Manager Accounting

DON HERMANSEN

*** ** ****** ** #*-*** (Seattle, WA 98106

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CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Accomplished, self-motivated accounting professional with experience in all

aspects of financial functions. Successfully managed multisite financial

operations, including international, for major companies. Detail-oriented

leader with proven ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects

simultaneously. Effective blend of financial expertise and business acumen.

Focused and thorough financial professional with progressive outlook and

long-term vision. Strong communicator, able to assimilate data, apply

quantitative reasoning and produce clear, concise reports. Recognized for

initiative and a proactive work ethic.

Areas of Expertise:

GAAP . General Ledger . Multi-Site Operations . Cost Accounting . Process

Improvement

Business Reporting . IT Support . Foreign Exchange Accounting . Credit

Management . SEC

Financial Statement Analysis . MS Office Suite . Lotus Notes . Team

Building/Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HAWAII FOREST & TRAIL

Controller (2015 to 2015)

. Responsible for all accounting and financial operations for the

company. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable,

payroll, fixed assets and POS accounting.

. Prepared, analyzed and issued month end, quarter end and yearend

financial statements including consolidated statements for two

companies.

. Prepared cash flow statements and oversaw all banking and bank related

issues.

. Worked closely with owners and general manager on all financial and

personnel issues of the company.

. Created additional reports and requested by owners and general

manager.

MCLAUGHLIN & ASSOCIATES

Accounting Manager (2013 to 2014)

. Oversaw the accounting and financial matters of the firm including

monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting. Also oversaw cash

flow and financial systems.

. Prepared profit & loss statements. Used QuickBooks as well as DeNovo

(case management system).

. Maintained general ledger and balance sheet and prepared month end

reconciliations and account analysis.

. Oversaw year-end closing and interacted with outside CPA.

GENE JUAREZ SALON & SPAS

Corporate Accounting Manager (1999 to 2013)

. Oversaw accounting operations for 13 locations with over 1200

employees

. Prepared and presented location specific financial statements

. Hired, trained, and directed four-person staff including one staff

accountant, two A/P clerks, and one A/R- Gift Card clerk

. Supervised all A/R, A/P, inventory, and fixed asset functions

. Successfully implemented gift card program

. Refined department operations; increasing efficiencies while reducing

staff 50%

. Spearheaded complete accounting software conversion

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NICHIREI FOODS, INC.

Accounting/I.S./Credit Manager (1998 to 1999)

. Managed all accounting department functions

. Prepared, analyzed, and reported monthly financial statements and data

. Directed A/P and A/R and banking transactions with various financial

institutions

. Created and reported budgets and developed policies and procedures

. Managed IT operations, including repairs and maintenance, updates,

hardware and software procurement, and Internet services

. Supervised all credit card issues

LAMB-WESTON, INC./CONAGRA FOODS

Financial Systems Accounting (1988 to 1996)

. Generated monthly financial statements and supporting reports

. Performed journal entries and audits, account reconciliations, and

assigned special projects

. Oversaw journal entries and financial reporting for the Netherlands

location, including currency conversion transactions

. Utilized Excel, Lotus, and online report writer to disseminate

information to plants and corporate office personnel

. Audited A/R and A/P on a daily basis

IBP, INC./TYSON FRESH MEATS

Cost Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller (1978 to 1988)

. Managed a team of three accountants and up to 17 clerical staff

. Generated three weekly P&Ls and all backup documentation

. Oversaw journal entries, inventory and production reports, yield

reports, and budget preparation for several divisions

. Analyzed and summarized numerous cost and labor reports

. Directed payroll operations for 1,400 hourly employees paid weekly as

well as biweekly payroll for management personnel

EDUCATION

BS, Accounting & Business Management

Stevens-Henager College, Ogden, UT

AS, Science & General Education

Snow College, Ephraim, UT

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