Doug K. DeLong__________________
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Professional Skills/Knowledge
** ***** ** ********** ** financial management. Top performer with proven record of achievement and rapid career advancement. Proven success in driving strategic business objectives. Dynamic innovator with ability to evaluate opportunities, design solutions and motivate stakeholders to maximize profits while maintaining successful relationships.
Demonstrated expertise in:
• Accounting Systems and controls • Account Relationship Management
• Product and Market Positioning • Management Reporting
• Strategic Business Planning • Team Building and Leadership
• Staff Training and Development
• Business modeling of acquisitions • Project and Program Management
• Administer Government contracts
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Knife River Corporation Sep 2005-Feb 2012
Corporate Controller
Overall authority for the financial operation of the company, budget preparation and forecasting, audit preparation, taxation, cost accounting ,monthly closings . Prepare monthly reports forecasting company business activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Develop financial statements, analyze business trends and operating costs. Supervise, lead, and support staff of 8.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Implement computerized Inventory control system
Design billing and inventory system for new ready mix operation
Pass contractors licenses exams in multiple states
Participated in strategic planning and modeling of acquisition companies
Western World Inc. Jan 2001-Sep 2005
Corporate Controller
Recruited by Western World Inc. to implement MRP system and establish inventory control. Responsible for staff supervision, credit policies, cost accounting, financial statement preparation, cash management, and banking needs. Scheduled plan production and arrival of materials. Reviewed pricing of products and dealer contracts. Renewed licensing and advised of regulation compliance.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reduced number of compliance audits required by EPA
Produced production reports to reduce labor costs
Implemented financial reporting and cash management systems
Participated in strategic planning resulting in sales increase of 100% by third year
K & L Excavations Inc / Can Ada Crushing & Gravel Co. Mar 1999-Nov 01
Corporate Controller
Recruited to design and implement accounting system. Managed both corporations; including budgeting, job costing, project management, crew scheduling, submittal of pay apps and key customer relationship management. Responsible for accounting staff training and development. Redesigned estimating tools and presentations to accommodate accounting software.
Masco Inc. Apr 1996-Mar 1999
Corporate Controller
Provided accurate and timely accounting data and establish control procedures. Responsible for staff supervision, office management, cost accounting, monthly closing, financial statement preparation, and training of office staff. Handled audit coordination. Reviewed pricing of bids and contracts. Renewed licensing and advised of legal compliance. Lead corporation during absence of owner.
Les Bois Park Jan 1995-Apr 1996
Corporate Controller
Accountable for design, communication and management of integrated data base system to download betting information from multiple tracks to accounting system. Prepared annual operating budget. Provided management with financial forecasts to aid in operations planning. Managed and controlled restaurant inventory. Developed and trained office staff. Served as Les Bois Park representative at National Simulcast convention.
Scales Unlimited, Inc Sept 1993-Dec 1994
Accountant
Design and implemented computerized accounting system. Planned and managed cash flow system. Established controls for purchasing and payment of materials. Developed budgeting procedures. Prepared monthly financial statements and year end reports for annual audit. Supervised office staff. Supervised manufacturing staff in absence of General Manager.
Rogers Brothers Seed Co. June 1988-Sept 1993
General Ledger Supervisor
Selected by Controller to organize accounting staff in monthly closing and preparation of financial statements. Transmitted monthly management reports to New York office for parent company reporting. Prepared annual audit work papers and lead schedules. Instrumental in selection of IBM AS 400 Accounting Software for conversion from Data General System to IBM AS400 system. Intimately involved in design and implementation of new accounting system. Designed segment reports using IBM Query. Coordinated with MIS department to provide programming to accommodate U.S. and foreign dollar reporting