Management Accounting
Resume:
Kevin Rupert, CPA, MBA
Covington, LA 70433
504-***-**** (cell)
**********@*********.***
Objective: A challenging position with the opportunity for professional growth
Highlights of Qualifications
Experienced employee who excels in fast-changing business environments
Develops and implements creative strategies to maximize profitability of businesses
Works well in team environment to identify long term business goals and develop strategic plans to achieve these goals
Professional Experience
Business Planning Manager, Nestle Health Science – Pamlab (Covington) March, 2015 – present
Responsible for accurately forecasting business results based on current year trends, market demands and changes, and communication with upper management and department leaders
Review and analyze results looking for key performance indicators to assist in management of business; develop and distribute reports to key personnel to assist in managing their department
Assist managers with developing annual budget; meet with them monthly to review results and reforecast the remainder of the year
Develop and implement accounting policies to adhere to Nestle’s reporting requirements
Participate in the monthly and quarterly close to produce GAAP/IFRS based financial statements and assist with reporting results to Nestle
Record and track capital spending, reporting results to Nestle; monitor and track fixed asset ledger
Work with Controller at manufacturing site in Shreveport to project production of our products
Assistant Controller, Wainer Companies – Metairie October, 2012 – March, 2015
Responsible for closing 21 different reporting entities, including closing entries and general ledger reconciliations
Issue GAAP based financial statements for presentation to management
Prepare monthly variance analysis, comparing actual to budget and prior year
Implementing new accounting procedures and software (Sage PFW to Sage 300) to make accounting department more efficient
Write new and update current accounting policies and procedures
Training new employees in new procedures
Preparing necessary schedules for audit and tax firm
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Supervisor – Corporate Accounting, Globalstar, Inc. – Covington September, 2010 – September, 2012
Assisted with the relocation of the corporate offices from Milpitas, CA to Covington, LA
Responsible for the translation and consolidation of financial information from 8 international subsidiaries
Perform trend and variance analysis for all international subsidiaries
Prepare elimination journal entries for all domestic and international transactions
Review all capital expenditures for 4 domestic companies
Supervise a staff of two general ledger accountants responsible for journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and capitalization/depreciation of fixed assets
Provide various reports, including cash flow statements, needed to complete tax returns and management reports
Accounting Analyst, First Guaranty Bank – Hammond November, 2009 – September, 2010
Developed and implemented branch budgeting to assist in monitoring and improving the profitability of 17 branches and 23 back-office departments
Distribute month-end financial statements to each branch and back-office department, comparing actual results to budgeted results
Revised balance sheet reconciliation process to include more detail and documentation
Automated financial statement preparation using Excel templates and downloads from financial management system
Site Controller, Audubon Engineering – New Orleans February, 2009 – August, 2009
Responsible for formulation and preparation of monthly financial statements for five related companies based in New Orleans
Supervision of New Orleans accounting staff that includes payroll, accounts payable, and billing/invoicing
Implemented procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency for company travel, credit cards, accounts payable, sales taxes, payroll and balance sheet management/reconciliations
Began preparing accounting records, policies, and procedures to successfully move from annual review to annual audit
Work with Site Controller based in Houston to prepare consolidated financial statements for the entire company (9 related companies)
Submit information to corporate CPA firm to assist in the preparation of partners’ tax returns
Development of budgeting template to assist business unit managers in preparing annual budget
Discussion and development of financial project management requirements with business unit managers
Participation in implementation of new financial and project management software
POSITION ELIMINATED AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELOCATED TO HOUSTON, TX
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Controller, American Nursing Services – New Orleans October, 2006 – February, 2009
Plan, develop, implement, direct and evaluate the company’s multi-state financial functions
Develop the financial processes and internal controls for all accounting functions
Ensures accurate and timely monthly/annual financial statements and reported to management for all companies
Provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the company, including the evaluation of potential acquisitions and/or mergers and investments
Continual improvement of the timeliness and accuracy of the company’s cash flow and management of the billing/AR process
Develop and implement annual operating plans for each operating unit and overall company
Supervise accounting staff responsible for instant payroll for clinicians, payroll for travel clinicians, invoicing, credit and collections, payroll taxes, accounts payable, general ledger and balance sheet management
Facilitates the annual audit with local CPA firm
Work with local CPA firm to minimize franchise and income taxes for company
Serves as a member of the senior executive team that charted the strategic direction of the company
Controller, WWL Television – New Orleans May, 1995 – October, 2006
Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements for WWL-TV, NewsWatch – Channel 15 and WWLTV.com and reporting financial results and statistics to President/General Manager and corporate offices in a timely manner
Analyze monthly financial results, identifying significant variances, then implementing strategies to maximize financial results for each operating unit
Develop and implement annual operating plans to maximize profitability of each operating unit and achieve long term goals of operating units
Supervise accounting staff responsible for all invoicing/accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll for all three entities
Advance WWL-TV’s interests as a member of the four person Management Committee of NewsWatch – Channel 15
Negotiated favorable leases for the station to increase non-traditional revenues and reduce operating expenses
Review, test, and document financial transactions and policies to ensure compliance with federal Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
Prepare accounting team for internal audits, including development of audit schedules
Participate in long-term strategic planning sessions with other members of the management team
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Education and Training
Certified Public Accountant
July, 1990
Louisiana Certificate #20322
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Brother Martin High School
Louisiana State University
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Graduated – 1987
Graduated – 1992
1979 - 1983
Microsoft Dynamics /Great Plains (Nestle Health Science – Pamlab)
Sage 300 (Wainer Companies)
Oracle (Globalstar, Inc.)
Microsoft Dynamics/Solomon Financial Management System (Audubon Engineering)
Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains Financial Management System (American Nursing Services)
PeopleSoft Financial Management System (WWL Television) – annual training made available by corporate offices when system upgrades implemented
Microsoft Excel – currently proficient and knowledgeable, haven taken several classes at the University of New Orleans Metropolitan College and for Continuing Education Credits (CPEs) to maintain and upgrade spreadsheet skills
References
Ms. Johnette Spellman, Director of Human Resources
NO AIDS Task Force l Crescent Care
2601 Tulane Avenue, Suite 500
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Mr. Louis Perschall, Controller
River Parish Contractors
4007 West Airline Highway
Reserve, LA 70084
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