Assistant Controller

• Jan 2023 - Present

Accounting Manager

• Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

Controller

• Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

Salaried Professional

• Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

Operations Manager

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

As the Operations Manager of this Japanese owned distributor am responsible for both the Accounting and Human Resource functions of the subsidiary. Responsible for reporting financial results in a timely manner for roll up by the parent company, Okaya Electric Industries which is listed on the Nikkei stock exchange. Produce financial statements using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and FRX. The IT Manager and Accounting Manager are direct reports. Responsible for processing payroll in house… Show more As the Operations Manager of this Japanese owned distributor am responsible for both the Accounting and Human Resource functions of the subsidiary. Responsible for reporting financial results in a timely manner for roll up by the parent company, Okaya Electric Industries which is listed on the Nikkei stock exchange. Produce financial statements using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and FRX. The IT Manager and Accounting Manager are direct reports. Responsible for processing payroll in house and completing the necessary tax forms such as 940, 941, and all necessary state filings. Show less As the Operations Manager of this Japanese owned distributor am responsible for both the Accounting and Human Resource functions of the subsidiary. Responsible for reporting financial results in a timely manner for roll up by the parent company, Okaya Electric Industries which is listed on the Nikkei stock exchange. Produce financial statements using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and FRX. The IT Manager and Accounting Manager are direct reports. Responsible for processing payroll in house… Show more As the Operations Manager of this Japanese owned distributor am responsible for both the Accounting and Human Resource functions of the subsidiary. Responsible for reporting financial results in a timely manner for roll up by the parent company, Okaya Electric Industries which is listed on the Nikkei stock exchange. Produce financial statements using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and FRX. The IT Manager and Accounting Manager are direct reports. Responsible for processing payroll in house and completing the necessary tax forms such as 940, 941, and all necessary state filings. Show less

Vice President of People and Special Projects

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

Requested back by Tranzact Technologies in order to clean up accounting department. From March 2018 to November 2018 worked on cleanup, trained new controller who started at the end of May 2018. Also assisted in assessing and hiring during complete department turnover. Once the accounting department was once again functioning, was asked to stay on for various projects including weighted average revenue per bill, develop an incentive plan, back up Human resources by processing payroll using… Show more Requested back by Tranzact Technologies in order to clean up accounting department. From March 2018 to November 2018 worked on cleanup, trained new controller who started at the end of May 2018. Also assisted in assessing and hiring during complete department turnover. Once the accounting department was once again functioning, was asked to stay on for various projects including weighted average revenue per bill, develop an incentive plan, back up Human resources by processing payroll using ADP, Managing of the SOC1 audit process, and many more projects which have to map out and determine how to best complete. Also manage the wealth of the owner’s millionaire mother which includes tracking stocks, making monthly payments, rental property as well as assisting outside accountant in the preparation of personal income taxes. Show less Requested back by Tranzact Technologies in order to clean up accounting department. From March 2018 to November 2018 worked on cleanup, trained new controller who started at the end of May 2018. Also assisted in assessing and hiring during complete department turnover. Once the accounting department was once again functioning, was asked to stay on for various projects including weighted average revenue per bill, develop an incentive plan, back up Human resources by processing payroll using… Show more Requested back by Tranzact Technologies in order to clean up accounting department. From March 2018 to November 2018 worked on cleanup, trained new controller who started at the end of May 2018. Also assisted in assessing and hiring during complete department turnover. Once the accounting department was once again functioning, was asked to stay on for various projects including weighted average revenue per bill, develop an incentive plan, back up Human resources by processing payroll using ADP, Managing of the SOC1 audit process, and many more projects which have to map out and determine how to best complete. Also manage the wealth of the owner’s millionaire mother which includes tracking stocks, making monthly payments, rental property as well as assisting outside accountant in the preparation of personal income taxes. Show less

Founder and President

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2020

Provided transportation services mainly to Midway Ohare and Northwestern Hospital. Processed payments via credit card. Was forced to closed April 15 2020 because of covid19. Now looking for full time accounting work have been using accounting skill set on part time basis over the past 2 years. Provided transportation services mainly to Midway Ohare and Northwestern Hospital. Processed payments via credit card. Was forced to closed April 15 2020 because of covid19. Now looking for full time accounting work have been using accounting skill set on part time basis over the past 2 years.

