Phat (Peter) Vu

acs69a@r.postjobfree.com 612-***-****

Accounting Management / Senior Accountant

Results-oriented, driven senior accounting professional with a wealth of success in accounting and financial administration within multiple companies. Combine leadership, analytical and motivation proficiencies to develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance bottom-line results and financial reporting.

Expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of accounting management systems, developing streamlined controls and implementation of procedural improvements. Strong leader with success directing general accounting teams in supporting and achieving corporate objectives.

Accounting and Management Competencies

Forecasting

Management Reporting

Cost Analysis and Reduction

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Research, Analysis and Auditing

Vendor Negotiations

Profit and Revenue Optimization

GAAP Guidelines

Budget Management

MS Office / SAP

Career Experience

Permasteelisa Group Inc., Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Project Controller, 2014 to Present

Managed financial accounts for 13 projects with $100M annual budget, including cost controlling, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), contract billing, cost accounting, job costing, percentage of completion accounting and billing. Conducted cash flow monitoring, project risk analysis, P&L statement creation, revenue projection, percentage of completion forecast, financial reporting, project risk analysis and ad hoc analysis. Instrumental in month-end and quarter-end closing as well as annual external audit. Create and maintain main project WBS in SAP.

Key Contributions:

Continual review of project cost, revenues, billing and cash to eliminate potential sources of losses and delays for projects and a factory.

Coordinated the collection and analysis of actual data and elaborated preliminary data for deviation analysis to identify related cause and best course of action.

Compiled monthly reports for senior project managers and business unit managers.

Assisted division CFO with project financial risk analysis of various project components.

Facilitate budget review with managers, analyze spending trend to identify potential risk and best course of action.

Update and compare budgeted vs actual labor rates for site.

Reconcile vendor’s billing for over-billing and optimize revenue recognition.

Land O’Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, Minnesota

Accounting Manager (Contract), 2013 – 2014

Oversaw financial accounts for Telecommunication Department within a complex and matrixed organization. Coached and mentored team members to develop effective accounting and reporting procedures. Recommended improvements to enhance business processes and accounting procedures.

Key Contributions:

Conceptualized and created reports and ad hoc analysis for special projects, forecasts and annual budgeting of selected infrastructure and related business units.

Performed accounts reconciliation and prepared reports for management.

Led Accounting department for a group of five family-controlled insurance companies throughout two states.

RIO Rancho Enterprise, Inc., Sunnyvale, California

Manager, 2011 – 2013

Directed day-to-day business activities as well as accounting functions; payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and P&L management. Performed business development efforts; provided financial assistance for decision making and built strategic partnerships with automobile dealerships.

Key Contributions:

Managed approximately $12M in accounts receivable annually; prepared invoices for customers, executed collection efforts, ensured accurate recording and analysis of revenue and expenses.

Shrunk costs by $15K to $25K annually by utilizing new port for shipments, minimizing logistical expenses.

Education

MBA in Accounting • University of Scranton – Scranton, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Accounting • San Jose State University – San Jose, California

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