Controller
Posted on: 2011-02-16
Good Morning:
Are you looking for a Finance Professional that will provide you with the proven financial leadership that can immediately contribute to your profitability and continued growth? Someone who has consistently improved reporting times and results and provided substantial cost reductions? I welcome the opportunity for a personal interview with you to discuss the contributions I can make to your company, and will adjust my schedule to meet yours.
Having experience as a Manufacturing Controller, with over 25 years in financial leadership, I have helped reduce factory costs and improve efficiencies leading to $30MIL in added profits. My CPA designation attests to the high degree of dedication demanded in the finance field. I have a proven track record of financial expertise and accomplishments that include financial reporting & guidance, cost analysis & reduction, Cost Accounting - ABC Costing, inventories (physical, costing, LIFO), budgeting & forecasting, treasury functions, credit & collection, staff training & management, reduced period closing times, and Taxes. By providing timely and intuitive financial analysis, this has allowed upper management to realize improved operating results and profits.
Your next Financial Manager should have the competence and confidence to provide you with the sound financial guidance and cost savings that I have demonstrated throughout my career. I look forward to discussing the contributions that I can provide to your company. Thank you for your time, please call at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely yours,
Michael D. Vilders CPA
269-353-3524 Home
PS: One area of great cost reduction that can yield greater profits at minimum capital outlay is scrap reduction. At two of my recent past employers I have been able to help reduce scrap costs by over $250K per year for each employer. Would this type of cost savings be of interest to you?
MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
P.O. Box 968
Portage, Michigan 49081
TELE: 269-353-3524
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Financial Professional that has implemented $30MIL in cost reductions.
COST SAVINGS-$30MIL CPA MANUFACTURING
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGE
IMPROVED & TIMELY REPORTING TRAINING STAFF
CPA with over 25 years of manufacturing experience providing financial guidance resulting in $30MIL in cost savings. Strong in financial leadership, management and analysis. Competent and experienced financial professional that has partnered with the management team to improve profits and processes. Highly skilled in Cost Accounting including ABC Costing. Looking for that challenging Finance opportunity utilizing my strengths to provide continuing profits for the next 10 to 13 years.
EXPERIENCE:
Consulting 09/06 – Current
PJ Trailers - Interim Controller for manufacturing company
Alliance Interiors - Interim Controller Tier 1 automotive supplier
ACH - Financial consulting for manufacturing facility – budgeting and forecasting. $12BIL
Eaton - Aerospace - Staff accounting for Eaton aerospace manufacturing plant. $13BIL
Reum Corp - Interim Controller for tier 1 automotive plastic injection molder.
Bharat Forge Lansing, Michigan 09/05 to 08/06
Controller for $48MIL tier 2 automotive steel forging Plant. Bharat LTD $2BIL International Company
Member of senior management team. Managed finance staff of 2.
Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control
Reduced month end close 70% - to 3 days. Collections – Cash Management.
Developed enhanced financial reports providing management greater detail.
Investigated computer system for better product costing. Responsible for CY audit & auditor’s report.
Implemented annual scrap savings of $250K.
Recommended other cost savings of $85K annually.
Reduction in work force.
Hi-Lex Corp. Battle Creek, Michigan 08/04 to 06/05
Controller for $100MIL manufacturing Plant, tier 1 automotive wire cable supplier. International $1BIL Company.
Member of senior management team. Managed the finance staff of 5.
Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control
Credit and Collections – improved days outstanding by 23%. Improved cash management.
Reduced month end close 70% - to 3 days. AS400 experience - MAPICS
Implemented cost savings of $200K.
New president wanted hand picked Controller.
TRAM, Inc. Battle Creek, Michigan 06/98 to 08/04
Cost Manager for $300MIL tier 1 automotive supplier of electrical switches. Tokai-Rika - Japan $2BIL
Member of senior management team. Managed plant Finance departments - 3 facilities, staff of 10.
Responsible for all plant financial activity - Reporting, Analysis / Guidance, Sales & Variance Analysis, Inventories (reduced physical to one day), Budgeting, Internal Control, Intercompany activity and Taxes.
