Accounting

KEITH M. SHER, C.P.A.

*** ****** ****** · Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 · 224-***-****• *********@*******.***

Dear Hiring Authority,

In response to your job posting, please find the attached resume. I have a passion for manufacturing and I feel it is my strength. I started my career as a cost accountant and I bring hands-on manufacturing industry experience. I am very comfortable with manufacturing accounting and inventory concepts. I developed and implemented many reports assisting management with labor analysis, inventory levels, and production variances. I have a history of shortening and improving controls of the month-end and year-end close process.

Below is a list of highlights that can be found on the attached resume.

A thorough understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles and delivering timely and accurate financial statements. For all the year-end reports I was responsible for, they were free of any type of audit adjustments.

A strong manufacturing background and I am not afraid to spend a lot of time on the production floor. Some of my accomplishments in the manufacturing arena include converting a company from an average cost to a standard cost system, resolving numerous inventory valuation issues, and developing and implementing a direct labor utilization report resulting in a substantial improvement in the company’s gross profit.

Significant experience with ERP systems including implementations and conversions. For one implementation, I was the project leader.

Experience improving the reliability and confidence in budgets and forecasts.

I am looking for senior level financial manager position with a company that wants to be the standard of their industry. A company that is determined for continuous and daily improvement in all areas of its organization. An organization that takes pride in the way it deals with its customers, vendors, and employees.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to discussing my background and qualifications.

Sincerely,

Keith M. Sher

KEITH M. SHER, C.P.A.

680 Downey Street · Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 · 224-***-****• *********@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Financial Reporting

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Inventory Control & Costing

• Financial Controls

• Strategic Planning

• Credit & Collections

• Banking Relationships

• Payroll

• Human Resources

• Cash Management

• Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Information Systems

• ERP Implementations

• Cost Reductions

• Insurance & Risk Management

• Manufacturing Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A1 Tool Corporation 2024 - Present

Manufacturer of Plastic Injection Molds

Chief Financial Officer

Successfully refinanced the Company’s debts.

Developed and implemented gross profit/margin reports.

Redesigned the company’s financial statements to provided a greater emphasis on operating performance.

Flexan, Lincolnshire 2023 - 2024

Contract Manufacturer

Plant Controller – Lincolnshire & Chicago Facilities

Provided financial support for two manufacturing facilities.

Manufacturing variance analysis.

Prepared the operating budget for two facilities

STE Tax & Accounting, Park Ridge, IL 2022 – 2023

Tax and Accounting Services

Senior Consultant (Contract)

Provide Accounting and Tax services to clients.

Flex-O-Glass, Chicago, IL 2020 – 2022

Plastic Extruder, Revenues of $30 million.

Controller

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, banking relationship, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, and cash management.

M.S. Management, Deerfield, IL 2018 – 2020

Financial Services & Real Estate, Revenues of $50 million.

Controller

Financial reporting, year-end audit, accounts payable, human resources, and payroll.

Iceberg Enterprises, LLC, Des Plaines, IL 2016 – 2018

Manufacturer of office furniture, Revenues of $43 million.

Controller (Full-time contract)

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, banking relationship, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, and cash management.

Safco LLC, Skokie, IL 2014 – 2016

Manufacturer of low voltage power supplies, Revenues of $6million.

Controller

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, banking relationship, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, cash management, and human resources.

Reduced the physical inventory time from 3 days to 1. Then eliminated year end physicals with cycle counts.

Created budgets and forecasts.

Improved and expanded the internal financial package.

KEITH M. SHER, C.P.A.

680 Downey Street · Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 · 224-***-****• *********@*******.***

Diemasters Manufacturing Inc, Elk Grove Village, IL 2010 - 2014

Metal stamper and fabricator, Revenues of $15 million.

Controller

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, banking relationship, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, cash management, human resources, and information technology (IT).

Reduced inventory by monitoring purchase orders and production to customer demand.

Worked with plant senior management team to implement weekly financial forecasts.

Implemented a balanced scorecard of the company's metrics.

Reduction of month-end and year-end closes.

Created daily cash projections.

Neenah Foundry Company Neenah, WI 2010 – 2010

Manufacturer of manhole covers and other iron castings, Revenues of $500 million.

Director of Financial Services (Contract)

Credit and collections, cash applications, billing, accounts payable, and payroll.

Improved receivables by setting goals, improving procedures, utilizing construction lines and payment bonds, and working closely with the sales department.

Sparrer Sausage Company Inc, Chicago, IL 2009 – 2010

Sausage Manufacturer, Revenues of $25 million.

Controller

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, banking relationship, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, cash management, and information technology (IT).

Improved inventory control and accuracy by modifying the Company’s ERP system.

Created and directed the company’s first operating budget.

Negotiated with the bank a $500/k over advance for the financing of the company’s busy season.

Created benchmarks/KPI’s for measuring the financial and operating performance of the company.

Ivex Packaging LLC, Bridgeview, IL 2007 – 2008

A manufacturer of protective packaging, Revenues of $60 million.

Controller

General and cost accounting, internal and external financial reporting, year-end audit, budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, human resources, payroll, benefits, insurance, accounts payable, taxes, cash management, and information technology (IT).

Participated in the strategic planning for product line sales and profitability.

Assisted with the preparation of the SEC S1 filing.

Improved financial controls resulting in cost reductions.

Improved manufacturing reporting resulting in improved efficiencies.

Improved tax compliance and timeliness eliminating penalties and late fees.

EDUCATION

BS Degree, Accountancy, Northern Illinois University

CPA Certification, Illinois

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