in sales annually

CFO

Responsible for all accounting and human resources functions including G/L, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Month and year end reporting. Budget preparation and analysis. Ad hoc reporting as required.

New Mather Metals, Inc. 1/2003 – 1/2004

Tier I supplier to automotive industry of stabilizer bars for cars, trucks, and buses. $80 million in annual sales

CONTROLLER

Manage all accounting activities for the Toledo, Ohio and Franklin, Kentucky manufacturing plants. Manage 5 employees. Responsible for all month-end activities including Financial Statement preparation and analysis. Oversee A/P, A/R, G/L, Cash Management, Payroll and Budgeting. Member of ERP software implementation team. Active member in strategic planning staff.

Selected Key Achievements:

Researched, analyzed, and negotiated a $900,000 saving on Worker’s Compensation liability accrual related to the 2002 financial statement audit.

Orchestrated the changing of long-distance telephone service providers at our Franklin, Kentucky facility reducing the expense by more than 90% annually. In addition, file a claim to recoup $60,000 in overpayments.

Jones – Hamilton Co., Walbridge, OH 5/2001 – 8/2002

Patented producer of Sodium Bisulfate, Poultry Litter Treatment, Sodium Acid Sulfate and Hydrochloric Acid. 3rd largest U.S. buyer and reseller of Hydrochloric Acid

CONTROLLER

Manage all accounting activities and report the results to the corporate office. Assist in the compilation of financial statements. Create and develop cost accounting functions at the Walbridge facility. Conduct process review, analysis, and refinement of current systems. Create cost analysis tools utilized by the General Managers for analysis of divisional costs. Analyze variances between business plan and actual results. Steering committee member responsible for implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Selected Key Achievements:

Member of an internal team created to prepare and submit a bid to purchase the rights to manage 100% of the Hydrochloric Acid production of a regional DuPont facility.

Education & Professional Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

M.B.A., Global Competition, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship – 2000

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (GPA 3.8)

B.B.A., Accounting – 1993

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Membership American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA).

Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Excel and Word, Quickbooks, and various ERP systems.

Board Member: Champion Credit Union, Board of Directors Member – 2005 – 2011.

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