Experience

Hammond Electronics, Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Controller

  • Aug 1997 - Oct 2018

  Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio. Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and… Show more Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio. Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and administration department. Establishing systems of internal accounting controls and developing accounting policies and procedures. Involved in external financial statement audits as well as various bank and customer audits. Maintained a product costing system of time standards and overhead rates. Managed all outsourced services. Key Results (MJO Acquisition): ● Coordinated conversion of all employees to new benefit plans along with new timekeeping and payroll systems. ● Successfully transitioned all Accounting and Administration duties to corporate office. ● Implemented accounting and ERP software conversion ahead of schedule. Key Results (Hammond): ● Successfully completed financial period close and inventory valuation in less than 24 hours, providing attorneys with information necessary to facilitate sale of Hammond Electronics. ● Managed growth of a start-up contract manufacturer growing annual sales to over $15 million. ● Selected, planned and supervised the implementation of Visual ERP software. ● Provided sales with analysis and support for customer contract negotiations. ● Improved production efficiency by 45%, creating a monthly incentive bonus program based on achieved production efficiency. ● Provided HR support in meeting the requirements and demands of 150 employees. ● Created and implemented a sick time policy for employees reducing absenteeism by 50%. ● First recipient of the “Grattan Hammond” (company founder) award for outstanding achievement. Show less Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio. Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and… Show more Hammond Electronics was a regional electronics components distributor until purchased in 2017 by MJO Industries, an electronics components distributor based in Ohio. Originally hired to develop and implement financial and cost accounting systems for the manufacturing division of Hammond Electronics. After successful completion, responsibilities transitioned to include preparing annual and monthly financial statements, budgets and operating reports. Managing the accounting and administration department. Establishing systems of internal accounting controls and developing accounting policies and procedures. Involved in external financial statement audits as well as various bank and customer audits. Maintained a product costing system of time standards and overhead rates. Managed all outsourced services. Key Results (MJO Acquisition): ● Coordinated conversion of all employees to new benefit plans along with new timekeeping and payroll systems. ● Successfully transitioned all Accounting and Administration duties to corporate office. ● Implemented accounting and ERP software conversion ahead of schedule. Key Results (Hammond): ● Successfully completed financial period close and inventory valuation in less than 24 hours, providing attorneys with information necessary to facilitate sale of Hammond Electronics. ● Managed growth of a start-up contract manufacturer growing annual sales to over $15 million. ● Selected, planned and supervised the implementation of Visual ERP software. ● Provided sales with analysis and support for customer contract negotiations. ● Improved production efficiency by 45%, creating a monthly incentive bonus program based on achieved production efficiency. ● Provided HR support in meeting the requirements and demands of 150 employees. ● Created and implemented a sick time policy for employees reducing absenteeism by 50%. ● First recipient of the “Grattan Hammond” (company founder) award for outstanding achievement. Show less



Robertson Auto Parts Inc

• Daytona Beach, Florida

• Business Owner

  • May 1990 - Aug 1997

  Managed all operations of a wholesale automotive parts distributor including employee staffing, customer relations and vendor negotiations. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements along with all state and federal tax returns. Key Results: ● Planned and supervised the installation of a perpetual inventory and accounting system. ● Successfully negotiated sale of business to a top five auto parts retail… Show more Managed all operations of a wholesale automotive parts distributor including employee staffing, customer relations and vendor negotiations. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements along with all state and federal tax returns. Key Results: ● Planned and supervised the installation of a perpetual inventory and accounting system. ● Successfully negotiated sale of business to a top five auto parts retail chain. Show less Managed all operations of a wholesale automotive parts distributor including employee staffing, customer relations and vendor negotiations. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements along with all state and federal tax returns. Key Results: ● Planned and supervised the installation of a perpetual inventory and accounting system. ● Successfully negotiated sale of business to a top five auto parts retail… Show more Managed all operations of a wholesale automotive parts distributor including employee staffing, customer relations and vendor negotiations. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements along with all state and federal tax returns. Key Results: ● Planned and supervised the installation of a perpetual inventory and accounting system. ● Successfully negotiated sale of business to a top five auto parts retail chain. Show less



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Sep 1984 - May 1990

  Planned, supervised and reviewed the audits of various large and small clients. Trained and evaluated staff auditors and instructed classes at the national training center. Performed work on consulting engagements specializing in internal accounting control systems, litigation support and manufacturing costing. Key Results: ● Designed and implemented a system of internal controls over all operations of a large wholesale distributor. ● Selected to provide training to new staff… Show more Planned, supervised and reviewed the audits of various large and small clients. Trained and evaluated staff auditors and instructed classes at the national training center. Performed work on consulting engagements specializing in internal accounting control systems, litigation support and manufacturing costing. Key Results: ● Designed and implemented a system of internal controls over all operations of a large wholesale distributor. ● Selected to provide training to new staff at Deloitte’s National Training Center. ● Promoted to manager in less than three years. Show less Planned, supervised and reviewed the audits of various large and small clients. Trained and evaluated staff auditors and instructed classes at the national training center. Performed work on consulting engagements specializing in internal accounting control systems, litigation support and manufacturing costing. Key Results: ● Designed and implemented a system of internal controls over all operations of a large wholesale distributor. ● Selected to provide training to new staff… Show more Planned, supervised and reviewed the audits of various large and small clients. Trained and evaluated staff auditors and instructed classes at the national training center. Performed work on consulting engagements specializing in internal accounting control systems, litigation support and manufacturing costing. Key Results: ● Designed and implemented a system of internal controls over all operations of a large wholesale distributor. ● Selected to provide training to new staff at Deloitte’s National Training Center. ● Promoted to manager in less than three years. Show less