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Controller

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Resume Info

Terms:	full-time
Area:
Compensation:	Negotiable

Resume Description

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Analysis

Implementing Cost Reduction Strategies

Forecasting Revenues, Expenses and Cash Flows

Communicating with Company Owners/Board/Investors

Developing Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures

Managing Human Resources/Payroll/IT Functions

Initiating Plans to Increase Revenues and Margins

Installing/Converting to New Accounting Systems

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

Wholesome and Hearty Foods Company (Gardenburger, Inc.) 7-2007 to Present

International food manufacturer and marketer with revenues in excess of $55M with operations in California and Utah. Company sold to Kellogg in November 2007.

Corporate Controller – Irvine, CA

Accomplishments:

Overall responsibility for the month end close process, internal and external financial reporting, and supervision of A/R, A/P and General Accounting.
Instrumental in working with outside auditors, bank auditors and tax accountants to complete prior fiscal year audit and current year tax schedules. Essential for complying with bank covenants.
Restructured Financial Reporting Package for more accurate financial reporting and timelier month end closes.
Restated current year financial statements to properly reflect GAAP accounting.
Completed due diligence work in coordination with Ernst and Young’s M&A group hired by Kellogg.
Retained by Kellogg for the entire transition period as the key member of the financial transition team.

BrandLogic, Inc. 7-2005 to 7-2007

Startup apparel company with three brands designed and distributed in the US and imported from Hong Kong/Asia.

Controller – Newport Beach, CA

Accomplishments:

Leadership role in the strategic management of the company and of the various brands the company owned or created through joint ventures.
Due to the startup nature of the company, established and implemented all processes and procedures in the areas of Finance and Accounting, Operations, and Customer Service.
Developed financial statements, budgets, cash flow projections, and various other financial and operational reports.
Presented Quarterly Financial Packages to company President and Private Investors as well as worked closely with the outside CPA firm on providing tax reporting information.
Managed Cash Flow of the company to establish solid credit ratings and ensure adequate funds were available.
Promoted to supervise all operational aspects of the company to include Finance and Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics, Allocations, Customer Service and Human Resources.

Brand ID, LLC 3-2003 to 7-2005

International apparel and accessory manufacturer with revenues of $20M and operations in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Asia.

Controller – Costa Mesa, CA

Accomplishments:

Restructured the Sales, Production and Accounting Departments to more efficiently utilize company resources which lead the company back to profitability.
Reduced overhead in excess of $500,000 through reductions in staffing, renegotiating contracts and leases, and streamlining sales commissions.
Redefined the company’s business model and product offerings to ensure maximum profitability for each order or project. This brought the company from having significant losses to $5M in profits in less than three years while also tripling sales.
Developed strong budgets and analytical tools to further monitor cost controls as well as project future profitability for tax planning.
Consolidated domestic and international financial statements for the first time in company history. Shortened month end close by 20 days.
Implemented stringent cash management procedures through cash flow forecasting and negotiating preferable payable terms.

SR Financial Consulting 1-2002 to 3-2003

Financial and Accounting consulting company focused on small to medium sized businesses.

Finance and Accounting Consultant - Irvine, CA

Accomplishments:

Quorn, U.S. – Meat-free food company based in the U.K. with operations on the East Coast.
Implemented financial and accounting controls while setting up Accounting Department in U.S.
Hired, trained and developed accounting personnel to complete accounting and financial roles.
Documented workflow of accounting processes and procedures to fully utilize SAP system.
Established budgeting/forecasting models for annual budget and 5-year growth plan.
Created financial reporting package and performed detailed financial analysis on the results of operations.
Analyzed product profitability models by collecting data from Sales, Marketing and Operations.

Other Companies: Frozsun Foods, Inc / New World Brands / South Bay Beverages, Inc. / eFoodSafety.com Inc.

The New Organics Company 11-2000 to 12-2001

Organic food company with estimated sales revenues of $10M. Company discontinued operations in December 2001.

Controller – Long Beach, CA

Accomplishments:

Significant part of management team responsible for directing all Accounting and Financial functions including A/R, A/P, Inventory, and Payroll while also responsible for Human Resources and Information Technology.
Enhanced financial reporting through development of standardized financial and operational reporting packages utilizing Great Plains and FRx software. Reduced month end close and reporting by 8 working days.
Developed system to analyze profitability down to the customer and SKU levels in order to streamline the product line and to focus on the reasons for underperforming customers.
Coordinated the flow of information between Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to increase teamwork within the company and increase communication between the departments.

Gargiulo, Inc. 5-1996 to 11-2000

Diversified food and produce company with operations on the East and West Coasts, Mexico and Puerto Rico generating $150M in sales. Company was sold by parent company, Monsanto, in 1999.

Accounting Manager - Irvine, CA

Accomplishments:

Consolidated the West Coast’s $50M Annual Operating Budget and performed month end close procedures to generate monthly financial statements.
Enhanced the job costing system to provide more timely and accurate information.
Designed standardized financial and cost reporting package for corporate and operations management to review.
Successfully implemented an automated payroll system to better control labor and to comply with state laws. Estimated savings in excess of $300,000 per year based on personnel reductions alone.
Worked closely with the procurement manager to find efficiencies to reduce costs by $100,000 per year.
Coordinated with the Operations and Sales Departments on projections, product mixes, pricing, and quality control issues to increase the flow of information.
Performed special projects and analysis on various proposals to determine financial feasibility.