Thomas L. Freismuth

MBA, MS Accounting

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Naples, FL 34112

317-***-**** email - actogs@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVES AND PROFILE

Seeking a position that I can use my knowledge and experience to the fullest, and have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the organization.

Accounting professional with 15+ years of diversified experience in accounting/finance, business management, tax, audit, operations, sales and logistics. Highly motivated, results oriented with excellent decision-making and problem solving abilities. Ability to recognize opportunities and implement changes for efficiencies and cost savings.

Experienced in multi-unit and branch management.

Key strengths include:

Financial and Operations Management

Leadership and relationship building

Strong technical and PC/spreadsheet skills

Startup and turnaround situations

Interpersonal communication skills

Proactive

Takes initiative

Project management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wittock & Assoc. CPA 2015

Sr. Staff Accountant-Compliance

Worked with clients on BP Oil Spill claims. P&L creation and analysis, tax reconciliations, assessment of income statements for claim review.

Interacted with Claims Analysts and clients/accountants to process oil claims for final payment determination.

Freismuth & Assoc. (seasonal tax & accounting services) 2001-present

Registered tax preparer, preparing individual and business taxes, deductions. Aid clients in personal and business tax planning. Accounting and financial services to small business and individuals. Contract and consulting services.

Republic Services 2011-2012

Assistant Division Controller-Interim

Republic Services is one of the largest waste and recycling companies in the United States with more than 13 million customers and 800 local waste collection, recycling and disposal operating divisions across the United States and Puerto.

Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, recording accruals, and accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements. Conducted analysis of pricing and profitability, commercial and municipal bids, and other market development projects.

Prepared and reviewed required supporting documentation and financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.

Reconciled Lawson Financial Software with E-pro purchasing, Infopro, Dossier, and TRUX systems.

Assisted in the management of accounting personnel (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll).

Assisted the management of accounting workflow across all division departments (sales, customer service, operations, HR, etc.).

Ensured proper internal controls are in place for compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements.

Managed Payroll functions for HR. Recorded hours, wages, incentives, time off, and benefit accruals.

Supported the division controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review.

HOSTESS BRANDS 2004-2011

Assistant Plant Controller/Accounting Manager

Hostess Brands is among the nation’s largest and best-known providers of fresh-baked bread and sweet goods. Annual sales of $2.5 billion (est.), 36 Bakeries nationwide; and approximately 6,000 delivery routes, 600 Distribution Centers, and 600+ Bakery Retail Outlets.

Supervised up to 20 direct reports with responsibilities in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, AR/AP, information systems, payroll, fixed assets, general ledger, inventory management, adjusting entries, P&L.

Duties include reconciliations and audits of sales routes (115) and retail outlet (28); period end closing, banking statements, order processing, inventory controls, OS&D, and other general accounting practices. Setup and recorded plant and sales annual accruals. Reviewed period entries for timely and accuracy in reporting..

Used SAP and legacy systems for networking, system maintenance, product set-up, order processing, reports processing. Responsible for implementing system enhancements.

Designed excel spreadsheets and data mining modules to improve efficiency and accuracy in the order process, inventory controls, account reconciliations, cash management.

Consolidated procedures that eliminated redundancy and reduced needed staffing by 30%.

Interacted with plant, sales, affiliate and corporate personnel to insure compliance with policy and procedures, and internal controls.

Tibbet & Britten 1998-2004

Heartland Logistics-

3rd Party Provider for Con Agra & Kroger Co.’s

Operations Logistics Manager – Con Agra

Startup distribution operations, including inbound, outbound, selection. Working with WMS, RF, and systems troubleshooting. Did shift scheduling, demand planning, customer service, cycle counts, inventory management. Implemented team development and SOP’s. Managed truckload and LTL logistics.

Put in place outbound procedures, system management, and new hire training that resulting in a shorter learning curve by two months, decreased OS&D’s by 20%, and improved on time loads

Managed shift budgets, payroll schedules, managed overtime costs

Set up warehouse sanitation and maintenance program to where sanitation audits where in the 95 percentile

Designed and implemented hourly productivity metrics, follow-up, counseling and re-training.

Operations Logistics Manager – Kroger Co.’s dry storage

Responsible for daily operations of warehouse including, inbound and outbound freight operations, inventory control, and evaluation and development of warehouse supervisory (5) and union personnel (60/150).

Developed a “change managed” environment, improving employee relations and increasing levels of customer service.

Re-designed warehouse operations with net savings in excess of $3.0 Mil annually

oAssessed current situation, developed proposal and sold to senior management, client and union.

Improved on-time service and productivity levels from 82% to 98%

Manager (Bench Strength Program) – Kroger Co.s cold storage

Joined the company as part of their large DC, GM Development Program. Involved in the start-up operations of a 500,000 sq. ft. frozen and refrigerated facility. Involved in the planning and implementation phase in of product categories for storage and shipping, determining current and planned needs, establishing operational procedures, and the development of personnel.

Major project was the implementation and troubleshooting of WMS/voice recognition system; fine-tuning for efficient operations. Developed a comprehensive training program for warehouse personnel and supervisors, that was adopted by the dry storage facility.

Other Professional Experience

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Part time faculty instructing introductory accounting and senior level classes in distribution, transportation and logistics.

Delaware Foods, Inc.

General Manager

Cardinal Foods

Controller/Business Manager

Education

MS - Accounting 2008

Kelly School of Business - Indiana University/Indianapolis

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 1989

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN

Bachelor of Arts (B.S.)

Biological Sciences

Indiana University Bloomington, IN

PROFESSIONAL AND OUTSIDE INTERESTS

Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS)

American Institute of CPA’s (AICPS)

National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP)

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