Experience

Savio House

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Project Resources Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Finance / Controller

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2018

  A leading provider of business outsourcing and consulting services offering services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. Specializes in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services. • Partner with division Directors to improve metrics, improve financial reporting and ensure a consistent understanding of financial measures to help… Show more A leading provider of business outsourcing and consulting services offering services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. Specializes in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services. • Partner with division Directors to improve metrics, improve financial reporting and ensure a consistent understanding of financial measures to help improve the business • Improve financial controls over processes including but not limited to expense reports, fixed assets and cash flow. • Refine the budgeting process and partner with Directors to create an annual budget to review and measure against against throughout the year. Show less A leading provider of business outsourcing and consulting services offering services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. Specializes in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services. • Partner with division Directors to improve metrics, improve financial reporting and ensure a consistent understanding of financial measures to help… Show more A leading provider of business outsourcing and consulting services offering services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. Specializes in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services. • Partner with division Directors to improve metrics, improve financial reporting and ensure a consistent understanding of financial measures to help improve the business • Improve financial controls over processes including but not limited to expense reports, fixed assets and cash flow. • Refine the budgeting process and partner with Directors to create an annual budget to review and measure against against throughout the year. Show less



Atrium Windows & Doors

• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Controller

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Privately held leading manufacturer of residential and commercial vinyl windows and doors with annual revenues exceeding $350M and $30M at the Denver facility. Controller, Denver Division Lead a team of four within Accounts Payable, Receivable and Invoicing while overseeing financial operations and performing required daily accounting functions. • Generate financial reporting to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business and sales operations.… Show more Privately held leading manufacturer of residential and commercial vinyl windows and doors with annual revenues exceeding $350M and $30M at the Denver facility. Controller, Denver Division Lead a team of four within Accounts Payable, Receivable and Invoicing while overseeing financial operations and performing required daily accounting functions. • Generate financial reporting to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business and sales operations. • Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory count, which includes alignment of resources, collection of data and report out on results. • Create the annual budget and template while ensuring adherence across all functions throughout the year. • Develop and deliver weekly metrics to track performance of Sales and Operations and work with aligned managers to identify areas of opportunity. • Create all month end journal entries, update account reconciliations and create detailed documentation on the process as well as where the support can be obtained. Show less Privately held leading manufacturer of residential and commercial vinyl windows and doors with annual revenues exceeding $350M and $30M at the Denver facility. Controller, Denver Division Lead a team of four within Accounts Payable, Receivable and Invoicing while overseeing financial operations and performing required daily accounting functions. • Generate financial reporting to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business and sales operations.… Show more Privately held leading manufacturer of residential and commercial vinyl windows and doors with annual revenues exceeding $350M and $30M at the Denver facility. Controller, Denver Division Lead a team of four within Accounts Payable, Receivable and Invoicing while overseeing financial operations and performing required daily accounting functions. • Generate financial reporting to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business and sales operations. • Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory count, which includes alignment of resources, collection of data and report out on results. • Create the annual budget and template while ensuring adherence across all functions throughout the year. • Develop and deliver weekly metrics to track performance of Sales and Operations and work with aligned managers to identify areas of opportunity. • Create all month end journal entries, update account reconciliations and create detailed documentation on the process as well as where the support can be obtained. Show less



