Manager Accounting

Bradley Warren

**** ********* **. ( O'Fallon, Illinois 62269

abjhst@r.postjobfree.com 618-***-**** ( cell 618-***-****

Controller . Financial Manager

Dynamic, energetic professional offers a comprehensive successful career in

business management. Extensively experienced Controller with a track record

of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize

and forecast financial position. Talented experienced leader comfortable in

either a small "hands-on" environment or directing highly skilled financial

management teams.

Core competencies include:

Accounting Management Cash Management Technology Integration

Financial Analysis IT Supervision Regulatory Compliance

Forecasting / Budgeting Cost Reductions Efficiency Improvements

Career Experience

LUMIMOVE, INC., DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, 2008 TO JUNE

2010

Commercialization of Electro-active Polymers/Research &

Development

. Installed new computer system to handle both commercial and

government funding reporting purposes. System received

excellent review from DCAA auditors.

. Developed Bill of Materials for products moving from R & D

into commercial markets.

. Successfully completed outside audit and government audits

while company was in crisis mode.

. Developed and administered business plan & budgets and

business forecasts.

. Serve on Leadership Team with direct involvement in the

business direction planning.

Resources Global Professionals, Consultant, 2004 to 2008, June 2010 -

Present

Financial/Accounting Professional Contract Services

A public, project-based professional services firm created to

help clients execute strategies on a more cost effective basis

by providing experienced and high-caliber accounting, finance,

internal audit, information management and human resources,

supply chain management and legal professionals.

Leading U.S. Producer of Titanium Mill Products (RTI

International - Tradco, 3+ years)

. Served as Interim Divisional Controller of 3 plants/combined

$125+ million in sales - 2 locations. Plants served were

sheet processing, fabricated parts and warehousing.

. Supervised Month End Close and account reconciliation

processes.

. Initiated new Month End Close Procedures to streamline

process.

. Provided additional reporting as requested by Corporation.

. Analyzed staffing and job duty assignments and made

recommendations as requested by Corporate CFO. Staffed and

trained positions in accounting department reorganization.

. Analyzed cost accounting system errors detailed problems,

provided solutions and instituted follow-up procedures to

ensure no future problem occurred.

. Reviewed and revised SOX procedures with outside consulting

group relating to inadequate controls regarding inventory

procedures. Achieved 95% SOX audit score, only manufacturing

division to be recognized at annual controllers' conference.

. Created original budget plans for general manager for

presentation at board of directors planning session.

. Accounting system experience with SAP version 7.1.

Consulted with corporate SAP coordinator to discuss and

implement SAP procedural changes within other departments in

the organization.

. Trained new comptroller for smooth and seamless transfer of

duties.

Integrated Defense Systems - Aerospace (Boeing, 2 months)

. Provided systems and personnel review relating to $500

million in travel accounting department specifically relating

to FAR & GAAP requirements.

. Provided weekly assessments to Senior Management relating to

findings and recommendations for improvements

o Interim & long term staffing organizational charts (65%

personnel reduction)

o Job realignments for better use of personnel

o Systems enhancements for improved efficiency prior to

new system implementation

o Performance metrics review and recommendations

o Reviewed internal control findings and worked with group

to clear outstanding issues.

o Provided proper mapping of GL accounts for current

computer fix initiative and future system

implementation.

o Reorganized the account reconciliation process for

month/quarter closes.

Retail Grocery Chain (Save-A-Lot, 10 months)

. Served as interim Corporate Accounting Manager for $366.6

million supermarket chain. Oversight of 14 accounting teams,

each team consisting of one degreed Accountant and two

clerical staff.

. Responsible for the period close process for the 280

Corporate owned stores.

Review of Inventories, Gross Profit reporting and first line

review of journal entries. Prepared journal entry support for

Cash Discount Equalization and Cost Capitalization of Inter-

company journal entries. Created Excel spreadsheets for

proper cost capture and allocation of the costs for "CDE" and

Cost Capitalization entries and trained support personnel in

its use after my departure.

. Responsible for the month end review and reconciliation

process for all accounts in the retail division. Provided

direction in the account reconciliation process (over 16,000

accounts), which provided improved results in financial

statement accuracy. At start of project (fiscal year end) the

retail division had over $500,000 in adjusting entries and

received an internal audit review grade of 9 (30 total points

possible), After 1st qtr review, the retail division had 1

adjusting entry resulting in a P&L adjustment of $240. Audit

review score received was 21 (of 30).

Superior Metal Products, Inc., V.P. Finance and Operations, 1986 -

2004

Contract manufacturer of metal fabricated parts to OEM

suppliers.

. Developed and administered business plan & budgets. Wrote the

company personnel, quality and safety manuals and procedures.

. Selected and implemented modern ERP system for all

operational functions within the organization. System was

completely integrated from Sales Order Entry, Product

Purchase and Production Planning, Billing and Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payables, Time reporting and Payroll,

all rolling into a Job Cost System.

. Instituted pricing policy and negotiated contracts with

customers which routinely achieved investor expectations.

Worked with sales personnel to ensure that pricing quotations

were complete, accurate and competitive.

. Provided leadership for all accounting activities, including

Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable, Inventory

Control and Job-Cost Accounting, Payroll, Fixed Assets,

Financial Statement Preparation, Month-end/Year-end close,

account reconciliation and financial analysis. Additional

duties included Customer Credit evaluation and collections

activities, personnel and benefit plan administration

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance

Millikin University - Decatur, Illinois

CMA/CFM Computer Training Courses

Extensive Training in SOX

Contact this candidate