DENNIS HASSALL
6525 Meadowcroft Lane Maumee, Ohio 43537 denhas[at]hotmail.com (419) 866-9361
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Accomplished professional with 30 years of demonstrated financial and managerial ability. Daily accounting
functions, financial statement preparation, budget preparation and variance analysis. Cash management, Risk management, tax related matters, including employment, sales, use and CAT. Vendor, customer and bank relations. Insurance and credit negotiations.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Education (Finance) • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Education (Finance) • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/08 – 12/09 Lighthouse Brands, LLC-Toledo, Ohio CFO /Controller Lighthouse provides personalized branding of promotional merchandise with annual revenues of $10MM.
Responsible for the complete accounting function with 3 direct reports performing billing, accounts receivable, collections and accounts payable. Performed cash management functions including cash forecasting. Managed the general ledger, Fixed Assets and depreciation recorded journal entries and processed monthly closings. Provided payroll data to outsourced payroll company and was responsible for property and risk management, company insurance programs including employee benefits.
• Revised the process for tracking product credits and returns
• Corrected GL for faulty process of accruing liabilities
• Improved cash control reporting
• Reconciled fixed assets to GL and corrected depreciation and amortization schedules.
4/07 – 8/08 Dukes-Titan Aviation, LLC –Findlay, Ohio CFO/Controller
Provide financial/accounting expertise for this manufacture/assembler of aircraft refueling equipment with international sales revenue of $23MM.
Perform or manage all treasury functions, including bank relations, cash management, cash forecasting/planning, retirement program and property and risk management, company insurance programs including property and employee benefits. Also prepare the annual budget, oversee management of automated GL package, and manage preparation and review of monthly financial reports. Manage the Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll and Cost accounting functions. Review monthly overhead for compliance with expected costs.
• Corrected errors in format of GL Package.
• Installed new WIP reporting system.
• Improved cash control and cash forecasting
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6/96 – 12/06 ACL-Northwest Ohio Group, Inc - Toledo, Ohio Controller
Construction/Engineering firm specializing in commercial glass and steel furnaces operating throughout the United States. Revenue to $30MM.
Direct the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including Accounts Payable, Payroll and payroll taxes / union payroll and reports, Billings and Cash Receipts and Project Accounting. Also review and maintain General Ledger and prepare and review financial reports including Balance Sheet, Income
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Statement, Job Cost Reports and WIP. Analyze actual costs vs. cost estimates and report on variances. Also prepare cash projections and monitor cash flow.
• Converted to a new integrated accounting and project management software package for the general ledger and financial reporting system.
• Installed a record retention program.
• Negotiate favorable insurance rates.
10/91 – 6/96 Self Employed – Toledo. Ohio
Owner of small accounting/bookkeeping service providing personalized services, specializing small business. Prepared in monthly closing, liason with creditors, prepared payroll reports, advised clients on various matters. Also served as a contract accountant/consultant for various clients. Recommended actions to improve accounting and reporting systems.
• Consulted for Textile Leather Company.
• Interim Controller for Fundraising Company.
• Assisted in selection of new Controller.
• Consulted with US Transportation.
7/90 - 10/91 Modern Packaging Corporation - Monroe, Michigan Controller Paperboard Box Manufacturer - Revenues of $12,000,000
Administered the daily accounting activities, managed credit and collection, managed insurance programs, and controlled budgeting and Inventory cost control. Also, prepared financial reports and advised management pertaining to financial matters.
• Reduced days sales outstanding by one week.
• Designed and implemented job cost control system.
• Established credit policy and terms.
Managed accounting staff of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing and coordinated the monthly close with department heads. Monitored and adjusted daily bank balances, coordinated with department heads.
• Designed and implemented a staff-training program to improve performance.
5/85 - 10/88 Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority - Toledo, Ohio Chief Accountant
Assisted Living – Revenues of $15,000,000
Supervised daily accounting functions of Accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Developed annual budgets in conjunction with the Department of HUD, consulted with department heads relative to financial matters, prepared Journal entries, financial/management records.
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