RAY O’CONNOR
Bethpage,NY
Summary
Action-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in multi-industrial settings Utilize key analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (sales, human resources, legal, financial, operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
The Northwest Group, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Financial Controller for $100M manufacturer and distributor of Licensed Home Goods. Responsible for management of all financial functions on day-to-day basis. Preparation of monthly Financial Statements and annual reports. Preparation of Commission Statements, and financial reporting to Company Factor.
- Reorganized Account team in a “post-bankruptcy” organization to insure proper reporting to companies financial Factor organization.
- Oversaw audits of Licensing companies to comply with agreed terms and conditions. Coordinated annual Audit reviews with outside accounting team.
- Re-organize Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams after significant employee turnover.
- Prepared monthly certification and reconciliations with the company’s Factor company.
- Coordinated the implementation of NetSuite ERP system
Chief Financial Officer
Danner MFG
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Chief Financial Officer of a Family-owned manufacturer of water movement and filtration products for ponds, pool and hydration systems. Responsible for both Financial and Operational day-to-day duties for company.
- Designed executive and management reporting system and tailored financial and operating reporting system to improve month end closing process to overseas parent operation.
- Navigated the company during the 2020 Covid Pandemic increasing sales 35% from prior year
- Directed the implementation of new operating system NetSuite to the organization
- Implemented Salesmen bonus system resulting in better motivation and increased sales
- Implemented new dealer pricing structure to improve margins.
- Annual negotiations of company’s contracts.
Chief Financial Officer
IDESCO CORP
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Reporting to the CEO/Owner, oversaw Strategic Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Materials Planning & Inventory Control, Human Resources, Distribution, and e-commerce. Accountable for $25M operation and staff of 40. Provided strategic vision, championed formal planning process, tightened integration of operating departments and revised the organizational structure to meet growth and demands of the business. 401K pension plan administrator.
- Notable Achievements
- Developed Business model and strategy, designed Finance Department architecture, and formulated financial model for business plan.
- Created policies and procedures for accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Established internal controls.
- Developed and instituted Human Resources policies. Prepared employment agreements and assisted in hiring of management team.
- Established a more aggressive collection policy to reduce past due accounts 85% and improve cash flow.
- Implemented inventory purchase forecast module improving inventory turnover ratio and improving cash flow.
- Restructured accounting department to improve support of operation managers and facilitate better communication with other departments.
Corporate Controller
LIPMAN USA, INC.
- Senior financial manager of a $65M US subsidiary of a global point of service equipment corporation, with dual reporting to Global CFO and CEO of US operations. Overall authority for the financial operation of the organization, budget preparation and administration.
- Notable Achievements
- Lowered past due receivables 75% by developing credit policies, instituting aggressive collection strategies and establishing constructive dialogue with delinquent accounts.
- Designed executive and management reporting system and tailored financial and operating reporting system to improve month end closing process to overseas parent operation
- Improved month end closing process to produce financial management reports with-in two (2) days after month end.
- Facilitated year-end audit and tax preparation with external auditors
Assistant Controller
POLAR ELECTRO, INC.
Controller
TERK TECHNOLOGIES
Controller
PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND
01.1988 - 01.1994
Controller
KEN LONGERT PRODUCTIONS
01.1987 - 01.1988
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southampton College
Southampton, NYSkills
- Proficient in accounting software
Accomplishments
· Designed executive and management reporting system and tailored financial and operating reporting system to improve month end closing process to overseas parent operation.
· Navigated the company during the 2020 Covid Pandemic increasing sales 35% from prior year
· Directed the implementation of new operating system NetSuite to the organization
Implemented Salesmen bonus system resulting in better motivation and increased sales
Section name
- Proven areas of expertise include:
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Marketing & New Business Development
- Contract Negotiations
- Profitability & Cost Analysis
- Team Building & Performance Improvement
Timeline
Controller
The Northwest Group, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Danner MFG
01.2014 - 01.2021
Chief Financial Officer
IDESCO CORP
01.2007 - 01.2014
Controller
PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND
01.1988 - 01.1994
Controller
KEN LONGERT PRODUCTIONS
01.1987 - 01.1988
Corporate Controller
LIPMAN USA, INC.
Assistant Controller
POLAR ELECTRO, INC.
Controller
TERK TECHNOLOGIES
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southampton College
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