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Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Portland, Oregon Area

Provide financial analysis, accounting, and business consulting services for small to mid-sized companies. Conduct in-depth analysis and advise small business owners and senior executives on financial management, information systems, software, financial controls, and process improvement.

Portland, Oregon Area

Controlled accounting operations with responsibility for financial analysis of programs and projects. Developed accounting procedures and programs to improve operational efficiency and ensure quality of accounting department activities. Facilitated annual operating / capital budgeting process and financial projections. Concurrently managed Human Resources and administered corporate compensation / benefits and employee reviews.

Portland, Oregon Area

Provide financial analysis, accounting and human resource management. Build pro-forma analysis models for products and customers. Manage month closing process and financial reporting.

Portland, Oregon Area

Provide financial analysis, accounting, and business consulting services for small to mid-sized companies. Conduct in-depth analysis and advise small business owners and senior executives on financial management, information systems, software, financial controls, and process improvement. Built pro-forma analysis models for startup businesses and expansions.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed all aspects of sales, purchasing, production, accounting, warehouse / shipping, IT, and staff management for two divisions of wholesale and rebuilt transmission business with 100+ employees and $31 million annual sales. Supervised controller and lead weekly cross-functional meetings (involving sales, production, shipping, purchasing, accounting and human resources) to identify problems, collaborate on issue resolution, and determine best practices for customer service performance, quality, and profitability. Successfully resolved many long-standing obstacles and refocused staff on big picture issues to ensure company profitability and sustainability.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed accounting, finance, administrative, and related IT functions for two divisions with annual sales of $31 million. Directed a team of seven and oversaw month-end closing, monthly financial statements, accounting controls, sales/management reporting, annual budgets, contract review, profitability / break-even analysis, and monthly Business Unit Review presentation to senior management. Assumed full human resources management responsibility following HR manager’s four-month absence.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed accounting and business analysis functions for multiple divisions – Pole and Piling Division ($210 million annually), Utility Construction, Food, and Agriculture. Reported to Division CEO. Managed month-end closing process, prepared financial statements, and submitted management reports. Analyzed profit potential of operations at multiple locations and proposed new projects and startups. Created ad hoc business reports and models; presented information that provided the financial frameworks for management decision making.

Beaverton, Or

Provided financial analysis, accounting, project management, and business consulting services for small to mid-sized companies. Conducted in-depth analysis and advised small business owners and senior executives on financial management, information systems, software, financial controls, and process improvement. Built pro-forma analysis models for start-up businesses and expansions. Consulted with business owners, conducted audits, repaired financial statements / balance sheets, and managed IPO-related accounting projects.

Reported to senior management of multi-state wholesaling, distribution, and manufacturing operation and collaborated with managers on special projects. Developed financial recovery models to determine profitable price points for purchasing materials to support remanufacturing activities. Prepared ad hoc reports. Managed financial reporting and accounting for the $800 million Wholesale and Distribution divisions. Prepared annual budgets, monthly forecasts, financial statements, and month-end closings for both divisions. Hired, trained, mentored, supervised, and disciplined corporate accounting team. Performed financial analyses to determine viability and profitability of current operations and proposed startups and projects. Built financial models and prepared pro-forma statements for new products and operations (i.e., NPV analysis, cost-benefit analysis, ROI analysis, payback). Presented recommendations to senior management.

Managed projects, personnel, financial controls, accounting, payroll, and computer support for $250 million manufacturing firm with multiple locations. Streamlined shipping and inventory procedures to improve inventory control. Hired, trained, mentored, and disciplined personnel. Set up 401k plan.

Managed financial functions and cash flow for two divisions of manufacturers’ rep firm with $3.5 million annual sales. Prepared consolidated financial statements and developed budgets, forecasts, financial models, and strategic plans.