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objective                                                      

 

results-focused senior finance and accounting specialist/controller eager to contribute broad background toward supporting the employer in controlling costs, boosting profits and optimizing bottom-line performance.

areas of expertise                                    

 

         consolidated financial statements

         financial modeling

         month-end closings

         budgeting & payroll

         accounts payable & receivable

         personnel supervision

           variance analysis

           inventory forecasting & control

           taxation and audits

           sales and profit maximization

           process improvements

           risk assessment/management

professional experience                        

 

r & s corporate holdings, inc., edina, mn, 2008

corporate controller

         spearhead all financial management and accounting functions for holding company consisting of a residential builder, residential land developer, three commercial centers, and a 230-unit apartment building.

         improved cash flow by negotiating new financing terms with bank, proficiently administering budget, and leveraging seasoned expertise in planning and forecasting.

         maximize asset protection for holding company by skillfully managing insurance needs.

         successfully reduced premium costs for new employee insurance plan by 25%+.

 

arcon development, inc., edina, mn, 1999 to 2008

controller & sales manager

         applied dynamic business acumen to effectively manage all finance and accounting operations for land development company generating $40m annually.

         negotiated and finalized purchase agreements, evaluated potential opportunities for profitability and sustainability, and prepared/submitted monthly financial statements and earnings to president, vice president, and board of directors.

         exercised strong organizational skills to drive all sales and marketing functions for more than 800 lots.

         proficiently processed high-volume seller closing documents and strategically coordinated closings with title companies to maximize revenue performance.

         resourcefully devised and implemented reporting system illustrating comparative income for past, present, and forecasted future.

         defined and tracked budget, optimized cash management/flow, and led efforts to successfully elevate profitability by 4%.

         proactively assisted cpa in preparation of state and federal tax returns.

         reduced audit expenses by 50%+ through seamless coordination of external audit processes and procedures.

         strengthened inventory planning by selecting and implementing new job cost software.

 

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country home builders, inc., edina, mn, 1997 to 1999

controller

         directed financial/accounting management operations for residential builder and owner of three commercial properties producing $8.5m annually, as well as 11 homeowner associations.

         demonstrated sharp leadership talents to train, manage, and delegate tasks to 12 accountants and administrative personnel.

         accurately prepared comprehensive financial statements including consolidation and allocation for six companies, and oversaw development and administration of annual sales and operating budget.

         exercised well-honed critical thinking abilities to conduct variance analyses, and presented findings to owners and bankers.

         analyzed, created and introduced financial model to support reporting and forecasting requirements, resulting in bank extending a larger line of credit. 

         held accountability for negotiating and obtaining optimum financing terms for company.

         reduced overhead costs 10% by eliminating redundancy, streamlining department efficiency, and negotiating better rates with vendors.

         supported cpa in administering tax returns and expeditiously facilitated external audit processes.

 

earlier experience:

 

accounting manager, lampert yards, inc., apple valley, mn, 1993 to 1997

accounts receivable / credit analyst, transition engineering, inc., eden prairie, mn, 1992 to 1993

education & licensure                            

 

mba, university of phoenix c master s program, phoenix, az, 2001

 

ba, accounting, university of northern iowa, cedar falls, ia, 1992

 

real estate broker license c states of minnesota and wisconsin