1. JO E GRINER, CPA
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.531.0835
grineraj@gmail.com
ACCOUNTING / FINANCE / AUDIT
REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., Greensboro, NC Jun 1996 – Jul 2004
Corporate Controller
Controlled the financial activities at a company valued at $400MM. Directed three manufacturing companies, with 6
direct reports and 20 indirect reports. Oversaw annual manufacturing capital and operating budgets of $350MM+, while
managing internal controls. Wrote annual and quarterly reports. Assessed risks related to product liability, property
and employee-related insurance and incident mitigation and resolution.
 Improved accounting policies resulting in a clean report from first audit as a public (SEC) registrant. Prior to
arrival to company audit report included excess of 20 reportable incidents; through better staffing, tighter
internal controls, and development and deployment of sensible and real-world policies and procedures, able
to quickly identify causes of audit findings and resolve accordingly. Ensured timely reconciliation of key
accounts; more importantly, ensured transparency and visibility of outstanding and unusual transactions and
amounts.
 Reduced month and year-end accounting close by 80% through better collaboration and communication
between corporate and manufacturing facilities. Better utilized technology (SAP)and monthly checklists to
ensure completeness of transactions and key month-end jobs.
 Participated in the annual and quarterly SEC filings, including 10-K and 10-Q Management Discussion and
Analysis.
 Spearheaded Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance through documentation of processes and internal controls and
mapping to financial reports.
 Coordinated Risk Management activities including Product Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance.
Ensured accuracy of Incurred but not Recorded (IBNR) relating to Product Liability and Workers’
Compensation insurance.
 Developed reports using SAP Report Writer to develop labor and overhead variance reports at manufacturing
location with annual budget of $175MM. Communicated report findings to plant management to identify root
causes, such as outlying departments and / or machines and inaccurate overhead rates.
 Improved working capital through payables and receivable policies. Extended payables terms to 45 days;
generated and managed a “tender vendor” listfor key vendors. Communicated to supply-chain employees how
to better negotiate favorable payment terms, taking into considerate bank and bond covenants.
 Coordinated monthly forecasts for manufacturing facilities with annual budgets of $175MM.
 Developed and delivered monthly management reports including Manufacturing Contribution Margin,
Advertising (MCD) Analysis, and Capital Expenditure report.
 Coordinated annual budgets at manufacturing locations, including estimated earned hours, manufacturing
variances, indirect and direct variable and fixed costs, overhead rates, and staffing requirements.
 Spearheaded the integration of a new payroll system (UltiPro) to transition processes to in-house. Directed
payroll personnel while working with Ultimate Software consultants in the implementation of the software.
Ensured accurate reporting through Crystal reports.
 Coordinated quarterly and annual audits with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.