James Carter

Fort Wayne, IN *****

acwtfv@r.postjobfree.com 260-***-****

Job Objective

I am looking to join a growing progressive company that can utilize my hands on accounting experience and accomplishments. I am seeking a challenging accounting and financial role where I can help improve overall efficiency and grow with the company. I am open to relocation.

Summary of Skills

Experience managing finances of multiple manufacturing units

Strong cost and financial accounting skills

Proficient in MS Office suite, SAP, Great Plains Dynamics, and Quickbooks

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, inventory, and capital expenditure

Strong Non-profit business management experience and skills

Wide knowledge of supply chain management, production inventory planning, and operational analysis

Proficient with standard cost and IFRS accounting systems

Ability to schedule daily production and tracks schedule

Ability to prepare weekly and monthly plant financial reports

Excellent time management, tasks prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

Superior planning, organizing, communication, and coordination skills

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer

Vallasa Bio Fuel Reidsville, NC

2011 – 2014

Managed all Finance, HR, Purchasing and IT functions of the Company.

Developed, implemented, and oversaw General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Accounting Systems, Reporting, Audits, Internal Controls, and Payroll Procedures.

Developed budgets and budgeting process.

Implemented SAP.

Developed Accounting Department: wrote job descriptions, hired and trained staff

Oversaw financing and budgeting for construction of biofuels manufacturing facility

Developed, implemented, and processed methods for interacting with banks, venture capital, grant, and other funding sources

Worked with plant manager and solved plant issues

Controlled and maintained durability of fixed asset inventory and oversaw internal and external audits

Managed cost update process and reviewed capital projects

U.S. Controller

Tenon, LTD. Ornamental Group Archdale, NC

2007 – 2011

Managed finances and accounting staffs for six companies

Significantly increased efficiencies and cut costs both in the finance department and the company overall, resulting in savings of over $100,000 per year.

Successfully passed four financial audits, two bank audits, an IRS Audit, and an internal controls audit.

Annually developed six budgets that each contained multiple departments and two Cost of Goods Sold analyses.

Financial Forecasting and Cash Forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis

Classified income, expenditures, and other overhead expenses and prepared report for management review

Established and met financial and productivity goals through constant monitoring of finance

Oversaw daily accounting activity and maintained statistical, financial, and productivity reports

Closed, maintained and reconciled the plant general ledger for six locations.

Provided, on a daily basis, financial and operational results through narrative and analytical reports.

Organized and supervised physical inventory counts for internal and external purposes.

Prepared, maintained and analyzed product standard costs.

Tracked cost reduction projects and maintained required reporting.

Controller

Mendenhall Auto Auction Archdale, NC

2004 – 2006

Managed all Finance, HR, Purchasing and IT functions of the Company.

Closed 2003 and 2004 annual financial statements after working through 24 months of uncompleted financial work left by previous controller

Developed closing and bank reconciliation procedures.

Coordinated with company president and prepared budget for managing daily operation cost

Classified income, expenditures, and other overhead expenses and prepared report for management review

Prepared all accounting report and submitted tax returns

Established and met financial and productivity goals through constant monitoring of finance

Controller

Washington House Treatment Center Fort Wayne, IN

2000 – 2004

Managed all finance, HR, and IT functions of the Agency which had a unionized hourly staff

Controller

Alexander’s Plastics Rapid City, SD

1995 – 2000

Managed all Finance, HR, Purchasing and IT functions of the Company.

Chief Financial Officer

C.A.R.E., Inc. Fort Wayne, IN

1991 – 1995

Managed all Finance, HR, Purchasing and IT functions of the Company.

Director of Operations

LEATH Furniture Fort Wayne, IN

1989 – 1991

Managed all Finance and Operations functions of two retail furniture stores

Managed union shop warehouse

President and Senior Minister

The Shepherd’s Love Fort Wayne, IN

1989 – Present (Full-time 2014 – Present)

Founded, Developed, and Managed five Non-Profit Community Outreach and Ministry Organizations over twenty-five plus years focused on helping the poor, the addicted, and the homeless

Developed, installed, and operated a financial reporting system using Quickbooks which was also installed at multiple other churches and non-profit organizations

Recruited, Trained, and Led volunteers and community outreach programs

Managed all business and accounting functions of the Non-Profit Companies

Education

Master of Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University – Fort Wayne, Indiana

3.85 G.P.A. (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Science, Computer Informational Science, Business Administration

Huntington University – Huntington, Indiana

3.60 G.P.A.

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