Controller

Susan R. Specker

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Akron, OH 44303

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Home: 330-***-**** Cell:330-***-****

CAREER PROFILE

A senior level financial and business unit management professional with over 10 years experience of running, maintaining, and growing a business in today’s dynamic market. Successful track record of identifying and implementing cost savings strategies, maintaining and nurturing customer/vendor relationships, and international business experience. International purchasing and sourcing experience combined with international and domestic logistics.

AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS

· Strategic Planning

· Profit and Loss Management

· Business Analysis

· Financial Reporting and Controls

· Cost Analysis and Implementation

· Banking Relationships and Compliance

· Cash Management · Customer and Vendor Service

· Staff Development

· Logistics

· Distribution Management

· Purchasing

· Inventory Management

· International Sourcing

CAREER PROGRESSION

S&S Limited, Inc. Barberton, Ohio 2001 to 2008

A global sourcing and distribution company specializing in highly machined hot and cold forged steel components manufactured in various Pacific Rim countries.

Controller

· Led acquisition of S&S from previous owner; prepared pro forma P&L, balance sheet, trial balance, and cash flow statements; secured financing with rates superior (2% reduction) to prior owners.

· Direct all day-to-day activities of the finance department; institute financial budgeting and reporting systems to improve profitability and forecasting; maintain all legally required documentation

· Primary liaison between S&S and accountants, attorneys, and financial institutions.

· Responsible for all financial statements including P/L, Balance Sheet, cash flow statements, and trial balance with accordance with GAAP.

· Oversee all human resource functions and activities; negotiate and oversee management and benefits programs from health insurance to 401K.

S&S Limited, Inc. Akron, Ohio 1995 to 2001

VP Operations

· Increased gross margin by 8% by reducing COGS through implementing an in house customs brokerage.

· Maintained and grew core customers over a 20 year period. Personally responsible for growing a company from $150,000 annual sales to $4 million.

· Reduced transportation costs by 11% by negotiating contracts directly with shipping companies.

· Improved inventory turnover from 90 days to 21 days

S&S Limited, Inc. Akron, Ohio 1985 to 1995

Operations Manager

· Reduced inventory carrying costs by establishing customer on-site consignment inventory programs.

· Installed and completed computerization of operations; General Ledger, A/P, A/R, Inventory, Purchasing.

· Maintained inventory levels needed for JIT and Kanban based on customers MRP.

· Responsible for all purchasing and inventory maintenance.

EDUCATION

MBA; University of Akron

BS; Pennsylvania State University

Emphasis; Finance, Accounting, Business Management

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