Verle E. Guntrum II

E-mail : ad2neq@r.postjobfree.com

** ****** **., ********** **., 29615

Cell: 864-***-****

Transitional and highly motivated virtual and physical leader with outstanding analytical, process, accounts and technological skills with over 25 years of progressive experience, responsibilities and professional development. Financial Statements & Management Reporting, Accounting and Operational Policies/Procedures Development & Implementation, Operating & Capital Budget Preparation, Business Opportunity Assessments, and Inventory Management & Reconciliation, Job and Average Costing Analysis, Federal & State Tax Reporting and Compliance, GAAP & FASB Rulings, Insurance and Banking /Cash Management, HR Benefits, Risk Management and Staff Training & Development, and G/L & Subsidiary Ledgers Reconciliation, I & E Auditing, working knowledge in IFRAS & SOX.

MS Office, Dynamics Great Plains, SAP Concur, MACOLA and MAS 90, QuickBooks, SAP, FRX, Crystal Reports, FAS, Sage and Business Works.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QB Live Expert Adviser & ICBP – Intuit – Greenville SC, (Remote) December 2019 – Present

Intuit is a financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting and tax software & services

Created high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy

and extensive knowledge and expertise.

Managed up to 26 medium and small businesses (SMB) at a time.

Presented training sessions for team members regarding training, implementing new processes and procedures.

Controller Interim – National Beta Club (NBC) – NPO - Spartanburg, SC May 2017-Sept 2017

Hand On Controller for the honorary organization and directed the accounting Payroll and logistic departments

Responsible for 3 direct reports and utilized Great Plains Dynamics and extensive use of Excel

401K Administrator, banking liaison and reported directly to NBC’ CEO Mr. Bob Bright.

Quality Standards Controller (QSC) – BMWMC USA – Greer, S.C. Sept 2010 to Jan 2016

Responsibilities assigned to F1A and F1B testing and analysis. Utilized SAP production systems to assure that DPC, direct product cost was properly posted to production levels averaging 300 automobiles. QSC determined if rework on individual units was within DPC guidelines, and all costs were appropriately applied to respective sections. My diligence resulted in accurate cost center postings, budgeted daily and weekly production levels within budget. Advised and identified cost centers regarding negative variances and alternatives to avoid continued DPC increases.

CFO & CONTROLLER - GUNTRUM GROUP CONSULTING, INC. – Greenville Jan 2000 to 20117

Continue to serve and have served a variety of business as CFO, Controller and Consultant (Financial and Operational). What follows is my track record of success in providing my services to profitable businesses, start-ups, reorganizations and turn-around organizations:

CFO/CONTROLLER - Metro-Reprographics Inc., Printing Company. Turn-Around 2007-2010

Was responsible for all accounting & financial statement reporting, HR compliance, cash management and sales tax reporting. Developed a fiscal budget and worked closely with the President assuring budget compliance and that implemented cost controls were successful. As a result of these measures, Metro was able to expand into the Columbia, S.C. market and profitability was returned. Operating budget was in excess of $3M annually

CONTROLLER/CFO - Showcase Marketing & Recording. Start-up 2004-2007

I performed hands-on responsibilities for all facets of accounting & finance, HR and cash management. I developed HR and operational policies and procedures that were successfully implemented.

Secretary & CFO-Barrett’s Flowers Inc. On-line and brick and mortar retail stores

Verle Guntrum II 864-***-**** ad2neq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience (continued)

CONTROLLER/CFO TRANSACTION TECHNOLOGY INC. - Greenville, S.C. 2004 to 2007

National service provider maintaining restaurant & refrigeration equipment for nationally & internationally recognized customers. Challenged to strengthen corporate accounting functions and implement/maintain financial controls in a turn-around/restructuring environment. Position managed a staff of 10 and responsible for Accounting, IT and HR Departments. Position reportedly directly to the CEO and Chairman. Revenues were in excess of $25m annually.

• Straightened up financial reporting. Month-end and year-end review were accomplished in days rather than

months, resulted in determining true operating performance.

• Established & maintained credit/collection policies, reviewed and managed corporate banking & lending

relationships. These policies resulted in improved A/R collections and a 10%reduction in bad debt write-offs.

• Diligent cash management program resulted in improved vendor relationship & meeting covenant requirements.

• Spearheaded the national inventory reconciliation program with inventory valued at $2 million. This project resulted in an increased borrowing base and improved parts and supplies purchasing and costing.

• Developed internal auditing policies and oversaw external audit process and provided all necessary

worksheets/data that resulted in decreased billable auditing hours.

• Improved sales tax reporting & compliance for 50 states. Favorable sales tax audits ensued with over $100K saved

in interest and penalties.

CONTROLLER /CONSULTANT REALTICORP – Greenville, S.C. 2001 to 2002

Commercial development and property-holding company with 4 locations and $50M in annual revenues. Reported to President. Recruited to manage professional staff of 5 and responsible for A/P, A/R, HR, project accounting and

challenged to hire/train staff for key accounting positions. Additionally, charged with strengthening and

maintaining financial controls & reporting in a restructuring environment. Reported to company President.

• Oversaw financials; managed month–end/year –end close, performed corporate reporting, analysis

forecasting & budgeting-implemented GAAP & FASB compliance. Improved and timely financial reporting.

• Tracked operational improvements versus targets; assisted operational management in cost savings initiatives and

working capital optimization, managed corporate banking & lending relationships & supervised bank account

reconciliations. Cash flows were improved, and covenants were maintained.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

B.S.B.A – (Accounting & MIS) – University of South Carolina

CPA-(Candidate)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

QB Expert Adviser & ICBP – 2019 - Present

ABA – American Bar Association

Notary – SC – Commission Expires – 14 February 2028

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