Driver

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

Download the Lyft app for free from google play or apple store. In the Gary Indiana Region use code CAMMARK212 and get $5.00 off your first Lyft (new users only) I'm based in Dyer Indiana. Main intersection 213th Street and Calumet. Use the Lyft app to get a lyft ride to where you want to be. Going to the train? Leave your car at home we will give you a lyft ride. Don't want to fight the crowds at restaurants ?Call for a Lyft ride. Let a lyft ride be your designated driver. Yes I'm… Show more Download the Lyft app for free from google play or apple store. In the Gary Indiana Region use code CAMMARK212 and get $5.00 off your first Lyft (new users only) I'm based in Dyer Indiana. Main intersection 213th Street and Calumet. Use the Lyft app to get a lyft ride to where you want to be. Going to the train? Leave your car at home we will give you a lyft ride. Don't want to fight the crowds at restaurants ?Call for a Lyft ride. Let a lyft ride be your designated driver. Yes I'm frequently available at 3 a.m. and I'll come get you no problem. Did your kid miss the school bus again? Never fear a Lyft ride is here. Who wants to get in a cold car in the winter or warm it up? Not you so here's what you do. Use Lyft ride my car will be all warmed up by the time I get to you. Show less Download the Lyft app for free from google play or apple store. In the Gary Indiana Region use code CAMMARK212 and get $5.00 off your first Lyft (new users only) I'm based in Dyer Indiana. Main intersection 213th Street and Calumet. Use the Lyft app to get a lyft ride to where you want to be. Going to the train? Leave your car at home we will give you a lyft ride. Don't want to fight the crowds at restaurants ?Call for a Lyft ride. Let a lyft ride be your designated driver. Yes I'm… Show more Download the Lyft app for free from google play or apple store. In the Gary Indiana Region use code CAMMARK212 and get $5.00 off your first Lyft (new users only) I'm based in Dyer Indiana. Main intersection 213th Street and Calumet. Use the Lyft app to get a lyft ride to where you want to be. Going to the train? Leave your car at home we will give you a lyft ride. Don't want to fight the crowds at restaurants ?Call for a Lyft ride. Let a lyft ride be your designated driver. Yes I'm frequently available at 3 a.m. and I'll come get you no problem. Did your kid miss the school bus again? Never fear a Lyft ride is here. Who wants to get in a cold car in the winter or warm it up? Not you so here's what you do. Use Lyft ride my car will be all warmed up by the time I get to you. Show less

President (Volunteer) Calumet Chapter IMA

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2015

Elected, and served as a volunteer President of this not for profit association of accountants and finance professionals in business. The Calumet Chapter serves Northwest Indiana and Southern Suburbs of Chicago Illinois and has been around for 70 years. Membership ranges from students interested in careers in the profession, those starting out their careers, to seasoned professionals as well as those retired from profession. As President serve as an ambassador of global as IMA boast over… Show more Elected, and served as a volunteer President of this not for profit association of accountants and finance professionals in business. The Calumet Chapter serves Northwest Indiana and Southern Suburbs of Chicago Illinois and has been around for 70 years. Membership ranges from students interested in careers in the profession, those starting out their careers, to seasoned professionals as well as those retired from profession. As President serve as an ambassador of global as IMA boast over 60,000 members worldwide. The IMA is the exclusive sponsor of the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certificate. As such promote certification by speaking to local universities have presented at Purdue Northwest, Indiana University Northwest, Governor's State University and Olivet Nazarene University. The IMA flagship magazine Strategic Finance is available online at http://www.sfmagazine.com On the chapter level responsible for recruiting and retaining members. Work with a diverse volunteer board of directors to guide the chapter to plan and fund events that are of benefit to our members. Normally have technical speakers September-May on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend events listed at http://www.imacalumet.com. Our goal is to have over 100 members usually we are close to this number. Am responsible for fundraising by contacting businesses that may be interested in sponsoring the group, and then working to collect all accounts receivable. Write a monthly President's Message which is found each month in the chapter newsletter. Contact and verify speakers, responsible for running each technical meeting by selecting menu, introducing speakers, guests, and keeping time. Show less Elected, and served as a volunteer President of this not for profit association of accountants and finance professionals in business. The Calumet Chapter serves Northwest Indiana and Southern Suburbs of Chicago Illinois and has been around for 70 years. Membership ranges from students interested in careers in the profession, those starting out their careers, to seasoned professionals as well as those retired from profession. As President serve as an ambassador of global as IMA boast over… Show more Elected, and served as a volunteer President of this not for profit association of accountants and finance professionals in business. The Calumet Chapter serves Northwest Indiana and Southern Suburbs of Chicago Illinois and has been around for 70 years. Membership ranges from students interested in careers in the profession, those starting out their careers, to seasoned professionals as well as those retired from profession. As President serve as an ambassador of global as IMA boast over 60,000 members worldwide. The IMA is the exclusive sponsor of the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certificate. As such promote certification by speaking to local universities have presented at Purdue Northwest, Indiana University Northwest, Governor's State University and Olivet Nazarene University. The IMA flagship magazine Strategic Finance is available online at http://www.sfmagazine.com On the chapter level responsible for recruiting and retaining members. Work with a diverse volunteer board of directors to guide the chapter to plan and fund events that are of benefit to our members. Normally have technical speakers September-May on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend events listed at http://www.imacalumet.com. Our goal is to have over 100 members usually we are close to this number. Am responsible for fundraising by contacting businesses that may be interested in sponsoring the group, and then working to collect all accounts receivable. Write a monthly President's Message which is found each month in the chapter newsletter. Contact and verify speakers, responsible for running each technical meeting by selecting menu, introducing speakers, guests, and keeping time. Show less

