Sales Human Resources
Resume:
Wayne J. Fernandes
San Marcos, CA 92078
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly effective and results-driven Controller with proven ability to streamline and improve corporate profitability through broad based competencies in:
Financial Management
Internal/External Audits
GAAP Compliance
Financial Planning
Internal Systems/Controls
System Implementation
Cost Analysis, Inventory Control
AR, AP, Billing, All G/L Functions
Purchasing, Leasing, HR
• Resourceful leader possessing strong analytical and excellent communication/presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish outstanding working relationships with all levels of management, staff and customers
• Produces accurate monthly financial statements, GL reconciliation, AR and cash management
• Detailed account reconciliation, plan-vs.-actual analysis, cash flow models, hands-on performance
• Analyze and reconcile Cost of Sales and Inventory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PENTAIR TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC. 2009 – 2010
Finance Manager
Full responsibility for monthly financial statement preparation and costing analysis for the Military & Defense Division of a manufacturer of electronic packaging systems with annual sales of $40 million
• Successfully converted the General Ledger and Costing applications to J.D. Edwards software
• Performed an evaluation of the entire inventory for E&O reporting
• Revamped the Standard Costing valuation based on realigning work centers to corresponding departments and developing new overhead rates
• Created weekly Material Usage Variance and Purchase Price Variance reports
• Established efficiency reporting
• Developed new departmental reporting matrix's (efficiency, overtime, spending)
• Completed the 2010 and 2011 Budget packages
• Revised all costing components for over 4,000 sku’s
DEUTSCH ENGINEERED CONNECTING DEVICES, INC. 2006 – 2009
Controller
Controller for the Defense Aerospace Division of a worldwide manufacturer of electrical connecting devices with annual sales of $120 million. All administrative, accounting, information systems and HR functions for the Aerospace Division were relocated from the corporate headquarters to the Oceanside facility.
• Successfully established an accounting department in the Oceanside facility
• Hired and trained a staff of eight in four months to produce all financial statements including handling all functions of both A/R and A/P
• Initiated Cash Flow and Working Capital Forecasting modules
• Produced a budget procedure as well as the first divisional budget
• Established new credit guidelines and procedures which resulted in reducing the outstanding A/R balance by $3 million while sales increased by $1 million a month.
• Led the divisional team through the first external audit in company history
• Calculated monthly Budget variance analysis as it related to P & L
• Preformed monthly WIP and On-Hand Inventory analysis encompassing 15,000 components
• Monthly analysis of financial indicators including COGS, Cash Flow and Working Capital
• Obtained ITAR certification to facilitate large Government contracts
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LEWELLEN & BEST EXHIBITS, INC 2004 – 2006
Controller
Controller for a start-up San Diego subsidiary of an IL company which manufactures high end trade show and display exhibits. Manage all administrative, accounting, information systems and human resources functions. Negotiated new facility lease and coordinated all relocation details. Corporate liaison between IL and CA offices.
• Customized and implemented corporate information system of customized Peachtree Complete Accounting 2004 software
• Created a standard cost system on a job by job basis to determine margins
• Hired and trained new administrative, accounting and human resources staff
• Developed 2005 Budget and Forecasting modules
• Produced all internal financial documents including Balance Sheet, P&L, Profit Center Statements, Job Costing, Sales Forecasting and Cash Flow
PITAH HOLDINGS, LLC 2001 – 2004
Controller
Controller for the holding company, which includes a $6M golf club manufacturing/sales company and a $4M abrasive tool sales/distribution company. Manage all administrative functions and supervise staff of 12. Staff included HR, AR, AP, Payroll, data entry and 2 staff accountants. Successfully relocated golf club manufacturing company from Illinois to California.
• Helped establish an abrasive tool sales and distribution company in California
• Developed and implemented corporate information system of customized Peachtree 2000 software
• Analyze and reconcile Cost of Sales and Inventory accounts on a monthly basis
• Maintained inventory levels through a SAP/Quickbooks interface
• Hired and trained new accounting staff
• Produced all internal financial documents including cash flow, Balance Sheet and P&L
LONDON AMERICAN GENERAL AGENCY, INC 1987 – 2001
Chief Financial Officer, VP Operations
Monitor all corporate financial matters as well as oversee daily office operations for a general agency primarily handling commercial, personal auto and equine mortality lines of insurance in excess of $40M annually.
• Produced all financial requirements for company including P&L, GL management and reconciliation, AR and associated collections. Include International operation in UK, satellite offices throughout California, as well as inter-company accounting and reconciliation
• Developed a corporate information system including implementation of customized AS/400 software
• Performed internal audit and developed internal accounting controls and procedures
• Hired and trained new accounting staff
• Compiled due diligence on new acquisitions of satellite offices, determined results and transition those acquisitions when approved for acquiring
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
COMPUTER SKILLS
JD Edwards, Hyperion, Fourth Shift, Millennium, Peachtree, QuickBooks
Microsoft Office 2010
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