1. MICHAEL J. ARCHER, MBA LINKEDIN PROFILE
214.335.5361 CELL MICHAELJARCHER@SBCGLOBAL.NET
SENIOR LEVEL FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
A financial leader who places a strong emphasis on quality and accuracy, offers 15+ years of experience in directing
complex financial dealings, eight-figure spends, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.
Leverages strong fiscal controls and management to ensure positive audit outcomes and full compliance with all
regulatory requirements. Demonstrates an ability to get results in diverse work settings and to mentor others to succeed.
NOTEWORTHY EXPERTISE
Credit Analysis ▪ Accounts Receivable Management ▪ Project Management ▪ Profit & Loss Responsibility
Financial Analysis and Consulting ▪ Financial Management ▪ Economic & Industry Analysis
Sales Forecasting ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Budget Preparation ▪ Client Relations ▪ Contract Negotiations
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS
 Directed conversion of the Dean Foods Purchasing Card Program to Saputo Dairy Foods, with an annual spend of
$35,000,000 and 150 cardholders.
 Managed the divestiture of company’s yogurt division from an accounts receivable perspective, working closely with
the acquirer to resolve any cross payment issues.
 Collaborated with internal audit to ensure and obtaining annual satisfactory audits with no material deficiencies.
 Successfully transitioned previous inter-company transactions to trade accounts with a monthly volume of
$25,000,000; working through a myriad of complex issues including invoice presentment, remittance allocation and
past due management.
 Partnered with the Credit Manager to improve portfolio performance, reducing past due invoices (over 30 days past
due) from $2,500,000 to less than $100,000.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA – DALLAS,TX 2010-2016
SUPERVISOR, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (2014-2016)
 Managed a team of five with responsibilities in Collections, Claims (customer deductions), Rebills (invalid customer
deductions) and Cash Applications.
 Developed, maintained and distributed to stakeholders semi-monthly Key Performance Indicator report on corporate
Accounts Receivable portfolio of approximately $120,000,000, by line item, customer and collector/specialist.
 Created/prepared ad hoc reports, including Monthly Portfolio Payment Trend Analysis, Customer Claim Reason Code
Analysis and Credit Over Limit Reports, for delivery to senior leadership and inclusion in monthly reporting package.
 Reviewed yearly and monthly accounts for credit worthiness representing $1,750,000,000 in annualized sales.
 Developed and managed the protocol for the billing and collection of non-finished charges to trade customers.
 Participated as Subject Matter Expert on global ERP project – providing insight and direction on new SAP system.
 Wrote corporate Cash Application and Credit Policies to take into account new metrics required by internal audit and
corporate change management.
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST (2012-2014)
 Reviewed annually and monitored monthly customer accounts for credit worthiness representing $1,250,000,000 in
annualized sales.
 Worked with Director, Customer Financial Services to develop and implement the changes to existing processes
required due to the acquisition of the company from Dean Foods to Saputo, Inc.
 Maintained and monitored an Accounts Receivable portfolio with average outstanding balances of $45,000,000, with
a past due balance less than $75,000.

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SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA CONTINUED…
CREDIT ANALYST (2010-2012)
 Reviewed annually and monitored monthly customer accounts for credit worthiness representing $1,000,000,000 in
annualized sales.
 Maintained and monitored an Accounts Receivable portfolio with average outstanding balances of $30,000,000, with
a past due balance less than $50,000.
OPEN, INC – DALLAS, TX 2002-2010
MANAGER, MARKETING & OPERATIONS
 Performed economic and industry analysis to ensure product viability and develop new product areas. This included
determining the ROI and ROA of new projects, as well as determining the financial potential of updating existing
products, given market limitations.
 Developed informational website, gearing towards market opportunities as outlined in marketing plan.
 Developed, implemented and updated marketing plan. Performed extensive research to determine industry trends
and utilized the economic data to determine potential market opportunities.
 Developed and maintained annual budget, incorporating market and economic research gathered for product/market
development to validate assumptions utilized in the creation of the budget and sales forecast.
 Managed all day to day accounting and operational issues.
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE– DALLAS,TX 2000-2001
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
 Created monthly Business Cost Center overview, with financial narrative and analysis.
 Provided financial management oversight to large maintenance projects, including monitoring the cost/profit
performance against budget, allowing senior management to allocate scarce resources according to its best use.
 Collaborated with senior management and maintenance personnel to generate a detailed resource-based budget &
forecast within corporate revenue and gross margin goals.
 Primary contact for accounting integration and valuation issues between company and Signature Flight Corporate
during its acquisition of Signature. This included inventory valuation, accounts receivable/payable reconciliations,
as well as preparing revenue & cost forecasts, to be incorporated into the existing budget, mid-year.
BASE ACCOUNTANT
 Managed the accounts payable process and interacted with vendor and suppliers to ensure timely payments.
 Oversaw the month-end closing procedures and provided reconciliations to corporate headquarters, as well as
reconciled work-in-progress balances to completed projects.
 Primary contact for accounting integration and valuation issues between company and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
CFOS2GO - SAN FRANCISCO,CA 2000
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
 Created and implemented a budget to provide an accurate financial roadmap to senior management for expansion.
 Resolved previously known, but not utilized cash flow information and business cyclicality issues; created a model
to analyze product category’s projected remaining life span, as well as new product areas previously not explored.
 Implemented and maintained a new accounting system, integrating non-Y2K compliant systems and information.
 Developed financial information reports for executive management.
*Career Note: Prior professional experience includes Vice President, Corporate Banking for Comerica Bank –
California and Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking Officer for First Interstate Bank – California.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Finance Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance San Jose State University, San Jose, CA