Thomas Regout International BV

• Netherlands
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2013

  Leading diversified manufacturer of engineered, quality components with two business segments: CompX Security Products (security locks) and CompX Marine (high performance boating accessories) with annual revenues exceeding $85M and $35Mat the Grayslake facility. Controller, Grayslake Complex (3 divisions) Lead an accounting team of 6 with consolidation of three different businesses encouraging all to work together while also reducing redundancies and… Show more Leading diversified manufacturer of engineered, quality components with two business segments: CompX Security Products (security locks) and CompX Marine (high performance boating accessories) with annual revenues exceeding $85M and $35Mat the Grayslake facility. Controller, Grayslake Complex (3 divisions) Lead an accounting team of 6 with consolidation of three different businesses encouraging all to work together while also reducing redundancies and expanding strengths. • Partnered with operations and purchasing to improve daily operations, processes and results. • Planned and coordinated annual physical inventory count, collection of data and report on results. • Reviewed and updated annual Sarbanes Oxley write-ups spanning all functions, as needed. • Conducted daily sales reviews, costing and inventory reports and resolved issues as they arose. • Approved all journal entries, created monthly financial reports and commentary, and presented at monthly management meetings. • Key member of new ERP system roll out. Responsible for understanding all modules of software, how it applied to the day to day operations and ensured connection into accounting. • Integrated controls and processes across all functions for newly acquired small business. • Improved inventory monitoring resulting in a 40% reduction in inventory over a two-year period. Show less Leading diversified manufacturer of engineered, quality components with two business segments: CompX Security Products (security locks) and CompX Marine (high performance boating accessories) with annual revenues exceeding $85M and $35Mat the Grayslake facility. Controller, Grayslake Complex (3 divisions) Lead an accounting team of 6 with consolidation of three different businesses encouraging all to work together while also reducing redundancies and… Show more Leading diversified manufacturer of engineered, quality components with two business segments: CompX Security Products (security locks) and CompX Marine (high performance boating accessories) with annual revenues exceeding $85M and $35Mat the Grayslake facility. Controller, Grayslake Complex (3 divisions) Lead an accounting team of 6 with consolidation of three different businesses encouraging all to work together while also reducing redundancies and expanding strengths. • Partnered with operations and purchasing to improve daily operations, processes and results. • Planned and coordinated annual physical inventory count, collection of data and report on results. • Reviewed and updated annual Sarbanes Oxley write-ups spanning all functions, as needed. • Conducted daily sales reviews, costing and inventory reports and resolved issues as they arose. • Approved all journal entries, created monthly financial reports and commentary, and presented at monthly management meetings. • Key member of new ERP system roll out. Responsible for understanding all modules of software, how it applied to the day to day operations and ensured connection into accounting. • Integrated controls and processes across all functions for newly acquired small business. • Improved inventory monitoring resulting in a 40% reduction in inventory over a two-year period. Show less



CompX Security Products

• Controller

  • 2006 - Jul 2013



Save-A-Pet

• Grayslake, IL

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2006

  A nonprofit animal rescue shelter. Managed shelter operations with six direct reports, oversight for thirty+ employees and close alignment with the Board of Directors. • Prepared the annual $1.5M budget, analyzed monthly financial results, managed weekly cash flow and presented to the Board of Directors for further review. • Developed and implemented business policies and programs for day-to-day operations. • Reduced operating expenses by 10%… Show more A nonprofit animal rescue shelter. Managed shelter operations with six direct reports, oversight for thirty+ employees and close alignment with the Board of Directors. • Prepared the annual $1.5M budget, analyzed monthly financial results, managed weekly cash flow and presented to the Board of Directors for further review. • Developed and implemented business policies and programs for day-to-day operations. • Reduced operating expenses by 10% each year by negotiating vendor contracts, obtaining competitive bids and better utilizing available resources. • Received acknowledgement from external auditors for vast improvement of internal controls, availability of documents and overall management of financial records. • Partnered with key volunteers and Board Members to develop a seven year strategic plan to identify fund raising milestones, animal care and improve public awareness through education. Show less A nonprofit animal rescue shelter. Managed shelter operations with six direct reports, oversight for thirty+ employees and close alignment with the Board of Directors. • Prepared the annual $1.5M budget, analyzed monthly financial results, managed weekly cash flow and presented to the Board of Directors for further review. • Developed and implemented business policies and programs for day-to-day operations. • Reduced operating expenses by 10%… Show more A nonprofit animal rescue shelter. Managed shelter operations with six direct reports, oversight for thirty+ employees and close alignment with the Board of Directors. • Prepared the annual $1.5M budget, analyzed monthly financial results, managed weekly cash flow and presented to the Board of Directors for further review. • Developed and implemented business policies and programs for day-to-day operations. • Reduced operating expenses by 10% each year by negotiating vendor contracts, obtaining competitive bids and better utilizing available resources. • Received acknowledgement from external auditors for vast improvement of internal controls, availability of documents and overall management of financial records. • Partnered with key volunteers and Board Members to develop a seven year strategic plan to identify fund raising milestones, animal care and improve public awareness through education. Show less



