EDWARD R.

LEBLANC; CPA (inactive), MBA 1271 Monument Street, Pacific Palisades, California 90272-2551 Mobile: (310) 383-7526 Home: (310) 459-4947 Fax: (310) 459-7947 E-Mail: el12a302e@westpost.net BACKGROUND SUMMARY I am an innovative financial manager with over 15 years experience managing acco unting departments including all aspects of billing, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, financial analysis, and financial statement preparation. I have an excellent understanding of accounting and business productivity software and a strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Kurtzman Carson Consultants (Professional services firm providing restructuring consulting services - El Segundo, California) Accounting Manager 2008 - 2009 * Used project planning techniques to gain better control over the monthly closi ng by identifying the critical path of closing activities. * Analyzed account activity, prepared adjusting entries, and created financial r eports for the CFO to present to the executive committee. * Managed preparation of audit documentation and provided audit support enabling auditors to complete field work in less than one week. Venmar Development, Inc. (Real estate property management - Santa Monica, Califo rnia) Controller/Property Manager 2002 - 2007 * Controller for law corporation (Cohen & Associates, Inc.) and property managem ent company (Venmar Development, Inc.). I performed all necessary accounting ac tivities for over a dozen general ledger entities. * Managed three commercial properties with a total of 23 tenants generating a pr edictable and increasing cash flow to owners. * Managed two apartment buildings with a total of 52 apartments maintaining an o ccupancy rate in excess of 90%. Kneedler-Fauchere (Representative for 80 home furnishings manufacturers - Los An geles, California) Accounting System Consultant 1998 - 2001 * Acquired an in-depth understanding of Impact Ideal Solutions accounting softwa re enabling me to become a resource to K-F in the implementation and use of this software. * Developed procedures for posting cash receipts into Impact and trained company personnel in the use of the software, enabling recording of commission revenue and computation of outside salespersons' commissions on an accurate and timely basis. * Prepared monthly Impact operation plans to ensure all activities were complete d correctly and in accordance with accounting department schedules. NetCount LLC (Internet startup, web traffic analysis - Los Angeles, California) Controller 1996 - 1998 * Evaluated, selected, and implemented a Windows 95 based accounting system (Sol omon IV), providing management and investors with timely and relevant financial information. * Developed a billing system where one had not previously existed, assuring that all customer activity was captured and billed according to contract. * Developed a cash flow model that allowed for quick and easy updates, providing management with an accurate cash balance and forecast of expenditures. FMS Corporation (Debtor in Possession) (Military parts distributor - Los Angeles , California) Controller 1995 - 1996 * Prepared Operating Reports for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Trustee, assuring com pliance with applicable law and reducing bankruptcy attorney fees. * Prepared income tax workpapers and computed "Schedule M" items, allowing outsi de CPA's to complete company's income tax return quickly and at reduced cost the reby enabling recovery of a net operating loss carryback. IDOC, INC. (Software translation into foreign languages - Los Angeles, Californ ia)

Controller 1994 * Established month-end closing and foreign subsidiary consolidation procedures, presenting total company financial position, operating results, and cash flows within nine days after a period end. BFM ENERGY PRODUCTS CORP. (Manufactured nuclear reactor parts for US Naval Vess els - Santa Ana, California) VP, CFO 1991 - 1993 * Developed cash flow projection system for 17 major contracts, making new infor mation available in two weeks instead of the 16 weeks previously required. * Integrated cash flow projections with production scheduling, workforce plannin g, and materials management, providing management tools for changing conditions. FEA LOGISTICS SUPPORT CORP. (Aerospace Parts Distributor - Gardena, California) VP, Finance 1989 - 1990 * Installed automated accounting system and customized accounting reports, incre asing quality, timeliness, and usefulness of financial information. * Trained staff personnel to use new automated accounting system, permitting tra nsactions to be entered with little or no supervision. FPI INDUSTRIES, INC. (Aerospace Parts Distributor - Ventura, California) Controller 1986 - 1989 * Controlled disbursements and managed collections in a troubled company situati on; permitting the company's continued existence and reducing accounts payable b y 67%. * Established cash management policies, procedures, and priorities, improving ca sh flow and relationships with both vendors and customers. Prepared cash flow p rojections to identify problem areas and propose alternate solutions. ASTRONICS DIVISION/LEAR SIEGLER, INC. (Aerospace/Defense Contractor - Santa Mon ica, California) Vice President, Finance 1984 - 1986 Controller (1978 - 1984) * Applied program evaluation and review techniques to monthly financial closings , reducing time and effort to publish financial reports by one third. * Prepared discounted cash flow analyses for multimillion dollar new business pr oposals, guiding management's pricing decisions and negotiating strategy. * Integrated automated financial modeling into strategic and annual business pla nning processes, permitting faster updates and more accurate forecasts. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Certified Public Accountant (License no. 16351, inactive), California Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California Executive Program, Graduate School of Management, UCLA Bachelor of Science (Accountancy), California State Polytechnic University, Pomo na, California