TERRY R. CLARK

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Zionsville, IN 46077 acut60@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 20 years of success leading financial operations and initiatives in dynamic business environments. Expertise in all aspects of corporate finance and accounting. Recognized for leadership roles in managing finance projects to implement systems and processes that consistently enhance efficiency and profitability. Superior analytical and management skills. Dedicated professional committed to delivering value with outstanding record of performance and results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

General Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Financial Statements Financial Analysis

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Strategic Business Planning

Auditing & Tax Preparation Process Improvement

Cost Reduction

Staff Leadership

Revenue Recognition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT ACCOUNTING ASSIGNMENTS CONAGRA, MSA DESIGNS, INC. 4/2014-CURRENT

R.R. DONNELLEY COMPANY

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 7/2007 ? 12/2013

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Played a key role in financial review and budget analysis initiatives for multi-billion dollar global commercial printer

Monitored activity of customer inventory and recorded adjustments and pending liability

Ensured adherence to corporate profitability guidelines through comprehensive review of

revenue and cost data

Analyzed job performance variances to identify deficiencies and successfully resolved in collaboration with production supervisors

Reviewed and approved sales and cost data for sales quotes and contract bids

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Successfully initiated new revenue stream by billing for storage fees on customer inventory, generating $300K in new revenue within first year

Reduced paper consumption by 12% through effective collaboration with press supervisors

Reduced month-end closing time by one day, utilizing saved time to assist other departments

Participated in earning OSHA certificate by playing active key role in safety and housekeeping committees

ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.

LAFAYETTE, IN 9/2004 ? 4/2007

BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER

Led and managed staff of six and four sites for multi-billion dollar national provider of waste disposal s

Collaborated with General Manager to identify business development opportunities

Oversaw and approved all monthly accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity

Developed and created monthly budgets and variance analyses

Conducted Sarbanes-Oxley testing in compliance with corporate directives

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Increased sales 20% within first year through effective collaboration with General Manager

Achieved 25% fuel cost reduction by engineering hauling route changes

RESOURCE GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, LLC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 11/2000 ? 9/2004

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Partnered with diverse client teams on project-based consulting assignments for national provider of contract services specializing in accounting and finance

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Led successful effort to liquidate obsolete inventory for custom athletic wear client

Effectively streamlined operational and IT systems for large insurer

Directed facility closure for warehouse operations as Interim Controller

Oversaw Sarbanes-Oxley compliance development and testing

U.S. OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.

SCRANTON, PA 2/1995-6/2000

DISTRICT CONTROLLER/FACILITY MANAGER

Directed operations of regional distribution facility for national office products company

Developed annual budgets with written variance analyses

Collaborated with corporate management to coordinate sales and marketing efforts

Managed and produced all management reports and monthly closings

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Achieved profitability three quarters ahead of corporate schedule

Instrumental in securing a three-year contract worth $5M with New York State Electric & Gas

Recovered $55K in unauthorized bonuses issued by a former employee prior to my tenure

Additional previous experience includes position as Controller for Children?s Health Publishers.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration 1994

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Continuing Education: Online and Classroom

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