Bob Nicholson, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, MBA

**** ************* *****

Huntsville, AL 35801

256-***-****

acxu7z@r.postjobfree.com

December 12, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached is my resume to be used in applying for the Vice President of Finance job advertised on your wen site. I currently work as the Controller of Aviagen, Inc. the world’s largest supplier/distributor of poultry breeding stock. In that role I am responsible for managing all phases of accounting for two companies, with over 400 cost centers, including six hatcheries (essentially a manufacturing facility). This includes the monthly close, preparation of financial statements, benchmarking reports, budget and forecasts, assisting in capital expenditure evaluation, variance analysis, banking and US treasury functions and the day-to-day accounting functions.

As Controller I am the primary contact with our annual financial audit team and have a role in the design, implementation and evaluation of internal controls. Aviagen is also and ISO certified company. I am responsible for assuring that the accounting department complies with our ISO requirements.

In addition to my eleven years of Controller experience at Aviagen, I have served in the VP of Finance/Controller position with smaller companies in both the manufacturing and the service sectors and have public accounting experience as an auditor and consultant. As A CPA, CMA and MBA I hope that I meet your remaining requirements enough to warrant a follow up interview. Thank you for considering me for this position.

Bob Nicholson

Robert E. Nicholson, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, MBA

1706 Mountainbrook Dr.

Huntsville, AL 35801

256-***-****

acxu7z@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished financial executive with success in managing and streamlining corporate financial and cost accounting operations, analyzing and controlling costs, maintaining bank relationships in both growing and financially troubled companies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aviagen, Inc. and Aviagen North America, Inc. Huntsville, AL

Controller August 2005 - Present

Aviagen is the world’s leading poultry breeder for the broiler industry. Aviagen, Inc. and Aviagen North America, Inc. are the company’s largest subsidiaries with breeding operations in North America and sales to more than 40 countries. Aviagen is an ISO certified company.

Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and management reports, budget and forecast preparations and accounting department operating functions. The statements have over 400 cost and revenue centers. While I have worked as Controller we have speeded up the monthly close by two business days despite a significant increase in the number of reports required and company growth of over 200%.

Manage banking relationships. I consolidated the treasury function of all North American Aviagen companies eliminating redundant accounts, and freeing up cash for operations.

Implemented an internet based purchase order system eliminating paperwork and speeding up the purchasing process.

Implemented a purchase card system to eliminate small invoices, reducing purchasing costs.

Investigated and resolved fraud allegations in administrations and operations.

Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics, Management Reporter, Forecaster, and Office. I managed the initial implementation of Microsoft’s Forecaster product.

Implemented an ACH program for vendors and employee payroll and a debit card payroll program for employees who are not bankable to reduce the cost of payables processing.

Manage a staff of nine

Dynamic Security, Inc. Florence, AL

Vice President of Finance March 2003 – August 2005

Dynamic Security is a security and staffing services company with eleven locations and approximately 1500 employees and operations in seven states.

Responsible for all accounting and finance functions

Prepared financial statements, projections and all analyses of financial trends

Successfully restated two year’s financial statements to correct material misstatements that occurred before my employment

Speeded up preparation of period end financial statements

Participated in the planning and implementation of turnaround plan which resulted in turning an operating loss into record profits

Managed banking relationship to successfully negotiate loan covenant violation waivers and loan extensions

McCall Farms, Inc. Effingham, SC

Controller/VP Finance 2000 - March 2003

McCall Farms is a fruit and vegetable canning company with multiple brands as well as private label offerings.

Responsible for all accounting and finance functions

Prepared financial statements, projections and all analyses of financial trends

Analyzed all acquisition candidates including bid preparation, pricing, purchase terms and working with lenders to obtain financing

Analysis of all standard costs and variances – successfully completed a complete overhaul of the cost accounting system to properly reflect labor and overhead rates in a multi production line, 200+ SKU facility

Managed banking relationship – successfully negotiated multiple loans and lines of credit which increased our available financing by over 50% while eliminating covenants

Prior jobs included Controller for a manufacturing company, Big 4 accounting firm litigation and management consultant, and auditor.

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

MBA 2002

GPA 3.94/4.0

Beta Gamma Sigma business honorary

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

BS Business Administration, Major – Accounting

Graduated with honors in accounting at age 19

Beta Alpha Psi accounting honorary

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Managerial Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certified Internal Auditor

OTHER

Board Member – North Alabama Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Chair of the Annual Seminar Committee

Captain of the Aviagen MS Bike Team – fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Society; 19 time participant in MS Bike rides

Member of the organizing team for a multi church banquet held twice a year to feed area homeless.

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