DAVID W. CLARK JR.

West Ashley, Charleston, SC E-mail: ade8zx@r.postjobfree.com Cell 248-***-****

Software Experience: QB, Great Plains, SAGE, MAS 90, Microsoft, Excel (Pivot table – V Look ups), Compeat, MICROS, FOCUS, Proprietary ERP systems, Ekos, Oracle based, Peachtree

Professional Experience

Controller Livonia, MI May 2018 - Current

Bigalora Holdings Bigalora.com

Oversee all Accounting functions of 8 restaurants, 2 food trucks, 3 breweries

Report timely and accurately financials to corporate board of directors

Oversee the accounting staff of 5

Vice President of Operations Illinois & North Carolina July 2017 – May 2018

Goalz Restaurant Group LLC www.goalzllc.com

Dog Haus, Church’s Chicken, Captain D’s Seafood, Dairy Queen Franchisee

Maintain the quality and service standards established by the franchisor

Provide training to staff and overview of all positions within the franchise

Establish marketing plan for franchise to grow

Supervise all costs including Labor, food and non-fixed costs

Controller

Jet’s Pizza Franchise Group Clawson, MI January 2011 – July 2017

Jet’s Pizza & Tropical Smoothie Franchisee Annual sales of $30-$35 Mil

Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

Maintains the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.

Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analyzes and reports variances.

Forecasts short-range and long-range cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.

General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Group Lake Orion, MI January 2010 – January 2011

Dining Restaurant Sales of 2.5 Mil

Provide leadership and training of personnel

Operation of an assigned location

Train and develop employees

Ensure compliance of company’s guidelines and specifications

Owner / Operator / Partner

Blue Ox BBQ, LLC Lake Orion, MI January 2009 – January 2010 Startup Restaurant Annual sales of nearly$750K

Directly oversaw all restaurant functions. Prepare food and serve food, cashier, bank reconciliation, daily cash flow, and Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, and Profit/Loss statement.

Divisional Controller Detroit, MI July 2007 – January 2009

Southwest Solutions

Mental Health Non-Profit in Michigan Budget of $18 M and employs over 400 employees

Prepare and monitor annual budgets for each department, grants and divisions. Lead the development of the annual budget for all operations. Ensure that billings are done timely & accurate.

Reporting of timely internal financial reports for management

Oversee cash management and cash flow activities

Oversee maintenance of General Ledger, ensure compliance with Company policies

Controller December 2006 – July 2007

Dalrada Financial Southfield, MI

PEO and staffing firm located in several states. Produces revenues of $100 M and employs over 1000 employees.

Maintain full charge of all financial and accounting functions for the state of Michigan, Pennsylvania and assisted Corporate California including preparation of financial statements, month end close, bank reconciliation, cash flow projections, A/P, A/R. Sarbanes-Oxley testing of BS and P&L for financial integrity.

Perform a comprehensive variance analysis and determine root-cause for each significant variance.

Extensive spreadsheet use on a daily basis (Macros, Multiple spreadsheet analysis)

Key contributor of Profit & Loss analysis, working with various department heads & subsidiaries to review historical activities, trends, and future obligations

Oversee AP operating & approval process to support production of over 70 checks a week

Controller July 2003 – December 2006

Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant Group Washington, MI

Largest BWW franchisee of restaurant in US. Liaison over 35 restaurants in multiple states.

Perform daily cash flow analysis and variances. Perform month end closing & preparation of financial statements. Assist in opening of 10 new restaurants; securing vendors, obtaining financing for equipment & real estate, review tax liability.

Recognized for creating proper separation of duties within the company / Updated financial close process

Key member of cash flow analysis / Profitability of each store

Directly oversaw staff of 3 people / Coached and trained new staff

Ensure compliance with standard accounting policies & procedures

Assistant Controller April 2000 – July 2003

Trimline Cabinets Purcell, OK

Manufacturing of cabinets and cabinetry Custom cabinets and mainstream cabinets.

Directly oversee costing for jobs & WIP reporting. Review timely distribution of monthly financial reporting. Process billing statements, maintain accounts payable.

Maintain the financial and accounting control policies

Extensive spreadsheet use on a daily basis

Analyze profit margins on varies jobs

Accomplishments: I was able to write a P&L software program that eliminated 1 day of closing. I created all policies & procedures, handbook, cash handling, camera systems & lowered theft by 40%. I was also able to increase sales by 6%, and decrease Labor by 8%.

Education

Oklahoma City University - Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2002

Oklahoma City University - Master’s Degree in Accounting, 2003

Oklahoma City University - Bachelors Degree in Communications (Radio, TV, film), 1995

Serve Safe Certified until 5-12-2021

Honors / Affiliations / Leadership

Full Collegiate Athletic Scholarship (soccer), Team captain 93 & 94, Alumnus Advisor to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Honor roll (3.55 GPA Master’s Degree) Kappa Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Leadership Award 93, 94, 95, Outstanding Kappa Sigma President 1994

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