Responsible for the preparation of financial statements for consumer electronic business that generates $250M in annual revenues. Managed and mentored team of 12 people in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash and Banking, Inventory and Billing. Managed and reported results to corporate office in Minnesota.Performed comprehensive due diligence that resulted in the sale of Hopper Radio to Imation Electronic Products.Ensured integrity of records to integrate monthly accounting records from MAS200 accounting software for entry into Corporate's Oracle system.Served as key player in process to transfer back office operations to corporate office, managing the integrity of the books at all times..Managed tight monthly, quarterly and yearend deadlines to ensure the presentation of accurate and timely information. Focused on sales result accuracy by establishing strong working relationships and communication with Operations Department.Worked with Corporate Internal Audit on SOX narratives and managed quarterly testing and compliance. Reduced sales tax fines and penalties by $400k following an extensive sales tax audit.Provided the IRS with timely and relevant information to assist in audit.

Recruited by 11 location company as Management Accountant solely responsible for monthly financial report preparation. Promoted to Group Management Accountant and then Financial Controller as company grew to 300 restaurants, managing staff of 27 consisting of Management Accountants, Accounts Payable and Cash/Banking clerks.Achieved exceptional professional growth to keep pace with rapid company growth and demands of management and the business.Recruited and where necessary terminated employees to build a strong team that could succeed in a very demanding, rapid growth environment.Ensured timely reporting to enable quick and efficient management decision making by developing effective processes and working closely with IT department.Closely managed high volume of balance sheet accounts, most of which were extremely sensitive (Cash and Fixed Assets), which ensured accuracy of Profit and Loss during rapid expansion (opening of 30+ restaurants yearly).Managed efficient processing of Accounts Payable to maintain on-time payments and excellent relationships with vendors, thereby ensuring timely and consistent deliveries to restaurants.Mitigated significant risk of fraud and theft by working with IT department to create prompt, efficient process to reconcile cash and credit card receipt accuracy by location.Managed restaurant cost effectiveness and assisted management decision making and achievement of commissions by creating processes for gross margin analysis.

Initially recruited as Secretary to the Service Manager. Promoted multiple times during tenure, holding positions of Accounts Receivables Clerk, Senior Bookkeeper, Factory Operating Report Assistant and finally Assistant Management Accountant. Gained valuable experience in all areas of the Finance Department.Prepared monthly reports for internal management together with supporting commentaries.Gained broad, hands-on experience in comprehensive accounting functions.