Kimball R. Smith 714-993-4329 (home)714-809-0966 (mobile)kimrsmith@sbcglobal.netI am a proven financial executive and leader with 30 plus years of experience. I have consistently improved the organizations and businesses I have been a part of.Professional ExpertiseFinancial Planning & Analysis Strategic PlanningInvestment AnalysisCost AccountingInventory ControlAudit CoordinationWorking Capital ManagementAcquisition Due Diligence/IntegrationMulti Currency ConsolidationsNew Product LaunchSystem ConversionProject ManagementDisaster RecoverySarbanes-Oxley ComplianceApproach and SkillsI utilize a collaborative team building approach to motivate and lead.I am results driven with an eye on operating income improvement.I have a high-energy style focused on the elimination of non-value added activity and process improvement.I possess strong analytic and technical skills along with a proactive customer service attitude.I am a tenacious hard worker with the ability to persevere and overcome obstacles while providing effective solutions.I am a team player of high integrity, always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.Major Accomplishments • Implemented financial business plan process that led to over a million dollar annual cost savings.• Guided and transitioned entire accounting/finance organization and processes from a privately held company to a public subsidiary division through acquisition (NYSE).• Completed investment analysis and due diligence that lead to a multi-million savings acquisition.• Established leased asset accounting procedure for a whole new product line.• Initiated and completed a variety of system conversions/updates (ERP: DATAWORKS, SAP, BAAN and AVANTE; Financial: McCormick & Dodge and Mitchell Humphries/FMS)