RAYMOND C. LANGDON
HUNTINGTON, WV 25750
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CONTROLLER/FINANCE DIRECTOR/COST ACCOUNTANT
with comprehensive experience in
ORGANIZATIONAL RE-ENGINEERING ERP IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET ADMINISTRATION
CASH MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGET PREPARATION STAFF MANAGEMENT
COST ACCOUNTING/VARIANCE REPORING GAAP TAX MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTING ACHIEVMENTS
Redesigned and created cost accounting, variance reports, and budgets for the Jim C. Hamer Company, leading to increased productivity, better decisions and a reduction in costs
Implemented an ERP package, including Microsoft Great Plains and Lumber Track, that lead to a substantial increase in efficiencies
Redeveloped workers compensation program that lead to a savings of $165,000 in the first year
Redeveloped collections procedure that lead to a reduction in the average days to collect of nearly 10% in the first year
Developed a new funding stream in Ohio, for the Lawrence County Board of MRDD, that became the model for all counties in Ohio to follow
Experience in public, private and not-for-profit arenas
Widespread manufacturing experience, with international experience
EDUCATION
2008-2011 Liberty University Master of Science, Accounting
2000-2004 Marshall University Bachelor of Arts, Regents
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Jim C. Hamer Companies Kenova, WV
2009-Present Controller/CFO
• Controller for a hardwood lumber and wood pellet producer with five locations spread throughout West Virginia and Kentucky
• Responsible for a budget in excess of $30 million and 160 employees. Provide supervision and training to the accounting department
• Work with plant managers and shareholders to review manufacturing costs to determine cost savings strategies
• Researched and developed numerous tax savings strategies
• General Leger, inventory reconciliation and valuation, payroll, monthly/yearly financial statements, tax work, cash management, account reconciliation, internal auditing, development of budgets, short term and long term financial planning, variance reports, information technology management, fixed assets, benefit administration, workers compensation administration, human resources and various special projects
• Coordination of audits
Lawrence County Board of MRDD Coal Grove, OH
2008-2009 Business Manager/Finance Director
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization including cost reporting, account reconciliation, general ledger, monthly/yearly financial statements, internal auditing, development of budgets, short term and long term financial planning, accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, payroll, benefit administration, workers compensation administration
• Multiple special projects including member of management negotiation team, primary point of contact for legal compliance
• Researched and developed new funding streams resulting in increased revenue
• Implemented cost control measures resulting in significant savings
2005-2008 Executive Director, Tri-State Industries, Inc.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, including development of short term and long term budgets and financial planning
• Implemented internal cost controls measures resulting in increased financial viability
• Obtained multiple subcontracts with local and national vendors
• Restructured Vocational, Habilitation and Workers Compensation programs
• Supervised staff of nearly fifty and served two-hundred and fifteen individuals
2005-2005 Investigative Agent
• Investigated abuse allegations of individuals enrolled in the program
• Redeveloped the framework for the Investigative Agent program
• Trained staff on state laws, appropriate policies and procedures
Autism Services Center Huntington, WV
2004-2005 Residential Manager
• Ensured residential units were in-line with appropriate budgets
• Supervised staff of 100
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS/OTHER
• Active member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
• Financial Advisor for the Alpha Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Active member of Institute of Management Accountants
• Key note speaker, “Developing Alternative Funding Streams”, 2008, Columbus, Ohio