Finance Manager/Controller
Resume:
BARRY BARTON
Chandler, AZ 85248 480-***-****
EMAIL ********@*****.***
SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE
Start-Up / Turnaround Corporations
Corporate Finance Executive with over 25 years of senior-level financial, operating, general management and accounting experience. Expert qualifications in the following:
P&L Responsibility Financial Reports
Budgeting & Pro Formas Strategic Corporate Planning
Cost Analysis / Projections Inventory Control & Analysis
Capital Equipment Expenditures Human Resources Management
Internal Control Procedures Financial & Special Project Auditing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
INTERNET COMMERCE GROUP, INC., Phoenix, Arizona – 03/05 to Present
Internet Commerce Group is a web hosting company for many different sites including real estate, retirement communities, mature audiences, sports entertainment and product development. This organization has in been in operation for 7 years and consists of 25 different companies and structures.
Controller – 03/05 to Present
In my position as controller of Internet commerce Group I create and oversee the budgets, management and all financial reports including financial statements for each individual company and I prepare consolidated reports for all entities to a sole owner. I provide support and input on existing company focus and on new ventures financially and in a supporting management role. I review payroll, all payable and receivables as well as meet with out lawyer and outside accountants for both the individual companies and the consolidated holdings. I an involved and responsible for all financial matters.
FOURTHOUGHT GROUP, INC., Phoenix, Arizona – 10/03 to 03/05
Fourthought Group is an established health care management company specifically providing management consulting to states and combining consulting partnership services with EDS. Involved with many types on management software and time recording software and the integration with an accounting package.
Controller – 10/03 to 03/05
In my position as controller at Fourthought Group I prepare the financial statements, review payables, payroll and receivables, do cash flow and management projections, set up internal procedures and I am involved in all financial matters.
ZIA ENTERPRISES, INC. and IMPACT MUSIC, INC., Tempe, Arizona - 8/91 to 8/2003
Zia manages retail music stores with 7 locations, 145 employees and annual sales in excess of $17 million. Impact is wholesale distributor with 45 employees and annual sales throughout the United States of $14 million. Companies acquired by outside investors in 2000. Provide absentee owners with all corporate financial information, have full P&L accountability and financial authority.
Chief Financial Officer - 12/98 to 8/2003
$ Researched and purchased new accounting software that provided up-to-date financial information; integrated POS system to warehouse and purchasing departments through bridge application. Greatly reduced costs and streamlined inventory process into real time information. Eliminated duplication of costs and manpower.
$ Purchased 25 portable hand-held computer devices that enabled monthly inventory counts. Eliminated cost of outside inventory service, provided timely and more accurate inventory count. Covered cost of equipment acquisition after one month’s application.
$ As acting CEO in 1999, used sound cash management practices to increase profits by 25% over previous 9 months.
$ After original owner’s death in 1998, put company back into solid financial shape. Closed 2 unprofitable stores, restructured district, developed controls, prepared budgets that made financial sense, and restored stability to the company.
$ Developed inventory control system, allocated inventory purchases by stores, discounted products until sold instead of returning to inventory, and returned products to suppliers. Result: Reduced inventory, increased cash flow, and regained credibility with suppliers and customers.
$ Narrowed individual store’s decision-making capabilities concerning stock purchases, using more stringent budgets and setting parameters on amounts purchased.
Set up human resource department and hired Human Resource Director.
My duties also included overseeing all payroll, all accounts receivable, all accounts payable,preparing budgets, cost analysis and preparing all financial statements. Managing an accounting department of six employees.
Vice President of Finance - 6/93 to 12/98
$ Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and leaseholders. Worked with major record companies, coordinating purchases with Sales and Credit Managers. Negotiated increases of lines of credit and returns. Answered questions about financial position and provided requested financial information.
$ Assisted CPA in creating new corporation, choosing dates and making determination as to status.
$ Successfully managed financials to grow retail company, doubling number of stores and tripling revenues to $15 million annually. Grew wholesale company from $300,000 yearly revenues to $2.4 million in six years of operation.
$ Purchased and implemented computerized inventory and purchasing system and in-house advertising department. Outsourced payroll. Result: Slashed costs and improved efficiency.
$ In 1996, successfully worked with bank to obtain $1 million loan to purchase building.
Controller - 8/91 to 6/93
CPA PUBLIC EXPERIENCE c
Accountant
ANDERSON, CHURCH & COMPANY, CPA’s, Tempe, Arizona - 1986 to 1991
$ Performed corporate, partnership, and special project accounting, including preparation of financial statements and tax returns; prepared individual tax returns and conducted corporate and school district audits.
Accountant
KIM W. MATTICE, CPA, LTD., Pinetop, Arizona - 1985 to 1986
$ Managed accounting staff, prepared and reviewed financial statements, completed tax returns, and assisted clients with special projects.
Accountant
PRICE WATERHOUSE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - 1984 to 1985
Accountant
MCKAY & PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - 1981 to 1983
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - December 1980
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona
Specialized in Finance
Post-Graduate Studies - Accounting, Taxation and Auditing
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona - June to August 1981; August to December 1983
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Alberta, Canada - 1982 to August 1983
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:
Chartered Accountant - Alberta, Canada
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