Accounting professional
Resume:
DALE L. ROBERTS
Tomball TX 77377
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EXPERIENCE
**/** – CURRENT MI SWACO ($5,200MM ANNUAL SALES)
Corporate Controller
* Monitor and coordinate application of Company Accounting Policies and U.S. GAAP in respect to consolidated reporting
* Ensure appropriate systems of accounting and internal control are in place and maintained
* Ensure corporate accounting functions are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
* Actively participate in the evaluation, due diligence and subsequent integration of acquisitions
* Work with IT on the implementation of new accounting and financial management systems
* Coordinate preparation and review of financial statements, recurring reports and analysis provided to Joint Venture partners and company management
* Responsible for review and approval of monthly U.S balance sheet reconciliations
* Interface with outside auditors to facilitate audit of Consolidated Financial Statements
* Work with Operations controllers in the review and analysis of monthly financial results
* Interface between Finance and the Tax and Treasury Department
* Closely monitor and recommend changes to key accruals such as incentives, environmental and contingencies
* Assist in coordination of Annual Business Plan and Quarterly and Monthly Forecast Update
* Develop staff for growth into higher positions
10/04 – 04/05 HUNTSMAN POLYURETHANES ($2,000MM ANNUAL SALES)
Global Reporting Manager
* Manage global financial reporting group; coordinate reporting with regional controllers and directors
* Prepare monthly financial presentation for management
* Coordinate and prepare consolidated budget
* Prepare SEC reporting package for inclusion in SEC filings
2/99 – 10/04 CORE LABORATORIES, INC. ($400MM ANNUAL SALES)
Internal Controls Director
* Coordinate the completion of all internal controls documentation
* Establish and maintain framework used in the evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls
* Perform review of internal controls, identify best practices, key controls that require strengthening and control gaps and recommend solutions
* Select and coordinate implementation of specialized internal controls management software
* Develop testing program to review and monitor the design of and compliance with existing internal controls
* Report to management, Audit Committee and Disclosure Controls Committee on the effectiveness of existing internal controls
* Coordinate the attestation and testing activities performed by external auditors
Financial Reporting Manager
* Produce all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, etc.)
* Manage financial reporting group (staff of nine); prepare all internal financial reporting; reduced closing cycle by 10 days
* Prepare monthly financial book for management
* Assist in preparing SEC filings for public debt and stock offerings
* Research and implement accounting pronouncements issued by the various accounting regulatory divisions (SEC, FASB etc.)
* Prepare and maintain Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures
* Produce and file statutory reports for international entities
* Coordinate and prepare consolidated corporate budget
* Prepare monthly financial statement and quarterly book for Board of Directors
* Debt covenant testing
* Review and perform due diligence on prospective acquisitions and prepare accounting for new acquisitions including proper accounting treatment and integration
* Special projects for the Controller and CFO
11/97 - 1/99 AMERICAN ECO CORPORATION ($300MM ANNUAL SALES)
Corporate Accountant
* Consolidate financial statements of all subsidiary companies
* Produce monthly Corporate financial statements in two currencies
* Reconcile bank accounts for five companies
* Maintain and reconcile transactions with subsidiary companies
1/97 – 9/97 NUTRITION FOR LIFE ($100MM ANNUAL SALES)
Assistant Controller/Human Resources Director
* Responsible for preparing monthly consolidated financial statements
* Assist in annual audit of financial statements and preparation and filing of SEC forms 10Q and 10K
* Develop corporate budgets
* Prepare and present financial presentations for management and Board of Directors.
* Manage accounting group (seven accountants and clerks)
* Developed formal employee review process in conjunction with merit increases and salary structure; develop employee policy manual
* Interview, hire and process prospective employees
EDUCATION
7/95–1/97 ENERGY VENTURES, INC. ($400MM ANNUAL SALES)
Consolidations Manager
* Produce consolidated parent company financial statements
* Assist in annual audit of financial statements and in the preparation and filing of SEC forms 10Q and 10K
* Assist in preparation and filing of S3/Prospectus for two public stock offerings and various 8K filings
8/87–7/95 NUTRITION FOR LIFE ($35MM ANNUAL SALES)
Assistant Controller
* Coordinate and supervise Accounting department (A/R, A/P Payroll, Inventory)
* Prepare all internal financial reporting and financial statements
* Develop corporate budgets
* Prepare financial presentations for management and Board of Directors
* Assist in annual audit of financial statements and in the preparation of SEC forms 10Q and 10K and S3/Prospectus for public stock offering
* Supervise accounting group
EDUCATION
1987–1991 University of Houston
* BS, Business and Commerce / Accounting
COMPUTERS
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Oracle Accounting Software
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