Controller and Director of Operations

RICHARD D. MITCHELL

**** **** ********** **** , *****, Utah 84094

801-***-**** (HOME) OR 801-***-**** (CELL)

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E D U C A T I O N

Westminster College, MBA Anticipated graduation, July 2010

Accounting Certificate

GPA 3.78

University of Utah, Bachelor of Science in Accounting 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Controller 1995 - present ---- Restaurant Specialists Inc., S LC, Utah.

Accomplishments

 Converted the company from a manual accounting system to a computerized system. The end result enabled management to have access to reporting and process information that was previously time consuming and/or not available.

 Implemented all internal administrative and accounting procedures, including accounts payable system, job cost requirements, purchase order and tracking system, project costing, cost accounting procedures, and inventory systems to enhance workflows, control costs and maximize revenues. These systems provided management with quality and timely reports for managerial decision making.

 Organized and implemented a job costing system which detailed all expenses and revenues associated with a given job enabling management to assess the profitability of a job and its contribution to income with respect to the financial statements and their preparation.

 Managed personnel and materials on a daily basis in the service, installation and fabrication departments contributing to profitability analysis, reporting and the tracking of direct labor costs and materials.

 Managed the cash flow requirements of the company and improved the accounts receivable cycle by 50 percent through improved invoicing and collection negotiations.

Scope

 Prepared company financial statements, processed payroll and disbursements, prepared and submitted reports to governmental agencies.

 Human Resources generalist for company, including, hiring and terminations, employee relations, health and welfare benefits administration, Cafeteria plan administration, and compensation planning.

 Participated in activities related to recognizing and seeking out new business and developing the best method to maximize those opportunities.

 Created, developed and managed marketing activities, including development of brand management and design of new corporate website.

Controller 1992-1995 ---- Badger Screen Print, SLC, Utah

 In charge of all receivables and accounts payables

 Payroll preparation and time card reconciliations

 Developed a piece rate bonus incentive program based on daily production and daily labor costs

 Liaison with independent public accountant for monthly reporting purposes.

PERSONAL

Skiing, Camping, Fishing, Basketball and Softball, Baseball and Soccer coach

Community Service: Volunteer Baseball and Soccer coach

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