Construction Trade Jobs | Edwin Leonard

Controller/Treasurer

Name :	Edwin Leonard
Industry Type :	Related Professions
City & State :	Houston,TX
Job Title	Controller/Treasurer
Relocation Preferences :	Houston Texas
Objective :
Resume :	Ed Leonard, CPA 4231 Leaflock Lane Katy, Texas 77450 Ph: 281-797-8649 Email: EdLeonard@Argolink.net SUMMARY Financial manager with experience in roles as a Controller/ Treasurer for diversified industries, which include Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction, Real Estate, Retail, Oil Field Service, and Medical.  Public Accounting  Management Reporting & Analysis  General & Financial Accounting  Treasury and Cash Management  Loan Acquisition and Refinancing  Human Resource & Benefit Administration  Joint Venture Accounting  Budgeting & Forecasting  Acquisition Modeling Analysis/Strong cost accounting  Development of Company Property Insurance Programs  Developed Credit and Collections Policies  Liaison for Annual Audit with Public Accounting Firm  Excellent Interpersonal/Communication Skills  Developed Company Annual Budget Process  Excel, Word, Business Works, Great Plains  Timberline, AMSI, Cyma, MRI, QuickBooks EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – University of Missouri – St. Louis CPA – State of Texas ACCOMPLISHMENTS & EXPERIENCE • Led completion of annual audits and completion of Audit report with Big Four Accounting firms, which decreased audit costs by 15 - 25 %. • Developed Budget System and quarterly forecasting which led to an increase in profitability of 20% and team development. • Developed and implemented cash management system, which increased company cash flow and profitability by 6%. • Analysis and procurement of a benefits package that resulted in company savings of 15 % and increased employee benefits, including eye care and dental programs. • Developed a business plan and budget process which assisted in obtaining a line of credit of $2 million and developed a stronger team concept within the organization. • Developed a new financial management reporting system, which increased profitability, increased cash flow and accountability for all members of the management team. The development of district profit & loss statements increased profitability 10%, accountability and the deployment of future capital expenditures. • Developed a new insurance program to safeguard all company assets and liabilities. The program included working with insurance agents to develop safety programs to minimize future company losses. EXPERIENCE • Coil Tubing Technology, Inc. Controller/Treasurer, 2001 to Present. A publicly traded company specializing in the area of the manufacture of tools for the oil field service industry. Responsibilities included preparing financial statements, which included working with company auditors to prepare the year-end audit report. Prepared annual budget, monthly management reports, and accounted for all equity transactions, which included private placement offers. Responsible for the installation of a new accounting system utilizing the Great Plains 8.0 software system. • Boots & Coots- Special Services, Inc., Controller/Treasurer, 1999 to 2000. $20 million sales corporation in the oil field services/environmental emergency response industry. This corporation had 400 employees, with 14 locations in various southwestern states. Position was eliminated due to corporate restructuring and company stock was delisted. Performed all accounting functions of Controller/Treasurer for this multi-state $20 million corporation. Responsibilities included preparing financial statements, supervision of a staff of twelve in the accounting functions of A/P, A/R, and payroll. Responsible for all purchasing and human resources functions. Performed function of budget director. Responsible for all cash management, which included developing relationships with company bankers. • DNA Service and Supply Company, Inc., Controller/Treasurer, 1994 to 1999. $6 million Sales Corporation in the air conditioning/heating industry. This corporation had 80 employees in the Houston/Dallas areas. The company was sold in 1999. Responsible for all accounting functions and supervised a staff of four. Performed function of budget director. Responsible for all cash management, which included developing relationships with company bankers. • Maxxam Property Company, Accounting Manager, 1991 to 1993. $150 million sales (Fortune 200) corporation in the property management/ real estate industry. This corporation had 300 employees in the Houston/Phoenix area. Performed all accounting and budget functions. Responsibilities included financial reporting, preparation of annual budget and supervision of eight staff, including the regional office in Phoenix. Accomplishments included installation of the Timberline job cost system for all construction activity . Issued monthly internal management reports on cash basis and accrual basis. Coordinated external and internal audits by Arthur Andersen. The company was moved to Phoenix in December 1993. • Critical Industries, Inc., Corporate Controller, 1986 to 1991. $75 million manufacturer/ distributor of various products in the abatement industry. The company had 500 employees in fourteen locations across the country. Company went bankrupt when abatement industry consolidated. Responsible for all accounting functions. Consolidated twelve locations reporting into the corporate office. Prepared subsidiary budgets; cash flow reports for corporate and a wholly owned subsidiary. Supervised a staff of Fifteen in a multi-state environment. Accomplishments included installation of a standard cost accounting system and analysis of new product lines. • Prior experience included positions as a real estate Controller for a Canadian real estate development firm and an audit Senior at big four CPA firm – Deloitte & Touche Company. Participated in the planning and execution of certified and interim audits of diversified clientele, which included manufacturing, distribution, construction, real estate and retail. $750 million sales Canadian Corporation in the property management/ real estate industry. As divisional Controller performed all accounting functions for this commercial, retail and land development corporation. Responsibilities included development and maintenance of a property management accounting system for all properties wholly owned and operated by outside entities. Duties included consolidating financial statements, maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Implemented a budget system. Handled the financial accounting responsibility for six joint ventures. Accomplishments included developing a working relationship with bankers and loan management.