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Managed 16 coworkers in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and advertising accounting functions. Oversaw inventory accounting function. Adjusted team focus and priorities to meet demands of growing business. Led monthly accounting close and reporting of results. Interacted with all accounting and finance teams across the company. Presented monthly financial results to executive committee. Completed complex accounting transactions. Responsible for revenue recognition. Functioned as main contact for external audit team on accounting and reporting matters. Served as member of internal disclosure committee, reviewing SEC filings of company. Discussed SEC filings with audit committee of board of directors. • Played key role in many major initiatives of company, including:o Creating new legal/accounting entities for corporate office, logistics company, and individual sales companies;o Developing sales channel accounting/reporting;o Implementing PeopleSoft financial systems and subsequent upgrades;o Completing numerous mergers/acquisitions, including subsequent integration of coworkers, system, and accounting activities;o Completing acquisition of CDW by private equity group, including coordination of asset valuation by third party; o Serving as member of working capital task force that significantly improved cash conversion cycle;o Completing CDW IPO transaction; ando Developing marketing materials to support sale/syndication/refinancing of company’s debt.

Franklin Park, Il

Managed six employees in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset functions. Responsible for company’s accounting policies and procedures. Worked closely with operating divisions to provide guidance on accounting issues and to gain understanding of operating results. Identified and remained abreast of potential areas of financial exposure. Remained current on financial, operational, and control issues within company. Oversaw SEC research and reporting.• Ensured integrity and quality of financial information, including presentations to senior management and board of directors.• Directed preparation of $65,000,000 annual operating plan for corporate office.• Served as member of team that completed merger with Suiza Foods in December 2001.

Waukegan, Il

Managed ten employees in corporate accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and budgeting/forecasting functions. Oversaw monthly closing process and reporting/analysis of results. Directed preparation of company-wide annual operating plan.

Glenview, Il

Improved credibility and integrity of financial reporting by establishing meaningful monthly business reviews. Member of the restructuring team that took the company through a prepackaged plan of reorganization.

Glenview, Il

Led the core team that re-engineered the accounting close.

Franklin Park, Il

Prepared external financial reports.

Audited publicly traded and privately held corporations.