PETER O'LEARY
Seattle,WA
Summary
Pro-active and results oriented Accounting professional with broad experience in Financial and Cost Accounting areas. Well disciplined ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Proven effectiveness implementing precise and timely reports and financial statements, and creating innovative accounting procedures to improve productivity and meet deadlines. Highly developed Communications Skills are demonstrated by consistent ability to establish and maintain positive relations with colleagues, customers, vendors, and financial institutions, resulting in improved cash flow and corporate accountability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Glacier Fish Company, LLC
04.2014 - Current
- Manage accounting team of seven in supporting seafood operations of parent company as well as an affiliated seafood company.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly and quarterly financial statement packages for internal and external parties.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Work closely with department heads in developing and tracking KPIs, cost variances to budgets, and reporting to management.
- Manage accounts payable, and receivable ensuring best practice processing procedures.
- Manage payroll team processing for 500 seasonal employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines and best practices.
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Manage year-end audits and tax preparation for parent company and affiliated company.
- Main administrator of companies 401k programs.
Senior Accounting Analyst
James Farrell & Company
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and improve profitability.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
- Assisted CFO and Controller with special projects to obtain additional decision-making data.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
Accounting Manager
LOUD Technologies
06.2006 - 09.2011
- Led an accounting team of 5 in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
Senior Accounting Analyst
Ste Michelle Wine Estates
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for general ledger review with a primary focus to ensure accurate and timely generation of monthly financial statements and related reporting to Corporate parent
- Specific responsibilities include maintaining accounting and reporting for three joint venture entities, tracking and analyzing all selling expenses and accruals, month end journal entries, multiple monthly reconciliations, and various financial reports/analyses for internal and external purposes
- Participated in Sarbanes Oxley planning and testing of processes at related divisions.
General Accounting Supervisor
PACCAR Inc. (Parts Division)
01.2004 - 04.2005
- Supervise accounting staff of five whose functions include Invoicing/Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Employee Travel Expense Auditing & Reimbursement, and Managed Maintenance billing and collections
- Position responsible for Division Cross-Charges, month-end journal entries, multiple monthly reconciliations and various financial reports/analyses
- Work closely with department managers in researching overhead variances
- Participated in Sarbanes Oxley planning and testing of processes.
Cost Accounting Supervisor
PACCAR Inc. (Parts Division)
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Performed a wide spectrum of Cost Accounting functions including Inventory and Freight balance analysis, Surplus and Obsolete processing, Core accounting, and Sales reporting and analysis
- Supervised a staff of two
- Position responsible for various monthly journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports/analyses
- Worked closely with Product Managers in researching product margin fluctuations.
Staff Accountant
Golden Alaska Seafood, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Contribution of accounting and financial management skills to this group of six seafood companies with annual sales of $40 million, including maintaining and overseeing all general ledger accounts; compiling financial statements; implementing effective cost accounting for manufacturing processes; overseeing payroll accounts; managing cash and bank relations, including foreign exchange transactions; implementing budgets and analyzing variances; state and federal taxes; overseeing computer networks.
Staff Auditor
John L. O'Brien & Co. CPAs
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Audit lead in planning and performing on-site audits, including ratio analysis, materiality judgments, variance analysis, and examining and testing accounts
- Aided clients in financial statement disclosure and notes
- Assisted tax department in preparing tax returns during busy-season.
Purser
Seven Seas Fishing Co.
01.1995 - 01.1996
- On-site bookkeeper for seafood production operation in Alaska
- Primary duties included payroll processing, production reporting, product bills of lading, fishermen settlements, and operating the ship's store.
Education
C.P.A. -
01.1994
B.A. - Accounting
Seattle University
Seattle, WA01.1992
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Bank Relations/Procedures
- Auditing
- Payroll/Taxes
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Cash Management
- Federal and SALT Taxes
Timeline
Controller
Glacier Fish Company, LLC
04.2014 - Current
Senior Accounting Analyst
James Farrell & Company
10.2011 - 03.2014
Accounting Manager
LOUD Technologies
06.2006 - 09.2011
Senior Accounting Analyst
Ste Michelle Wine Estates
05.2005 - 05.2006
General Accounting Supervisor
PACCAR Inc. (Parts Division)
01.2004 - 04.2005
Cost Accounting Supervisor
PACCAR Inc. (Parts Division)
01.2002 - 12.2003
Staff Accountant
Golden Alaska Seafood, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Staff Auditor
John L. O'Brien & Co. CPAs
01.1997 - 01.1998
Purser
Seven Seas Fishing Co.
01.1995 - 01.1996
C.P.A. -
B.A. - Accounting
Seattle University
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