Sample Resume - Financial Controller

Qualifications Profile



Professional Senior Finance Executive focused on solutions. Demonstrated ability to build top organizations and consistently beat revenue and profit objectives. Able to lead in high-pressure, competitive environments. Excellent ability to drive business start-up, turnaround, and reinvigorate infrastructure across diverse inventories. Able to deliver strong revenue gains and reduce costs through performance-driven management.

Core Competencies

Professional Experience

FRT Systems, Temple Hills, MD	1999 - Present
Financial Controller
Lead financial operations for this multi-million dollar importer of raw materials. When hired was challenged to turn the company around within existing markets. Used strategic evaluation and operational-enhancing solutions to capture dramatic improvements. Turned substantial losses into healthy returs. • Led turnaround efforts resulting in a 45% increase in target. • Changed the finance facility to reflect business needs which saved thousands in interest charges. • Improved stock management through identification of obsolete stock. • Increased product margins in a price-driven marketplace. • Transformed bad accounting practices into an efficient operation.

Ruby International, Temple Hills, MD	1990 - 1998
Financial Controller
Was responsible for financial operations for this clothing manufacturer with annual revenues of $50M. Identified and implemented solutions to create a sound financial base to accelerate growth and improve profitability. Monitored progress by utilizing sound financial accounting practices. • Led the company from negative cash flow to in excess of $1 M in funds in the first year. • Developed a cash forecasting model which phased in overseas purchsing. • Implemented long-term cash forecasting and brought company back from near bankruptcy. • Key personnel identified with focusing on margin instead of sales to improve profitability and cash flow.

Education & Professional Development

University of Maryland
M.B.A., Finance & International Business

University of Baltimore
B.A., Finance