Corporate Controller - Turfco Manufacturing 3-2012 to 6-2024Independent Contractor - System Support - Operation Admin & Finance Business DevelopmentLVX-System St Cloud, MN 11-2010 to 4-2012Independent Contractor – Financial Analyst – Manager of Finance Skybridge Marketing, Greenfield, MN 3/2009 – 5/2010 Special Projects: financial analysis - audit coordination – new software implementation – costing review –budgeting – forecasting – sales analysis – monthly reporting, etc.ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS (a Nexxus Lighting Company), Sauk Centre, MN 7/2000 – 3/2009Controller (CFO) – Division ControllerDirected financial management functions-development of daily/monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, general ledger administration, government reporting, and cash management. Administered all financial management information systems, including evaluating and integrating new computer applications. Developed highly skilled accounting and financial management teams to achieve established objectives. Interacted with the President and Sales Director concerning financial forecasts and reports. Administered due diligence with the merger of ALS into a division of Nexxus Lighting (NEXS) a public traded company. Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking, ultimately reducing operating expenses. Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes for acquisition and merger. Served as key leader in effectively managing annual revenue growth and cost reductions.Strategically created a safety program to reduce costs. Integral role in SOX Implementation, PCI compliance for entire operation, due diligence, etc.Awarded Outstanding Leadership and Contributions as a Mentor for 1998 in recognition of outstanding performance by Stearns-Benton Workforce Development.Vo-Tech Advisory Board member.