Dedicated CFO/Controller eager to contribute exceptional analytical and forecasting talents toward collaborating with a dynamic company in optimizing revenue, profit, sustainability and financial growth.

 

 

Proficient in full-scope financial management operations inclusive of reporting, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls, reconciliations, forecasting, and precise tracking of company expenditures.  Adept at performing complex fiscal analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets.  Excel in facilitating compliance, conducting audits, and preparing consolidated financial statements. Strong ability to establish unified working relationships with all levels of an organization, and devise effective and efficient accounting policies and procedures. Diligently analyze, identify and implement innovative solutions to achieve cost savings and profit enhancements.  Proven skills in financial modeling, variance analysis, and analyzing a company s operational processes and controls to minimize risk.   Significant strengths in staff training, mentoring, supervision and management.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Drastically heightened profits by 300% for athletic training bag company by increasing gross profit percentage and minimizing expenses within first two years of operations.

         Slashed premium costs for employee health insurance plan by 30%+ for Renew Resources.

         Bolstered asset protection at Renew Resources and reduced premium insurance expense by 35%.

         Decreased premium costs for employee health insurance plan at R&S Holdings by more than 25%.

         Administered budget, enhanced cash flow, and led efforts to boost profitability at Arcon Development by at least 4%.

• Decreased audit expenses by 50% through proficiency throughout external audit process.
• Established a clear financial model to support reporting and forecasting requirements, resulting in bank extending a larger line of credit to Country Home Builders.
• Reduced overhead costs at Country Home Builders by 10% through several process improvements and negotiating better rates with vendors.

 

 

Guyer Holdings, Inc., d.b.a. Favorite Products, Savage, MN, 2010 to Present

CEO / Owner

         Expeditiously manage full spectrum of business operations for gourmet cocoa distributor.

         Devise sales plans and conduct in-depth market research to explore business growth strategies.

 

MedPac Bags, Inc., Savage, MN, 2009 to Present

CEO / Owner

         Direct daily business operations with a focus on financial management, sales growth maximization, and market share penetration.

         Championed efforts to boost sales by creating and launching high-impact marketing promotions and strengthening critical business relationships.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Renew Resources Inc., New Hope, MN, 2008 to Present

Controller

         Spearhead financial management and accounting functions for manufacturer and retailer of ballistic rubber products and military shoot houses.

         Strategically negotiated new financing terms with bank, tightened budgetary controls, and performed extensive forecasting to significantly improve cash flow.

                        

R & S Corporate Holdings, Inc., Edina, MN, 2008

Corporate Controller

         Drove complete financial management operations for holding company consisting of residential builder, residential land developer, three commercial centers, and a 230-unit apartment building.

         Leveraged sharp planning and analytical thinking abilities to manage budget, generate forecasts, and oversee all accounting responsibilities.

 

Arcon Development, Inc., Edina, MN, 1999 to 2008

Controller & Sales Manager

         Steered fiscal operations for land development company which produces $40M in annual sales.

         Expertly negotiated purchase agreements, scrutinized potential business opportunities, and prepared and submitted monthly financial statements and earnings to top-level management and Board of Directors.

         Orchestrated comprehensive sales and marketing functions for 800+ lots.

         Processed high-volume seller closing documents and coordinated closings with title companies.

         Created highly effective reporting system to accurately illustrate comparative income for past, present, and forecasted future.

         Researched, selected and introduced new job cost application to improve inventory planning and control.

 

Country Home Builders, Inc., Edina, MN, 1997 to 1999

Controller

         Navigated broad-scope financial operations for residential builder and owner of three commercial properties producing $8.5M annually, as well as 11 homeowner associations.

         Prepared financial statements (including consolidation and allocation for six companies), oversaw accounting tasks, and controlled annual sales and operating budget.

         Trained, mentored, directed and supervised talented team of 12 accountants and administrative personnel, consistently emphasizing team cohesiveness, efficiency, quality, and accuracy.

 

Prior Background:

 

Accounting Manager, Lampert Yards, Inc., Apple Valley, MN

Accounts Receivable / Credit Analyst, Transition Engineering, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

 

 

MBA, University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2001

 

BA, Accounting, University Of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 1992