1. RICHARD A. CRAWFORD
8761 77th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55106
651-283-6675
Dtcrawford77@msn.com
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 CPA Certified Controller skilled in public accounting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting
 Financial/Accounting activities including developing standards, tracking budget expenses, and analyzing
information
 Proficient in financial and accounting software such as Quick Books Pro, Turbo Tax, Peachtree, Lotus 1-2-3,
Microsoft Dynamics, and Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
WORK EXPERIENCE
Controller - Walbon Holding Company - Rosemount, MN 09/2005-07/2016
 Oversaw all aspects of financial activities for four trucking companies that resulted in route optimization,
minimizing out-of-route costs, and increasing profitability by 5%.
 Managed and supervised account payable and account receivable teams, including payroll, invoicing,
journal entries, and cash collection and application.
 Successfully implemented Customer Credit Policy that resulted in reducing bad debt write-offs to 1% of
gross sales.
 Prepared supporting schedules for external audit which streamlined the process and decreased fees
 Participated and collaborated with management team in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating revenue
streams in order to meet or exceed revenue goals.
 Monthly financial close activities through preparation and review of journal entries, and account
reconciliations.
 Banking and lender relations to ensure that necessary loan and funding processes were up to date including
covenant compliance.
Controller - Bestway, Inc. - South Saint Paul, MN 07/1990-09/2005
 Developed and administered all accounting and financial procedures within company policies, including
conducting appropriate financial analysis, monitoring results, and explaining exceptions and anomalies
 Prepared all regulatory and funding financial reports as requested ensuring no penalties or negative
consequences
 Extensive contributions associated with improvements in financial reporting, business controls, cash
management, financial planning, budgeting, and accounting business systems
 Communicated with customer service team to ensure invoicing was completed accurately and timely.
 Maximized return and limit risks on cash by minimizing bank balances, and making investments
CERTIFICATION
CPA Certificate - State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN 1983
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts, Accounting - University of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN 07/1980
Business Accounting - Alaska School of Business - Anchorage, AK 1975
MILITARY
U.S. Army - Anchorage, Alaska