R.K. Schneider
Sturgis, Michigan 49091
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SUMMARY • Financial executive with over Forty years, proven record of increasing profitability and productivity while leading accounting, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, forecasting, internal auditing, inventory, shareholder relations, and information technology functions
• Recognized for negotiation, problem solving, analytical, communication, and relationship building skills
• Construction, marina, aerospace, concrete, trucking, retail, restaurant, and IT industry experience
SELF EMPLOYED 2013 - Present
Consultant on accounting and taxes
QBO Certified ProAdvisor, Accounting Advisor and Tax Specialist EXPERIENCE George S. May International Company,
Financial Consultant 2005 – 2013
Management consultant of a privately held, highly profitable $50M international consulting firm. Responsible for the on-site consulting in various industries with a focus on improving financial, accounting, business processes, and information systems operations and resources.
• Determine the scope for each assigned consulting project and determine additional crew members’ roles on the project
• Perform opening of consulting project with client including review of scope of work, contract, and explain entire process.
• Provide business recommendations and implementation ideas to client. Recommendations are generally focused on financial resources, human capital resources, and plant and material resources.
• Manage up to 3 additional staff executives on the consulting project
• Review, analyze and re-structure use of financial, human capital and fiscal responsibility
• Continually searching for additional value-added consulting opportunities with current client
• Extensive travel to and from home office and client locations throughout the entire US and Canada.
RK Schneider 2 of 2
Salty Sam’s Marina, Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Controller 2001 – 2005
Senior management of a closely held, highly profitable $6M marina company. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all financial, accounting, and information systems operations.
• Managed the implementation, training, and maintenance of the boat sales, gasoline sales, parts sales, repair service, purchasing, inventory, and accounting systems that significantly improved operational efficiency.
• Help start up restaurant, as well as inventory control, A/P, A/R, and payroll.
• Ensured the timely and accurate completion of all federal and state tax returns and maximized allowable tax deductions IBEX Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Naples, FL
Controller 1982 – 2001
Senior management of the French held company. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all financial, accounting, and information systems operations
• Negotiated complex bank loan commitments with major French lending institutions, connected with the French ownership. As well as make payments internationally.
• Responsible for all government contract billings for Army, Navy, and Air Force.
IRS 1972 – 1982
Revenue Agent
EDUCATION Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI BA in Accounting and Business Administration
COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
QuickBooks Pro, Peach office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), various banking, construction and warehouse software, SMS Scale software, email