John Bauer is a pro-active, fiscally focused and results-driven Controller with experience in both large and small compa...
JOHN C. BAUER, CPA Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116 Home – (804)559-3245 ● Cell – (804)814-6624
[email protected] CONTROLLER Pro-active, fiscally focused and results-driven Controller with experience in both large and small companies. Successful implementation of improved accounting systems and controls. Collaborative team player and accomplished leader with a hands-on management style that result in motivated and productive employees with a clear understanding of expectations. Particularly successful at increasing profitability and operational efficiency through strategic planning and financial management. Accomplished at cultivating external relationships with banks, insurance companies, CPA firms, etc. Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and efficiency. Financial Statements ● General Ledger ● Profit & Loss ● Audits ● Internal Controls ● Cost / Benefit Analysis Financial Analysis ● Accounting Software Implementation ● Budgeting / Forecasting ● Cost Accounting ● Managerial Accounting Restructuring ● Policy Development ● Process Improvement ● Project Management ● Negotiations ● Inventory Management Government Contracts ● DCAA Filings ● Vendor Relations ● Training / Development ● Leadership / Motivation Accounts Payable / Receivable ● Payroll ● Credit / Collections ● Team / Consensus Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LMR, INC., Prince George, Virginia ● 09/2007 - 02/2011 $21 Million Government Consulting Contractor Controller Managed and directed all financial statement preparation including comparisons, account analyses and reconciliations. Supervised a staff of two. Oversaw preparation of payroll using ADP system; prepared schedules for quarterly management reviews. Completed DCAA incurred cost submissions. Prepared weekly cash position report; assisted internal auditors in review of other department’s procedures and completed year-end financial audit work papers for review by external auditors. Accomplishments: • Overhauled actual burden rate calculation, ensuring reconciliation to the Trial Balance. This provided correct rates used for billing to the federal government. • Increased company’s competitive edge by co-creating and designed new pricing policy for bidding on new government contracts. • Designed gross profit statements by project to enable Project Managers to analyze expenses and determine profitability. • Oversaw processing and filing of all required business registrations, alleviating potential liability to Senior Management. • As 401k system administrator, corrected Plan Document, resulting in savings of $150k. • Developed procedures and approval list for AR/AP and billing functions. RICHCO CONSTRUCTION, Richmond, VA ● 03/2007 - 06/2007 $11 Million Construction Company Controller Completed year-end close; collaborated with outside accounting firm to create Federal and multiple State tax returns. Supervised staff of seven; served as liaison with vendors to establish payment plans, allowing company to continue doing business. Accomplishments: • Created two year forecast for submission to potential investors. • Providing training to President and Vice Presidents on accounting and forecasting procedures. • Reconciled incorrect subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable and receivable to the General Ledger and established procedures to ensure they remained in balance. • Created new purchase order-tracking system to control costs and eliminate over ordering materials. CARYTOWN SEAFOOD, Richmond, VA ● 11/2006 - 02/2007 (Contract Position) $20 million Retail Seafood Company Selling at Numerous Military Commissaries Controller Managed staff of two, restructured Chart of Accounts. Worked closely with vendors to establish mutually agreeable payment plans, and completed all reports and documentation for year-end close, including tax returns. Accomplishments: • Brought books and records that were nearly a year behind up to date. • Developed and created reports to help better manage the business. • Collaborated with federal government representatives to establish a more effective and efficient way to receive payments. HANOVER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, Ashland, VA ● 07/2005 - 07/2006 $10 million Hanover County Governmental Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Agency Controller Managed Accounting, MIS and Reimbursement Departments and supervised staff of ten. Created financial statements for Senior Management and the Community Services Board of Directors. Managed Federal Grants; supervised submission of Performance Contract to State Funding Authorities comparing actual expenditures to budget; supervised creation of 2007 Fiscal Year financial and capital budgets; liaison with County Financial Departments.
JOHN C. BAUER, CPA ● Page 2 ● Accomplishments: • Created income statements for 50 different Cost Centers allowing case workers to know balance available in their budgets. • Initiated the write-off of nearly a quarter of the receivables on County’s books due to incorrect billing. • Discovered incorrectly re-appropriated funds in 2006 budget, enabling agency to purchase four additional vehicles. • Provided training for Directors and Managers in financial reporting, resulting in increased involvement and partnership. • Supervised team charged with writing formal operational and financial procedures for agency-run non-profit organization CTI CONSULTANTS, INC., Ashland, Virginia ● 07/2004 - 06/2005 $18 million Geotechnical Engineering, Testing & Inspection, Quality Control, Environment Services Company Controller Managed Accounting, MIS, Human Resources, Insurance Department and supervised staff of seven. Prepared financial statements for Senior Management and bank affiliations; served as Administrator of company’s 401K plans. Directed cash balances and investments, including daily and weekly cash flow analysis and ensured timely and accurate filing of taxes to various local, state, and federal agencies. Accomplishments: • Collaborated with insurance providers to secure more appropriate coverage at a lower cost. • Developed new collection procedures, decreasing number of days outstanding by 15%, thereby increasing cash flow. • Assisted in establishing company-wide profit model to maximize profits on job quotes. CORWOOD LABORATORIES INC., Hauppauge, New York ● 08/1997 - 06/2004 $20 Million Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Controller Managed Accounting, MIS, and Human Resources Departments; directed a staff of five; prepared all financial statements, and reported variances to Senior Management. Coordinated year-end audit and special projects with outside auditors; prepared weekly cash flow analysis and developed and maintained banking relationships. Supervised annual physical inventory, and submitted returns and informational reports to Federal, State, and Local agencies. Accomplishments: • Selected and implemented new accounting software; designed financial reports and worked with production managers to design scheduling and inventory balance reports. • Managed cash balances and advised owner to change investments to gain greater return with no risk of losing investment. • Developed and implemented pricing method using standardized costing, dramatically increasing profitability • Created schedule to maintain balances for outside and in house sales people, ensuring the proper payment of commissions. • Created new worksheets and inventory procedures to ensure more accurate counts. FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, New York, New York ● 01/1993 - 07/1997 $30 Million Computer Software Manufacturer Controller Managed Accounting Department of seven; prepared all financial statements and management reports; addressed all insurance requirements; managed computer systems for financial reporting, implementing integration of various financial software packages. Trustee and Administrator of company pension fund; implemented and maintained the fund, including all government filings. Coordinated preparation and review of monthly financial reports, operating budgets and forecasts and coordinated year-end audit and special projects with outside auditors. Accomplishments: • Promoted from Assistant Controller in May, 1995. • Managed the preparation of SEC form S-1 for company’s initial public offering. • Increased departmental efficiencies and eliminated redundant reports. • Collaborated with Project Managers to implement and control percentage of completion analyses. Career Note: Prior employment included positions at Colt Industries, Lever Brothers Company and Deloitte & Touché formerly Haskins & Sells.
EDUCATION AND LICENSE MBA, Accounting ● BBA, Accounting (cum laude) Adelphi University – Garden City, New York Certified Public Accountant, State of New York
COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, Software International General Ledger Package, JAMIS Project Costing Software System, Visual Manufacturing System, CMHC and Bright General Ledger System, Solomon General Ledger Package, QuickBooks
