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MULTIDISCIPLINED
CONTROLLER / MANAGER with 12 years' experience in financial management,
accounting department operations, staff supervision, budgeting, forecasting, tax
preparation, cost accounting, and cash management. Thoroughly familiar with GAAP.
Computer skills - Analytical
problem solver, skilled in developing financial controls, policies and procedures
to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, protect assets, and maximize profitability.
- Able to communicate
effectively with internal / external auditors and representatives of the financial
community.
- Effective
negotiator with well-developed communication and project management skills.
DIVISIONAL
CONTROLLER (1998-Present)
Lawson Container Corporation, Seattle, Washington Provide
accounting and fiscal management leadership for West Coast Division of New York-based
manufacturing firm. Supervised three accountants and an accounts payable clerk.
Administered payroll
for staff of 40. - Serve
as active member of management team and oversee all financial systems and procedures,
including inventory control, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Developed 3-year
strategic business plan.
- Evaluated,
selected, and installed software program that consolidated accounting functions
for 14 company locations.
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Directed conversion from MAS 90 to Great Plains software.
FINANCE
MANAGER (1995-1998)
Interactive Solutions, Inc., Portland, Oregon
Key member of management team for startup company. Assumed total responsibility
for all financial and managerial accounting functions, including preparation of
financial statements, financial analysis, and cash management. Supervised support
staff of four in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing.
- Administered
employee medical benefits and pension plan programs.
- Authored
and implemented accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (4/90-8/93)
Provided financial consulting
services to various types of small companies; involved in financial forecasting,
cash flow budgeting, and tax planning. -
Wrote strategic business plans.
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Oversaw the set up of computerized accounting and payroll systems.
CONTROLLER (4/82-4/90)
Saddlebag Metals Company, Portland, Oregon
Functioned
as active member of management team, with full responsibility for financial and
managerial accounting and tax compliance. Supervised staff of five. -
Coordinated manual-to-computer accounting conversion. Evaluated, selected, and
installed computer hardware and software.
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Handled controllership responsibilities for other corporate entities (i.e., foreign
exchange, credit / collection, etc.).
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Optimized profit margins by identifying true product costs.
CONTROLLER
(4/80-4/82)
Electronics Inc., Hillsboro, Oregon
Prepared financial
statements, analyzed financial data, managed cash flow, and ensured compliance
with tax regulations. Handled negotiations for Worker's Compensation insurance,
employee medical benefits and business insurance. Managed sheet metal shop and
oversaw a production crew of 18. 
B.S.
ACCOUNTING (1996)
Oklahoma University, Jasper, Oklahoma 
Excel,
Lotus 1-2-3, Great Plains, MAS 90, Quick Books, Quicken, Microsoft Word. 
American Accounting Association
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