Assisted CEO with initial startup of sales consulting/representative business. Established and provided ongoing support of company accounting practices, credit management and inside sales functions. Managed all internal processes to allow CEO to develop new markets, grow cuatomer base and secure new business.

Assisted CEO directly in all business matters. Provided forward thinking to improve process efficiency in credit risk mitigation and cash collections. Established and maintained credit policy balancing prudent risk with business growth. Advised senior management on trends impacting customer base and debt reserves. Supervised Staff Accountant and A/R specialist on collections and all accounting matters. Represented company in all credit matters at meetings. Responsible for corporate strategy, business forecasting, cash flow management and inventory control, financial reporting, A/P & A/R, while maintaining excellent vendor and customer relationships. Supported organization’s sales growth while maintaining a healthy DSO and minimum bad debt. Always provided exceptional customer service.

Served as Credit Manager and Assistant Controller. Managed the accounting and human resource staff and departments. Led the credit department while maintaining the proper balance between customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility. Handled asset-based line of credit. Impacted the corporate DSO with minimal bad debt while supporting sales growth. Experienced and familiar with factoring. Introduced groundbreaking “open-book management “concept created by Jack Stack to educate all employees in a non-union, wholesale manufacturing/distribution environment on the definition of a P&L.