Phillip Strohl
715-***-**** **********@*****.*** Marinette, Wi 54143
EXPERIENCE
CONTROLLER, Green Bay, Wi
Johns Refrigeration, January 2013-April 2023
• Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
• Managed internal systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
• Developed and maintained internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Prepared and distributed month-end financial statements.
• Analyzed data to identify trends and highlight areas of concern.
• Reviewed monthly sales tax returns prepared by staff accountants for accuracy and completeness.
• Handled cash management and forecasting functions to facilitate financial operations.
• Liaised with upper management, independent auditors and bankers to analyze financial functions.
• Recommended corrective actions to resolve issues identified in cost and variance analysis.
• Supervised staff responsible for preparing quarterly payroll tax filings and payments.
• Directed month-end closing process including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversaw accounts payable department ensuring accurate vendor payments in a timely manner.
• Delivered complete and accurate financial information to satisfy management, lenders and regulatory agencies.
• Recorded transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles. CONTROLLER, Menominee, Mi
Great Lakes Foods,
Managed an accounting staff of 10 associates.
January 1997-December 2012
• Coordinated external audit process by providing timely information to auditors.
• Monitored fixed asset activity to ensure proper depreciation expense recording.
• Handled cash management and forecasting functions to facilitate financial operations.
• Oversaw accounts payable department ensuring accurate vendor payments in a timely manner.
• Recorded transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Liaised with upper management, independent auditors and bankers to analyze financial functions.
• Prepared and distributed month-end financial statements.
• Prepared monthly management reports with detailed analysis of budget performance.
• Supervised staff responsible for preparing quarterly payroll tax filings and payments.
• Evaluated existing accounting processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
• Developed and maintained internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Delivered complete and accurate financial information to satisfy management, lenders and regulatory agencies. EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ACCOUNTING MAJOR, Marquette, MI, US Northern Michigan University
SKILLS
AP/AR Invoicing Trend Analysis Operation And Control Audit Preparation Balance Sheet Management Profit And Loss Management Account And Ledger Reconciliations Closing Process Management Bookkeeping