Finance Manager/Controller

MARLON LEISCHNER

**** ******** **** *****, ***** Grove, MN 55311

***** ***** *** **** ******, MN 56378

Email: ***********@*******.*** • Home: 320-***-**** • Cell: 320-***-****

Controller • Division Controller

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to summarize and forecast the financial position of a company. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through the evaluation of financial management systems and the implementation of process improvements. Talented Leader, Team Player, and Human Resource Administrator, directing highly skilled financial management teams to support the achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

• Accounting Management

• Financial Analysis

• Forecasting

• Payroll Administration

• Due Diligence

• Inventory Administration • Cash Management

• Budgeting

• Cost Reductions

• Collection Management

• Lean Management

• General Ledger Admin. • Human Resource Integration

• Regulatory Compliance

• Efficiency Improvements

• Purchasing Administration

• MS Office Experience

• SOX Implementation

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Skybridge Marketing, Greenfield, MN 3/2009 – 5/2010

Independent Contractor – Financial Analyst – Manager of Finance – Special Projects audit coordination – company valuation - software implementation – costing review – operation improvements - etc.

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS (a Nexxus Lighting Company), Sauk Centre, MN 7/2000 – 3/2009

Controller (CFO) – Division Controller

Directed financial management functions including the development of daily/monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, general ledger administration, government reporting, and cash management. Administered all financial management information systems, including evaluating and integrating new computer applications. Developed highly skilled accounting and financial management teams to achieve established objectives. Interacted with the President and Sales Director concerning financial forecasts and reports. Administered due diligence with the merger of ALS into a division of Nexxus Lighting (NEXS) a public traded company.

 Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking, ultimately reducing operating expenses.

 Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes for acquisition and merger.

 Served as key leader in effectively managing annual revenue growth and cost reductions.

 Developed and Implemented new Banking and Financial arrangements.

 Developed and implemented a plan to purchase a Texas manufacturing company.

 Researched and Developed new tax strategies with a new CPA Tax Firm.

 Strategically created a safety program to reduce costs.

 Implemented new reporting processes for MN locations in Sauk Centre and Maple Grove.

 Integral role in SOX Implementation, PCI compliance for entire operation, due diligence, etc.

SAUK CENTRE WELDING AND MACHINE WORKS dba Felling Trailers, Sauk Centre, MN 5/1995 – 5/2000

Comptroller

Prepared financial reports for AP system, developed collection system, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business owner’s directives. Compiled reporting packages for the owner, including the implementation of a safety program, human resource recruitment program, and a school to work employee program. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency and accuracy for government compliance. Built and led successful team for various special projects.

 Reduced with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.

 Awarded Outstanding Leadership and Contributions as a Mentor for 1998 in recognition of outstanding performance by Stearns-Benton Workforce Development.

 Vo-Tech Advisory Board member.

SCHOFFMAN’S INC., Redwood Falls, MN, 6/1990 – 6/1995

Comptroller

 Prepared inventory financial statements and audit reports for Inventory Control, Warranty Administration, Marketing and Budgeting.

 Performed monthly account reconciliation’s of short line purchasing transactions and inventory analysis.

 Worked in collaboration with owner and other personnel to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.

 Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward safety and lose control processes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MARY – Bismarck, North Dakota

Course Study – Business Administration, Accounting, & Management

UNIVERSITY of NORTH DAKOTA – Grand Forks, North Dakota

Continuing Education – Special Courses in Financial Management

UNIV. OF COLORADO, UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA, UNIV. OF WISCONSIN

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