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Successful and diversified accounting and finance professional working in many industry lines. Demonstrated “hands-on” skills with proven ability to effectively improve productivity and operating methods while improving profits. Ability to work in all environments as well as with many computer applications. Particular strengths in all aspects of accounting and finance with emphasis on month & year-end closings, AR, AP, cash management, risk management, inventory control, supply chain management, financial analysis, budgets and forecasts, product line analysis, cost accounting, international finance and accounting, reconciliations, and audit.

Controller:With a “start-up” company and an established company, the following activities were developed and implemented:• “Hands-on” controller: wrote journal entries, closed and prepared monthly & year-end financials; reconciled all accounts. Complied with GAAP & IFRS.• Established part numbers, bill of materials and work orders for the “start-up” company; and totally revamped the inventory structure of the established company. Established pricing and job/standard costs as well as maintenance thereof and new product development.• Developed annual budgets and forecasts for both companies, as well as maintain tight reporting schedules to DORMA GmbH Headquarters in Germany. Improved working capital and reduced DSOs from 62 days to 38 days at DORMA GLAS, INC. Purchased assets and provided detailed Capital Appropriation Requests to Corporate for approval.• Conversion of IT systems from MAS90 to Friedman for both locations.• Worked closely with internal and external auditors, providing compliance documentation. Also completed tax documentation for federal and state agencies.• Supervised a staff of four individuals in various aspects of accounting. Completed journal entries and closed the books on a monthly and annual basis. Handled day to day accounting and human resources activities. • Wrote policies and procedures on physical inventory and inventory control; cash management; credit policies; travel and business expenses; treasury activities; employee manual, and many other areas of both accounting and human resources.• Prepared special product line and sales reports to management to facilitate decisions improving sales and reducing costs and expenses.• Set-up and maintained all standard cost records, prepared bills of material, and monitored custom job costs.• Improved profits by 8% through improved inventory control and production methods.• Responsible for all employee benefits and Human Resources.

Chief Financial OfficerLeading and implementing a “start-up” operation and position, the following activities occurred:• Hired a staff of six with responsibilities for accounts receivable; credit and collections; accounts payable; inventory control; MIS; and reception. Responsible for development of training and creating job descriptions as well as supervising.• Established business relations with Bank, inclusive of checking accounts, bank loan, and a line of credit account.• With assistance from outside consultants a new computer, and computer software was purchased and installed.• Created, developed and implemented an accounting system encompassing all aspects of the balance sheet and income statement.• Prepared all budgeting and forecasting reports on timely basis.• Instrumental in developing inventory control, product line analysis, and sales/cost analysis.• Purchased all fixed assets for the corporations as well as reviewed and negotiated all lease/rent contracts.• Responsible for all Employee Benefits and Human Resources.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting And Business/Management