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Clarkston, Mi, Us

Clarkston, Mi, Us

Troy, Michigan, United States

Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Livonia, Mi

Corporate Controller for leading provider of energy logistics services in the Permian Basin. Assist the executive team, led by George Mattson, a former Goldman Sachs partner and Michael Wysocki, an experienced logistician in growing the company through process improvements, technology and strategic acquisitions. Direct accounting and reporting functions, as well as oversee tax and external audit. Wilbanks operated as a full-service energy logistics company until being placed into receivership due to adverse market conditions affecting the oil and gas industry. Led accounting team through receivership.

Flint, Michigan

Directed accounting, financial reporting and tax for the Nation's No. 1 independent specialty pharmacy with nine locations and approximately $2 billion in annual revenues. Led accounting team in the Company's initial S-1 filing. Recruited, hired and trained new staff while implementing best practices in the areas of accounts payable, inventory and general accounting. Led project team through upgrade of Great Plains ERP system. Successfully integrated two acquisitions including purchase accounting entries. Assisted in transitioning company from S Corp to C Corp including tax provision and opening deferred entries. Worked with finance team to develop and document standard operating procedures in the areas of cash receipts, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll.

Auburn Hills Michigan

Directed all accounting and financial reporting functions of USA and Mexico operations for Tier I automotive supplier with $300 million in annual revenues. Responsible for directing the accounting functions in accordance with GAAP. Responsibilities include monthly financial reporting package, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and five year business plan. Monitor capital budget and spending. Also responsible for the daily activities of general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Managed capital projects and spending, coordinate and oversee year-end audit with external auditors, implemented the financial accounting for a New Mexico facility, coordinated and implemented internal control framework in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and general accounting processes. Project champion for LEAN Purchase-to-Pay Initiative.

Direct all accounting and financial reporting functions for manufacturer of solar cells with $350 million in annual revenues. Responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with the accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes Oxley.Effectively established policies and procedures to bring the Company into compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Direct the implementation of acquisition of a new company subsidiary including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting and financial reporting.Manage all aspects of financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal and external annual audits, quarterly reviews, as well as assisting in preparation of parent company's SEC 10Q and 10K reports.Designed financial reports in Microsoft's FRx eliminating the need for manual entry of financial data ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with appropriate accounting standards.Author accounting research position papers on various topics including revenue recognition, leases, capitalization of fixed assets, and reclassification of expenses. Direct general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closing functions. Oversee Company's insurance and risk management policies, including introduction of workman's compensation insurance deductible plan saving the company over $400k annually in premiums.Implemented Treasury Management Policy including cash forecasting, foreign exchange policy, and on-line banking.Implemented job costing into Great Plains Accounting System steam-lining job costing process.

- Responsible for the company’s monthly closings and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for two entities.- Demonstrated an ability to lead by working with department heads to create new budgeted hourly rates for job costing standards providing increased accuracy of actual job costs, improving manufacturing and financial reporting.- Prepare, coordinate and manage quarterly reviews and the annual audit process by working closely with the Company’s external auditors.- Work closely with bank officers and prepare monthly debt reports and weekly borrowing base certificates.- Oversee processing of company payroll including administration of 401k and Section 125 flexible spending account.- Designed new chart of accounts and financial statement layout.- Manage daily cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Oversaw operations of five cemeteries and mausoleums with $22 million in revenues in two states.Decreased financial reporting preparation time from four weeks to eight days by re-organizing department and streamlining work flow.Directed team of 26 accounting staff in the implementation of new computer system while decreasing on-site pilot by seven days resulting in significant savings for the company.Successfully implemented $10 million acquisition into company operations ensuring smooth transition of operations and financial reporting into company structure.Worked with management team preparing budgets to achieve corporate revenue growth objectives.Created pricing structure for products and worked with vendors to achieve highest possible profit margin.Successfully orchestrated $1 million settlement with Wisconsin Attorney General's Office.

Accounting And Finance

Master Of Arts (Ma), Business Administration And Management, General