HOWARD W. RANKIN

Monticello, KY

Home Phone: 606-***-**** E-mail: acs470@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

I have worked closely with plant and corporate management in the areas of general accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, consolidations and budgeting for NewLife Industries, Inc., Jackson MSC, Inc., South Kentucky RECC, Muller-Weingarten Corporation, Clarion Manufacturing Corporation of America, two divisions of Dover Corporation, and three divisions of Cincinnati Milacron, Inc. I have also done accounting and personal computer consulting; free-lance editorial work and technical writing; and taught General Business courses for Somerset Community College. I have an extensive background in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. I have managed IT and the Human Resources function in a union environment. I have extensive experience with ERP systems, and I have Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive OEM and start-up experience. I am looking for a challenge in a company with opportunity for advancement.

WORK EXPERIENCE

NewLife Industries, Inc. (Somerset, KY), a screen printer and embroiderer of apparel with annual revenue of $15 million 02/09 through 08/15

CONTROLLER. I worked for the President in this capacity from 02/09 through 08/15. My responsibilities included the following:

Responsibility for all General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow Management and management reporting, using QuickBooks Premier, NetSuite, and Excel

Responsibility for the conversion to the Paycor payroll, time keeping, and HRIS systems

Responsibility for conversion to the NetSuite ERP system

Responsibility for creating a forecast, budgets, and a product line P & L for the company, reporting Manager's performance to budgets, and recommending corrective actions when unfavorable variances occur

Responsibility for banking relations, merchant services negotiations and insurance negotiations

Supervision of a staff of two

Self Employed (Monticello, KY) 12/01 through 02/09

AUTHOR/EDITOR I worked in this capacity from 12/01 through 02/09. My responsibilities included the following:

Writing QuickBooks Pro software tutorial text books for use with South-Western’s Century 21 Accounting

Fee writing of accounting simulations for use with QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree Complete, and Microsoft Excel

Performing technical reviews and editing the text, problems, and simulations for South-Western’s Century 21 Accounting Beginning and Advanced Course text books

Jackson MSC, Inc. (Barbourville, KY), a manufacturer of commercial dishwashers with annual revenue of $35 million 02/01 through 11/01

PLANT CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS. I worked for the Vice President of Finance in this capacity from 02/01 through 11/01 when I was downsized. My responsibilities included the following:

Responsibility for all Cost Accounting, internal management reporting, and month-end reporting using Hyperion Enterprise

Responsibility for resolving all computer hardware and software issues for the corporation

Supervision of a staff of four

South Kentucky RECC (Somerset, KY), an electric distribution cooperative with annual revenue of $50 million 7/98 through 01/01

FINANCIAL ANALYST. I worked for the Team Leader of the CFO Team in this capacity from 7/98 through 01/01. My responsibilities included the following:

Responsibility for creating and preparing monthly financial reports for management and Board use

Preparation of special analysis as requested

Self Employed (Monticello, KY) 1/97 through 6/98

CONSULTANT I worked in this capacity from 1/97 through 6/98. My responsibilities included the following:

Performance of detailed calculations, training of personnel in PC applications and accounting issues, and preparation and coordination of physical inventories for OPW Engineered Systems and Stardust Cruisers, Inc.

Performance of technical reviews and creation of templates for use with PC tutorials and accounting textbooks for Thomson/ South-Western Educational Publishing

Creation of technical documentation for the ERP software for Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Muller-Weingarten Corporation (Cincinnati, OH), a manufacturer of mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, and die-casting machines for industry with annual sales of $20 million 3/96 through 12/96

SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT. I worked for the VP of Finance in this capacity from 3/96 through 12/96 when I was downsized. My responsibilities included the following:

Total responsibility for costing of all products and components, and maintenance of the Peachtree Accounting System

Responsibility for preparation of monthly reports for transmission to the German Headquarters

Responsibility for special projects and analysis

Clarion Manufacturing Corporation of America (Walton, KY), a manufacturer of car stereo components for the OEM and retail markets with annual sales of $100 million 11/94 through 2/96

