Steaven Hall

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Cell: 630-***-****

Plainfield, IL. 60544

adjb7n@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

A “Hands On” Controller and strategic thinker with company oversight, committed to full financial reporting and cost-effective management of company resources. Have demonstrated proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, cost containment and Human Resources, along with Information Technology Administration.

Skill Highlights

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Executive financial management using GAAP

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Budget/Forecast analysis creation

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Strong leadership/communication skills

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Cost reductions and analysis

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Human resources management

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Department operations management

• Background in Construction and Manufacturing

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Expense control/ Cash Management

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Business operations organization, Fleet Mgmt

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Core performance analysis/metrics

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Contract negotiations, Union Payroll filings, Audits

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Problem resolution/Vendor negotiations

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Day-to-day management of A/R,A/P,H/R,IT, ADP

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Non-Profit accounting/budgets

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Multiple company and internal consolidations

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Responsible for all accounting

Core Accomplishments

•Managed all financial activities for operations and outside auditors. Quarterly to Monthly reporting (GAAP)

•Initiated/Presented to board monthly financial comparing actual to budget highlighting areas to adjust.

•Created yearly, monthly budgets and forecasts. Creating a data base for forecasting.

•Reduced department expenditures by 14 %.

•Managed all financial activity and Cash flows; from day-to-day to year end.

•Handled all functions related to HR and IT administration, reduced health insurance costs.

•Implemented new Banking and Audit relationships. Reducing costs 5-50%.

•Converted to "S" Corp. Converted Corporation to an “ESOP.”

•Utilized and converted to “JOB Cost” software (Timberline based), Computer Ease, Quick Books and Peachtree.

•Created non-existent cash flow and weekly cash management reports reducing bad debts significantly.

•Headed commercial insurance and risk management procurement. Reducing expenses 9%. OCIP, CCIP

•Reorganized critical software programs. Fluent in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Peach Tree.

•ROI calculations, identified KPI’s, created Analytic Metrics, educated all levels of personnel.

•Renegotiated and managed cell phone vendor and credit card relationship reducing expenses by 8 and 2%.

•Developed departmental strategic plans. Created dashboards for weekly meetings. Managed Corp Fleet.

•Problem resolution skills at both strategic and functional levels.

•Proven ability to lead people and achieve results through others.

Professional Experience:

Accounting Manager 1/19/20 to 12/08/20

Key Interiors Design LLC Lombard (Design and build contractor) 10M Revenue

Managed accounting operations monthly close and reconciliations. Manage A/P, A/R. Create job costing through work in process reports (WIP). Interact in management meetings providing analysis of product lines and profitability. Created metrics to be incorporated into monthly financial and dashboards. Analyzed gross profit by job to suggest improvements. Created spend data for all departments. Maintained detailed records for all departments. Financial activity prepared for yearly auditors and workers compensations auditors. OCIP, CCIP filings. Sales tax filings. Business insurance recruitment and analysis.

Project Controls Manager/Cost Accountant 1/26/19 to 5/1/19

Tower Communications Expert (Telecom contractor) 12M Revenue Contract Position

Researched ERP software systems for a “best fit” technical telecom corporation. Managed purchase of ERP system specializing in job costing accounting. Implemented and trained internal departments and transferred previous data. Created an interim costing system while installing new system. Trained project managers and construction mangers how to plan, budget, and structure each work site. Trained internal departments how to interpolate daily reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.

Controller: Anagnos Door Co (subcontractor) 6M Revenue 9/2015 – 10/31/18

Manage accounting operations monthly close and reconciliations. Manage A/P,A/R,P/R and billings for a Union shop. Create job costing through work in process reports (WIP). Interact in management meetings providing analysis of product lines and profitability. Created metrics to be incorporated into monthly financial and dashboards. Created spend data for all departments. Determine credit worthiness for a large customer base and file liens as needed. Maintain detailed records for all departments from inventory to truck fleet. Financial activity prepared for yearly auditors, union auditors and workers compensations auditors. One direct report. OCIP, CCIP filings. Sales tax filings.

Controller

3/2013 – 01/2014

US Architectural Glass & Metal (subcontractor) $12M Revenue Contract

Westmont, IL

Managed accounting operations, accounting close and reconciliations. Prepared reports for outside accountants.

Managed conversion from Quick Books to Computer Ease, a construction accounting job costing software. Converted ADP P/R to in-house. Managed P/R,A/R,A/P and billings. Created corporate budgets and break-even analysis. Created back log and job tracking/costing reporting. Created and managed construction job budgets. Trained project managers for proper job documentation and reporting. Created dashboards for each job indicating progress and strengths. Created work in progress reports (WIP).Virtually revamped the service/installation sister company (Glass Mirror America) for proper consistency of paper flow from quote to payment. 2-3 direct reports.

Controller/Treasurer/CFO

06/1992 - 09/2011

Illinois Constructors Corp. (General Contractor) $35M Revenue

Elburn, IL

Member of Executive Management Team.

Prepared accurate financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually for outside auditors and banking/bonding relationships. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reconciliations, annual reporting and management of investments. Also managed P/R, A/P, Billing and Contract departments and complete job costing through work in progress reports (WIP)..Chaired management meetings and finalization of the annual budgets and forecasts. Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements. Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended actions required to manage costs to achieve budget.

Proposed and published metrics to be incorporated into the monthly financial and dashboards.

Provided reliable and timely project-by-project expense, capitalization, and amortization and spend data for all departments. Analyzed investment activity. 2-4 direct reports.

Accounting Manager

08/1991 - 08/1992

Dallas Leasing Group $45M Revenue

Downers Grove, IL

Startup company where I prepared monthly financial statement.

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.

Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations for lease transaction portfolio.

Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances. 1-2 direct reports.

Accounting Manager

09/1989 - 07/1991

Peach Tree Bancard Corp. $150M Revenue

Downers Grove, IL

Start-up company where I prepared monthly financial statements.

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Supervised accounts receivables clerks, team of eight.

Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations.

Assisted the CFO with the production of the monthly financial, management reports and board packages. Prepared financial pages for presentation to senior management. 2-12 direct reports.

Accounting Supervisor

04/1986 - 09/1989

Commercial Cam (Camco) - Emerson Electric Corp. $55M Revenue $6B

Wheeling, IL

Prepared accurate financial statements monthly for both domestic and foreign entities.

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Supervised accounts receivables clerk. International accounting consolidation.

Maintained fixed asset module, calculate and record monthly depreciation expense. 3 direct reports.

Assisted the CFO with the production of the monthly financials, management reports and board packages.

Accounting Analyst

09/1982 - 04/1986

Pepper Construction Co. $600M Revenue

Chicago, IL

Prepared consolidated accurate financial statements monthly for both domestic and foreign entities.

Accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Maintained fixed asset module, calculate and record monthly depreciation expense. Multiple division and international financial consolidation. Assisted the controller with the production of the monthly financial, management reports and board packages.

Accountant

Teledyne Post 30M 09/1982 –04/1986

Accountant

Hyster Lift Truck 09/1978 –09/1982

Education:

•Own custom woodworking/carpentry business. Work part time for high end custom woodworker as needed.

•Treasurer at church 1.5m non profit

Worked time between jobs:

Menards

Carmax

Bachelors: University of Illinois – Accounting Major

1978

Chicago, Illinois USA

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