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RON LAPLANTE

Veradale,WA

Summary

CORPORATE CONTROLLER DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING SUMMARY

Seasoned MBA accounting professional backed by a B.S. in Finance. Highly effective at providing direction and leadership to all Accounting and Finance teams while also supporting Senior Management in compliance, operational efficiencies, coordinating and maintaining, an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the organization. Under minimal direction can monitor policies and procedures, recommend improvements, participate in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serve as a resource in all aspects of accounting. Applied vast knowledge and experience with GAAP to ensure accurate internal and external recording and reporting of all financial transactions. As a hands-on leader with experience with managed budgeting, AP & AR, and fixed asset recording and reconciliation while also performing in each function.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

COROPRATE CONTROLLER

TORPAGO, INC
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Directed and oversaw day to day operations of accounting organization, general ledger, and financial functions
  • Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting, and managed internal and external audit requirements
  • Oversaw execution of yearly budget and strategic plan as established by Board of Directors and Executive members, while serving on our Senior Leadership Teams
  • Strong ability to multi-task and work within fast-paced environments to attain goals, while maintaining organized workflows and meeting 100% of set deadlines
  • Developed monthly financial review process with directors, identifying variances on monthly actual to budget reports
  • Partnered with key personnel for education of key cost drivers and impact on business performance, resulting in overall decrease in year over year spending
  • Drove change management in accounting and reporting processes, including adoption of advance reporting and analytical reporting tools and shared service center concepts
  • Cultivated team-oriented, problem-solving culture focused on delivering quality solutions which facilitate business success
  • Assumed responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel, departments, and management.

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR

KASPIEN - 50 HOURS/WEEKLY
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the accounting and financial departments
  • Responsible for recruitment, hiring and retention of high-performing, qualified employees
  • Motivate and develop employees through mentoring, coaching, training, and assignment of challenging work
  • Managed quarterly and yearly employee performance appraisals and documenting employee concerns and/or disciplinary actions
  • Provide sound leadership advice to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
  • Respected leader of large and diverse teams with exceptional communication and motivational skills.

MANAGER

KAISER ALUMINUM, HOURS/WEEKLY
03.2014 - 05.2019
  • REVENUE RECOGNITION AND COST ACCOUTNING, Managed technical accounting department, revenue recognition, cost accounting, Sarbanes–Oxley compliance requirements, monthly reconciliation of Kaiser balance sheet, accounts receivable processes and invoicing of customers
  • Oversaw planning and supervision of accountants, accounting analyst staff and general accountants, mentoring members of accounting team and developing training to increase fundamentals of accounting
  • Directed plant accounting and control processes, specifically preparation and monitoring of plant monthly financial reports, transactional accounting processes and controls, internal controls over financial reporting compliance, capital project tracking, asset management, involvement in business / financial plan preparation, cost measurement and control, and cost accounting files
  • Partnered with key plant personnel in education of key cost drivers and impact on business performance, resulting in overall decrease in year over year spending
  • Responsible for the effective preparation, maintenance, and reporting of internal and external financial records and analyses
  • Lead planning and development, and responsible for the implementation of effective accounting strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Mentored and developed union members to assume positions within the accounting and finance departments and ensured that all departments were in compliance with ever-changing regulations, legal requirements and industry trends.

MANAGER, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

HOURS/WEEKLY
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Oversaw daily operations while performing hands-on administrative functions for accounting department
  • Ensured accounting plans, goals, and policies are consistent with established Company-wide goals
  • Completed financial analyses of Company cash flow, investments, banking relationships, debt management, and developed and implemented improvements as appropriate
  • Drove change management in accounting and reporting processes, including adoption of advance reporting and analytical reporting tools.

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Rockwood Clinic, 45 HOURS/WEEKLY
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed organizations fixed asset module and general ledger accounting for four (4) locations through the United States
  • Maintained RFID tracking software to ensure accountability of company assets
  • Developed yearly inventory cycle that ensured that all assets of the company were inventoried yearly, achieving 100% completion of cycle count.
  • Partnered and collaborated with senior management for department development, risk management and establishing policies and procedures related to asset capitalization and depreciation.

FIXED ASSET ANALYST

ITRON, INC
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Managed the organizations fixed asset module and general ledger accounting for four (4) locations through the United States
  • Maintained RFID tracking software to ensure accountability of company assets
  • Developed a yearly inventory cycle that ensured that all assets of the company were inventoried and found to be functional
  • Partnered and collaborated with senior management for department development, risk management and establishing policies and procedures related to asset capitalization and depreciation.

UNITED STATES MARINE, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
12.1982 - 01.2003
  • Retired from US Marine Corps after twenty years of honorable and dedicated service to this great nation
  • Served as Senior Enlisted Marine for Marine Barracks Washington D.C

Education

MBA -

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD
05.1998

Skills

  • Excellent teamwork, Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Identifies and resolves accounting and operational problems and provides solutions
  • Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures
  • Leadership and Human Relations abilities

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Spokane Animal Shelter-Animal Technician-2019-2020
  • Mt Spokane High School-Band Parent Volunteer-2013-2017
  • West Valley High School-lnstructor-2009-2013
  • Fairchild AFB-Family Support-2008-2009
  • Mukogawa Fort Wright College Host Family 2008-2009

Timeline

COROPRATE CONTROLLER

TORPAGO, INC
03.2022 - 07.2023

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR

KASPIEN - 50 HOURS/WEEKLY
05.2019 - 03.2022

MANAGER

KAISER ALUMINUM, HOURS/WEEKLY
03.2014 - 05.2019

MANAGER, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

HOURS/WEEKLY
01.2012 - 05.2014

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Rockwood Clinic, 45 HOURS/WEEKLY
01.2008 - 01.2012

FIXED ASSET ANALYST

ITRON, INC
01.2003 - 01.2008

UNITED STATES MARINE, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
12.1982 - 01.2003

MBA -

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Maryland University College

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