Michael P.

Pastorius, CPA
10732 South Monitor * Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 * 708-636-7035
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Qualifications for Senior-Level Financial Management
Credentialed financial executive equipped with over 20 years of comprehensive ex
perience spanning operations, planning, managerial accounting, general ledger, a
ccounts receivable/payable, forecasting, and reporting. Superior analytical and
problem solving skills. Additional areas of expertise encompass:
Internal Auditing * Income Statement Responsibility * Planning / Budgeting
* Financial Analysis
Internal Controls * Contract Negotiation / Administration * Job Costing * St
andard Costing
Financial System Design / Implementation / Enhancement * Inventory Control *
Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Selected Highlights
* Eliminated hundreds of hours of labor in Accounting through process improvemen
t and more productive use of technology.
* Reduced professional staffing by 60%.
* Boosted inventory accuracy to 97%, eliminating over $1,000,000 of inventory an
d carrying expenses through sound financial analysis and improved internal contr
ols.
* Replaced an expensive, out-of-date off-site Payroll package with a much cheape
r software system. Reduced costs and increased reporting efficiencies.
* Reduced accounting risk at all business units by implementing sound internal c
ontrol practices.
* Reduced the monthly closing cycle to less than five business days, by introduc
ing improved financial closing procedures.
* Interviewed and hired many professional employees, building a strong organizat
ion within the company.
* Dramatically improved the quality of the professional staff.
* Created outstanding financial reporting packages for the business units and st
rengthened reliability of key systems.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Consistent record of promotions throughout career.
* Outstanding references available upon request.
Career Track
EDWARD HINES LUMBER CO., a multi-state manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler

Controller 2001 - 2010
* Prepared the company's Financial Statements and financial analysis using a com
pletely revamped ERP system and related software tools.
* Supervised all degreed Accountants and the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivab
le and Payroll Departments. Hired, trained, and scheduled all staff. Conducted
annual performance reviews and made compensation decisions for the all Departme
nt personnel.
* Developed appropriate costing models for all manufacturing divisions.
* Integrated the new ERP system's operating modules with the G/L module; created
all financial reporting associated to the new system.
* Assured integrity of the new ERP system through new balancing procedures.
* Provided financial analysis for executives on a monthly basis.
* Extensive experience with budgeting and financial statement review
* Conducted month-end closings, adhering to strict timelines.
* Implemented internal controls related to cash management at remote locations.
* Traveled to all operations as necessary to oversee internal and external audit
s; supervised all physical inventories.
* Reduced headcount in assigned areas, which yielded $300,000 in annual savings.
* Documented all changes in departmental policies.
* Reported directly to the CFO.
Michael P. Pastorius
10732 South Monitor * Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 * 708-636-7035
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Accounting Manager 1988 - 2001
* Supervised staff of ten professionals, including degreed staff.
* Prepared Consolidated Financial Statements.
* Hired, trained, and conducted annual reviews for all Accounting staff.
* Primary liaison to public accounting firm during annual audit.
* Prepared Form 5500 returns for 401(k) plans; worked with public accountants on
their review of same.
* Reviewed and approved weekly, monthly, and quarterly Sales Tax returns in mult
iple jurisdictions. Interfaced with state auditors, minimized exposure to penalt
ies and strengthened internal controls subsequent to audits.
* Reviewed and signed all Payroll Tax returns, including 941s
* As a result of performance, promoted to Controller.
Internal Audit Manager
* Trained and supervised the internal audit staff
* Developed the internal audit procedure manual, implemented substantially impro
ved internal controls.
* Handled ad-hoc projects at the request of the Chief Financial Officer.
* Travel to remote locations to conduct the company's most complicated audits.
* Promoted to Accounting Manager.
Internal Auditor
* Extensive travel to remote locations across the continental United States.
* Conducted internal audits at manufacturing facilities, retail sites, and whole
sale distribution centers.
* Prepared audit results in accordance to company policy, made recommendations t
o strengthen internal controls.

Education
* Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting major, Drexel Univer
sity
* Certified Public Accountant, registered in Illinois
Civic and Honors
* Member of the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society
References
Outstanding references available upon request.