Accounting and System Analyst. M-W Affiliate.
Experience
WCA McMurry Training Center – General Manager
2007-2009. Casper, WY
- Responsible for the development and execution of the strategic plan and meeting the goals of the Board of Directors
- Responsible for the development and management of the budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training and retention of training center personnel
- Responsible for the development of new training opportunities
- Responsible as the public contact for all Training Center activities and events
- Responsible for being active in the community to represent the image of the Training Center and build networks in the community
- Responsible for setting sales goals and other performance measures for the Training Center
- Responsible for the financial reporting for the Training Center
- Responsible for the construction and accounting for a $4,000,000, 22,000 square foot classroom building
- Managed 15 employees
Bruce Brown, CPA LLC – Owner
2006-2007, Devils Tower, WY
- General business consulting
- Tax planning
- Tax preparation
Neiman Enterprises, Inc. – Chief Financial Officer
1998 – 2006, Hulett, WY
- Responsible for the financial function for ten companies.
- Established and maintained financial procedures, controls and reports to comply with GAAP, laws, rules and regulations governing the financial activities of the company.
- Provided financial leadership to establish and accomplish company goals, including providing information and analysis to improve cost competitiveness and maintain efficient business systems.
- Managed company audit with external auditors.
- Managed company cash activities.
- Monitored compliance with financial covenants and managed banking relationships.
- Responsible for the risk management and business insurance programs.
- Worked closely with the CEO and General Manager to develop strategic plan for the companies.
- Managed a staff of 5.
Controller – Pasco Petroleum Corporation
1995 – 1998, Scottsdale, AZ
- Responsible for financial reporting, payroll, budgeting and tax planning for three companies in the retail gasoline and convenience store operations.
- Manage daily cash, human resources, internal controls and annual review by outside CPA’s.
- Supervise and accounting staff of two paraprofessionals.
Controller – Tempe Crane, Inc.
1992 – 1995, Tempe, AZ
- Responsible for financial reporting, payroll, budgeting and tax planning.
- Manage daily cash, human resources, internal controls and annual review by outside CPA’s.
- Supervise and accounting staff of two paraprofessionals.
Senior Tax Specialist – KPMG Peat Marwick
1990 – 1992, Phoenix, AZ
- Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
- Senior in charge of an engagement responsible for filing over 60 pension plan returns.
- Member of the KPMG Peat Marwick Quality Service Council
Staff Accountant – Ernst & Young
1989 – 1990, Phoenix, AZ
- Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
- Performed tax research and planning.
- Industry experience has included: health care, real estate, and a variety of closely held corporate companies.
Education
University of Wyoming – Laramie, WY
- MBA – June 2004
Graduate of Leadership Wyoming 2002
Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ
- B.S., Business Administration, Accounting – December 1988
- Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity
University of Wyoming – Laramie, WY
- B.S., Secondary Education – May 1981
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Wyoming Society of Certified Public Accountants
Community Service
- Board Member – Casper Area Economic Development Alliance
- Board Member – Wyoming Special Olympics
- Board Member – Casper Chamber of Commerce
- Wyoming State Republican Party – Vice-Chairman
- Trustee – Eastern Wyoming College Foundation
- Council Member – Wyoming Workforce Development
- Past Trustee – Crook County Medical Services District #1
- Chairman – Crook County Republican Central Committee
- Board of Directors/Past Chairman – North East Wyoming Economic Development Coalition
- Past President – Wyoming Manufacturing Association Past President – Hulett Chamber of Commerce