MANAGER OF COST ACCOUNTING. I worked for the VP of Finance in this capacity from 11/94 through 2/96. My responsibilities included the following:

Supervision of a Cost Accounting Clerk, total responsibility for costing of all products and components, and maintenance of the MAPICS system

Responsibility for preparation of monthly reports for transmission to the U.S. Headquarters in Los Angeles and the Japanese Headquarters in Tokyo

Responsibility for planning and coordination of quarterly physical inventories

Self Employed (Cincinnati, OH) (Salary varied from $25 to $100 per hour depending on complexity of work) 1/92 through 10/94

CONSULTANT I worked in this capacity from 1/92 through 10/94. My responsibilities included the following:

Performance of detailed calculations, training of personnel in PC applications and accounting issues, and preparation and coordination of physical inventories for OPW Fueling Components and OPW Engineered Systems

Performance of technical reviews and creation of templates for use with PC tutorials and accounting textbooks for ITP South-Western Publishing

OPW Engineered Systems (Mason, OH), a manufacturer of loading valves and fittings for the petroleum marketing industry with annual sales of $11.3 million 1/91 to 1/92

MANAGER OF FINANCE. I worked for the President in this capacity from 1/91 to 1/92. My responsibilities included the following:

Supervision of a five person staff and total responsibility for all accounting, data processing, credit and collections, human resources and other administrative activities for the division

Dover Corporation/OPW Division (Cincinnati, OH), a manufacturer of service station valves and fittings, tank truck valves and fittings, and loading valves and fittings for the petroleum marketing industry with consolidated annual sales of $120 million 6/88 through 12/90

CONTROLLER. I worked for the VP of Finance in this capacity from 6/88 through 12/90. My responsibilities included the following:

Supervision of a staff of twelve people in all phases of general accounting, cost accounting, profit planning, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, factory payroll and communications

Preparation of the monthly and year end consolidation of three foreign and two domestic subsidiaries

Preparation and consolidation of year end audit and tax schedules including preparation and filing of personal property tax and city income tax returns

Supervision and reconciliation of the annual physical inventory including the formulation and review of new standard costs and calculation of the LIFO adjustment

Assisting independent auditors in conducting annual onsite review of OPW Division and OPW Consolidated results

Helping OPW Division managers interpret their financial results and providing them with information to assist in decision making

Cincinnati Milacron, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH), a manufacturer of machine tools, plastics machinery and industrial robots for industry with consolidated annual sales of $750 million 10/78 until 6/88

ACCOUNTING, INVOICING, AND ORDER ENTRY SUPERVISOR I worked in the Ohio Machine Tool Group, the Corporate Accounting Group, and the Industrial Robot Division from 10/78 until 6/88 where I held various positions. My responsibilities included the following:

Supervision of a five person staff in all phases of general accounting, cost accounting, profit planning, customer billing and order entry

Coordination and reconciliation of annual physical inventory including the annual on site review by both outside and internal auditors

Participation in the implementation and testing of the MSA General Ledger Package, MSA Fixed Asset Package and the PURAPS system for purchasing, receiving and accounts payable

EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University MBA Accounting

Richmond, Kentucky 40475 BBA Accounting

SOFTWARE PACKAGES

NetSuite

Impress

JDEdwards

Fourth Shift

MAPICS

Hyperion Enterprise

MSA General Ledger and Fixed Assets

Sage Peachtree Complete

QuickBooks Pro and Enterprise

Paycor Payroll and HRIS

CERTIFICATIONS

I am a certified instructor for the Philip Crosby Quality Improvement Process.

HOWARD W. RANKIN

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES

Mr. Josh C. Cimala

President

NewLife Industries, Inc.

140 Chappells Dairy Road

Somerset, KY 42503

Work Phone: 606-***-****

E-mail: acs470@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Jeffery L Greer

South Kentucky RECC

P.O. Box 910

Somerset, KY 42502-0910

Work Phone: 606-***-****

Mrs. Tamara Clontz, CPA

Director of Finance

Renfro Valley Entertainment

760 Clontz Road

Mt. Vernon, KY 40456

Cell Phone: 859-***-****

Home Phone: 606-***-****

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