PETER KORAL

3566 Cour De Jeune, San Jose, CA 95148 * (C) 408-230-3403 * (H) 408-528-8000 * p
k8e350c@westpost.net
CONTROLLER / MANAGER - COST ACCOUNTING
Profit & Cost Optimization / P&L / ROI / SOX / SAP / ISO Audits / Six Sigma / St
artups
Product Cost Analysis & Costing / Purchasing / Public Offerings / Supply Chain /
Project Finance
Designed and implemented strategic financial/business solutions to reduce or rec
over costs, reconcile COS/inventory, ensure SOX and ISO compliance, and update f
inancial systems for diverse rapid growth, high-tech companies. Established con
trols to standardize processes, increase efficiency, reduce errors, and provide
accurate reporting statements. Successful in both permanent and contract positi
ons. Looking to return to permanent employee situation.
* Recovered/reconciled $1.5M negative cost of sales issue for PerkinElmer.
* Key player in implementing BaaN, reconciling $80M Flextronics inventory to jus
t $141.
* Transferred Oracle Cost Accounting system to Verilink operation in Alabama as
part of plant closure.
Key skills: Analyzing problems and identifying/implementing workable solutions.
.. Managing multiple projects from concept to completion, on time and within bud
get.... Collaborating with individuals at all levels in company... Managing inve
ntories to maximize utilization and minimize costs... Driving original thinking.
.. Orchestrating rapid change easily.
Technical Skills: Oracle, BaaN, SAP, ASK, ManMan, J.D. Edwards, Dataworks, Infi
macs, Quickbooks, Quicken, Optis2, Clarify, Excel, PowerPoint, Monarch, Pivot ta
bles, and Vlookup.
BS, Accounting, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. Coursework toward MBA in
MIS, Long Island University.
HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recovered/reconciled $1.5M negative cost of sales issue for PerkinElmer. Identi
fied excessive negative cost of sales due to large numbers of Return Material Au
thorizations (RMA) in inventory. Researched/traced all transactions for assembl
ies shipped with RMAs. Recovered $1.3M and reversed transactions, shifting cost
from COS to Inventory.
Key player in implementing BaaN, reconciling $80M Flextronics inventory to just
$141. Company was converting from Dataworks to BaaN. Participated in defining
parameters for system, ensuring parts and WIP Account were at minimum. Trained
staff on system use and prepared month-end reports. Completed reconciliation to
minimal amount.
Transferred Oracle Cost Accounting system to Verilink operation in Alabama as pa
rt of plant closure. Company was closing California operation and needed to tra
nsfer cost accounting to Alabama. Negotiated contracts to transition manufactur
ing to subcontractor, Wellex, enabling jobs for five CA staff. Trained AL accou
nting staff on Oracle system.
Conducted ISO audits, identifying and rectifying issues for functional areas at
PerkinElmer. Evaluated purchasing/receiving and cost accounting procedures for
Engineering and R&D areas. Evaluated procedures, identifying levels of adherenc
e and approximately 6-12 errors. Provided training to eliminate all issues with
in one month.
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior Cost Accountant Wintec Industries 2008 - 2009 (Contract) Prepared audit s
chedules and reconciled inventory balances from four different locations around
the world and country.
Worked on various short term assignments for both Cost & General Accounting from
04/08 to 10/08
Senior Cost Accountant, Boston Scientific, 2007 - 2008 (Contract). Prepared mon
th-end closing and mentored new Cost Accounting Manager transferring from Genera
l Accounting. Prepared occupancy calculations to prepare for relocation.
Product Line Accountant, Varian Medical Systems, 2006 - 2007. Responsible for t
wo product lines at remote site, and another line locally, reporting monthly on
revenues/cost. Reported revenue for products/royalties paid to two OEM's.
Cost Accounting Manager, Thermwave Inc., 2005 - 2006. Responsible for total cos
t accounting function. Worked with auditors/SOX staff to provide information.
Prepared excess/obsolete report and determined SAB100 reserves.
Cost Accounting Manager/Senior Cost Accountant, 2000 - 2005. Completed short-te
rm contract assignments with diverse companies including ELO Touchsystems Inc.,
Alara Inc., Aviza Technology, Lightwave Electronics, R2 Technology (Assistant Co
ntroller) and Omneon Video Networks.
Manager of Cost Accounting, PerkinElmer, OptoElectronics, 2000. Managed all G/L
functions including month-end close on ManMan. Analyzed work order variances t
o determine real cost of products. Tracked R&D expenses
Earlier, Manager of Cost Accounting, Verilink Corporation; Senior Cost and Finan
cial Analyst, Flextronics International; and Manager of Cost Accounting, Pragmat
ech.