Management Manager

JAMES R. FARYEWICZ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-

N Little Rock, AR 72116 faryewicz-5a01424 E-mail: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Solution-oriented leader who has a positive impact to the bottom line, specializing in Process Improvement, Key Performance Indicators, and Internal control. Decision maker with the ability to prioritize actions based on the needs of the business. Results-driven manager with a diverse background and an expertise in Accounting Operations, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Project Management, and Mergers/Acquisitions.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Improved annual Working Capital/Cash Management by 40%

Created Internal Controls to improve profitability

oIdentified $2,000,000 in unrecognized revenue

oReduced Errors by 77% and improved Profit by 12% in State and Local Bid Process

oReduced Inventory Variance to 0.25% of usage

oCreated Sales Tax Reporting and Audit Tool from Data Warehouse

oReduced Payroll error rate to -0-

Ranked 1st in Company for most accurate Financial Reporting

oReduced Accounts Receivable Aging by 40%

Developed Key Performance Indicators and Activity-based Cost Model to measure actual performance to projected:

oReturn on Investment Spend

oProfit Model Target

oMargin & Labor Cost by Product Line

oSales and Revenue Projections

oOperations and Finance Scorecards

oBudget Variance Analysis to include Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Labor, and Benefits

Project Management Leader in Accounting Consolidation/Integration, ERP Software Upgrade, and Annual Audits

Team Trainer in Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, and Employee Retention & Enhancement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US FOODS 2013-2016

Finance Manager: Finance Leader for $140,000,000 Distribution Centers to include Financial Reporting and Planning, Sales Contracts, Inventory Control (7,000 SKUs), Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Government Bid and Contract Review, Vendor Contract Compliance, IT, and SOX Compliance.

EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. 2005-2013

Controller: Managed and controlled Manufacturing Division financial activities and oversaw the Preparation, Review, and Analysis of Monthly Financial Statements. Reviewed, Developed, Implemented, and Maintained adequate Internal Financial Controls. Worked with External Auditors. Part of Management Team that improved company performance from a negative Operating Profit to 10% adjusted EBITDA.

SELF EMPLOYED 2004-2005

Consultant – Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 404 Compliance

Contracted for Document and Audit Financial Processes for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Also evaluated and established controls within areas where controls did not mitigate or eliminate risk.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN PACKAGE EXPRESS - DALLAS 2000-2004

VP of Finance/Controller: Complete financial responsibility for a $24,000,000 Freight Consolidator. Responsibilities included Cash Management, Credit and Collections, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Medical and Operating Insurance, Human Resources, Payroll, Claims Management, Safety, and IT. Created Financial Controls and Operating Efficiencies that generated increased Margin and Reduced Overheads. In 2002, Dallas increased profitability by $5,000,000 over 2001. Worked closely with Investors on Cash and Financial Planning. Consolidated Financial Staff from 43 to 6.

GREYHOUND LINES, INC. 1997-2000

Director of Accounting Operations: Managed diverse operations that included Accounts Payable, Operating Tax, and Office Management Services. Responsible for $750,000,000 in expenditure transactions, corporate Travel, Cash Fund and Expenditure policies, and AP synergies among subsidiaries. Coordinated tax transactions including property, sales & use, fuel, franchise, and business licenses. Managed special projects. Controlled corporate records retention, non-IT office equipment, electronic and manual forms, and mail/copy centers. Responsible for a staff of 50.

RYDER SYSTEMS, INC., Ryder Transportation Services 1984-1997

District Controller: P&L ownership with total management accountability for finance, asset management, and systems administration. Prepared annual plans, analyzed branch and asset performance, led customer satisfaction and profit improvement teams, purchased and installed all computer equipment and software, and ensured tax compliance. Annual Revenue $54,000,000, Assets $63,000,000, 16 locations, and staff of 15.

EDUCATION

B.S., Business Administration & Accounting, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Dale Carnegie Mgmt Training

Project Management

Culture Training

Change Management

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Asset Management

Behavioral Interviewing

Finance Lease

Franklin Covey

Train the Trainer

Quality Process

Operations Problem Solving

COMPUTER SKILLS

PeopleSoft, Solomon, Oracle (A/P, GL, Discover, Hyperion), Great Plains, FRX Report Writer, Walker (GL, Fixed Asset, A/P, A/R), MS Office (Outlook, Excel [Essbase], Access, Word), Crystal Reports, SQL, Novell LAN, Prism, Merlin, Monarch

ASSOCIATIONS

Lakewood Property Owners Association of North Little Rock, Arkansas (City and Resident Funded Association): Board Member

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