Brian J. Davis, CPA

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Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-***-**** (Cell)

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FINANCIAL MANAGER

Experienced Controller who partners with senior leadership in tackling tough business issues, developing innovative strategies, and successfully leading implementation. Demonstrated success at growing revenues, streamlining costs and creating efficiencies throughout my accounting career. Professional expertise demonstrated in the following areas:

Financial Reporting Strategic Planning & Analysis Inventory Management

Accounts Receivable (Collections) Accounts Payable Computerized Accounting

Systems Improvements Operational Management Cost Accounting

Cost-Savings Management SOX Implementation Month-End Closing

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Reduced accounts receivable by over $1.2M by utilizing the Customer Service department to call customers whose credit card had expired (GMPCS Personal Communications).

• Cut paint time in half by informing plant management of a paint robot not being utilized at another plant. The existing robot painted the body color and the new robot painted the clear coat, resulting in a cost savings of over $500K per year (Siegel-Robert, Inc.).

• Implemented new telephone system & negotiated a cellular contract, thus resulting in a cost savings of over $150K per year (NSW Submarine Cable Systems).

• Negotiated a new office lease, resulting in a cost savings of $84K per year (NSW Submarine Cable Systems).

• Established a cost cell manufacturing environment for automotive components that resulted in a reduction of six direct labor personnel and an annual cost savings of $200K (Acro Molded Products).

• Implemented various packaging changes that resulted in an estimated savings of $50K (Acro Molded Products).

• Implemented procedures to reduce time to take the physical inventory by 50%, thus saving overtime and saving over $10K annually (Cargill Food Distribution)

• Automated physical inventory process, thereby eliminating overtime and saving $5K per month (Acro Molded Products).

• Oversaw two external audits and one review performed by Ernst & Young (GMPCS Personal Communications).

• Reduced DSO from 18 to 13 days on Distribution and from 30 to 22 days on Cruise (Cargill Food Distribution).

• Implemented accounting systems and internal control polices for sales & project office (NSW Submarine Cable Systems).

• Implemented procedures to include sales department in collection efforts, thus reducing bad debt and creating an increased awareness in their accounts (Cargill Food Distribution).

• Development of a Key Strategy Manual for Controllers, so that all fiduciary duties were consistent for all 10 company-wide locations (Cargill Food Distribution).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cargill Food Distribution, Miami Lakes FL (Controller) 3/2008 – 7/2011

• Distributor of meat, pork, poultry and seafood to supermarkets, meat distributors and cruise lines, with $250M in annual sales. Responsible for two B/U’s servicing the entire state of Florida and Cruise lines.

• Duties included month-end closings, overseeing all A/P, A/R, inventory and contract management, budgeting, forecasting, HR and IT functions. Managed for accounting and two sales personnel.

• Reason for leaving: Mutual decision to end employment due to a new strategic direction for this satellite office.

Steel Fabricators, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Controller) 6/2007 – 2/2008

• Steel construction company that fabricated its own steel. Mostly concentrated on the commercial sector as well as performed jobs on the residential side, with revenues in excess of $100M.

• Responsible for all daily activities of the accounting & billing departments, including A/P, A/R, inventory and contract management. Managed four accounting personnel.

• Reason for leaving: Position was eliminated due to economic recession.

GMPCS Personal Communications, Pompano Beach, FL (Controller) 1/2006 – 5/2007

• Satellite communications provider that serviced the television / news media as well as the general public, with sales in excess of $50M.

• Responsible for all accounting and billing functions, SOX compliance and customer service.

• Managed four direct reports and thirty indirect reports.

• Reason for leaving: Company sold to private equity firm. Position was eliminated.

NSW Submarine Cable Systems, Boca Raton, FL (Controller) 4/2001 – 12/2005

• Sales and project office for the Americas that included the installation of fiber-optic telecommunication cable, linking over 20 countries throughout the Caribbean. Total revenues in excess of $30M.

• Responsible for all accounting functions, SOX compliance and HR functions.

• Managed four direct reports and 5 indirect reports.

• Reason for leaving: Resigned, office closed.

Siegel-Robert, Inc.

Plant Controller 5/1998 - 4/2001

Cost Accountant 4/1985 – 5/1998

• Plastic injection molding manufacturer that produced parts for the automotive and appliance industry, with sales in excess of $350M.

• Plant Controller

1. Responsible for all accounting functions, monthly physical inventories, cost accounting and estimating for the Florida location. Managed four accounting & one clerical personnel .

• Cost Accountant

1. Developed cost and estimating standards for two manufacturing plants, performed detailed time studies on jobs in the plants and allocated revenue between the plants and departments.

2. Reason for leaving: Plant relocated to Northeastern Georgia

EDUCATION:

• CPA Certified.

• Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Missouri. Emphasis in Accounting

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

• PeopleSoft, Solomon, Everest, ACCPAC and A/S 400; Windows 7

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Member of the Florida Society of Certified Public Accountants

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