Household International

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Apr 2004

  A wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC, a worldwide bank and financial lending institution. Manager of Corporate Accounting Managed staff of three direct reports to ensure completion of monthly closing of books, quarterly forecasts, benefit plan audits and other projects, as needed. • Performed monthly profit and loss analysis for corporate departments and issued formal reports for the Controller and CFO. • Reviewed monthly reconciliations of Balance… Show more A wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC, a worldwide bank and financial lending institution. Manager of Corporate Accounting Managed staff of three direct reports to ensure completion of monthly closing of books, quarterly forecasts, benefit plan audits and other projects, as needed. • Performed monthly profit and loss analysis for corporate departments and issued formal reports for the Controller and CFO. • Reviewed monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts to validate accuracy and substance. • Compiled and reviewed all Corporate Staff Departments’ annual Operating Plan and companywide allocations including quarterly forecasts. • Improved and formally documented all procedures performed by Corporate Accounting. • Interpreted and mapped financial information according to the specific needs and requirements of the new parent company, HSBC. Show less A wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC, a worldwide bank and financial lending institution. Manager of Corporate Accounting Managed staff of three direct reports to ensure completion of monthly closing of books, quarterly forecasts, benefit plan audits and other projects, as needed. • Performed monthly profit and loss analysis for corporate departments and issued formal reports for the Controller and CFO. • Reviewed monthly reconciliations of Balance… Show more A wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC, a worldwide bank and financial lending institution. Manager of Corporate Accounting Managed staff of three direct reports to ensure completion of monthly closing of books, quarterly forecasts, benefit plan audits and other projects, as needed. • Performed monthly profit and loss analysis for corporate departments and issued formal reports for the Controller and CFO. • Reviewed monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts to validate accuracy and substance. • Compiled and reviewed all Corporate Staff Departments’ annual Operating Plan and companywide allocations including quarterly forecasts. • Improved and formally documented all procedures performed by Corporate Accounting. • Interpreted and mapped financial information according to the specific needs and requirements of the new parent company, HSBC. Show less



GenX of America

• Financial Manager

  • Apr 1999 - Dec 2001

  As a start-up company that sold and installed back up power systems (automatic generators) I helped establish all accounting policies and procedures. Managed inventory, cash, and performed financial analysis and presented to Owners on monthly basis. Managed and developed a team of two direct reports and developed all accounting processes and controls. • Managed cash flow based on available funds, expected earnings and company needs. • Prepared and presented monthly analysis and… Show more As a start-up company that sold and installed back up power systems (automatic generators) I helped establish all accounting policies and procedures. Managed inventory, cash, and performed financial analysis and presented to Owners on monthly basis. Managed and developed a team of two direct reports and developed all accounting processes and controls. • Managed cash flow based on available funds, expected earnings and company needs. • Prepared and presented monthly analysis and financial statements to business owners. • Created the annual company expense budget and monitored monthly performance. • Developed, implemented and managed all accounting processes and procedures. Show less As a start-up company that sold and installed back up power systems (automatic generators) I helped establish all accounting policies and procedures. Managed inventory, cash, and performed financial analysis and presented to Owners on monthly basis. Managed and developed a team of two direct reports and developed all accounting processes and controls. • Managed cash flow based on available funds, expected earnings and company needs. • Prepared and presented monthly analysis and… Show more As a start-up company that sold and installed back up power systems (automatic generators) I helped establish all accounting policies and procedures. Managed inventory, cash, and performed financial analysis and presented to Owners on monthly basis. Managed and developed a team of two direct reports and developed all accounting processes and controls. • Managed cash flow based on available funds, expected earnings and company needs. • Prepared and presented monthly analysis and financial statements to business owners. • Created the annual company expense budget and monitored monthly performance. • Developed, implemented and managed all accounting processes and procedures. Show less



Gen-X of America

• Accounting Supervisor

  • 1999 - 2001

  Performed day to day accounting transactions including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory purchasing and costing. Created monthly financial reports and presented to owners. Performed day to day accounting transactions including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory purchasing and costing. Created monthly financial reports and presented to owners.



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• R/E Auditor

  • 1996 - 1999

  Auditor primiarily for the Real Estate industry and specialized in performing due diligence audits of potential purchases for our clients. Auditor primiarily for the Real Estate industry and specialized in performing due diligence audits of potential purchases for our clients.



Duplex

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Accounting Intern

  • 1995 - 1996

  Perform journal entries and month end closing procedures for the local manufacturing plants. Assisted with monthly financial reports and annual planning process. Perform journal entries and month end closing procedures for the local manufacturing plants. Assisted with monthly financial reports and annual planning process.