Management Accounting

JEFFREY L. MILLER, CMA

***** ** **** ***** • REDMOND, WA 98052

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SUMMARY

Dynamic accounting and finance leader with extensive experience managing accounting, finance and financial reporting. Curious, flexible and able to improve effectiveness and efficiency of organizations by leading changes in process and procedures including examination of systems for redundancy and under-utilization. Experienced in nearly every area of accounting operations, and theory as well as finance and operational management. Strengths include:

* Strong knowledge of US GAAP * Data organization and analysis * Strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting and analysis* Experience in global businesses* SEC filing experience* Large-scale ERP software (Oracle, SAP)* SOX review and compliance * Systems selection and implementation * Strong organizational and management skills* Proficiency in desktop productivity applications* Leadership of change management * AR, AP and GL leadership * Manufacturing, insurance and high-tech industries* Exposure to IFRS reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2010 Quantum Corporation Bellevue, Washington

Accounting Manager

Managed US accounting operations.

Led Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams in daily operations and monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes. Researched accounting treatments of specific items particularly those surrounding new business agreements. Developed and prepared periodic analytical reports for management’s use in evaluation of business performance and accounting operations. Developed Sarbanes-Oxley control documents including writing narratives.

2006 – 2008 Kemper Investors Life Insurance Company Bellevue, Washington

Financial Reporting and Development Manager

Managed US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting for a life insurance company as well as assisted in implementation of financial reporting projects.

Directed monthly closing processes for US GAAP financial reporting. Managed team in preparing quarterly IFRS reporting package for submission to parent company. Produced annual audited financial statements in US GAAP format for SEC N4 filing. Assured compliance with US GAAP and parent company IFRS reporting requirements.

1999 – 2005 Acorto, Inc./Concordia Coffee Systems Bellevue, Washington

Director of Finance and Administration, Corporate Secretary, Controller

Managed all accounting and financial functions for a manufacturer of super-automatic espresso machines. Also responsible for IT and HR. As a member of the senior management team, contributed to strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.

Collaborated with other members of executive management on strategic, operational, and financial matters. Led forecasting, budgeting and management reporting. Responsible for financial statements, management reporting, general ledger, management of accounting department, cash management, and oversight of credit and collections. Developed and maintained financial and accounting controls. Reviewed and revised accounting policies and procedures. Managed banking and insurance relationships. Worked with CPA firm on taxes and audits. Led selection and implementation of ERP software package, administration of ERP system, computer network configuration and administration, administration of telecommunication infrastructure, and computer support.

1990 - 1999 Vanson, Inc./Dungeness Development Associates, Inc. Redmond, Washington

Controller

Managed all accounting and financial functions for a small chemical manufacturer and the seafood processing division of an affiliated company. Also managed procurement, and sales and marketing of a specialty swimming pool chemical line.

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, financial statements, payroll, payroll taxes, excise taxes, and customer communications. Advised upper management on financial and management matters. Managed accounting department. Reviewed and revised accounting systems. Developed accounting processes and built accounting team. Worked with outside CPA’s on tax returns and financial statement reviews. Developed and maintained banking and insurance relationships. Specified and installed computer network.

Summer 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee Los Angeles, CA

Venue Accountant (volunteer)

Counted, recorded and transported cash receipts from the rowing and canoeing venue for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.

Collected, counted, recorded and deposited daily cash receipts.

Other prior experience:

Controller for advertising specialty company

General ledger accountant

EDUCATION

University of Washington Seattle, Washington

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, (Accounting Concentration)

Institute of Management Accountants

Certified Management Accountant (earned Certificate of Distinguished Performance)

OTHER

Institute of Management Accountants – Bellevue/Eastside Chapter Bellevue, Washington

Chapter President

Sammamish Christian School Sammamish, Washington

Past Board Member

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