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About Me

As a Controller with fourteen years experience in both distribution and manufacturing industries, I provided accounting and financial leadership, cost control polices and procedures and overall office management. In the many aspects of my financial responsibilities, I implemented many cost savings strategies that facilitated informed management decision making through accurate financial reporting.

Work History

• Drytek Flooring Solutions, LLC
• Controller
• August 2006 to March 2009

• •Prepared and analyzed financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  •Created and managed the budgeting process for the various departments of the business.
  •Maintained and reported on all aspects of cost providing accurate Costs of Goods Sold.
  •Administered payroll and benefits including the implementation of 401(k) plan and insurances.
  •Analyzed and controlled the cash flow and disbursements to meet business needs.
  •Implemented financial and company controls to improve accurate reporting.
  •Responsible for the day-to-day office management.

• Dean Hill Motors (Button Automotive Group)
• Corp. Controller / Controller
• May 2005 to August 2006

• •Promoted from Controller/Office Manager Mazda to Corporate Controller Button Automotive Group
  •Financial Leadership and management:
  oPrepared and analyzed financial statements in accordance to GAAP.
  oStandardized and computerized budget reporting.
  oEstablished standardized financial polices providing cost effective time management and orderly office system procedures that improved accurate reporting.
  oInitiated and facilitated communication between upper management regarding financial operations.
  oCustomized and implemented the daily DOC (Dashboard) for the individual dealerships.
  oDeveloped a personnel expenses report to facilitate timely receipts and disbursements.
  oResponsible for bi-weekly payroll.

• Saab Nashua North
• Assistant Controller
• April 1997 to May 2005

• •Assisted with the financial end-of-month process that included financial statement breakdowns and analyzed reports.
  •Responsible for weekly payroll and calculating commissions.
  •Negotiated with vendors reducing operation costs by 25% of the annual budget.
  •Updated the telephone and computer system integrating telecommunications between the two company locations and reducing the telephone expense.
  •Administered computer network to include e-mail, website, and Saab’s integrated software.

Education

• Franklin Pierce
• None, Accounting
• 2001 - 2002

• Southern University of NH
• None, Accounting
• 1998 - 1998