Accounting Financial

STEVE ROTH

Canoga Park, CA *****

818-***-**** • *********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/steveroth1114

CONTROLLER

Project Planning / Financial Statements & Analysis / Budgeting & Forecasting EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A seasoned and diversified Corporate Controller leading all aspects of financial & managerial accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and analysis for public and private companies in the manufacturing, service, and wholesale distribution sectors with revenues up to $500 million annually. A strategic business partner with the proven, hands-on ability to implement and accelerate productivity improvements, optimize resources, control expenditures and improve overall financial operations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Business Planning Cash Management Sales Forecasting

Operational Budgeting Royalty Accounting Sarbanes Oxley

Asset Management Strategic Business Modeling Risk Assessment

Company Policy Development Taxation Cost Accounting

Revenue Recognition AR Billing & Collections Accounts Payable

HR Benefits & Payroll ERP Implementations Inventory Control

Government Audits Internal Controls Mentoring & Team Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Garvey Group West, LLC. Atwater Village, CA Aug 2013 to Present Manufacturer of offset, digital, and custom commercial signage for the entertainment and retail industries. Corporate Financial Controller – Los Angeles Business Unit

Hands-on preparation and financial direction of monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close.

Direct annual certified financial and workman comp audits (McGladrey LLP and Travelers Insurance).

Current project to restructure and revitalize printing job cost system.

Manager of four direct accounting and inventory personnel. Independent Financial Consultant Canoga Park, CA Nov 2012 to Aug 2013 Accounting advisor and consultant specializing in the financial needs of small businesses. Expertise includes profitability and expense management, monthly financial statement preparation, cash flow management, financial planning and analysis, operational and capital budgeting, and MS Excel strategic business modeling. International Solar Electric Technology, Inc., Chatsworth, CA Sep 2008 to Oct 2012 Manufacturer of micro solar panels for commercial and consumer low wattage applications. Firm Status – Companywide layoff in Oct. 2012 due to the soft economic solar market. Corporate Financial Controller

Managed budgets, cash-flow planning, business forecasting and modeling, and financial statements.

Responsible for organizing certified audit and financial review (Moss Adams LLP).

Directed company banking, legal, insurance, and retirement plan relationships.

Spearheaded U.S. government contract audits with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Established standard cost models for a unique micro solar pilot line operation.

Extensive dashboard metrics, balanced scorecard results, financial modeling, ROI, IRR & NPV projections, business and IP valuations for banks, venture capitalists, private equity and investment groups.

Financial Accomplishments:

Saved over $150K annually in labor savings and operational cost reductions while enhancing reporting accuracy and process improvements.

Created a 7 year financial model to construct a large-scale 250 megawatt solar facility demonstrating profitability by year 3.

Extended cash availability by 1 year by optimizing operational expenditures and renegotiating vendor service contracts.

Key member establishing a new corporate manufacturing subsidiary, Pioneer PV Solutions.

Replaced Peachtree software with Consona’s Intuitive financial ERP system. Page 2 of 3 / Steve Roth Resume *********@*****.*** Knurr, Inc. (Emerson Electric Corporation), Chatsworth, CA Jan 2006 to Dec 2007 Manufacturer of electronic enclosures, mobile carriers, and technical furniture. Firm Status – Company relocated in early 2008 to Emerson corporate office in Columbus, Ohio. Division Controller

Managed financial reporting, budgeting, accounting policies, capital approval and staffing requirements.

Developed KPI operating metrics for operational, cost accounting and inventory management.

Directed Sarbanes Oxley financial initiatives for local facility.

Guided the presentation of financial results and company profitability at quarterly Board of Director meetings.

Financial Accomplishments:

Reorganized AR collection process resulting in DSO reduction and positive cash flow in 60 days.

Converted U.S. GAAP financial statements to IFRS format for European (German) parent company. Safety Compliance Services, LLC. Glendale, CA Jan 2004 to Dec 2005 OSHA & HIPAA Compliance Consulting Service for the Medical Profession. Firm Status – Company purchased by competitor and relocated out of state. Chief Financial Officer

Managed the operation’s production and finance departments.

Upgraded and revitalized the customer contract database.

Re-engineered methodology for billing clients and improving receivables collections.

Implemented sales incentive policies among field inspectors.

Financial Accomplishments:

Developed new business lines and strategies to improve profitability by $2M in a seven month period.

Restructured customer billing process and improved monthly cash flow by $250K.

Established an upgraded delivery of services strategy to increase compliance customer appointments. Leitch, Inc., Burbank, CA Jan 2000 to Dec 2003

Manufacturer of equipment for the broadcast television and video post-production industries. Firm Status – USA finance departments relocated in early 2004 to corporate office in Toronto, Canada. USA Financial Controller

Directly managed accounting personnel in California, Virginia, and Kentucky locations (20 employees).

Reviewed and approved multi-books and monthly consolidated financial statements for the USA operations

(Hyperion Software).

Developed and managed Company’s global video server operational and capital budgets.

Supervised the annual physical inventory for the Burbank, CA division resulting in <$5k variance.

Established and maintained the standard cost system for video server products.

Financial Accomplishments:

Established a global standard cost system for the video server product line.

Improved cash flow by reducing accounts receivable DSO by 30 days in a 3 month period.

Reduced departmental spending by $1M annually by realigning job responsibilities and reducing staff, controlling travel expenditures, and eliminating/delaying capital projects.

Oracle 11i finance implementation team member replacing MAS 90 software system. Early Career – Prior to Year 2000 (details available upon request):

Division Controller, Silgan & RXI Plastics, Inc., Valencia, CA (QAD ERP Implementation) EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA Post Baccalaureate – Accounting Certificate Program (For accounting majors with a prior bachelor degree) SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2 years) – Los Angeles, CA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts – History (Honors Graduate)

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Excel (Advanced User) Macola ERP Crystal/FRX Reports

Oracle 11i Hyperion ASK/Manman ERP

Consona Intuitive ERP Sage MAS90 Sage Platinum for Windows

QAD-MFG/PRO ERP Quick Books Professional MS Word

Alere ERP Peachtree Power Point

Minxware ERP/MRP Best Fixed Asset MS Access

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