MBA, CPA
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Willard M. Kerr, MBA, CPA
Davie, FL 33330
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Extensive supervisory experience with a proven track record of success in all facets of financial/accounting management, auditing, administration, and general management. Excellent communication and people skills, able to motivate success and achievement in others. An energetic corporate mover, with the ability to arrive at innovative solutions to complex problems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CONTROLLER
S & P Architectural Products, Pompano Beach, Florida 11/2007 to present
Annual sales- $35,000,000. Business- sale of windows and doors to upscale housing.
Managed general accounting operations including supervising the accounting department, issuing monthly financial statements, cash management, and reporting packages.
• Issued weekly reports to top management indicating sales, billings, backlogs, and key balance sheet amounts.
• Ensured timely and accurate tax reporting and payroll preparation.
• Provided financial reporting, general ledger closings, and reconciliations.
CONTROLLER
Broward Marine, Dania Beach, Florida 10/2006 – 10/2007
Annual sales- $50,000,000. Business- manufacture and sale of yachts and repair of luxury boats.
Supervision of general accounting operations including monthly financial statements, cash flow analysis, and budget vs. actual forecasting for two companies.
• Issued daily reports to top management of labor efficiency and cash flow for these two companies.
• Supervised labor and material job costing, production cost analysis, and budget preparation.
• Provided administrative and financial support to Chief Financial Officer in various projects.
CONTROLLER
PCT Interconnect, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1/2005 – 9/2006
Annual sales- $35,000,000. Business- manufacture and sale of printed circuit boards.
Responsible for supervising the accounting department, issuing monthly financial statements, quarterly reporting packages, detailed budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost accounting schedules, and management reports in a manufacturing environment.
• Provided administrative, financial, and operational support to the President especially in the areas of cost control and net income improvement.
• Implemented accounting treatment to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and are in compliance with Sarbanes- Oxley requirements.
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
MDR Fitness Corp., Sunrise, Florida 3/2001 – 12/2004
Annual sales- $38,000,000. Business- manufacture and sale of vitamins and female beauty products.
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements for seven companies.
• Prepared sales tax returns, payroll tax returns, and royalty calculations.
• Executed monthly reconciliation and payment approval of all insurance invoices including health, dental, life, and disability.
• Assisted controller with miscellaneous accounting projects.
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Leisegang Medical, Boca Raton, Florida 10/1999 – 2/2001
Annual sales- $42,000,000. Business- manufacture and sale of medical instrument products.
Supervision and responsibility of general accounting operations including preparation of monthly financial statements for three companies, cash management, budget preparation, and payroll.
• Issued daily reports to corporate office of sales orders, sales invoicing, backlogs, and cash flow for these three companies.
• Supervised job costing for specific order production control.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
International Game Fish Association, Dania Beach, Florida 9/1998 – 9/1999
Annual receipts- $10,000,000. 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization- largest fishing museum in world.
Responsible for all auditing and accounting functions including the general ledger and budgetary controls, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and project accounting.
• Oversaw systems and controls for cash receipts and deposits, petty cash, fund transfers, and cash flow.
• Assisted Executive Director in managing operations budget with a focus to be cost-effective, efficient, and productive.
• Directed human resource functions including personnel information, employee benefits, and insurance.
CONTROLLER
Binnings Pan American, Miami, Florida 7/1988 – 9/1998
Annual sales- $54,000,000. Business- manufacture and sale of glass sliding doors, various types of windows, and screens.
Responsible for all accounting, data processing, and office functions with additional responsibility for production management, production control, personnel administration, and data processing systems development.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, various management reports, and updated standard cost system.
• Reorganized and consolidated department which reduced payroll by $25,000.
• Converted manual accounting system for regional distribution centers to “in house” computer system enabling improved financial reporting.
• Directed the taking and costing of physical inventories at twelve company locations.
• Managed department consistently within its budget.
• Set up policies and procedures concerning new bank lockbox collection system.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Tarmac Florida, Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida 6/1986 – 6/1988
Annual sales- $250,000,000. Business- Concrete and cement.
Supervised the accounting department, issuing monthly financial statements, quarterly reporting packages, detailed budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost accounting schedules, and management reports. Major achievements:
• Saved region approximately $60,000 in personal property taxes by appeal process.
• Implemented accounting treatment covering the acquisition of four companies.
• Established new MSA computer system in area of sales, accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting areas.
Prior work experience details available upon request.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University - Master of Business Administration with a major in Finance.
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Oracle Word Power Point
Peachtree Duke System BIZ
Excel Quick Books Sage Pro
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
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