Resume of MIS Manager

Title
MIS Manager

Primary Skills
Accounting Management, Information Technology

Location
US-MO-Webster Groves

Posted
Apr-03-07

Accounting Systems Manager

OBJECTIVE
A position in Accounting Systems Management utilizing professional experience, extensive computer systems knowledge, organizational abilities, strong people skills, and business acumen.

SUMMARY
Over Nineteen years of diverse experience in Accounting Management, combined with over Ten years of Information Technology Management. Hired and managed staff to support Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Receivable. Produced timely and complex Monthly financial statements. Successfully prioritized and implemented IT projects by developing a comprehensive budget to acquire and implement secure, organized information equipment, training and programs needed to run a company effectively.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Accounting Systems Management
* Hired and managed employees for accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable positions
* Prepared Complex Monthly Financial Reports
* Took charge of bank reconciliation, payroll tax and general excise tax filings
* Updated and tracked fixed assets including store construction
* Prepared International Reporting Packages
* Developed and Maintained Cash Flow Analyses
* Cost accounting in import retail and manufacturing
* Directed audits including those from State and Federal Agencies
* Set up ACCPAC software for payables and fixed assets and provided training to co-workers.
* Organized and trained for installation of Lawson software implemented in January 1993.
* Extensive experience with MS Excel.

Manager Information Technology
* Converted company accounting systems to modern software, achieving significant reductions in operating cost and decreasing processing errors.
* Trained all users for their unique program environment and provided software fixes and upgrades
* Provided user support for Microsoft Office programs.
* Solid expertise in Access queries and report writing.
* Produced and authored reports to provide financial information for executive analysis.
* Budgeting / management of replacement and upgrades to computer systems, servers and software
* Procured, setup and maintained Server2003, Terminal Server and MS SQL Server 2000

EXPERIENCE
Consultant - 2005 to Present
Consultant to California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Webster Groves, MO
Provide timely and effective support and transition training to staff at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association through troubleshooting problems in the data base, report writing as requested, and miscellaneous information technology and accounting tasks. Provide comprehensive user training manual for Horse Sale database program. Travel to California in support of additional training on models, systems, hardware, software, and database support at the annual Thoroughbred Yearling Horse Sale.

Manager Information Technology/Accounting Manager - 1999 to 2005
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
As IT Manager for Non-Profit Membership Association, organized the strategic implementation of AS/400 migration to Windows NT/Server2003 environment. Assisted the Chief Financial Officer with Accounting Management and Payroll functions. Use skills at report writing to provide financial reports and statements as needed for executive management, the board of directors, and auditors. Developed budgets and plans, establishing priorities to cost-effectively complete IT projects. Established new telecommunications and internet connectivity contracts, reducing monthly service costs by 50%. Hired, coordinated and directed Contractors to successfully complete programs customization. Set up and analyzed the new programs to ensure accurate reporting. Trained all users on the new programs, computer systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Modernized computer / information systems, servers and software and establishing processes and procedures for security, data integrity, disaster recovery, and back-up systems. Managed procurement, installation, operations and maintenance of Servers, Firewall, routers and Windows XP workstations. Setup, operated and maintained the TCP/IP network at the facility with T-1 internet connectivity.

Assistant Controller/Manager IT - 1993 to 1999
Cinema Products Corp, Los Angeles, CA
As an effective Assistant Controller for Manufacturing Company, hired and evaluated accounts payable/payroll clerks and accounts receivable supervisors. Produced monthly financials reporting. Took charge of working with multiple state agencies, supported audits, and filed all tax reports. Directed companies State and Federal Audits. Managed the company 401(k) savings plan. Provided personnel support for payroll and health insurance. Produced all month end computer reports for financial and sales tracking. Audited manufacturing program Cost Accounting. Managed the HP 9000 computer system, and Novell network for 30 workstations. Took charge of repairs and upgrades collaborating with multiple consultants. Instrumental in the study and provision to procure a year 2000 compliant manufacturing enterprise software package.

Accounting Supervisor, General Ledger Audit, Assistant Store Manager - 1985 to 1993
Louis Vuitton Hawaii, Inc., Honolulu, HI
Accounting Supervisor for Designer Retail Company from 1989 - 1993, set up ACCPAC software for payables, fixed assets and trained employees. Organized and trained for installation of Lawson software implemented in January 1993. Used Excel, Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Quattro, IBM PC network and AS400. Took full charge of multimillion dollar accounts payable for three corporations managing all general ledger journal entries. Prepared International Reporting Packages, developed and maintained cash flow analyses, updated with budget revisions. Updated and tracked budgeted construction projects for the addition of 5 new stores and renovation of two stores. Developed system to cost imported merchandise. Provided reconciliation reports for state general excise tax. Assistant Store Manager from 1985 - 1989, scheduled and supervised 10 full time employees and reviewed performance

Payroll and Accounts Payable - 1985 to 1993
University Obstetrics and Gynecology Group, Inc., Honolulu, HI
Part time employment maintained all employee payroll records and accounts payable, with Quicken and Excel on the Macintosh computer system.

Retail Management Trainee - 1979 to 1984
Associated Students of UCLA Students Store, Los Angeles, CA
As a Retail Management Trainee from 1983 to 1984, supervised 70 part time (150 during the 1994 Olympics) and 4 full time employees of the UCLA Bookstore and Rose Bowl Stadium Concessions.

EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science, Minor: Business - 1983
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Member of UCLA Marching Band

Certificate, Financial Accounting - 1991
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii

Certificate, PC Tech Support - 1998
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Network Planning and Support
Troubleshooting and Support

Certificate, Programming and Data Management - 1999
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Introduction to Programming
Fundamentals of C Programming

MEMBERSHIPS
IEEE 1999 to 2006

Certifications
See above


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