Experience

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  ViZn Energy Systems

  • Controller

    • Nov 2022 - Present

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  Robert W. Ross Building Contractor, Inc.

  • Kalispell, MT

  • President

    • Jun 2001 - Apr 2022
    • Kalispell, MT

    -Manage and operate all aspects of a multimillion-dollar construction company involved in commercial and residential building and remodeling-Clientele includes McDonald's, Cenex Zip Trip Convenience Stores, and Applied Materials-Act as a liaison and confidant for employees, clients, subcontractors and building officials-Analyze blueprints, estimate projects, and hire subcontractors-Manage large and small projects including planning, project management, scheduling, material purchasing, and crew assignments-Troubleshoot and solve construction issues with employees-Maintain detailed accounting records--process payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable using QuickBooks software-Ensure the safety of employees and jobsites through training and OSHA compliance-Communicate effectively with customers, clients, employees and subcontractors-Negotiate contracts-Work to build highly functioning, high achieving, quality driven, self-managed teams.-Develop employee skills-Ensure a high quality end products evidenced by servicing repeat customers and their projects

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  Creative Banner Assemblies

  • Minneapolis, MN

  • Accounting Controller

    • May 1999 - May 2001
    • Minneapolis, MN

    -Supervise, organize and lead a 4 person accounting staff-Prepare, analyze and present financial reports and budgets to management-Manage cash flow-Oversee inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll

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  Environmental Technologies USA, Inc.

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Controller

    • 1995 - 1999
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    -Prepare and present financial reports-Manage Cash Flow-Supervise and lead accounting staff-Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable-Improve, develop, and monitor business systems-Facilitate budget preparation-Control cost and financial accounting systems

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  Waldorf Corporation

  • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

  • Estimator, Assistant Controller Folding Carton Plant, Systems Analyst, Mill Accounting Supervisor

    • 1987 - 1995
    • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

    -Estimate the cost of product for sales staff-Work with production staff in producing estimates-Assist controller with financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting staff management-Serve as a liaison between users and computer programmers-Test and trouble shoot computerized inventory control system-Train users on new computerized inventory control system-Prepare operations and financial summaries for management-Coordinate financial month-end closing-Organize, supervise and lead mill accounting staff-Prepare financial reports and cost variance analysis-Coordinate yearly budgeting process-Coordinate yearly inventory count-Assist mill controller with forecasting and special projects-Assist systems improvement, development and monitoring