Controller
Posted on: 2011-02-16
Good Morning:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sincerely yours,
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Michael D. Vilders CPA
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269-353-3524 Home
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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?
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MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
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P.O. Box 968
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Portage, Michigan 49081
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TELE: 269-353-3524
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
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Financial Professional that has implemented $30MIL in cost reductions.
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COST SAVINGS-$30MIL CPA MANUFACTURING
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MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGE
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IMPROVED & TIMELY REPORTING TRAINING STAFF
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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.
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EXPERIENCE:
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Consulting 09/06 – Current
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PJ Trailers - Interim Controller for manufacturing company
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Alliance Interiors - Interim Controller Tier 1 automotive supplier
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ACH - Financial consulting for manufacturing facility – budgeting and forecasting. $12BIL
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Eaton - Aerospace - Staff accounting for Eaton aerospace manufacturing plant. $13BIL
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Reum Corp - Interim Controller for tier 1 automotive plastic injection molder.
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Bharat Forge Lansing, Michigan 09/05 to 08/06
Controller for $48MIL tier 2 automotive steel forging Plant. Bharat LTD $2BIL International Company
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Member of senior management team. Managed finance staff of 2.
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Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control
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Reduced month end close 70% - to 3 days. Collections – Cash Management.
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Developed enhanced financial reports providing management greater detail.
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Investigated computer system for better product costing. Responsible for CY audit & auditor’s report.
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Implemented annual scrap savings of $250K.
Recommended other cost savings of $85K annually.
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Reduction in work force.
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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.
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Member of senior management team. Managed the finance staff of 5.
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Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control
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Credit and Collections – improved days outstanding by 23%. Improved cash management.
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Reduced month end close 70% - to 3 days. AS400 experience - MAPICS
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Implemented cost savings of $200K.
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New president wanted hand picked Controller.
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TRAM, Inc. Battle Creek, Michigan 06/98 to 08/04
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Cost Manager for $300MIL tier 1 automotive supplier of electrical switches. Tokai-Rika - Japan $2BIL
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Member of senior management team. Managed plant Finance departments - 3 facilities, staff of 10.
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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.
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Contributed to successful implementation of Y2K software - BPCS – Required by major customer.
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Implemented annual savings of: Scrap $275K - Department labor savings $45K - Physical Inventory $26K.
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Reduced State Unemployment Rate generating savings of $280K.
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Left for Controllership at Hi-Lex Corp.
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RESUME OF: MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
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B & B Molders, LLC Mishawaka, Indiana 11/94 to 05/97
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Controller for $6MIL plastic injection molder to the RV industry, Division of Harley Davidson- $6BIL - SEC Company
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Member of senior management staff. Managed office staff of 2.
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Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control, GAAP
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Credit and Collections - Cash Management - Warranty - Payroll.
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Implemented ABC Costing system for more aggressive sales quoting and better inventory valuation.
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Provided financial data and guidance for sale by parent company to management team.
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Implemented finance function after the sale. AS 400 experience - Pansophic
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Failed computer implementation due to unrealistic time constraints.
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The Dometic Corp. LaGrange, Indiana 03/89 to 11/94
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Senior accountant for $180MIL manufacturer and distributor Division-RV industry. Electrolux $11BIL
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Responsible for Financial Statements, Reporting, Budgeting, Inventories and intercompany activity.
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Taxes – Sales and Property Taxes - Internal audit of branch facility
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AS400 experience - BPCS.
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Recovered $170K in over paid invoicing and provided $25K in annual tax savings.
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Left for Controllership at B & B Molders.
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Grumman Olson Sturgis, Michigan 01/87 to 03/89
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Senior accountant for $ 60 MIL aluminum body truck manufacturer. Grumman Corp $5BIL - SEC Company.
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Daily management of the accounting department, financial statements.
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Financial Reporting guidance and analysis, taxes, budgeting/forecasting, inventory, and payroll.
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Implemented reduced labor costs in excess of $850K annually.
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SYS38 experience – Pansophic
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Hired away.
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Federal Gear Products Kendallville, Indiana 05/85 to 10/86
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Controller for $ 4 MIL manufacturer of enclosed drives for material movement industry.
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Managed the accounting and data processing departments, Staff of 4.
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Responsible for all plant financial activity – Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Control, GAAP
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Taxes - Credit and Collections - Cash Management - Personnel
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PLANT CLOSED.
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RB&W PMP Inc. Coldwater, Michigan 02/82 to 05/85
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Cost Manager for $ 8 MIL powdered metal parts manufacturer for various industries.
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Managed Finance department - staff of 4 - Budgeting - Forecasting - Sales Analysis - Payroll
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Financial analysis, guidance, reporting - Inventory costing (ABC Costing). - Purchasing
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Implemented reduced labor costs in excess of $ 230K annually.
Computer implementation
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JOB ELIMINATED BY DOWNSIZING.
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Challenge-Cook Bros. of Ohio, Inc. Bryan, Ohio 09/79 to 01/82
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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
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Koeneman, Krouse, Dinius, Erb, Conrad CPA\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Ft. Wayne, IN 01/79 to 05/79
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Entry level staff accountant for a regional public accounting firm. Taxes and auditing.
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Angola A&W Angola, Indiana 06/71 to 12/78
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Night shift manager for a family restaurant.
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EDUCATION
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Tri-State College, Angola, Indiana 1971-1975 B.S.
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Major in Management, 1974 Major in Accounting, 1975
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RESUME OF: MICHAEL D. VILDERS CPA
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Have taken 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education annually since 1987.
( Including SOX )
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PROFESSIONAL
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Indiana licensed - Certified Public Accountant - CPA
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Indiana Society of Certified Public Accountants
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The Financial Executives Network Group ( FENG )
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SKILLS
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CPA
Cost reductions totaling $30MIL
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Improving financial reporting and timeliness - 3 days - Month end / Year end closings
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GAAP, SEC, SOX
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Cost Accounting - ABC Costing - Variance Analysis
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TPS - Toyota Production System - (Six Sigma)
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General Accounting – Cash Management, Receivables, Payables, Internal Control, GAAP
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Computer literate - Pansophic, BPCS, MAPICS, MicroSoft Office
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Management and Development of Finance teams
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Taxes
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