EARL W. BARTGEN JR.

, CPA, CTP
17370 Brook Crossing Ct. ~ Orland Park, IL 60467
Home 708-479-4267 ~ Cell 708-724-6838 ~ earl.bartgen@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Seasoned Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all fac
ets of accounting, financial management, and treasury management. Highly skilled
in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and f
inancial objectives. Adept in streamlining financial processes, enhancing produc
tivity levels, introducing process improvements, and implementing technology sol
utions. Core competencies include:
Financial Stewardship & Controllership
Financial Management & Accounting
Financial Reporting & Consolidations
Budget Management & Forecasting
Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis
Treasury Management
Cash Flow Management
Technology Enhancements
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Alion Science and Technology - Chicago, IL (2003 - 2009)
Accounting Manager
* Executed financial monitoring, due diligence on acquisitions, and quarterly SE
C reporting, audits, and reviews.
* Provided leadership and direction to all aspects of accounting, financial mana
gement, cash flow management, forecasting, and general ledger activity.
* Supervised and mentored staff members in performing at optimal levels.
* Handled debt monitoring responsibilities.
* Developed accurate and reliable financial reports that aided in decision-makin
g processes.
Jasculca/Terman & Associates - Chicago, IL (2001 - 2003)
Vice-President, Finance and Administration
* Directed the financial stewardship of the company and provided insight to the
owners on the financial status of the company.
* Played a key role in raising profits through budgeting and project monitoring,
which reduced operating expenses by 14%.
* Pioneered the implementation of a system to manage project costs and employee
activity, which resulted in a reduction of project overruns by 25%.
* Spearheaded efforts to improve cash flow and meet long-term goals.
Arcor, Inc. - Chicago, IL (1996 - 2000)
Controller
* Provided leadership and direction to all financial management, controllership,
and accounting initiatives.
* Designed and implemented a perpetual inventory system for stocking $2 million
of merchandise.
* Enabled the warehouse staff to value inventory on a daily basis eliminating th
e need for monthly physical inventories while delivering accurate information of
inventory on hand to customer service and sales teams.
* Ensured the accuracy and integrity of all financial data used in management re
porting.
Illinois Development Finance Authority - Chicago, IL (1985 - 1995)
Deputy Executive Director and Director of Finance & Administration
* Maintained full responsibility for daily operations involving the Finance and
Accounting departments.
* Directed the consolidation of financial information and growth of 2 separate e
ntities using sound business acumen.
Early Career:
Lester B. Knight & Associates and Booz Allen Hamilton, Chicago, IL; Cincinnati,
OH; Florham Park, NJ
Division Controller
Assistant to the Controller
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Leadership Institute
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Credentials:
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Treasury Professional
TECHNICAL SKILLS
JAMIS, CYMA, Platinum, Microsoft Office, ADP, Great Plains, Solomon