KERRY WILLIAM MEYER
Los Alamitos, CA *****
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OBJECTIVE
Results-oriented accounting professional with 15+ years of experience seeks a Controller position to help save your company time and money by effectively and efficiently managing accounting and finance functions and tasks, influencing day-to-day operations, and improving financial operations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Skilled manager
Competent negotiator
Creative problem solver
Team player
Efficient multi-tasker
Analytical thinker
Self-starter
Excellent communication skills
Strong financial & operations experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
Accounting Manager 07/2020-04/2021
Infrastructure Engineers-Brea
Preparation and review of monthly Financial Statements
Manage Accounting department staff including Payroll and Billing
Perform Financial Analysis and Reports
Prepare for 2019 Annual Tax Return Submission
Prepare Tax work papers and PBC schedules and present to CPA firm
Develop Cash Flow management system and manage Company Cash Flow
Hire and Manage staff during COVID pandemic
Analysis of Accounting System Conversion implement changes to correct Billing and Revenue Reporting
Controller 02/2018-02/2020
Union Rescue Mission-Los Angeles
Preparation and review of monthly Financial Statements
Manage Accounting department staff
Perform Financial Analysis and Reports
Prepare for 2017-2018 Annual Audit
Prepare Audit work papers and PBC schedules and present to CPA firm
Prepare Supplementary documentation
Reconciliation and analysis of Accounting System Conversion Files
Interim Controller 01/2017-10/2017
California United Terminals Cargo Terminal Operator Los Angeles, CA
Resolve issues in Accounting software due to system errors
Manage Accounting, Finance, Payroll functions
Analyzed, prepared, updated, integrated and instituted changes in business’ Accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Review 2015 Audited Financial statements and compare to G/L
Prepare Audit work papers and PBC schedules and present to CPA firm
Manage Audit to ensure a timely and effective completion
Integration Specialist / Site Controller 01/2014–10/2016
Coastline Metal Finishing/Valence Surface Technologies – Garden Grove, CA
Manage Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Human Resources and Administrative functions
Analyzed, prepared, updated, integrated and instituted changes in business systems and processes for transition from private ownership to corporate ownership
Developed and enhanced Financial Reporting, Accounting System conversion to corporate accounting system, instituted new bank accounts and operational processes to make use of new banking systems, and coordinated changes with new owners and site management
Reduced monthly closing cycle from 14 days to 3 days
Upgraded A/R processes to utilize Corporate system facilitating reporting and analysis functions resulting in a 50% savings in manpower for these operations.
Controller/Chief Business Officer 01/2003–12/2012
Flewelling & Moody, Inc. Architects – Pasadena, CA
Managed Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Staff and Functions
Decreased Cost of Human Capital by 20% savings on Employee Benefits costs
Reduced Operations and Financing Costs 10% by managing Insurance Programs, Capital Equipment/Software/Fleet Vehicle Acquisition and Financing, and Corporate Fleet Vehicles maintenance
Improved Cash Flow and Reduced Cost of Borrowing by utilizing improved collection techniques, reducing DSO from 120 days to 45 days
Prepared Annual Budgets, Revenue Projections, and Cash Flow Forecasts for $16.0 million Operations
Performed Financial/Accounting Systems Review, Training, Implementation and Migration
Prepared, reviewed and analyzed Financial Statements and Reports
Annual Review of work by CPAs, including review and approval of Annual Financial Statements and Tax Returns
Managed Monthly and Annual Closes, and routine reporting to banking and credit relationships
Controller 01/2004–12/2009
Current Modular, Inc. – Redlands, CA
Managed Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Staff and Functions
Setup and Implementation of Accounting System and Functions, including Purchasing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Banking
Preparation, Review and Analysis of Financial Statements and Reports
Preparation for Sale of Business
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton – Masters Business Administration with concentration in Finance
Biola College – B.A., Accounting and B.A., Business Administration
SOFTWARE Experience
Deltek Vision Deltek Advantage SAGE 100 Vantage Point 3.5
MIP ABILA MAS 90 MAS 100 Netsuite
Traverse Datacount Quickbooks