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SUMMARY Experienced accounting and financial professional with an MBA and CPA, with CFO and controller background,

strong analysis and budgeting experience and hands-on accounting experience. I have the ability to maintain a big picture, bottom li ne focus while managing the details. I am a positive, participative style manag er with a strong background in leadership, systems, organization, and cost conta inment. I am hands-on with proven experience in: Budgeting & cash flow management Corporate accounting controllership External & internal audit management Multiple cost/profit centers Merger/acquisition integrations Systems implementations/conversions Risk management & benefits Human resources & safety

EXPERIENCE National Security Company (to be disclosed upon request) July 1, 2005 a" present Company headquartered in Dallas with over 700 employees. Company has annual rev enues of $250 million. Controller Direct 40 employees with 8 managers responsible for all accounting functions (ac counts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, f ixed assets, tax, purchasing) for company. Responsible for internal controls, b udgeting, financial reporting, payroll, tax and audits. a Leading transition team to integrate acquireras corporate accounting to Dallas office. a Served on team responsible for successfully completing sale of company, Dec. 2 010. a Executive project director for new job cost system design and implementation, 2010. a Worked on team implementing new billing system, 2009. a Recipient of Presidentas Leadership Award, 2008. a Project manager for securitization transaction, 2007. a Completed implementation of Great Plains accounting software conversion. a Developed fixed asset system. a Provide leadership and direction to provide more accurate and timely financial s including extensive variance analysis. a Developed recognition program for accounting employees (Top Gun Award) Blockbuster Inc. June 1, 2004 a" July 1, 2005 Publicly traded company that owns approximately 6,000 video arentaila outlets, a n online rental subsidiary, a movie production company, and three other wholly o wned subsidiaries operating as alternative brands. Company has annual revenues over $5 billion. Emerging brands contributes approximately $200 million in annua l revenue. Director/Controller of Alternative & Emerging Brands & Franchising Direct 18 employees responsible for all accounting functions (accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, financia l statements, treasury) for three operating entities. Responsible for cash flow forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, Uniform Franchise Offering Circular and annual audits. a Hired, trained, and managed staff in four locations (Dallas, TX; Gainesville, FL; Bloomington, MN). a Developed accounting policies for each subsidiary including Sarbanes-Oxley con trols. a Provide leadership and direction to correct/aclean upa accounting/inventory re

cords for subsidiaries. a Reorganized franchise accounting & services to save company headcount and incr ease effectiveness a Received aHigh Performera award for 2004 after only 7 months of employment Genpass, Inc and Subsidiaries Jan. 15, 2000 a" May, 2004 Company owns ATM transaction processing switch processing transactions for 23,00 0 ATMs nationwide; provides service and maintenance for ATMs; and owns 500 ATMs. Company has annual revenues over $77 million and assets over $180 million. Vice President & Controller Direct 10 employees responsible for all accounting functions (accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, financia l statements, treasury) for four operating entities and corporate holding compan y. Responsible for cash flow forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, debt co venant compliance, venture capital requirements, and annual audit. a Hired, trained and established accounting department and all policies & proced ures. a Developed internal control procedures, consolidation procedures, and key management reports. a Key player in conversion of accounting system to Lawson. Best Press, Inc/Best Personalized Books, Inc. 1996 a" 2000 $10 million commercial print manufacturer and $5 million home based business opp ortunity seller for personalized childrenas books. This is a woman-owned enterp rise that had multiple government contracts for printing and fulfillment. Controller/CFO Managed as many as 32 employees (clerical, managerial and production job classif ications), including bindery, customer service, shipping/receiving, purchasing a nd accounting/human resources. a Implemented fully integrated ERP for print management including estimating, pu rchasing, inventory control, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, gen eral ledger, job cost, WIP, and payroll. a Implemented quality controls in bindery and shipping department reducing waste and improving on time deliveries. a Implemented JIT inventory. a Managed receivables down to less than .5% write off from 20% write off in prio r year. Buchanan Visual Communications, Inc. 1991 - 1996 $15 million commercial print manufacturer. This is a privately held corporation that was named Best Printer in Texas in 1995. Controller/CFO Managed department of 6 with all accounting, human resources and administrative personnel. While there, I served as chairman of the CFO/controller group for th e Dallas chapter of Printing Industries of America and won a national scholarshi p to attend the leadership conference in Airlie, Virginia, where my management p aper was chosen to be read to entire group of executives in attendance. Charged with setting up department and establishing policies and procedures including i nternal control, human resources, and financial/managerial reporting. a Implemented one fully integrated print management system and then did mass con version to Macola accounting and industry specific software (Programmed Solution s) 3 years later. a Developed OSHA program for all requirements relating to printing industry. a Improved employee turnover rate by over 50%. a Shortened billing cycle time from 10 days to 2 days. a Revamped estimating system to include fully absorbed cost. John A. Williams, Printer 1987 a" 1991 $5 million commercial print manufacturer. This was a privately held corporation that was in third generation ownership (no longer in business).

Controller Performed all accounting, human resource and purchasing functions. Supervised 2 employees. Improved accounting cycle time by shortening billing cycle, improvi ng accounts receivable collections, and implementing JIT inventory. Dennis Healy, CPA 1986 a" 1987 Regional accounting firm with mixed practice of tax, audit and write up work. T he firm had 2 CPAas. I worked directly for the owner. Annual billings of $350, 000. Staff Accountant Successfully managed client base which included tax, audit and write up work. I ncreased billable hours of firm by 1,500 hours. EDUCATION Ph.D. in Leadership, Dallas Baptist University a" ABD, Expected graduation, 2012 Master of Business Administration, Texas A & M University, Commerce, Texas a" 19 89 Bachelor of Science in Management/Accounting, University of Texas at Dallas - 19 86 INTERESTS Collin County Community College Christ United Methodist Church, Plano, Texas Adjunct Accounting Professor, 1998-2005 Administrative Board, Usher, Adult Boy Scouts of America, Plano, Texas Educator, Sunday School National Leadership Development Task Force Coordinator, Youth Leader, 2005 Circle 10 Council Training Committee Stephen Ministry, 2007 Southern Region Area Training Coordinator American Cancer Society, Collin County Unit Relay for Life Finance Chairman, 2007

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