Philip L. Hasel, CPA.

CIA Phone: 805-226-0767

2221 Almond Springs Dr. Cell: 805-423-6215
Paso Robles, CA 93446 email: ph4ea73e@westpost.net
Financial Executive looking for Controller position with Dynamic Company
I am a Leader - Analyst - Financial Strategist - Business Developer
* Financial Executive with broad operational and financial experience and strat
egic business development ability.
* Strong leader with profit and results orientation focused on business accompl
ishments.
* Committed to short-term results, simultaneously investing aggressively for fu
ture growth.
* Analytical problem solver implementing successful financial and business deve
lopment methods for customer service, manufacturing and technology integration.
* Experienced in growth organizations and integration of new operational missio
ns and values to achieve optimum performance.
* Tax Professional for individuals and businesses.
* Public Accounting experience with KPMG and local CPA firms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC, Salinas, CA
Company Controller 06/2009 to 3/2010
Grower, value adding to the distribution of fresh produce products including tra
demark and store branding.
* Oversee accounting activities with emphasis in cash management.
* Simplify monthly reporting package and adjust personnel assignments.
* Fill in during Maternity leave of another Controller of the company.
KnowConflict, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
Controller 10/1999 to 12/2009
Developer and provider of online conflict resolution training for teenagers.
* Manage all financial operations of a startup, internet based distant learning
company.
* Direct and coordinated all Finance/Treasury activities including reporting, p
lanning, budgeting, risk management, contract review, credit and payroll.
* Provide statistical analysis of testing results and report results to partici
pating schools.
Information Network Corp (INC), Division of AmeriChoice Corp. Phoenix, AZ
Controller 11/1998 to 9/1999
Temporary position to assist newly purchased division of AmeriChoice out of bank
ruptcy. Parent relocated to Philadelphia in plan to sell entire company. AmeriCh
oice headquarters were in Washington, D.C.
InteSys Technologies, Inc., Gilbert, Arizona
Vice President-Finance/Treasurer 11/1981 to 11/1998
High-tech custom plastic molder/manufacturer providing engineering, molding and
assembly services to Fortune 500 companies: Motorola, General Motors, Nokia, IBM
and HP. (company sold to Textron Inc. in 1998)
* Managed all financial operations of a mid size international manufacturing fi
rm. Experienced rapid growth from one location of 150 employees with sales of $1
0M (1982) to five locations with over 2000 employees in US and sales of $157M (1
998).During a 5-year period growth averaging 24% per year. Primary growth from i
nternal expansion of operations while also opening a plant in Mexico and Brazil.
* Directed and coordinated Finance/Treasury, reporting, planning and budgeting,
job and standard costing, inventory management, risk management, credit, accoun
ting and payroll.
* Developed finance and reporting system for multi-department, multi-location o
peration including analysis of historical results verses original projection, cu
rrent budgets and operational results and analysis of effect on balance sheet. T
he system was the primary tool in management review of departmental and company
operations as well as reporting to bankers and private equity fund investor.
* Directed team in Due Diligence review of M&A activities. Following review of
facilities, equipment, inventories, operational and financial records, determine
d price adjustment warranted. Negotiated price concessions (8%) and obtained fin
ancing.
* Developed turn-around plan with sales and operational personnel including ide
ntifying key jobs and customers, correct employee mix and sale of excess equipme
nt and facilities. Implemented cost reduction and operational improvement progra
m resulting in facility transformation from losing $200,000-400,000 per month to
profitability within 9 months with a 25% reduction in revenue.
* Developed safety program for 1400 employees in manufacturing environment, pla
gued with high incident and low dollar worker's compensation claims. Implemented
greater safety responsibility of supervisors, cross review of accidents, improv
ed coordination with worker's comp carrier and self-funding of "first aid" claim
s. Reduced experience modifier to .52 saving $1 million/year in insurance costs.
* Implemented operational and financial software programs including Oracle, Qui
ckBooks, custom packages and personnel systems (i.e. Kronos Timekeeping, ADP and
Ceridian HR and payroll systems).
* Initiated, directed and oversaw benefit programs for over 2000 employees incl
uding medical, dental, vision, Section 125, SERP, 401(k), short term and long te
rm disability, travel, group and individual life insurance.
* Coordinated outside legal services. Reviewed and signed contracts, bank finan
cing, leases, and non-disclosure, exclusivity, and employment agreements. Superv
ised the Finance, Payroll and Benefits staffs that grew from 2 to 14.
* Obtained and managed lease and debt agreements with local, national and inter
national financial institutions. Negotiated Credit Agreements for $110 million a
nd $137.5 million. Syndicated Debt included asset, cash flow, acquisition and me
zzanine/subordinated debt. Negotiated terms and covenants. When necessary, obtai
ned covenant waivers.
* Played key role in the selling a minority interest of company to a private eq
uity fund, sale of company to a foreign entity, sale of company to publicly trad
ed company and purchase of company by management. Handled due diligence and new
financing sources. Initiated operations in Mexico, participated in setting up jo
int venture in Brazil and acquiring similar operation in Ireland and a supplier/
vendor with operations in Texas and Arizona.
* Coordinated all matters with outside CPA, IRS, other governmental agency (DOL
, Sales & Use Tax, Personal and Real Property Tax), and internal audits. Represe
nted Company before tax authorities for audits, unemployment hearing and collect
ion matters.
Custom Devices, a Division of White Technologies, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Controller 1980 to 1981
Talley Industries, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Auditor 1979 to 1980
Evans Steel and Manufacturing Co., Gilbert, Arizona
Assistant to the Controller 1976 to 1979
KPMG, LLP., Phoenix, Arizona
Staff Accountant 1974 to 1976
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Philip L. Hasel, CPA, Paso Robles, California
Owner 2007 to 2009
* Tax preparation and consulting for individual and small business in effort to
minimize tax expense.
* Perform payroll, bookkeeping and CFO duties for small companies to assist the
m in setting up proper procedures for accurate monthly reporting and preparation
of employment and property tax returns.
* QuickBooks Advisor
* Representation of clients before the IRS, FTB, EDD and Board of Equalization
including obtain offer in compromises (OIC), installment agreement and penalty a
batement.
Seid, Hasel & Zucker, CPAs, Paso Robles, California
Tax Professional 2003 to 2006
* Tax preparation and consulting for individual and small business in effort to
minimize tax expense.
* Representation of clients before the IRS, FTB, EDD and Board of Equalization
including obtain offer in compromises (OIC), installment agreement and penalty a
batement.
Capital Communications, Inc, Phoenix, Arizona
Controller 2002 to 2003
* Privately owned call center with 2 operations in Phoenix and one in India. An
alyzed profitability of foreign operation, advised owner to cease operations. Te
mporary position during family leave of Controller.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Arizona State University
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant (State of Arizona #2538-E)
Certified Public Accountant (State of California #93366)
Certified Internal Accountant
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Trained Mediator
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
CalCPA Chapter - Financial Literacy Committee Chair