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DOUGLAS WILSON

3001 Stockbury Fort Collins Co 80525 * 970-817-0900 * dwc9688e@westpost.net


SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency
across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with extensive accountin
g experience providing Cost Containment solutions and P&L Management. Skilled in
reengineering ineffective methods and processes while creating analysis-driven,
results-oriented approaches to business operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Analysis & Reporting ~ Change Management ~ Budget Planning ~ Internal
Audits ~ Process Improvement SOX ~ Consolidations ~ A/P & A/R ~ Policy Developm
ent ~ Strategic Planning
Multi-Site Accounting ~ General Ledger ~ Team Development & Leadership ~ Best Pr
actices
SELECTED SUCCESSES
X Recommended and facilitated consolidation process, reducing headcount 20% and
costs $1M.
X Streamlined accounting process and significantly reduced month-end close from
10 to 5 days.
X Introduced aggressive new receivables collection system and established crash
program to research, identify and resolve issues, reducing A/R balance by $225K
while strengthening relationships with customers.

CAREER OVERVIEW
TIME WARNER CABLE
2007 V 2010
X Coppell, Texas (National Cable Television Company with Regional Revenues of $1
B)
Regional Accounting Manager / Senior Manager of Accounting
Direct activities leading up to and including the preparation of monthly financi
al statements. Provide leadership and direction to a staff of five within Texas
region, responsible for general ledger reconciliations and P&L variance analysis
. Assisted in the quarterly and annual review of SOX guidelines to ensure finan
cial compliance. Developed and implemented Accounting policies to ensure consist
ency in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting. Responsible for the m
onthly, quarterly and annual review of Franchise Taxes paid to the various citie
s we operated in.
Key Achievements
X Successfully consolidated financials of four divisions into one region substan
tially streamlining operations and reducing headcount by 40%.
X Utilizing best practices, developed consistent accrual methodology and balance
sheet formats identifying cost savings in utilities, telephone and vehicle expe
nses.
TREE OF LIFE (Division of Royal Wessanen)
2004 - 2007
X St.Augustine, Florida (Natural and Health Food Distribution, US Revenues of $1
.3B)
Accounting Manager (2006 V 2007)
Directed team of four accountants responsible for monthly closings, A/R manageme
nt and income and expense variance analysis. Leveraging broad competencies in op
erations management led training of staff related to Tree of Life policies and p
rocedures. Provided accounting direction for warehouse and transportation manage
rs regarding process techniques, P&L review and cost reduction plans.
Key Achievements
X Key player in accounting function consolidation by identifying duplication of
efforts in regions and corporate office.
X Implemented best practices to ensure balance sheet consistency across the comp
any which help identify problem accounts and helped contain costs.

DOUGLAS WILSON
3001 Stockbury Fort Collins Co 80525 * 970-817-0900 * dwc9688e@westpost.net
Sr. Financial Consultant with Tree of Life (Consultant with CFO Services 2004
- 2006)
Key Achievements
X Responsible for financial management and reporting, monthly forecasting, and o
ther reporting requirements.
X Reconciled and balanced general ledger balance sheets that had not been in bal
ance for several years with minimal impact on the bottom line.
X Acted as liaison with auditing firm to mitigate issues on prior years audit.
LANEY & DUKE TERMINAL WAREHOUSE, INC
2001 - 2004
X Jacksonville, Florida (Privately held warehousing company with annual Revenues
of $15M)
Controller
Directed fiscal management of eight distribution warehouses with annual revenues
of over $15M. Responsible for Financial Reporting & Analysis and P&L Managemen
t while leading a staff of six.
Key Achievements
X Utilized Best Practices to ensure balance sheet reconciliations were accurate
and bank reconciliations were done in a timely manner.
X Acted as liaison with external audit firm and significantly reduced the number
of audit issues from prior years.
LIZ CLAIBORNE SHOES
200
0 - 2001
X Jacksonville, Florida (Privately held shoe distribution company with annual re
venues of $3.5M)
Senior Accountant
Managed a team of three responsible for monthly bank reconciliations, A/P, A/R a
nd month end close.
Key Achievements
X Reduced outstanding receivables by $60,000 by working through chargeback issue
s and settling customer complaints related to quality and delivery schedules.

EDUCATION
BS in Business Management, LeTourneau University, TX Graduated 2004 Summa cu
m Laude
Other course work included concentration in Accounting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
JD Edwards (One World) ~ PeopleSoft ~ Great Plains (Dynamics) ~ Open Systems
Microsoft Word ~ Microsoft Excel ~ Microsoft PowerPoint ~ Microsoft Access ~ Mic
rosoft Outlook

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