         DIRECTOR OF FINANCE       Executive Profile     Dynamic, results-oriented Controller with over 25 years of experience, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting and analysis. Strong track record in creating and implementing internal controls, to reduce the risk of fraud, exposure and loss. Created SOD to increase efficiency and set standards for compliance within the finance department. Applied testing processes and procedures to improve financial operations. Hands on Manager who is effective at creating a team environment. Proficient plus in all aspects of General Ledger, BS and P&L financial reporting. Well versed in treasury management and reporting across numerous industries as well as internal and external audits and regulatory compliance.       Skill Highlights         Financial Management  Financial Reporting and Analysis  Maintain/Update General Ledger   Treasury Management  ●Process Improvement & Finance Controls● Implementation  Sarbannes-Oxley Compliance  GL Account reconciliations  Sales Commission Analysis  Sales D&A analysis  Inventory Reconciliation   Customer relations  Payroll Management ●  Staff Training & Management  ●Accounts Payable & Receivable   Fixed Asset Management ●  State Reporting incl. Sales Tax Filings        Oracle Financials ●●   QuickBooks  Asset Keeper  Discovery Payroll  Excel 2013   ADP-Etime    Kronos   PeopleSoft  Excel  2013  MSOffice              Core Accomplishments     Developed financial controls that successfully scaled as the company grew in annual revenues. Hired and trained a defined accounting department and established SOD to reduce risk of fraud and exposure.   Successfully managed annual audits in which no material weakness were noted by auditors. Assisted in accelerating month end closing processes to the 5th business day of every month. Provided timely and accurate financial reports on operating entities. Negotiated discount terms with Vendors not currently offering. Recaptured 100K+ of lost D&A costs and created/reclassed accounts for better analysis and financial reporting for sales team. Worked with plant manager and department heads to create Purchase order template and approval controls to reduce lost time and money. Worked in creating AR processes to ensure timely collection of all accounts falling into the 30 day and over buckets.         Professional Experience     December 2014   to   Current     Company Name    City  ,   State    Director of Finance       Providing effective financial leadership by developing and implementing efficient accounting controls, segregation of duties and defined roles within the accounting department. Enable strategic  foresight into the business by modeling, planning and executing  financial processes. Reduce risk, exposure and loss, specifically with D&A by establishing cost effective ways to track and measure financial impact. Providing knowledgeable and accurate financial reporting to management. Execute accounts receivable reporting enhancements for timely collections. Ensure firm account reconciliations as well as continually  addressing and resolving unexpected variances. Complete monthly bank reconciliations. Assist CFO with daily sales reporting and analysis.        June 2004   to   December 2014     Company Name    City  ,   State    Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager       Manage all accounting operations, financial close, financial reporting and reconciliations. Prepare, review and present accurate financial statements at each month end. Provide firm reconciliations, including general ledger, treasury and payroll. Manage treasury accounts and cash flow. Key player in automating otherwise manual processes. Established and assurance of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for accounting functions. Comply with federal, state and company policies and regulations, including filing of all annual reports, franchise taxes and foreign tax filing. Manage successful quarterly and annual internal/external audits with no material weaknesses.  Hire/train/evaluate 13+ accounting staff.         January 1992   to   January 2004     Company Name    City  ,   State    Controller       Managed accounting operations, financial close, account reporting and monthly reconciliations. Prepared accurate consolidated financial statements pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss at each month end. Managed annual external audits. Directed corporate accounting system conversion into AccPac Plus accounting platform. Completed monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, with no discrepancies. Maintained fixed assets, calculated and recorded monthly depreciation and amortization. Managed general ledger for five companies. Reconciled 12M+ inventory. Managed all facets of Payroll for 80+ employees including filing of all payroll taxes, quarterly and annually. Prepared W-2's and 1099's annually         Education     2000     Colorado State University   City  ,   State  ,   US       Bachelor of Arts     2002, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, USA   Bachelor of Arts   1995, Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO    Associates in Accounting         Skills     Corporate Accounting, Accounting Operations, Audits, Cash, Filing, Financial Statements, General Ledger Reconciliations,  Payroll and  PR Reconciliations, Accounts Payable,  Bank Reconciliations,  Asset Mgmt, Fixed Assets, Inventory Reconcilations, Journal Entry Maintenance,  Financial Reporting,  Sarbanes-oxley,  Adp Payroll System, Asset Management, Excel, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Kronos, Oracle, Oracle Financials, Peoplesoft, Process Improvement, Quickbooks, Regulatory Compliance, Sales analysis, Sales Tax, , Staff Training, Testing, Training, Treasury Management    