Financial Controller
Resume:
CHARLES M. WILLS, CPA
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE CHICAGO (PFG) – FOOD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Controller September 2022-Present
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting including: commission reporting for sales personnel; financial statement preparation, review, and analysis; conduct monthly financial review meetings; prepare and present annual budget; manage accounting staff in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting. Work closely with all departments in all areas concerning inventory shrink and recovery. Additional responsibilities include: process review and improvement and rebate tracking conversion. Also, responsible for vendor receivable collections and recovery and SOX compliance. SAP Experienced.
STAMPEDE MEAT, INC. – FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Finance Manager and Controller August 2018 -March 2022
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting including: financial statement preparation, review, and analysis; conduct monthly financial review meetings; prepare and present annual budget; manage accounting staff of four in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting. Prepare sales, use & real estate taxes. Work closely with outside tax professionals in all areas concerning federal and state income taxes. Additional responsibilities include: cash flow management and analysis; managing banking relationships; bank compliance reporting; audit management; inventory reconciliation and reporting. Also, responsible for account receivable collections and deduction recovery. Assisted in ERP implementation and GAAP compliance.
PHOENIX AIR CONTROL, INC. – DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Controller February 2011-August 2018 (Full Time) - August 2018 -Present (Part Time)
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting including: commission reporting for sales personnel; financial statement preparation, review, and analysis; conduct monthly financial review meetings; prepare and present annual budget; management of year-end review and insurance audits; managing accounting staff in the areas of invoicing, order entry, and general ledger maintenance. Prepare sales, use & real estate taxes. Work closely with outside tax professionals in all areas concerning federal and state income taxes. Additional responsibilities include: cash flow management and analysis; managing banking relationships; bank compliance reporting; administration of all human resource functions including payroll and employee benefits including 401(k). Also, responsible for account receivable collections and preparation of all lien waivers.
BRUCKER COMPANY – DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Accounting/Human Resources Manager November 2005-February 2010
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting including: commission reporting for sales personnel; financial statement preparation, review, and analysis; conduct monthly financial review meetings with board; prepare and present annual budget; management of year-end and insurance audits; managing accounting staff in the areas of A/R, A/P, general ledger maintenance, sales, use & real estate taxes. Work closely with outside tax professionals in all areas concerning federal and state income taxes. Additional responsibilities include: cash flow management and analysis; managing banking relationships; bank compliance reporting; administration of all human resource functions including payroll and employee benefits including 401(k). Also, monitor account receivable collections specifically over ninety
day aging accounts.
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DELPHI CAPITAL CORP. – LEASING & FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
Controller November 2000-October 2005
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting for four separate entities including: financial statement preparation, review, and analysis; management of year-end audits; managing accounting staff in the areas of A/R, A/P, general ledger maintenance, sales, use & personal property taxes. Work closely with outside tax professionals in all areas concerning federal and state income taxes. Additional responsibilities include: cash flow management and analysis; managing banking relationships; compliance reporting for all funding sources; administration of all human resource functions including payroll and employee benefits including 401(k). Also, instrumental in the enhancement of the company’s management information systems.
MARCAP CORPORATION – A MEMBER OF THE MARMON GROUP OF COMPANIES-LEASING & FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
Tax and Accounting Manager December 1996-November 2000
In charge of lease accounting and financial reporting which entailed: management of the month-end close process; control and maintenance of general ledgers and consolidated financial statements; management of year-end audit; assisting with budget preparation; preparation of the income tax provision; managing staff in the areas of A/R, A/P, collections /delinquencies, general ledger reconciliations, financial statement preparation, state and federal income tax filings, sales/use and personal property tax filings, and lease portfolio operations management. Also, audited prospective corporate acquisitions and was key member of team which set up 100% owned vendor finance company.
Medical Center/Lease Accountant December 1993-December 1996
Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts, prepared consolidated financial statements for leasing portfolios and medical centers, maintained leverage lease portfolio, filed sales, use, and personal property tax returns for all leased equipment, remitted taxes to governmental agencies, corresponded daily with tax authorities and lessees to resolve outstanding tax issues. Also, responsible for lease portfolio management including lease bookings, reclassifications, rewrites, extensions, full and partial terminations, invoicing, cash application, and receivable analysis and review. Prepared lease reports for all levels of management.
EDUCATION
DePaul University – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Honors Accounting
PROFESSIONAL
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -State of Illinois
Member - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Notary Public, State of Illinois
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