Controller Resume Example Lee Aerospace, Inc

CONTROLLER

Summary

Financial Accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors.

Highlights

Financial statement analysis
Cost accounting
Account reconciliation expert
Budget forecasting expertise

General ledger accounting
Flexible team player
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel expert

Accomplishments

Earned award for excellent performance during year-end process
Wichita State University (Cum Laude) GPA 3.67/4.0

Experience

Controller
February 2014 to CurrentLee Aerospace, Inc － Wichita, KS

Implemented weekly and monthly business measurements through weekly and monthly dashboards to illustrate business performance. Constructed monthly key performance indicators. The indicators were financial, quality and production measurement focused for each product line. Presented financial results to leadership team and ownership group on monthly basis. Main contact for financing, general business insurance, and other benefits of the business. Perform monthly close functions. Reconcile balance sheet. Filed multi-state sales taxes. Applied to the State for deferred income for business investment.
Assisted in putting focus on Company's on time deliveries, which improved from less than 50% to over 80% in a 6 month time span.
Focused reducing cash conversion cycle, which improved from 153 days to 127 days in 6 month time span.
Improved revolver/line of credit balance from $9 million to under $2 million in 6 months.
Decreased monthly close time from 2 weeks to 3 days in 4 months.

Cost Accounting Manager
October 2009 to January 2014Kuhn Krause, Inc － Hutchinson, KS

Coordinate & perform all monthly close activities. Provide timely financial statements with financial analysis for Division & Corporate management. Assist Division CFO with coordinating financial goals & objectives with Division & Corporate management. Initiate & coordinate Division's compliance with internal control standards with Corporate. Coordinate with internal & external financial audits. Participate in a key role in the integration of Corporate ERP system. Monitor & control inventory and fixed assets for Division. Developed standard cost concept and created a strategy for maintaining standard cost manufacturing rates for the business. Re-established relationships with utility companies for negotiating utility rates. Involved in product development for 4 new tillage machine projects.
Supervised accounting staff performance on monthly close functions. Helped decrease the monthly close time from 1 week to 3 days.
Liable for reconciling all current assets & liabilities on monthly basis.
Identified and provided further analysis on areas of financial risk for the Division & Corporate management.
Assist Division CFO with coordinating & sustaining Division financial goals and objectives & convey those goals with Division & Corporate management.
Accountable for initiating & coordinating Divisional compliance with Corporate internal control standards & responsible for sustaining Divisions compliance.
Coordinate internal & external audits for Division financials and internal controls.
Contributed and continue to participate in a key role in the integration of Corporate ERP system.
Responsible for monitoring and controlling inventory valuation for the Division. Also, accountable for controlling and maintaining Division fixed assets.
The cost system had not been properly maintained for over 3 years. There was one rate for the all departments of the manufacturing shop. I created a method of calculating shop rates for each department. Introduced setup rates for the manufacturing operations. After implementation of the cost changes and sales adjustment of prices the Company's EBIT increased from 18.1% to 24.7% comparing FY'11 to FY'12.
Contacted Westar, Kansas Gas Service and OneOK to negotiate utility rates. Worked with facility engineer in regards to peak demand usage and focused on cutting peak demand usage to save on utility expense.
Produced ad hoc project financials for 4 new farm implement projects based on assumptions from sales and engineering departments. Presented the project financials to Division management. Division management used the project financials in their decision process to either go forward or discontinue the projects.

Controller
January 2008 to October 2009Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc － Wichita, KS

Managed all financial and accounting activities for the Division consisting of 11 departments and 58 employees. Developed business plan to reach goal of $11 million while controlling a $9 million budget. Forecasted weekly costs and compare to actual costs to determine areas for immediate cost improvement on a weekly and monthly basis. Oversaw activities related to account payables/receivables, HR, payroll, and taxes. Held assignment as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for Division to insure compliance with FAA drug abetment regulations.
Generated cost reduction plan that identified cost savings between $100K to $150K. Realigned jobs to reduce staff, controlled overtime and ensured company maximized performance of hourly employees, controlled and eliminated other shop expenditures.
Implemented product value system for core program. Developed system to track core value through the core inventory process.
Reduced shipping costs by analyzing available threshold discounts provided by shippers.
Took initiative to improve life/disability insurance for all Company employees via interview process with prospective life/disability insurance providers.

General Accounting Manager
November 2005 to December 2007Aeroflex Wichita, Inc － Wichita, KS

Oversaw finance and accounting personnel for Wichita Division. Managed revenues totaling over $112 million. Maintained full adherence to Aeroflex accounting/procurement procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
Supervised internal audits & coordinated with external auditors to ensure full compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley standards. Maintained internal narratives in coordination with internal & external auditor recommendations.
Successfully integrated all areas of accounting/finance during the acquisition of Aeroflex by investment group.

Senior Accountant
June 2004 to November 2005Savista-FSC － Wichita, KS

Charged with managing all monthly close functions for 6 clients, 16 entities. Ensured all accounting and reporting was completed in an accurate and timely manner. Served as primary contact for clients. Held quarterly meetings with clients to discuss business opportunities for improvement.
Developed cash flow forecast models and financial statement analysis for clients on monthly basis.

Revenue Analyst/Bookkeeper
February 2003 to May 2004Franchise Services LLC － Wichita, KS

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.
Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software.

HR Assistant/Payroll Clerk
June 1999 to January 2000Franchise Services LLC － Wichita, KS

Established new hires & processed employee terminations using AS400.
Recorded and maintained accurate payments for all wage garnishments. Processed data entry for monthly, semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.

Security Forces Guard/Infantryman
July 1993 to January 1997United States Marine Corps － Bangor & 29 Palms, WA & CA

Directed and supervised 13 member squad in tactical operations for national security.
Supervised command and control guard forces of limited area for national assets.
Participated as a team member in tactical weapons and security squads.

Education

BBA : Business Administration, 2002Wichita State University － Wichita, KS, USA

Graduated Cum Laude 3.67 GPA

Emphasis in Accounting
Minor in Economics and Management

Skills

Financial Analysis
Cost Accounting
General Accounting
Budget
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Financial Audits
Microsoft Office Applications

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Lee Aerospace, Inc
Kuhn Krause, Inc
Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc
Aeroflex Wichita, Inc
Savista-FSC
Franchise Services LLC
United States Marine Corps

School Attended

Wichita State University

Job Titles Held:

Controller
Cost Accounting Manager
General Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant
Revenue Analyst/Bookkeeper
HR Assistant/Payroll Clerk
Security Forces Guard/Infantryman

Degrees

BBA : Business Administration , 2002

Controller Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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