Sean Rodgers
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated Controller offering more than 10 years of expertise in financial management. Skillful in leading financial operations such as accounting, reporting, compliance and internal controls. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth and cash-flow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
S.J. Carlson Fire Protection
Rockford, IL
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed all accounting operational functions, including external and internal financial statements.
- Accumulated and consolidated financial data necessary for accurate accounting and driving desired business results.
- Managed and oversaw accounting procedures including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance and payroll (including union fringes).
- Prepared G702/G703 pay applications.
- Advised management on human resource issues.
- Provided management with daily, weekly, monthly and annual information vital to decision-making process.
- Assessed current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes and controls.
- Used Excel and ContrAcct (proprietary) software to track all financial activities.
Project Consultant/Financial Analyst & Licensing Coordinator
Robert Half & Associates/HALO Branded Solutions
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Maintained and reconciled subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting, transactions; resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained company database of over 100+ licensed properties.
- Ran royalty reports and ensure payment are being timely made.
- Corresponded with sales associates, operations, legal counsel, and licensors to ensure compliance with company rules and contractual obligations.
- Used Blackline, Microsoft Access, and Excel to perform needed duties.
Accounting Manager
Gustafson's Furniture and Mattress
Rockford, IL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Initiated development of company's strategic plans.
- Oversaw accounting operations, including organizational redesign improving reporting of departmental goals and objectives.
- Prepared special reports per management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Aided in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Monitoring company's financial performance, including internal and external financial reports.
Accounting Manager
Diamond Assets
Janesville, WI
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared financial statements, invoices, sales and revenue reports.
- Ensured monthly and quarterly compliance activities were timely performed.
- Monitored and analyzed department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Aided in implementing NetSuite adoption from Quickbooks Online.
- Streamlined inventory control procedures.
- Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Senior Accountant
Nexstar Broadcasting
Rockford, IL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
- Researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
- Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.
- Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing trial balance; reconciling entries.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy in Accountancy
Emporia State University
2017
CORE Certificate -
Harvard Business School
2015
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Management
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI2014
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy in Accountancy
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL2003
Skills
- Corporate finance and management
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- Preparing financial statements
- Payroll preparation and processing
- AP invoicing and customer management
- A/R collections and payment processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Software: Microsoft Office, Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups), Microsoft Access, NetSuite, QuickBooks (Enterprise, Pro, Online), JD Power, PROFITsystems, Great Plains, ContAcct ERP, Blackline, Xero
- Internal control management
- Supervisory and staff management experience and skills, including scheduling, training, communication, conflict resolution, group meetings and problem solving
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Additional Information
Proud Marine Corps veteran.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
Financial Controller
S.J. Carlson Fire Protection
04.2020 - 06.2021
Project Consultant/Financial Analyst & Licensing Coordinator
Robert Half & Associates/HALO Branded Solutions
01.2019 - 04.2020
Accounting Manager
Gustafson's Furniture and Mattress
01.2017 - 01.2019
Accounting Manager
Diamond Assets
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Accountant
Nexstar Broadcasting
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Accountancy in Accountancy
Emporia State University
CORE Certificate -
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Management
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy in Accountancy
Northern Illinois University
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