CATHERINE A.

MCQUEEN, MBA
1630 W. Lisbon St., Upland, CA 91784
(909) 556-7444 cm5d6936@westpost.net
A results-oriented professional, creative leader, and problem solver. Able to s
ee the big picture and to understand the details. Regularly analyzes situations
, researches options, makes firm decisions and follows through. Capable of matc
hing style to the situation. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A
ble to address large and small groups.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
U Subcontract accounting for Govt.
U Lean Six Sigma
U Strategic planning
U Financial accounting and reporting
U Budgets and forecasts
U Commercial loans
U Audits and reviews
U Internal controls
U Workers* compensation
U Incentive systems
U Variance analysis
U U. S. GAAP
U Warehousing / inventory systems
U Sarbanes Oxley
U Contract negotiations
U Software conversions
U Web sites and e-commerce
U Custom software solutions
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2009 to present
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., Fort Irwin, CA
$50,000,000 U. S. Govt. Support Services
Finance Manager *V June 2009 to present *V Report to the General Manager and the
Headquarters BOSS Business Director. Responsible for all financial aspects of
the installation, finance staff, accounts receivable, the closing process, busin
ess practices and work instructions.
Participated in a Lean Six Sigma project to reduce accounts receivable. Impleme
nted improvements and reduced Days Sales Outstanding by 30 days.
Directed improvements in Costpoint software usage. Conducted training in Costpo
int and automation of many tasks.
Responsible for a DCAA audit that had ramifications for the entire business. Th
ere were no negative findings.
As stated by the General Manager, **Substantially improved fidelity of financial
statements.**
Deputy Finance Manager *V March 2009 to June 2009 *V Reported to the Finance Man
ager. Responsible for finance staff, journal entries, vouchers, business practi
ces and work instructions.
Prepared vouchers for the Government.
Implemented the reviewing and updating of the Fort Irwin finance business practi
ces and work instructions.
Was promoted to Finance Manager in less than three months.
May 2008 to March 2009
Aflac, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Independent
Supplemental Insurance
Sales Agent *V Reported to District Sales Coordinator. Introduced programs to
companies designed to do three things:
Lower client workers* compensation costs.
Lower client company payroll taxes.
Keep companies competitive in the benefits arena at no cost to the company.
May 2006 to February 2008 A-Z Bus Sales, Inc., Colton, CA
$100,000,000 Bus Dealership
Chief Financial Officer *V Reported to the President. Responsible for strategic
planning, banking relationships, investing activities, audits, budgets and fore
casts, accounting, and credit and collections.
Obtained a $34,000,000 line of credit and another $9,000,000 flooring line to fi
nance company growth, producing $300,000 in annual savings.
Worked with the president to introduce strategic planning and train top managers
to be ready for company growth and new opportunities. Sales grew 40% and net i
ncome grew 60% in the first year.
Participated in dealership benchmarking sessions by suggesting appropriate finan
cial information to share and traveled to dealerships to evaluate operations.
Cleaned up an out of control situation where there was no accounting management
for an extended length of time.
Established policies and procedures.
May 1992 to May 2006 Mill Creek Studios, Inc., Redlands, CA
$6,000,000 Manufacturer/importer of sculptured art
Chief Financial Officer *V Reported to the President. Responsible for budgets a
nd forecasts, banking relationships, investing activities, audits and reviews, f
inancial accounting, cost accounting, credit and collections, information system
s, and human resources.
Designed and implemented a team management approach for company operations which
improved the decision making process.
Set up an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to buy out an existing principal.
Reduced workers* compensation expenses by 50% with a safety program and thorough
monitoring.
Dealt with the challenges associated with overseas production.
Introduced strategic planning and a balanced scorecard approach to company manag
ement, resulting in reversing a trend of diminishing income.
Implemented purchase of a building with returns of 17% over the first five years
.
Authored a management profit sharing plan that provided a team culture and great
ly improved morale and profitability.
Converted the computerized accounting system to a fully integrated system using
a local area network and Platinum software. Later, when the company outgrew tha
t solution, converted to an NT server and Navision software. Also, managed two
major software upgrades.
Created and implemented the company*s first web site; subsequently, arranged out
sourcing for it when outsourcing costs came down.
Analyzed the viability of setting up manufacturing in Mexico and distribution ce
nters in other regions.
Introduced budgets, forecasting and policies and procedures to the company.
Compiled manuals to simplify training and streamline day-to-day operations.
January 1990 to May, 1992
International Permalite, Inc., Ontario, CA
$30,000,000 Manufacturer of roofing products
Treasurer *V 1991 to 1992. Reported to the Vice President of Finance. Responsi
ble for budgets and forecasts, banking relationships, investing activities, audi
ts, cost accounting, credit and collections, information systems and purchasing.
Served on a management team that negotiated a $13,000,000 loan package with a ma
jor bank.
Researched alternative manufacturing sites in several states.
Cost Accounting Manager *V 1990 to 1991. Reported to the Vice President of Fina
nce. Responsible for budgets, cost accounting, credit and collections, informat
ion systems and purchasing.
Set up systems and wrote a procedure manual for the corporate offices and plant
operations.
Coordinated company wide budgets and variance analysis and reporting.
EDUCATION
M. B. A. Dec., 1989 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B. A., Business Administration May, 1982 California State University, Fuller
ton
Concentration in Accounting Member of Beta Gamma Sigma National Honorary Society
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
General ledger software research and conversions, web sites, VoIP, Platinum, Nav
ision, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Access, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoin
t, Visio, Crystal Reports, PhotoImpact, ADP Reportsmith, AS400, and custom softw
are solutions.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / VOLUNTEER WORK
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL 2005 to present
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (IMA) 1983 to present
Held many significant local, regional and national volunteer positions, includin
g service on the National Strategic Planning Committee for the Institute of Mana
gement Accountants, a professional accounting association. The organization spe
cializes in continued education and leadership training. Received many awards,
including an award for Life-Time Achievement from the Southwest area of the coun
try.
Marketed and implemented a volunteer-developed software program that computerize
d/facilitated chapter processes. It is currently used internationally.
Marketed and implemented a nationwide, web-based member directory program that v
olunteers created.
Won first place in a V.P. competition for overseeing the most successful region
in the country for two years (six states).
Sold memberships to prospects and sold increased participation to volunteers ove
r the entire twenty-seven years.
Created a new chapter in the Inland Empire that has now existed for nineteen yea
rs and is one of the most successful chapters in the nation.
Served on the National Board of Directors for seven consecutive years.
NOTE WORTHY AWARDS
Life-Time Achievement Award, IMA, 2004
1st Place *V National Vice Presidents* Competition, IMA, 2001
1st Place *V National Web Site Competition, IMA, 2000