Jim Meyer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

• Financial leader experienced in collaborating directly with C-Suite to establish the strategic and financial direction of the company. Lead in the development and implementation of the first ever comprehensive Strategic Goals and Business Plan for Choose Chicago.• Manage all financial functions including financial reporting and anlaysis, forecasts, audit, cash flow and debt compliance.• Present monthly financial results and recommendations to the CEO and the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors to discuss financial results and opportunities for revenue growth and expense containment based on analysis and interpretation of financial data.• Led development and preparation of “zero-based budgets for 25 individual departments. • Oversaw all human resource functions including, administration of the 401(k) savings plan, procuring quotes, negotiating and purchasing health and dental insurance and COBRA implementation. Also, assessed, negotiated and procured insurance for the business. • Coordinated and evaluated the supporting financial information systems and internal control safeguards to effectively meet the growing needs of the company. • Motivating managers and staff by demonstrating strong work ethic and integrity, building positive morale and effective teamwork.• Worked closely with State and City agencies to ensure that tax-payer funds are used appropriately an in accordance with State and City guidelines.• Point person responsible for integrating City Office of Tourism and Culture into our operations, increasing staff by 17.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

•Manage the Accounts Receivable for two companies; managing credit, collections and dispute resolution.•Assist in the investigation of new business opportunities, preparing both cost/benefit analysis and pro-forma income statements.•Responsible for the month end close and financial analysis of three companies.•Manage the companies’ sales forces working with outside sales people to improve efficiency and effectiveness.•Supervise and manage 12 direct reports. Departments reporting to me are; Accounting, Sales, Traffic and Plant Management.•Prepare and discuss weekly reports of business productivity and profitability with Company owner and plant managers.•Work with suppliers to determine pricing of goods delivered. Also calculate intercompany pricing for plant transfers•Manage Accounts Payable, maintaining adequate cash reserves while resolving any disputes and ensuring timely payments

Prepare, review and approve monthly and quarterly account reconciliations. Prepare, review and approve all financial reporting to the corporate parent.Prepare year end tax package working within SAP.

Purchase, New York, Us

I assisted in the implementation of SAP. Helped increase product costs in SAP.

Mba, Business

Bba, Accounting

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