• Driven and focused professional with years of progressive financial leadership experience; possesses notable experience as it relates to accounting operations and team leadership
• Dynamic leader with track record of successfully hiring, developing and directing large accounting/finance teams to consistently achieve performance goals
• Possesses an impressive track record of positive financial and operational performance, including fiscal management of a combined $1.1B wholesale grocery distribution and milk processing dairy company
• Hands-on problem solver, adept at creating business plans that lend to optimal financial results
• Expert cross-functional team member; works well with individuals and groups at all organizational levels
• Strengths include supply chain, strategic planning, inventory, profit generation, project development, budgeting, forecasting, HR, quality assurance, customer service, capital improvement, leadership, cross-functional teamwork, communication and many others
• Presently in search of an executive-level management position that will allow for continued use of accounting and financial acumen; targeting roles with a specialty in supply chain, dairy, warehouse or manufacturing
• Willing to relocate for the right opportunity

• Manage $250M in annual dairy sales and a $20M annual expense budget
• Also supervise a sizable $850M total annual revenue for dry/frozen sales, as well as a $42M annual expense budget and $80M line of credit (Super Store)
• Prepared and evaluated all pro-forma and ROI for capital improvements including development of a go-generation utility plant that garnered $500K in yearly company savings (Super Store)
• Analyzed trends regarding sales and unit performance for six grocery chains clients that totaled 300+ retail stores (Super Store)
• Skillfully presented operational performance statistics monthly to the CFO and Regional Vice President of Operations (Leer)
• Effectually used computer software to improve audit efficiency; also gained expertise in MS Excel and Word (Ernst & Young)
• Supervised staff during audit processes; trained personnel and engaged in business operations, continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives, as well as continued self education efforts rooted in best business practices (Ernst & Young)

SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Fairfield Dairy Division

Corporate Controller, Fairfield Dairy Division (2014 Present)

• Direct financial and accounting activities for the Fairfield Dairy and Leasing Divisions
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager to make operational decisions via preparation of pro-forma analyses of new business opportunities and improvements
• Also work diligently to prepare the annual budget and present to relevant stakeholders
• Oversee operations for all raw milk contracts; complete monthly regulatory reporting per guidelines from the State of Xxxxxx
• Gather and prepare monthly finished product pricing reports for review by over 300 company retail locations

Controller, Dry/Frozen Grocery Division (2000 Present)

• Supervise four direct reports and 12 indirect reports within the Finance/Accounting department
• Mentor and manage a strong and competent team of 300 warehouse personnel
• Recruit, hire and train all office staff and aid warehouse personnel in comprehension of labor standards
• Formulate and present a departmental annual budget that includes the consolidation of two sister manufacturing divisions and all common cost center departments
• Create and review quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements to ensure compliance with debt covenants specific to corporate credit lines
• Also prepare daily and monthly financial reports
• Gather operational performance data and present in in a concise and professional manner to the company CFO and President
• Drive accounting and compliance efforts for two self-insured reserves related to the company s Health and Workers Compensation Insurance programs

LEER WEST MANUFACTURING

Division Controller (1996 2000)

• Led accounting, administrative and informational system processes for a $20M truck cap manufacturer
• Spearheaded communications with corporate officers regarding regional regulatory compliance, budgetary and financial matters
• Devised an annual regional budget for review by Leer s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and regional Vice President of Operations
• Accurately and responsibly prepare preparation all daily and monthly financial and managerial reports
• Guided general accounting, credit, data processing, inventory control and bidding functions to ensure precision and efficacy
• Supervised a five-person accounting staff team and 140 production employees
• Administered all recruiting, hiring, performance evaluation and disciplinary duties
• Decided upon feasible salary increases and promotions
• Monitored performance levels, as well as workflow patterns, in order to maintain sufficient staffing levels
• Delivered internal trainings that focused on assigned tasks; ensured that all instructional efforts allowed for cross-training, thus ensuring seamless transactions facility-wide

         Supervising Senior Auditor, Ernst & Young, LLP, 1994 1996

         Senior Auditor, KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, 1992 1994

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Accountancy, Xxxxxx State University, Xxxxxx

Licensure, Certified Public Accountant (CPA, License ##68288)

Memberships, Xxxxxx Society of CPAs and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Completed 450+ hours of continuing professional education in accounting, audit, tax, business operations and best business practices