BINDY O'KELLY, MBA

18575 Dunkirk St., Hesperia, CA 92345 1234 E. 3rd St. #12, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cell: 760.912.1176 boe2b366@westpost.net
CONTROLLER/ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven and team-oriented leader whose managerial accomplishments reflect
superior business acumen, financial development and management skills, and a de
monstrated commitment to organizational growth. Highly experienced in analyzing
existing operations and implementing effective systems, strategies, and processe
s to improve organizational performance and profitability. Created strong and be
neficial business partnerships, and developed comprehensive business plans that
demonstrated outstanding short-term and long-term ROI.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting & Management ~ Budget Planning ~ Business Leadership ~ Accou
nting Management
Policy Development ~ Forecasting ~ Data Analysis ~ P&L Management ~ Internal Con
trol Development
Business Planning ~ Variance Analysis ~ General Ledger Management ~ Technology ~
Financial Planning
Productivity & Performance Management ~ Audit Management ~ Strategic Planning ~
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL EZ UP - CUSTOM DIVISION
2008 - Present
Retailer of the number one instant shelter in the world.
Assistant Controller
Oversees financial activity for multiple production facilities in and out of US.
Manages variety of functions including month-end closing with completion of int
ernal reporting pack, monthly preparation of detailed journal entries, depreciat
ion, accruals, rolls forwards, PPE, and interest. Prepares cost accounting for g
eneration of custom order production, inventory control and reconciliation, vari
ance analysis, budget, standard cost review and update, and inventory revaluatio
n.
Key Achievements
* Oversaw the upgrade of GP 8 to 10, ensured data integrity, and teamed with con
sultants on implementations.
* Reviewed system for deficient data; cleaned up and restructured identified dat
a before upgrade.
* Established policies and procedures for production scheduling through invoicin
g in compliance with system.
BOMATIC
2007 - 2008
Produces high quality plastic custom containers of all shapes and sizes.
Controller
Oversaw company banking activity and relations for multiple accounts while provi
ding general accounting functions. Maintained company financial accounting infor
mation and data. Managed General Ledger through financial statements, prepared a
nd entered all journal entries, reconciled balance sheet accounts, and provided
cost accounting.
Key Achievements
* Established accounting system and ensured data integrity while also serving as
liaison for outside accounting firm.
* Effectively created financial statements that conformed to GAAP standards for
financial institution presentation.
* Implemented a more comprehensible cost method for job batch and mold productio
n tracking.
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WILD ROCKET FOODS
2007
A Fresh Easy grocery chain.
Lead Accountant/Interim Controller
Identified, created, and implemented accounting policies and procedures for the
start-up of new large, multi-national company entering the US market, managing t
he project from beginning to full production operations. Prepared monthly journa
l entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial statements to me
et both US and UK requirements. Provided multi-country General Ledger through fi
nancial statements.
Key Achievements
* Strategically established temporary accounting system, Peachtree, while new sy
stem, ROSS, was being created.
* Served as Audit Coordinator between US and UK Auditors while overseeing bankin
g activity and relations for multiple accounts, functioning as signer.
* Teamed with consultants on a daily to monthly basis with implementation of ROS
S system.
HGI FINANCIAL SERVICES
2006 - 2007
A financial services corporation comprised of a team of highly qualified financi
al and accountig specialists.
Accountant/Legal
Effectively provided public accounting services for small businesses, profession
als, and non-profit
organizations with emphasis on financial statements, taxes, audits, insurance, r
etirements, and legal work. Performed accounting for multiple small business ent
ities with different accounting needs and methods through financial preparation.
Managed Flex Plans, Health Insurance Plans, Simple IRA's, Roth IRA's, and Roll-
overs for individuals and business clients.
Key Achievements
* Generated $350K in commissions through investments and company filings.
* Created and dissolved Incorporations, LLC's, Partnerships, Trusts, Wills, and
POA's, maintaining company records, minutes, SOI, and other legal requirements f
or these entities.
THE FOUNDATION FOR CSUSB, San Bernardino, CA
2005 - 2006
Responsible for many activities that require financial support not provided by t
he state.
Accounting Supervisor Commercial Operations - Report to CFO
Performed fund accounting for non-profit 501C organization as well as prepared a
nd presented monthly financial statements for Profit Centers. Provided annual bu
dget preparation and audit work, monthly sales tax filing, inter-company/multi-c
ompany account reconciliations, and prepared monthly journal entries, ensuring i
ntegrity of GL through review and analysis.
Key Achievements
* Utilized account analysis and physical inventory process to discover discrepan
cies within accrued credits account that led to substantial write-off of previou
sly unaccounted obsolete inventories.
* Established policies and procedures that ensured accurate reporting of invento
ries.
INLAND COLD STORAGE CO., INLAND COLD STORAGE, LLC, Riverside, CA 2
002 - 2005
Responsible for many activities that require financial support not provided by t
he state.
Accounting Supervisor/Controller - Report to CFO
Served as lead for internal and external audits, prepared monthly, quarterly, an
d year-end financial statements and write-up, prepared and entered journal entri
es, reconciled balance sheet accounts, and provided account reconciliations for
inter-company and multi-companies. Prepared monthly LOC 'Proof of Convenience' r
eport and submitted to bank, presented daily flash report, and teamed with depar
tment heads on budgets to initiate preparation of annual budgets.
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Key Achievements
* Innovatively created and executed policies and procedures to bring accounting
department up-to-date, creating a full accounting cycle daily, weekly, monthly,
and yearly that remained the basis until the merger with Castle & Cooke.
* Recommended and implemented changes in methods and procedures to improve depar
tment efficiencies.
* Oversaw reconciliation of petty cash of more than $100K per month, including C
OM checks.
MONTEILH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES, Rialto, CA
2002
Non-profit organization of group homes for children.
Administrative Accountant/Office Manager/Supervisor
Served as office and accounting staff supervisor, preparing and presenting month
ly consolidate financial statements for multi-facilities. Maintained general jou
rnal, prepared budget through finalization, oversaw asset management, tax report
ing, worker's compensation, and employee benefits. Prepared documentation for re
porting and filing with state for new group homes.
Key Achievements
* Streamlined financial reporting to ensure funds were being allocated and spent
according to state regulations.
* Created policies and procedures that reduced process time for opening new grou
p home from average of 6 to 2 months.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
MOLD & MACHINE CO., INC. (Production), CONTAINER MOLD CORP. (Leasing), Adelanto,
CA
Manufacturer of plastic injection molds and tooling for structural foam, compres
sion, and blow molds.
Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper
* Performed A/R and A/P, payroll, HR, job costing, monthly financial reporting,
daily flash report, and employee(er) and tax reporting and filing.
* Served as internal and external audit coordinator and bank representative for
multi company/accounts.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

California State University, San Bernardino, California

Masters of Business Administration, Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Currently Pursuing CPA, to be completed in 2011
United States Air Force Veteran
Notary Public, National Notary Association/Certified Signing Agent/Certified bac
kground Check
American Red Cross, Cpro, CPR & First Aid Instructor
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, ACCPAC, Prism, PeopleS
oft, ROSS, MAS90,
Great Plains (with manufacturing)