Michael J. Strain, Jr., CPA (inactive)

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Slidell, LA 70458

985-***-****

add075@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Objective & Profile

Obtain a challenging financial management position with a company that can effectively utilize the skills and experience of a dynamic individual to significantly contribute to the company's overall efficiency, growth, and profitability.

Professional Experience

Clean Harbors Inc. / Veolia Environmental Services District Manager LaPlace, LA – January ’14 to April ‘20

• Responsible for the operational direction and performance for an industrial cleaning service company covering all Louisiana and Mississippi with annual revenue of over $30 Million a year comprised of 3 branches and 190 employees.

• Communicated directly with executive management on financial performance and contributed to developing strategies for operational excellence.

• Instrumental lead in driving and achieving safety performance and culture throughout the district.

• Worked directly with customers across Louisiana and Mississippi to ensure their operational needs and expectations were exceeded.

• Successfully coordinated and led compliance efforts around safety, training, DOT, customer requirements and employee management.

• Developed and managed regional budgets and business plans that align with corporate targets and goals.

• Directed and optimized the utilization of personnel, equipment, and inventory to fulfill customer commitments and contracts while achieving and exceeding profitability and growth targets. United States Environmental Services, LLC

Controller Houston, TX- July '12 to December ‘13

• Responsible for all financial aspects and reporting for a privately owned environmental company with annual sales of over $140 Million a year comprised of 23 operating divisions across 3 distinct business entities.

• Worked directly with senior management and executives conveying operational results and developing financial strategies.

• Oversaw all financial aspects on large projects including ExxonMobil pipeline spill that produced over

$20 Million in revenue.

• Responsible for maintaining the financial health and assessing future needs of the organization and implementing changes in the operating environment to assure the future success of the organization.

• Directly managed budget process and implementation including cost analysis and growth assessment.

• Instrumental lead in assisting company in obtaining $40 Million in financing to recapitalize the company.

• Successfully coordinated and led a bank transition including automating cash posting, accounts receivable application, and positive pay files.

• Managed, motivated and coordinated the efforts of 14 individuals across all accounting functions. Financial Project Manager on BP Oil Spill New Orleans, LA- June '10 to June '12

• Managed all financial aspects on the BP Deepwater Oil Spill for a private environmental company which produced billings to three different clients for over $900 Million for more than 400 subcontractors.

• Directly managed a year-long $100 Million audit with a remarkable outcome of less than a 2% error rate.

• Worked directly with on-site Managers located in 25 billable locations across 4 states.

• Provided extensive monthly analysis and review on project financials and communicated results directly to CFO and President.

• Assisted in monthly contract renewals providing project cost estimates and assuring adequate margins.

• Effectively able to prioritize multiple ongoing projects to consistently meet time sensitive deadlines.

• Managed, trained and motivated staff of 25+ individuals. Nolan Battery Company, LLC

Controller Harahan, LA- December '07 to August '09

• Responsible for all financial reporting for a privately owned four branch battery sale and service company with annual sales of over $7 Million a year.

• Managed all phases of revenue accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and associated company accounting.

• Prepared monthly sales tax filings throughout five states.

• Coordinated and maintained all benefit programs including health insurance, 401K, supplemental insurance & general insurance for the company.

• Handled all company vehicle acquisitions and maintenance programs. Academy Mortgage Company

Owner/Loan Officer Slidell, LA- March '03 to February '07

• Managed and originated residential and commercial mortgage loans for a two-branch mortgage broker firm with annual loan volume of over $10 Million.

• Responsible for hiring, training, managing, and motivating entire staff.

• Prepared payroll, processed accounts payable, and performed bank reconciliations.

• Audited files to ensure compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.

• Built and maintained positive working relationships with third party real estate companies. SCP Pool Corporation

Senior Accountant/Closeout Coordinator Covington, LA- July '02 to March '03

• Coordinated and monitored monthly closeout process along with preparing, analyzing, and distributing monthly financials for a large public multi-national distribution company with annual sales over $1 Billion.

• Responsible for general ledger and account maintenance for entire corporation.

• Assisted credit and purchasing departments in managing and monitoring rebate programs for both vendors and customers.

• Effectively identified critical financial issues and communicated results quarterly to general manager.

• Provided extensive monthly analysis on entire balance sheet and communicated results directly to senior management.

• Managed and trained staff accountants and several clerical positions. Staff Accountant Covington, LA- September '00 to July '02

• Provided detailed reports analyzing margin and operating variances monthly to branch and senior managers.

• Prepared and analyzed annual budgets for divisional, regional, and branch cost centers in excess of

$150 Million.

• Maintained and reviewed schedules for various account reconciliations.

• Cultivated positive working relationships with field management for over 75 cost centers through excellent assistance and financial guidance

Interstate Properties, Inc.

Accountant New Orleans, LA-March '00 to September '00

• Performed bank reconciliations, processed accounts payable, and completed payroll for a multiple- property company.

• Successfully managed multiple projects.

• Promoted positive relationships with clients and peers. Education

Southeastern Louisiana University

Master of Business Administration

Hammond, Louisiana

May2009

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science Major: Accounting

Hammond, Louisiana

Minor: Management

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant - 2002

• Louisiana Notary Public - St. Tammany Parish - 2005

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