SUMMARY Energetic and astute Financial Executive with broad expertise in financial administration and reporting, operations, asset management, technology utilization, and strategic growth planning.
• Diplomatic and persuasive communicator; adept at interpreting financial performance and building directional consensus.
• Detailed, flexible planner with a big-picture perspective and broad operational knowledge; effective in analyzing processes, identifying opportunities, assessing risk and reaching goals.
• Demanding, enthusiastic team leader with high expectations; accessible, motivational and supportive.
• Analytical and creative problem solver.
• Accomplished business manager; confident and aggressive in goal attainment.
EXPERIENCE HUNTCO INC., Town and Country, MO ($350 million steel processor) 1991-present
Chief Financial Officer August, 2001-present
Oversee financial accounting, control and reporting systems, including internal reporting for senior management and external reporting to the SEC. Oversee key operating function of steel purchasing. Negotiate terms and pricing with key vendors. Manage working relationship with our lead bank. Work closely with CEO, President of Steel Division and Vice Presidents to develop and implement short-term strategies and long-term strategic plans for success in the challenging and highly competitive steel industry.
Vice President/Corporate Controller January, 2000- August 2001
Directed cash management, forecasting/planning, costing, budgeting and financial reporting for steel processing company with $350 million in annual sales, 7 plant locations and 500 employees. Played an instrumental role in corporate strategic planning; interpreted financial status, identified opportunities and provided direction for capital projects. Developed cost reduction initiatives to maximize return.
Provided leadership and direction for Accounting and Credit/Collections functions and purchasing operations. Assisted in preparation of public filings. Established credit terms and managed financial relationships with key customers. Monitored and controlled inventory to maximize turn while minimizing cost. Managed vendor relationships and participated in pricing negotiations. Approved steel purchases required to process customer orders. Supervised, evaluated and developed three mid-level managers.
• Implemented new inventory model and requisition controls; reduced inventory 50% and achieved highest inventory turn in company history.
• Streamlined accounting processes for significant manpower reduction.
Vice President of Finance/Huntco Steel, Springfield, MO December1995-January, 2000
Directed Accounting, Credit/Collections, Human Resources and Information Systems functions for Huntco Inc. subsidiary. Guided technical direction, prioritized IS requests and oversaw projects.
• Facilitated rapid five-year growth from $100 million to $350 million in annual sales, 4 plant expansions, 4 new plants and 150 to 500 employees.
• Oversaw new plant development. Evaluated financing options and local tax incentives; participated in site selection.
• Hired HR manager; helped develop guidelines for new procedures manual and employee benefits package.
• Implemented new, integrated software package (Metalware) resulting in accessible, timely and accurate sales and purchasing data.
Controller February, 1992-December, 1995
Managed Accounting, Credit and IS functions; supervised a staff of 7.
• Worked extensively with investment bankers and attorneys to facilitate IPO.
Accounting Manager February, 1991-February, 1992
Oversaw Accounting functions; prepared financial statements.
JUMPING JACK SHOES, Monett, MO ($40 million shoe manufacturer) 1987-1991
Controller February, 1990-February, 1991
Financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting. Supervised staff of six.
Staff Accountant July, 1987-February, 1990
Executed journal entries, performed bank reconciliation’s and completed work papers.
AFFILIATIONS Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
TRAINING Certified Managerial Accountant, IMA, 1996
Certified Public Accountant, 1988
EDUCATION B. S., Accounting
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
• Named to Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society.
• Earned 90% of educational expenses.
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