Accounting Manager Human Resource

Peter Tournis, CPA

********@*******.*** • 219-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/peter-tournis • Highland, IN

Controller / Senior Accounting Executive

Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with 20+ years of experience guiding overall financial health of organizations through strategic planning, professional judgement and vital decision-making that ensures business performance optimization. Skilled at analyzing future trends in manufacturing, technology, and product development. Able to calculate risk of growth strategies to ensure accurate decision making is employed. Astute understanding of manufacturing and service industries.

Areas of Expertise

Job Costing/WIP

GAAP

Industry Relevant Technology

Lean Principles

Inventory Accounting

Internal Controls Evaluation

Financial Analysis

Market Trends

Reporting and Forecasting

System and Process Improvement

Human Resource Management

Competitor Awareness

Selected Accomplishments

Implemented entire accounting system, all policies and procedures, infrastructure, as well as human resource program for start-up company.

Analyzed processes to improve efficiencies, save time and reduce costs, such as reduced accounting close process from 10 days to three days - saving $20K, converted purchasing system from paper-based to online, and instituted computerized timecard system resulting in savings of $50k.

Evaluated and revised company procedures and guidelines to earn ISO certification resulting in lucrative expansion of customer base.

Forecasted necessity of setting up digitized and updated accounting system to enable remote work environment years before pandemic forced utilization.

Converted accounting system from paper based to Epicor

Career Experience

The Cara Group 2/2024 to 12/2024

Consulting firm focused on change management, learning, and communications solutions

Controller

Generate financial statements using Salesforce for Leadership team and board of directors

Reviewed providers organized and oversaw administration of healthcare and general liability insurance programs, employee benefits and retirement 401K savings plan

Oversaw all regulatory reporting including tax planning and compliance

Consulting/Contract Positions 01/2021 to 01/2024

Steiner Electric-Electrical Parts Distributor

Interim Accounting Manager while a permanent Accounting Manager was found.

VitalCare Industries DTC medical supplies

Interim Controller while a permanent Controller was found.

After School Matters

Accounting Manager- Stepped in while non-profit went through a reorganization

Midwest Service Center, LLC, Hobart, IN 06/99 to 11/2020

Power Generation Repair with $20m in revenue

Controller

Planned, managed, and oversaw all accounting operational functions, treasury, and budget processes while supervising eight administrative staff.

Managed accumulation and consolidation of all financial data and ensured accuracy accounting of business results for year end and corporate audit.

Coordinated and prepared internal and external financial statements using Epicor.

Reviewed providers organized and oversaw administration of healthcare and general liability insurance programs, employee benefits and retirement 401K savings plans.

Assessed operations and recommended improvements and new processes.

Analyzed business performance metrics to produce tax plan to guide company growth.

Oversaw all regulatory reporting including tax planning and compliance.

Advised management on vital decision-making processes through financial analysis.

Collaborated activities and fostered relationships with external auditors

Maintained job costing/WIP system

Implemented inventory tracking system

Eaglebrook 06/94 to 06/99

Chemical reseller with $50m in revenue

Accounting Manager

Supervised and managed accounting and administrative staff of two individuals.

Administered preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year end comparative financial reports

PPNWI (Nonprofit) 01/93 to 06/94

Staff Accountant

Education and Certification

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Certified Public Accountant

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