Manager Management

LARRY D. CORNELIUS, CPA

**** ********** *** *****; Wildwood, MO 63011

tb8n5k@r.postjobfree.com (H) 636-***-**** (C) 314-***-****

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Senior Financial Leader with diverse experience in public companies. Possesses high integrity and known for a comprehensive, analytical approach. Priority is to streamline operations by improving processes, implementing time saving procedures and reducing costs. Oriented towards strong reporting and control environments emphasizing analysis, planning, execution and the management of risks. Encourages employee participation and empowerment while optimizing productivity and effectiveness. Expertise includes:

* Controllership

* Budgeting and Forecasting

* Financial Reporting

* GAAP and SEC Guidelines

* Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

* HR & Benefits Management

* Foreign Exchange Management

* System Design and Implementation

* Operations Management

* Project Management

* Team Leadership/Facilitation

* Risk Management

* Treasury Operations

* Strategic Planning

* Operating/Reporting Systems

* Revenue Recognition

* Profitability/Cash Flow Metrics

* Contract Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TECHNOLAS PERFECT VISION, INC., St. Louis, MO 2009-Present

$80 million worldwide manufacturer, distributor and servicer of cataract and refractive eye surgery equipment.

Financial Controller - Secretary/Treasurer of Americas region of a world-wide company, a JV partner with Bausch & Lomb. Directs a small dedicated finance staff whose functions included payroll, human resources, facility management and contract administration.

* Developed all regional accounting and finance functions for newly created entity.

* Key finance user contact during the implementation of a new ERP system.

* Developed and implemented sales and use tax reporting system and created income tax reporting structure.

* Developed key treasury functions of cash management, credit card processing, wire transfers, letter of credit management, cash receipts/lockbox and disbursement systems.

* Developed the control environment and reporting system for newly formed division, including certain IFRS requirements

GARDNER DENVER INC. (ROBERT HALF), Quincy, IL 2009

$2 billion worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of compressors, vacuum and fluid transfer products.

Consultant - Researched technical accounting issues, developed financial footnote disclosures and supported content of the annual report and 10-K.

MOMENTUM-NA, INC., St. Louis, MO 2000-2008

$110 million US based advertising agency specializing in sales promotion, event marketing and corporate sponsorships. Subsidiary of Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG).

Controller - Managed the financial aspects of a multi-office subsidiary of a $6 billion publicly traded communications holding company. Directed a staff of 25 whose duties included financial reporting under GAAP and SEC guidelines, operational analysis and commentary, general ledger, budgeting, billing, job management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury functions.

* Consolidated operations by integrating eight acquisitions through merging financial systems, combining operations and rationalizing procedures. Included converting accounting policies to GAAP.

* Reduced monthly revenue process time 50% and eliminated 3 days from the closing schedule by implementing an automated revenue recognition system to manage effectively 5,000 projects annually of all sizes and complexity.

* Led team in selecting, implementing and developing the accounting and operational systems of a start-up distribution company.

* Designed, executed and improved ERP and administrative systems including: an online requisition

and purchase order process, an internet based expense report process, electronic timesheets, EDI invoicing, client ACH payments and a 3rd party payroll process for event personnel.

* Directed the agency to S-OX compliance for the first time and monitored ongoing control activities.

* Developed and implemented procurement policy and a system to improve controls over purchasing.

* Created cash flow and client profitability models to determine areas of needed improvement and to monitor progress of cost reduction initiatives.

CORPORATE EXPRESS PROMOTIONAL MARKETING, St. Louis, MO 1996-1999

$100 million global producer of corporate identity merchandise programs, supplier of custom premium orders, and developer of sales promotion programs to Fortune 1000 Corporations.

Controller - Managed the control and financial functions of an independently managed subsidiary of a $4 billion publicly traded conglomerate. Operations included two foreign subsidiaries. Led staff of 20 including the general accounting functions of financial reporting, multi-currency consolidation, planning, budgeting, and treasury operations. Also supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing. Reported the results of operations under GAAP and SEC guidelines to local and corporate management along with operational analysis and commentary.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC., St. Louis, MO 1984-1996

$13 billion international manufacturer of beverages, baked goods, and packaging: manager of theme parks.

Treasury Manager - Directed treasury cash management department of four. Daily cash flow averaging $50 million managed with an emphasis on forecasting, control and efficiency. Managed certain aspects of the banking and financial institution relationships. Became a Certified Cash Manager (CCM).

CAMPBELL TAGGART, INC., Dallas, TX, Oklahoma City, OK and Des Moines, IA

$1.5 billion international baked goods manufacturer (subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch).

Regional/Divisional Administrative Director – Consumer products operating unit finance director responsible for developing, executing and monitoring sales and financial budgets for a $300 million in sales regional organization with 12 operating units. Provided administrative leadership to subsidiary locations and set up procedures for operational reporting, business profitability analysis, cost accounting, pricing decisions and financial projections.

Internal Audit Manager - Managed staff of 12 on audits, special reviews and fraud investigations.

ENERTEC CORPORATION, Mgr. Financial Reporting, Oil & gas exploration co., Amarillo, TX

Prepared and filed consolidated financial statements, commentary and other SEC required documents. Worked with investors, brokers, auditors and tax CPAs on projects and information reporting issues. Prepared financial statements and other schedules required by an initial SEC filing, the issuance of new preferred stock and long-term bank financing.

TROTT & COMPANY, Audit Manager, Oil & gas focused CPA firm, Midland, TX

PRICE WATERHOUSE, Audit Senior, International CPA firm, Dallas, TX

External audit and supervisory experience in multiple industries including oil and gas exploration, high-tech manufacturing, refining, chemical production, publishing, non-profit, real estate and steel fabrication.

EDUCATION and ASSOCIATIONS

MBA in Finance, University of North Texas: Elected to Beta Gamma Sigma honorary fraternity.

BBA in Accounting, Texas Tech University: Recipient of Scholarship Fund, Member Beta Alpha Psi.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Member American Management Association (AMA)

Keywords: CPA, Controller, CFO, Chief Financail Officier, Treasurer, Finance Director, Audit Manager, Administrative Director, Controllership, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financcial Reporting, GAAP, IFRS, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, Compliance, Human Resources, Benefits Management, Foreign Exchange Management, System Design and Implementation, Operations, Project Management, Team Leadership, Facilitation, Risk Management, Treasury Operations, Strategic Planning, Operating and Reporting Systems, Revenue Recognition, profitabilbity and Cash Flow Metrics, Contract Administration, Audit Compliance, Footnote Disclosure, Managerial Reproting, Corporate Secretary.

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