THOMAS E.

WALTER, CPA
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4341 Horizon North Parkway #625 * Dallas, TX 75287
469.235.8574 * tw10f8d78@westpost.net

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER/CFO
Dynamic, results-oriented executive with 25+ year's experience in business manag
ement, accounting, training, and improving operational efficiencies utilizing st
rategic planning. Well versed in all areas of manufacturing software, including
open systems, custom report writers, estimating job management, scheduling, purc
hasing, inventory, MRP, bar coding system, and job cost control. Strong relation
ship builder, capable of partnering with clients, vendors, staff, and administra
tion. Highly organized and detail oriented, with proven strengths in prioritizi
ng and managing multiple tasks, while maintaining challenging levels of producti
vity.
Budget Preparation * Training/Development * Financial Management* In
ventory Control
Expense Control * Systems Installation * Policy/Procedure Development * Financia
l Analysis* Forecasting
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CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
* Installed and trained end users in all aspects of manufacturing systems, inclu
ding MRP, shop floor control, capacity planning, labor reporting, material track
ing, cost accounting issues, and bar coding.
* Identified problems causing inventory shortage, instituted a plan of cycle cou
nts, a process of Bill of Materials clean up, and established controls to correc
t the underlying issues.
* Installed a new UNIX based computer system that significantly improved system
performance and capabilities.
* Implemented numerous cost reduction programs including areas such as inventory
control and purchasing.
* Negotiated and managed major equipment purchases of complex printing and binde
ry equipment.
* Managed implementation of a 100 page website and managed SEO search optimizati
on program.
* Created compelling marketing and sales outreaches bringing to market new produ
cts using PURL's and variable data technology.
* Responsible for growing manufacturing and sales from a base of $500,000 to a h
igh of $1.2 million.
* Managed all aspects of moving the company to larger space requirements due to
growing sales.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sir Speedy, Addison, Texas 2008-2010
Consultant
* Managed the merger of Crown Press, LLC with Sir Speedy in order to focus on di
gital printing opportunities.
* Pioneered Customer Winback Campaigns for clients.
* Installed a CRM System for tracking customers and prospects.
* Gave numerous public speeches on using PURL's and Customer Winback.
* Created plans for increasing sales and growing market share.
Crown Press LLC, Dallas, Texas 1996-2008
President/CFO
* Created business plans, prepared budgets, forecasts, controlled expenses, and
managed day-to-day operations.
* Installed Printsmith software, created profit models, trained staff on quoting
, job tracking, company procedures and policies, client billing and accounting f
unctions.
* Managed a staff of eight people, responsible for hiring, training, motivating,
and leading the team in all aspects of business development.
* Interfaced with investment partner, tax agencies, banking officers, vendor and
customer relationships and the general public.
* Managed the preparation of the official annual report and tax returns.
* Designed, established, and maintained the company's organizational structure a
nd staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the firm.
* Complete P&L responsibly, and prepared analysis for equipment purchases, produ
ct lines, and contract negotiations.
* Installed manufacturing software for job control, inventory management, purcha
sing, MRP, Estimating, Order Entry, and configurator of custom jobs.
American Permanent Ware, Inc, Dallas, TX 1988-1996
Financial Controller/MIS Manager
* Responsible for all aspects of the financial, cost accounting and EDP areas of
this $26 million dollar manufacturing company.
* Prepared annual operating budgets for individual departments and the combined
company.
* Supervised a staff of six and reported to the parent company, VP of Finance an
d the President.
* Responsible for analysis of monthly operating results and comparing budgeted r
esults to actual performance.
* Well versed in all aspects of manufacturing information systems including MRP,
shop floor control, capacity planning, labor reporting, material tracking, cost
accounting issues and bar coding.
* Performed in house computer needs analysis and identified 100 knock out criter
ia for a new accounting/ manufacturing system and 289 other criteria.
* Performed detailed reviews of software systems and selected two finalists for
in house demonstrations.
* Team Leader for the installation of the new manufacturing and accounting softw
are systems.
* Responsible for coordinating annual external audit and interfacing with audito
rs. Performed reports for compliance with regulatory laws and for government con
tract work.
Radar & Company, CPA's, Dallas, Texas 1986-1988
Senior Consultant
* Installed numerous accounting software packages, including BPI, Platinum, and
Keystone.
* Trained staff on use of software and developed complete accounting systems for
sales, purchasing, payroll, inventory, cash receipts and cash disbursements.
* Developed two and five year forecasting models and projections for businesses.
Ernst & Young, CPA's, Houston, Texas 1983-1986
Senior Accountant
* Job duties included engagement planning and audit program development for both
new and existing clients.
* Supervised audit staff, administrated audit engagements, and drafted financial
statements with appropriate footnote disclosures.
* Audit experience included manufacturing companies, banks, hospitals, and insur
ance companies.
* Used tax experience in preparing complex corporate and personal tax returns.
* Solved inventory reporting problems with LIFO for a major client
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science-Accounting-Oklahoma State University
Certified Public Accountant
Member of Mensa