Martin C. Cole Jr.

2464 Waterleaf Lane.

Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 308-5127

Senior Executive experienced in financial leadership, process improvement and fi

nancial reporting.
*Have improved financial reporting process's reducing time required to finalize,
prepare and distribute monthly financial reports.
*Increased department efficiencies allowing for the decrease in number of employ
ees.
*Responsible for implementation of internal controls and accounting policies and
procedures.
Results-oriented leader adept at contributing to improvement of operating perfor
mance, identifying problems, defining solutions and implementing new processes a
nd procedures. Skilled in negotiations, communications and motivation.
MBA, Aurora University, August 1999
BS Accounting, Quincy University, 1985
Professional History

Anderson Copper and Brass, a Marmon Group Company, Oak Forest, IL April 2008 - M
ay 2010
$20 million manufacturer of brass plumbing fixtures
Vice President of Finance / Controller
* Totally redesigned the financial statement preparation process increasing the
accuracy and decreasing the time required by over 50% from five days to two days
.
* Corrected numerous errors with accruals and reserves which resulted in the rec
lassification of over $250 thousand dollars from the Balance Sheet to the Income
Statement.
* Developed and installed procedures which increased efficiencies enough to allo
w the elimination of one accounting clerk.
* Redesigned the development of direct labor and overhead rates increasing the a
ccuracy of standard costs.
* Installed account analysis procedures which ensured the timely correction of a
ny required corrections.
Meyer Material Company, McHenry, IL January 2007 - April 2008
$82 million supplier of ready mix concrete and construction aggregates
Accounting Manager
*Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements.
*Prepared annual tax packages for corporate office.
*Reviewed monthly account analysis and implemented improvements to make the proc
ess more efficient and more informative.
*Reconciled the final annual budget with the corporate office
AmSafe Partners Inc., Phoenix AZ August 2004 - December 2006
Group of 19 international companies which manufacture products for the Aviation
industry including restraint systems, pallet nets and cargo nets. Annual consol
idated sales of $217 million.
Corporate Director of Finance
*Coordinated the recording of Purchase Accounting entries for all companies foll
owing the acquisition of companies from prior owner
*Oversaw daily domestic cash of $16 million, determined excess funds and process
 investments
*Consolidated results of 19 international companies in three different Excel for
mats.
*Obtained information required by outside accounting firm to prepare tax returns
*Identified and implemented changes to streamline cash reporting
AmSafe Aviation Inc., a Marmon Group Company, Phoenix, AZ October 1999 - Present
$35 million manufacturer of aviation restraint systems.
Controller 01/01-08/04 / Assistant Controller 10/99 - 01/01
Direct all P&L - Financial Functions, staff of 7.
*Prepared monthly financial statements for company and consolidated statements f
or group of 17 companies
*Responsible for all financial departments including credit
*Prepared tax packages for the corporate tax department as well as annual budget
s.
*Improved internal procedures and policies allowing for the more efficient prepa
ration of financial statements and improved internal controls.

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ECODYNE WATER TREATMENT INC., A Marmon Group Company, Naperville, IL September 1

997 - October 1999
$15 million manufacturer of commercial water treatment equipment.
Controller 07/99 - 10/99 / Accounting Manager 09/97 - 06/99
*Prepared monthly financial statements
*Prepared monthly balance sheet reviews and account reconciliations
*Supervised all Financial Functions
*Approved new customers and determined credit limits
*Assisted in preparing annual budgets and forecast
BLACKSTONE MANUFACTURING, A DIVISION OF THE ECHLIN CORPORATION, November 1996 -
August 1997
$50 million manufacturer of automotive and small engine fuel pumps
Senior Cost Analyst
*Computed standard cost of new products
*Reconciled and reviewed purchase price variances and investigated large varianc
es
*Prepared monthly account reconciliation's and analysis
*Coordinated physical inventory
*Coordinated compilation of budget information
ADHESIVES AND SPECIALTY CHEMICAL, A DIVISION OF MORTON INT., Chicago, IL
July 1988 - November 1996
Multi-Plant, Multi-State manufacturer and processor of specialty chemicals with
revenue in excess of $300 million, both in domestic and foreign markets
Cost Analyst
May 1994 - November 1996
*Performed duties of plant accountant for four manufacturing locations which inc
luded the recording of inventory production and material usage as well as varian
ce analysis and account reconciliation's
*Served as cost analyst for four plants, investigating large purchase price vari
ances along with budget variance analysis
*Maintained and reconciled warehouse inventory for all locations
*Performed and assisted with annual physical inventories
Accounts Payable Supervisor
February 1989 - April 1994
*Direct supervision of three accounts payable clerks, designed and implemented i
nternal controls, total responsibility for outbound freight system, assisted wit
h conversion and testing of software from a batch system to an on-line system an
d completed Total Quality Management training.
Control Accountant
July 1988 - January 1989
*Prepared monthly bank reconciliation's, reconciled corporate charges, recorded
inter-company charges and prepared account analysis.
UNITY HEALTH PLAN, Park Ridge, IL
August 1986 - June 1988
Health Maintenance Organization
Accountant / Budget Analyst
*Prepared monthly financial statements, assisted in installation and testing of
on-line general ledger and prepared corporate tax returns for related company.
SWIFT INDEPENDENT CORPORATION, Chicago, IL
January 1986 - May 1986
Manufacturer of packaged meats
Direct Sales Accountant
*Posted cash to Accounts Receivable Ledger and assisted with the preparation of
financial statements.
References available upon request