Epicor Suite of Enterprise software
MITCHELL S. SEITZINGER
Accounting & Finance Professional - CPA
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Chief Financial Officer familiar with financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements. Offering 25 years' experience in financial leadership. Keen financial acumen to lead businesses to profitability in both lean times and periods of growth. Known for identifying areas of concern, developing plans for change and implementation of the new direction. Experienced in finance, accounting, operations, and supply chain.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO & Industrial Sales
Conrad Forest Products
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for business development of industrial sales division.
- Develop business processes to support cost effective and profitable growth.
- Analyze operational issues and implement corrective action to maximize profits.
- Negotiate contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and clients while maintaining positive relationships.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures at manufacturing plants.
- Spearheaded implementation of new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
West Coast Sales Manager & Divisional Controller
Koppers
8 2014 - 10.2022
- Responsible for business development for West Coast Division, sales, operations, procurement of raw materials and logistics
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Prepare departmental management reports and financial statements, utilize reporting systems to provide accurate and timely information
- Develop business processes to support cost effective and profitable growth
- Manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the West Coast Division
- Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both the company and clients while maintaining positive relationships.
- Provided excellent customer support, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring satisfaction for increased retention rates.
General Manager
Bridgewater Group Advisors
05.2007 - 08.2014
- Responsible for all accounting and finance related functions for business, including month-end closing of books and preparation of financial statements
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, design reporting systems to provide accurate and timely information
- Ensure compliance for ownership of commercial properties in multiple states
- Business consulting and accounting services for small businesses
- Planning and tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
- Provide interim bookkeeping and accounting services
- Streamline accounting, reporting and tax functions
- Review financial statements and due diligence reports for potential acquisitions
Business Manager
Bridgewell Resources (fka North Pacific Group)
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Bottom line responsibility for diverse product line, $225 million in sales per year of various wholesale products including utility poles, piling, posts & ties, crane mats, food ingredients, livestock feed, and other agricultural products
- Develop, organize, and maintain back-office business processes to support cost effective and profitable growth, manage accounting and administrative staff.
- Re-configure integrated ERP system to match business model
- Perform due diligence and assist with negotiation of acquisition of $25 million trading division
- Negotiate sale of discontinued operations
Manager
Ernst & Young
08.1983 - 11.1988
Skills
Self motivation
Approachable leader
Team building
Continuous learning mindset
Spot the order hiding in chaos
Problem solving aptitude
Financial process improvement
Operational efficiency
Change management
Cost-reduction strategies
Planning and coordination
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, Corvallis, OR, 1983
- Certified Public Accountant, AZ, OR, AICPA, AZCPA, OSCPA, CFMA
Software
Program in PL1, Pascal, COBOL, FORTRAN
QuickBooks
Lacerte Tax software
Interests
Motorcycles
Classic Rock Music
Gardening
Timeline
CFO & Industrial Sales
Conrad Forest Products
10.2022 - Current
General Manager
Bridgewater Group Advisors
05.2007 - 08.2014
Business Manager
Bridgewell Resources (fka North Pacific Group)
02.2004 - 05.2006
Manager
Ernst & Young
08.1983 - 11.1988
West Coast Sales Manager & Divisional Controller
Koppers
8 2014 - 10.2022