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Cedar Falls, Ia, Us

Charles City, Iowa

Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company and was a spin-off from Pfizer. Responsible for leading the budget process, product costing, general ledger, fixed assets, financial reporting, variance analysis, SOX compliance and site support for SAP.

Northwood, Iowa

Responsible for financial reporting, purchasing, cash cage operations, variance analysis, cash management, staff supervision 20+, regulatory compliance and internal controls.

Iowa Falls, Iowa

Promoted from Controller to Plant Manager of joist and girder operation with 200+ employees. Responsible for all aspects of the plant including production, quality, safety, human resources, procurement, shipping, receiving, engineering, sales and maintenance. Championed continuous improvement at the site and implemented numerous successful initiatives including: Key performance indicator reporting, a worker based safety observation program, a preventative maintenance system for vital equipment, moving quality from end of line to upstream, implementing a performance evaluation and management system and started a leadership development program for all people leaders. The results: safety recordables reduced 90%, raw steel inventory down 30%, finished goods down 50%, paint usage down 25%, downtime due to equipment failure almost eliminated, head count reduced 25%. production output increased 25% and quality rejections almost eliminated.The operation turned its first profit during my tenure as Plant Manager and remained profitable until sold in 2009.

Bancroft, Iowa

Supervised all aspects of the Accounting department and assisted management team with operational decisions.Provided guidance and leadership to accounting staff. Assisted company shareholders with negotiation and sale of assets and operations. Navigated customers, vendors and employees through the process of transferring the business to new owners. Troubleshot accounting system and processes to properly cost products. Assisted sales with pricing decisions. Prepared financial statements and other operational information for owners, bankers, major vendors and some customers.

Owned and operated accounting and tax practice.Opened accounting practice specializing in consulting, tax and accounting services for small business clients and individuals. Purchased another practice in 1995 before selling practice in 1998. Developed base of approximately 500 clients. Hired and supervised staff of two employees. Prepared sales, use, payroll and income tax returns. Compiled financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Provided payroll services. Administered computer network and equipment. Used accounting, tax and office applications. Supported staff with all computer applications.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Performed audits and other agreed upon procedures for a wide range of manufacturing and non-profit clients.Performed numerous audits comparing and verifying financial information per client statements with actual source documentation reporting any variances to senior audit staff. Made recommendations and suggestions regarding financial statements as to overall accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Provided guidance and training to client's and PWC staff members.

Bachelors In Arts, Accounting

Associate In Arts, Business