Accountant

John Braun

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Clearwater, Mn *5320

Home Phone: 320-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

History

Pro-active and results orientated with 24 years of accounting, financial and management experience with solid planning and organizational skills in all aspects of accounting and financial management

Education

Minnesota School of Business

Degree: Accounting/Finance

Prosource, Inc.

Real Estate/Property Management

Licensed

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Orion Communication Services, Inc.

Controller/Chief Financial Officer

11/01/04 to Present :Plymouth, Mn.

Senior Financial Executive for a Multi-subsidiary company. The Subsidiaries include: Cable/High Speed Internet/Telephone sales and installation to residential and business sectors; Concrete construction; underground cable installation/construction; telemarketing. Senior Financial Executive with full authority and responsibility for the financial operations of a multi-company organization. Responsible for budget preparation, audit, internal taxes, accounting, job costing, EOM and Year End financial preparation and closing. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports summarizing and Forecasting company business activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Developed financial statements, analyzed business trends and daily operating costs, oversaw equipment and fleet management, managed and oversaw general Human Resources functions.

The Pelican Group, Inc

Director of Finance

4/01/00 to 10/31/04: Bloomington, Mn.

Senior Financial Executive with full authority and responsibility for the financial operations of a multi-company organization. Responsible for budget preparation, audit, internal taxes, accounting, job costing, EOM and Year End financial preparation and closing. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports summarizing and Forecasting company business activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Developed financial statements, analyzed business trends and daily operating costs. Managed and maintained necessary returns for 401k and Sec. 125 compliance and oversaw general Human Resources functions.

RCM Technologies, Inc.

Controller

2/01/99 to 3/31/00: Minnetonka, Mn.

Directed all areas of financial reporting from review of original account entry to budget preparation and analysis. Developed audit plans, evaluated accounting operations, GL preparation and EOM closing. Maintained wage and salary information, payroll processing, billing and employee benefit program administration

Jim's Pro Video & Audio

Owner

3/01/94 to 10/01/98: Alexandria, Mn.

Owner/Operated a video & electronics company. Business included Video rental/sales, electronic sales & repair; professional video services; DJ music services.

Festivals, Inc. & Lakeland Plaza Ptn., LLP

Controller/Property Manager

10/01/86 to 10/31/93: Minneapolis, Mn.

Oversaw the day to day financial reporting and management of a 38,000 sq.ft. Shopping center. Managed lease negotiations, city ordinance issues; prepared EOM and Year End financial statements. Oversaw and controlled all financial functions of a multi-partnership Operation. Prepared financial statements for EOM and year end reporting, payroll, payroll tax filings and annual tax filings; analyzed business trends and daily operating controls. Established budget and variance analysis reports for this multi-entertainment/food related industry.

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