Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (225) 752-2487 rmabacc2@westpost.net SUMMARY Experienced financial manager with deep skills in accounting controls, systems a nd financial reporting. An experienced system implementation leader. Known for the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial ind ividuals. Proven track record in developing and implementing innovative solutio ns. Nebraska CPA Certificate (Not Licensed to Practice Public Accounting) and C ertified Management Accountant (CMA). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SMITH RESEARCH CORPORATION a" Baton Rouge, LA 2007 to 08 /2010 Accounting Manager Responsible for all accounting and financial reporting as well as taxes for this small business specializing in providing engineering and facilities management services to various governmental agencies. All general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable were processed on our system while our payroll was subm itted weekly to a third party contractor. Installed the first in-house general ledger system in company history. Project job cost reporting in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC -- Baton Rouge, LA 2004 to
2007 Sales Accounting Leader Supervised the Honeywell Chemicals sales accounting group. As a group we perfo rmed the accounting for barter and tolling arrangements, reported production and sales information to the US EPA and maintained pricing on the SAP ERP system. We also reviewed revenue recognition under US GAAP and reconciled various SAP re venue edit and control reports for accuracy and completeness. Supervised two professionals. S N SERVICING CORPORATION -- Baton Rouge, LA 1999 to 2004 Accounting Information Specialist Reported to the Controller. Responsible for all consolidated reporting that inc luded over 30 companies, one of which was denominated in Euros. Calculated and p osted the required intercompany eliminations. Also supervised the fixed assets accounting in addition to supporting the general accounting system (SAP). Imple mentation team leader for the SAP R/3 Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Fixed Assets implementations. Adjusted SAP R/3 configuration as needed to facilitate user interface. Used ABAP/4 Query and Report Painter to develop tailored repor ts. Prepared or revised user documentation. Provided hands on training for the accounts payable and accounting staffs.
UNITED COMPANIES FINANCIAL CORPORATION -- Baton Rouge, LA 1998 to 1999
Accounting Information Systems Specialist Reported to the Controller. Implemented the first MSA (GEAC) based consolidated reporting for UCFC. Maintained all MSA management reporting, organizational str uctures and multi-company consolidations. TENNECO, INC. 1988 to 1997 Subject Matter Expert - TENNECO BUSINESS SERVICES -- Houston, TX -- (1995-1997) Tenneco Business Services was a shared services center consolidating General Led ger, Accounts Payable and Human Resource functions for all six of Tennecoas busi ness units. The SMEs were asked to participate by their unitas leadership to pr ovide areal lifea perspective to the development of the service center. This se lection was based on performance in their original business unit. The service c enter was anchored with an SAP R/3 system implementation. My functions included providing information from the operating business perspective, explaining what the production units needed from the shared services center and helping to devel op the G/L reporting using SAP R/3 report painter. Plant Controller - TENNECO PACKAGING -- Omaha, NE -- (1988-1995) Reported to Plant General Manager. Supervised all financial management, interna l controls and reporting for the Omaha plant. Managed monthly financial closing , report analysis, credit approval, collections, hourly payroll, accounts payabl e, sales invoicing, inventory valuations, variance analysis, weekly income forec asting, budget preparation, capital asset analysis, internal rate of return calc ulations and asset construction tracking for this $3.5 million corrugated box ma nufacturer. a Re-engineered closing process to three days from six while reducing staffing t o three people from six. a Received the Packaging Divisionas aBrown Boxa award for outstanding service un der very difficult circumstances during the 1993 annual closing. a Received the 1993 award for superior internal control based on the findings of the Omaha plantas internal audit. a Chosen to train new controllers in Ashland, OH, Grand Rapids, MI and Jacksonvi lle, FL.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
B. S. Business Administration with emphasis in accounting, Wayne State College C. M. A., Institute of Certified Management Accountants C. P. A., State of Nebraska, Inactive a" Not licensed to practice public account ing