TERRY R. CLARK
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Zionsville, IN 46077 **********@***.***
accounting professional
Accomplished accounting professional with success leading financial operations and promoting initiatives in dynamic business environments. Delivered process improvements to enhance efficiency
and profitability. Dedicated professional committed to delivering value through performance and vision.
Areas of Expertise
General Ledger
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Inventory Management
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Auditing & Tax Preparation
Process Improvement
Budget and Forecast
Financial Analysis
Professional Experience
CONTRACT ACCOUNTING ASSIGNMENTS ConAgra, AM Towing and Salvage
MSA Designs, Inc. 4/2014-Current
Directed Monthly/Annual Close with Review
Monitored Inventory Usage and Costing
Processed A/P Activity with Cash Management
Developed Process Improvements for Inventory Control and Close Schedule
R.R. DONNELLEY COMPANY
Crawfordsville, IN 7/2007 – 12/2013
Senior Financial Analyst
Played a key role in financial review and budget analysis initiatives for multi-billion dollar global commercial printer
Monitored activity of customer inventory and recorded adjustments and pending liability
Ensured adherence to corporate profitability guidelines through comprehensive review of
revenue and cost data
Analyzed job performance variances to identify deficiencies and successfully resolved in collaboration with production supervisors
Reviewed and approved sales and cost data for sales quotes and contract bids
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully initiated new revenue stream by billing for storage fees on customer inventory, generating $300K in new revenue within first year
Reduced paper consumption by 12% through effective collaboration with press supervisors
Reduced month-end closing time by one day, utilizing saved time to assist other departments
Participated in earning OSHA certificate by playing active key role in safety and housekeeping committees
ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Lafayette, IN 9/2004 – 4/2007
Business Unit Controller
Led and managed staff of six and four sites for multi-billion dollar national provider of waste disposal s
Collaborated with General Manager to identify business development opportunities
Oversaw and approved all monthly accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity
Developed and created monthly budgets and variance analyses
Conducted Sarbanes-Oxley testing in compliance with corporate directives
Key Accomplishments:
Increased sales 20% within first year through effective collaboration with General Manager
Achieved 25% fuel cost reduction by engineering hauling route changes
RESOURCE GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, LLC
Indianapolis, IN 11/2000 – 9/2004
Accounting Associate
Partnered with diverse client teams on project-based consulting assignments for national provider of contract services specializing in accounting and finance
Key Accomplishments:
Led successful effort to liquidate obsolete inventory for custom athletic wear client
Effectively streamlined operational and IT systems for large insurer
Directed facility closure for warehouse operations as Interim Controller
Oversaw Sarbanes-Oxley compliance development and testing
U.S. OFFICE PRODUCTS, Inc.
Scranton, PA 2/1995-6/2000
District Controller/Facility Manager
Directed operations of regional distribution facility for national office products company
Developed annual budgets with written variance analyses
Collaborated with corporate management to coordinate sales and marketing efforts
Managed and produced all management reports and monthly closings
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved profitability three quarters ahead of corporate schedule
Instrumental in securing a three-year contract worth $5M with New York State Electric & Gas
Recovered $55K in unauthorized bonuses issued by a former employee prior to my tenure
Additional previous experience includes position as Controller for Children’s Health Publishers.
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Continuing Education: Online and Classroom