Contributed to successful implementation of Y2K software - BPCS – Required by major customer.
Implemented annual savings of: Scrap $275K - Department labor savings $45K - Physical Inventory $26K.
Reduced State Unemployment Rate generating savings of $280K.
Left for Controllership at Hi-Lex Corp.
RESUME OF: MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
B & B Molders, LLC Mishawaka, Indiana 11/94 to 05/97
Controller for $6MIL plastic injection molder to the RV industry, Division of Harley Davidson- $6BIL - SEC Company
Member of senior management staff. Managed office staff of 2.
Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control, GAAP
Credit and Collections - Cash Management - Warranty - Payroll.
Implemented ABC Costing system for more aggressive sales quoting and better inventory valuation.
Provided financial data and guidance for sale by parent company to management team.
Implemented finance function after the sale. AS 400 experience - Pansophic
Failed computer implementation due to unrealistic time constraints.
The Dometic Corp. LaGrange, Indiana 03/89 to 11/94
Senior accountant for $180MIL manufacturer and distributor Division-RV industry. Electrolux $11BIL
Responsible for Financial Statements, Reporting, Budgeting, Inventories and intercompany activity.
Taxes – Sales and Property Taxes - Internal audit of branch facility
AS400 experience - BPCS.
Recovered $170K in over paid invoicing and provided $25K in annual tax savings.
Left for Controllership at B & B Molders.
Grumman Olson Sturgis, Michigan 01/87 to 03/89
Senior accountant for $ 60 MIL aluminum body truck manufacturer. Grumman Corp $5BIL - SEC Company.
Daily management of the accounting department, financial statements.
Financial Reporting guidance and analysis, taxes, budgeting/forecasting, inventory, and payroll.
Implemented reduced labor costs in excess of $850K annually.
SYS38 experience – Pansophic
Hired away.
Federal Gear Products Kendallville, Indiana 05/85 to 10/86
Controller for $ 4 MIL manufacturer of enclosed drives for material movement industry.
Managed the accounting and data processing departments, Staff of 4.
Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control, GAAP
Taxes - Credit and Collections - Cash Management - Personnel
PLANT CLOSED.
RB&W PMP Inc. Coldwater, Michigan 02/82 to 05/85
Cost Manager for $ 8 MIL powdered metal parts manufacturer for various industries.
Managed Finance department - staff of 4 - Budgeting - Forecasting - Sales Analysis - Payroll
Financial analysis, guidance, reporting - Inventory costing (ABC Costing). - Purchasing
Implemented reduced labor costs in excess of $ 230K annually.
Computer implementation
JOB ELIMINATED BY DOWNSIZING.
Challenge-Cook Bros. of Ohio, Inc. Bryan, Ohio 09/79 to 01/82
Plant accountant for an industrial equipment manufacturer - cement mixers and commercial dryers. Managed plant Finance staff of 2. Month end close and reports. Budgeting, inventory accuracy
Koeneman, Krouse, Dinius, Erb, Conrad CPA\'s Ft. Wayne, IN 01/79 to 05/79
Entry level staff accountant for a regional public accounting firm. Taxes and auditing.
Angola A&W Angola, Indiana 06/71 to 12/78
Night shift manager for a family restaurant.
EDUCATION
Tri-State College, Angola, Indiana 1971-1975 B.S.
Major in Management, 1974 Major in Accounting, 1975
RESUME OF: MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
Have taken 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education annually since 1987.
( Including SOX )
PROFESSIONAL
Indiana licensed - Certified Public Accountant - CPA
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Indiana Society of Certified Public Accountants
The Financial Executives Network Group ( FENG )
SKILLS
CPA
Cost reductions totaling $30MIL
Improving financial reporting and timeliness - 3 days - Month end / Year end closings
GAAP, SEC, SOX
Cost Accounting - ABC Costing - Variance Analysis
TPS - Toyota Production System - (Six Sigma)
General Accounting – Cash Management, Receivables, Payables, Internal Control, GAAP
Computer literate - Pansophic, BPCS, MAPICS, MicroSoft Office
Management and Development of Finance teams
Taxes