Assistant Controller

• Oct 2000 - Jun 2015

Managed the Accounting department of this logistics management company. Oversaw all daily operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Supervised and trained staff of four accounting professionals. Managed $10M+ in investments. Maintained and updated operation budget. Prepared financial statements, month-end closings and maintain general ledger, using tools including Sage50 software and the company’s internal freight payment software: Starpay. Developed informational reports… Show more Managed the Accounting department of this logistics management company. Oversaw all daily operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Supervised and trained staff of four accounting professionals. Managed $10M+ in investments. Maintained and updated operation budget. Prepared financial statements, month-end closings and maintain general ledger, using tools including Sage50 software and the company’s internal freight payment software: Starpay. Developed informational reports for management and advisory committee. Performed bank reconciliations daily to ensure accurate disbursals of $1B+ in the past four years alone. Served as point-of-contact for outside accountants on tax matters and auditors on SOC1 and ensure progress on various information requests. Managed all carrier payments. Oversaw all books for numerous other entities. Led a seamless banking relationship move from a local bank. Ensured that millions of dollars in daily funds were distributed accordingly through thrice-weekly mailings; also oversee 100 clients to properly distribute funds via wire, ach, and check.. With no previous HR experience, tasked by leadership to run Human Resources, learn procedures and protocol, train two new staffers on various systems including ADP, attend webinars/courses on ADP, and generally guide HR.. Developed from scratch a system to ensure funds are released within the required 48 business hours of receipt; oversee the auditing by Service Organization Control (SOC1) on random days during the period when the system is tested to observe timely receipt and release.. Created a balancing system to insure all received funds are disbursed accordingly. Played a key role in accounting leadership as dozens of new companies have been added to the firm’s portfolio. Managed a workload that has increased from approximately 30 clients to over 180, all with no additional accounting staffing. Show less Managed the Accounting department of this logistics management company. Oversaw all daily operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Supervised and trained staff of four accounting professionals. Managed $10M+ in investments. Maintained and updated operation budget. Prepared financial statements, month-end closings and maintain general ledger, using tools including Sage50 software and the company’s internal freight payment software: Starpay. Developed informational reports… Show more Managed the Accounting department of this logistics management company. Oversaw all daily operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Supervised and trained staff of four accounting professionals. Managed $10M+ in investments. Maintained and updated operation budget. Prepared financial statements, month-end closings and maintain general ledger, using tools including Sage50 software and the company’s internal freight payment software: Starpay. Developed informational reports for management and advisory committee. Performed bank reconciliations daily to ensure accurate disbursals of $1B+ in the past four years alone. Served as point-of-contact for outside accountants on tax matters and auditors on SOC1 and ensure progress on various information requests. Managed all carrier payments. Oversaw all books for numerous other entities. Led a seamless banking relationship move from a local bank. Ensured that millions of dollars in daily funds were distributed accordingly through thrice-weekly mailings; also oversee 100 clients to properly distribute funds via wire, ach, and check.. With no previous HR experience, tasked by leadership to run Human Resources, learn procedures and protocol, train two new staffers on various systems including ADP, attend webinars/courses on ADP, and generally guide HR.. Developed from scratch a system to ensure funds are released within the required 48 business hours of receipt; oversee the auditing by Service Organization Control (SOC1) on random days during the period when the system is tested to observe timely receipt and release.. Created a balancing system to insure all received funds are disbursed accordingly. Played a key role in accounting leadership as dozens of new companies have been added to the firm’s portfolio. Managed a workload that has increased from approximately 30 clients to over 180, all with no additional accounting staffing. Show less