Manager Management

BRIAN R. BJORK, MBA, CMA

**** ******* ***** ********, ******** 61108 H 815-***-****

E-mail: ******@*********.*** C 815-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Operations CFO with twelve years of hands-on Controller experience and collectively eighteen years of accounting and financial experience at both the product line and consolidated division levels. Proven track record in successful system implementations, creation and design of executive scorecards using Business Object technology, process reengineering, internal consulting, product costing, business evaluation, and activity-based costing. Management style is a participative approach, which allows for a strong congruency of individual and organizational goals.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Operations Management

• System Implementation

• Project Management

• Organizational Analysis

• Process Reengineering

• Quality Processes and Product Costing

• Workflow Analysis and Work Structures

Financial Strategy and Marketing

• Customer and Product Profitability

• Benchmarking and Financial Analysis

• Business Transformation

• Change Management

• Incentive Compensation

• Assessment and Training

IT TECH SKILLS

Platforms: Windows NT, A/S 400

ERP Software: VISUAL, MAS 90, SAP, JOBBOSS, MAPICS, SYTELINE, LAWSON

Crystal Report 11 - Designer & Developer

Microsoft Office Products

JOB EXPERIENCE

Allied Welding, Inc, Peoria, Illinois

General Manager / CFO 06/08 – Present

Responsible for Company Wide Financial and Operational Functions

• Established Key Management Team that successfully turnaround organization.

• Streamlined critical processes reducing company costs $3.6M annually.

• Established accurate Financial Reporting through continuous BS audits and strong internal

controls.

Tote Cart Company, Rockford, Illinois

CFO, 04/06 – 06/08

Responsible for Visual software Implementation, CFO functions including budgeting, Inventory Control, W.O. Transactions and Crystal Report Development.

•Established Key Reporting platform via Crystal Reports XI and trained personnel.

•Created automated Commission Reporting solution including upon-demand Internet Reports.

•Established accurate Inventory / Labor reporting through exception reports and strong internal controls.

Bjork Accounting & Software Solutions, Rockford, Illinois

CFO, 08/01 – 02/06

•Responsible for client system conversions and upgrades.

•Designed and implemented financial reporting systems including real-time management reports to facilitate current and long-term strategic planning.

•Designed operational reporting process and standards to reflect accurate level of performance.

Allied Waste Corporation, Rockford, Illinois

Controller, 01/98 – 08/01

•Assisted with merger activities including due diligence and ERP software transition.

•Successfully implemented SAP FI, CO, MM, PM, PCA modules and trained plant personnel at each location resulting in self-reliance and full modular utilization.

•Established and maintained successful business partnering that created a strong liaison between plants and Area Business Centers.

The Tote Cart Company, Rockford, Illinois

Corporate Controller, 07/94 – 01/98

•Project leader for successful AS/400 and MAPICS XA software implementation.

•Developed a new cost management system for the entire organization.

•Established product cost and overhead rates for each work center based on relevant cost drivers.

The Thermos Company, Freeport, Illinois

Cost Accounting Manager, 8/91 - 7/94

•Maintained standard cost system and inventory tracking system.

•Performed analyses for contract pricing, operational variances, profit projections, and ROI decisions.

•Performed monthly presentations and review of financial results.

Alcoa Separations Technology, Rockford, Illinois

International Accountant, 9/86 - 8/91

•Responsible for accounting functions and controls at Canadian, Mexican, and overseas locations.

•Traveled abroad to establish and audit internal controls to ensure worldwide accounting consistency.

•Determined and reported all financial data including actual results and future projections.

EDUCATION

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Corporate Finance, May 1997

Rockford College, Rockford, IL GPA: 3.50/4.00

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting, May 1986

Rockford College, Rockford, IL

• Certified Management Accountant Designation – July 2000

• Rockford College Academic Scholarship

• Big Brothers/Sisters Affiliation 1987 - Present

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