Controller

ERIC W. CHERRY CPA

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Marietta, Georgia 30064

770-***-****

***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A financial management opportunity to join an ambitious, midsize organization primed for sustainable growth and profits where my experience gained in both public and private industry accounting can be fully utilized.

SUMMARY

A progressive financial accounting and auditing professional experienced in the use of accounting information for both financial and operational management planning and control. Successful in service, manufacturing, private, public and domestic related environments and a thorough knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles in the establishment of financial and operational internal accounting controls

EXPERIENCE

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT-Atlanta, Georgia 2009-2011

Independent Financial Consultant for a talent acquisition and solutions provider primarily related to background screening and fingerprinting services

• Financial reporting analysis used for month, quarter and year-end closing, modeling, forecasting and budget development

• Provided management with strategic accounting tools used to drive future business results

ONESOURCE MANAGEMENT/ABM INDUSTRIES, INC. – Atlanta, Georgia 2006-2008 $2.5 Billion- National provider of outsourced facilities and management services

Assistant Corporate Controller/Independent Financial Consultant

Assisting senior executives in the management and direction of corporate accounting policies

• Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and clarity- Hyperion Essbase

• Coordinated monthly, quarterly and year-end Corporate closing process- JDE

• Technical accounting for benefits, risk management, facility and equipment lease accounting

• Implemented expense containment initiatives for annual $50 million-Corporate Cost Centers

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT-Atlanta, Georgia 2003-2006 Independent Financial Consultant for Health Care Provider, Medical Equipment and Supply Manufacturer, Non Profit, Freight Arrangement/Logistics and Marketing Science Service Organizations

• SOX documentation, testing, infrastructure, general coordination and 302- 404 certifications

• Financial reporting including month, quarterly and year-end closing, modeling, forecasting and budget development

• Supported senior management with strategic planning tools used to drive business results

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION – Dayton, Ohio 1996-2003

Mead Consumer & Office Products -a $1 billion division- manufacturer of consumer, office and school products

Financial Operations/Business Analyst – Atlanta, Georgia (2002-2003)

Analyzed and reported on the financial status of business unit and group operations.

• Skillfully trained in SAP/R3 financial application modules-Atlanta Site Coordinator

• Led SAP/R3 division inventory implementation team, launched on schedule. Championed division migration to full absorption costing methodology thru the development of a division wide costing model

Plant Controller – Atlanta, Georgia (1996-2001)

Managed the financial cost accounting and operational accounting for all manufacturing and distribution operations ($100M operation)

• Prepared, controlled and reported annual ($100M) budget and monthly forecast process and presented monthly financial package to senior division and plant management.

• Acted as liaison between corporate, division and plant relating to all information technology processing, including internal controls and proper information flow of system operations.

JOHN H. HARLAND COMPANY – Atlanta, Georgia 1989-1996

$750 million public (NYSE) manufacturer in the check printing and financial services industry

Division Controller (1994-1996)

• Maintained and controlled monthly financial reporting for “The Check Store,” a $15 million startup direct check division.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (1993-1994)

• Developed and managed monthly corporate financial reporting system for senior-level management and Board of Directors; reported to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Researched and reported on the financial impact of current technical accounting pronouncements for the corporation.

• Prepared SEC financial data and strategic planning reports involving potential ($250M) acquisition candidate.

• Analyzed major corporate reserve accounts and potential financial exposures.

Assistant Corporate Controller 1989-1993

• Managerial responsibility for overall functional accounting areas, including monthly financial reporting for multi-plants and corporate accounting. Ensured the accuracy and timely establishment of company standards for reporting to Corporate Controller.

• Coordinated the merger of acquired companies’ financial data into corporate financial reporting systems.

• Provided dynamic, proactive leadership with accounting staff and operational, divisional and corporate management.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING – Atlanta, Georgia 1987-1988

$30 million Not for Profit financial planning association

Financial Operations Analyst –Atlanta, Georgia (1987-1989)

CLUETT, PEABODY & COMPANY INC. – New York, New York 1979-1987

$500 million public (NYSE) Fortune 500 apparel manufacturing company

Division Controller – Arrow Womenswear –Atlanta, Georgia (1982-1987)

Supervisor – Corporate Internal Audit –Baltimore, Maryland (1979-1982)

COOPERS & LYBRAND – Baltimore, Maryland 1975-1979

Former Big Eight public accounting firm and professional service corporation

Senior-In-Charge Auditor (1977-1979)

Staff Auditor (1975-1977)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting 1975

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Cum Laude Graduate, 4-Year AICPA Dean’s List Scholar

CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant, State of Georgia 1985

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