1. Connie J. Michel<br />Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br />Mobile - 319/431-6010<br />CJMICHEL1226@yahoo.com<br />Professional SummaryTalented leader with an extensive background in finance, project and staff management. A highly motivated individual noted for working with people, developing strategic partnerships and winning attitudes. Hands-on manager with a diversified expertise in project implementations, human resource management, accounting systems development, fiscal management, financial reporting and all areas of office management. Ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve the P&L.work ExperienceS & R Manufacturing, 2011 – current Earlville,, IowaChief Financial Officer and Director of Human Resource, 2011 – Current Member of trhe Executive Management team planning, directing, and coordinating of operations within the company. Responsible for developing policies and managing the daily operations of the business. As well as planning for the most efficient use of materials and human resources.Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting (Quickbooks Pro), financial analysis, cash management, profitability improvement and other special projects that support efficient operations. Advises and assists the management team in budgeting and profitability matters. Serves as the primary financial and administrative contact for the company.Responsible for all areas of human resource management.Ovation Networks, 2007 – 2011 Cedar Rapids, IowaChief Financial Officer and Human Resource, 2007 – Jan 2011 Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting (Quickbooks Pro), financial analysis, cash management, profitability improvement and other special projects that support efficient operations. Advises and assists the President in budgeting and profitability matters. Serves as the primary financial and administrative contact for the company.Directs an accounts payable and receivable department of five.Responsible for all areas of human resource management, including placing job advertisements, screening of resumes, keeping job descriptions up to date, setting up and overseeing all company benefits, writing and maintaining the employee handbook, employee performance scheduling, pay scales, employee relations and planning.Fiserv Insurance Solutions, 1973 - 2007Cedar Rapids, IowaVice President Division Controller, 1973 - 2007 Performs a wide range of difficult to complex activities related to budgeting, financial reporting, financial analysis, profitability improvement and other special projects that support efficient business unit operations. Advises and assists the Division President and Business Unit Presidents in budgeting and profitability matters. Serves as the primary financial and administrative contact for the division and the corporate office.Directs an accounts payable and receivable department of five.Controller and Human Resource Manager, Active member of the senior management team. Directly responsible for all aspects of accounting services and financial reporting. Maintain full P&L accountability (Great Plains, Freedom products), requiring strict control of complex accounting, finance and record keeping.Utilize strategic management, financial analysis, and decision-making skills to increase operating cash flowImplementation of cost controls, purchasing procedures, and operational efficiencies and expense control.Implemented all internal accounting/office procedures, internal controls, reporting structures and business administration operations.Automated accounting, human resource functions to maximize operational efficiency.Directed an accounting department of six, an office management staff of four and an HR department of one. Developed the departmental goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods and controls. Development and maintenance of effective internal audit controls, including maintaining an accounting system which complies with the GAAP auditing standards and preparing all monthly financial reports for three entities. Preparation of all financial reports to the Board of Directors.Responsible for all areas of human resource management, including placing all job advertisements, screening of resumes, keeping job descriptions up to date, overseeing all company benefits, maintaining the employee handbook, employee performance scheduling, pay scales, employee relations and organization planning.Accounting Manager, Prepared monthly financials and forecastsManaged accounts payable and accounts receivable team of two.Directed all cash management functions.Prepared and processed the payroll and related taxes for 80 employees.Accomplishments Led 3 successful accounting system conversations including G/L, A/P, Payroll and A/R. Presented all NDP quarterly financials to Board of Directors for 10 years.As a joint venture with another senior manager, successfully spearheaded a $5m building project to build a new headquarters for the consolidated company. This 18 month project included layout, design, interior design and landscaping and was completed on time. Saving the company more than $15k per month for office space. Involved in the acquisition of 7 business units and the integration and consolidation of human resources, shipping & receiving, and financial procedures. Successfully wrote and implemented a formal credit and collection process which reduced DSO by 30% within the first 9 months. Oversaw purchasing and successfully cut costs by isolating new vendors, and renegotiating pricing terms. A company savings of more than $50k a year.Education and affiliationsKirkwood Community College – attended 1986-1988 Cedar Rapids, IAAccounting I, II & IIIComputer Applications – Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.Serves the State of Iowa as a Notary Public for the past 20 years.Member of the Society of Human Resource Management Association for the past 15 years.Member of the IAPP 1998 – present.Member of the Controllers Club for McGladrey and Pullen for over 10 years.Served as an advisor on the local Sam’s Club Advisory board for local businesses.<br />