Generated month-end financial statements and prepared analysis of variances. Created and updated 13 week cash forecasts, reconciled GL accounts, prepared bank covenants and mentored accounting department members. Contacted critical vendors & discussed upcoming payments to ensure company stayed on good credit terms.

Due to a downturn in business, the 2 divisions that I was Controller for, were folded into the parent company.• Managed accounting team in all aspects of invoicing, collections, financial reporting and process improvements for $7M annual revenue.• Generated monthly financial statements and Variance Analysis for Trucking and Pumping entities. Reviewed with executive management and discussed areas where improvement opportunities could be undertaken.• Assisted in liquidation of mixer trucks, which saved company $135K per month in cash flow.• Reviewed customer billings and A/R aging with staff. Improved A/R by working with team to ensure thorough credit reviews were conducted before issuing credit.

• Prepared monthly financial statements for $15M Brewery and Spirits entities. Presented financials and analysis for month-over-month variances to Owner, President and CFO.• Led 10-person accounting team in implementing process improvements in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control and Financial Reporting. • Teamed with brewery operation personnel to improve all aspects of monthly inventory counts, improved order filling processes which reduced shipping errors, and implemented reporting for ongoing reporting of packaging losses.• Implemented ACH pull process utilized for all distributors; significantly reducing average days to pay along with improving cash forecasting.• Coordinated annual external audits, inventory observations and bank covenant reporting.

• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements. Recommended and implemented changes to create improvement and savings within accounting department.• Worked closely with private equity firm to analyze financial statement variances and completed ongoing projects pertaining to financial and operational issues.• Implemented new collection methods including modifying procedures and selecting new collection agency.• Managed twelve state telecom sales tax processing. Verified customer tax rates on invoices were accurate. Reviewed all monthly sales tax, gross receipts tax and excise tax returns.• Successfully defended company during a two-year $100K IRS excise tax audit. Worked with multiple levels of IRS to obtain lien release and ensured that all company excise overpayments were refunded.

• Hired, trained and managed staff of ten during significant growth period of company.• Improved closing timeline and reduced errors, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.• Conducted monthly project meetings with engineering managers and president. Reviewed working projects to determine proper cost accounting treatment for revenue and expense recognition.• Assisted with implementation of inaugural materials physical inventory. Worked closely with inventory and engineering managers to ensure controls were in place and tight controls were maintained.• Reviewed bank deposits, assisted in preparation for annual tax return filings, prepared and posted journal entries, and assisted in the re-organization of the accounting department during the company merger