Becky S.

Adkins, CPA
2001 W. Summit Dr. Evansville, IN 47712
(T) 812-985-2170 or 812-430-9830
(E) becadki@insightbb.com

Summary
Dynamic CPA with an MBA and 20+ years experience in the Accounting/Finance
field. Experience in 5 Industries. Utilize my skills and experience to take your
company to the next level financially.
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Accomplishments
*Managed financial & strategic budgets in excess of $700 million
*Recommended outsourcing a receivables audit function to save over
$33,000/yr
*Automated monthly consolidation - reducing from 3 days to minutes
*Reduced costs by implementing direct deposit & e-billing; lengthening
payables cycle & adding sweep account to offset bank fees
*Developed reporting and policies & procedures for start-up positions
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Professional Experience

2008 – 2010 Aventine Renewable Energy – Mt. Vernon, LLC, Mt. Vernon, IN
Controller - $300M Ethanol Facility
Performed cost tracking, analysis, and reporting for a large construction
project, assuring SOX and sales tax compliance. Developed comprehensive cost
tracking procedure for production reporting, utilizing plant inputs & software.
Reviewed and cataloged bankruptcy documents for filing. Supervised Human
Resource function.

2005 – 2007 Bowers Harrison, LLP, Evansville, IN

Controller – $500K Annual Revenues, Supervised 3
Administered all financial functions for a large law firm, including cash
management, budgeting, treasury functions, tax reporting, payroll, benefits,
payables, receivables, and IT. Supervised staff accountants, IT & Human
Resource Manager. Worked closely with attorneys to perform productivity
analyses & other special projects. Worked with banks, accounting firms, and
other law offices to accomplish work objectives.

1987 – 2005 Atlas Van Lines, Inc, Evansville, IN

Group Controller – (1995 – 2005) - $700M+ Annual Revenues, Supervised 7

Exercised financial control over six companies with combined annual revenues
exceeding $700 million. Responsible for annual and strategic planning for these
six companies as well as monthly financial statement preparation,
analysis, and review. Responsible for corporate financial reporting.
Managed a department and supervised a support staff. Implemented
controls, policies, and procedures to streamline work flows. Analyzed
and implemented new systems when required. Worked closely with senior
management, IT, sales, and operations management to perform analysis and
reporting.
 Director of Internal Audit – (1990 - 1995) New Position for Company
Worked closely with senior management, as a member of that group, to perform
financial and operations audits of departments throughout the company
and do annual strategic planning. Advised senior management of audit findings
and followed up on changes that resulted. Coordinated the annual public audit,
handled random audits by lenders, and recommended controls to consider when
new projects were undertaken. Reported audit findings to the Board of Directors.
Division Controller – (1987 – 1989) New Position for Company
Established policies and procedures and set up systems for a new division.
Prepared monthly financial statements and an annual budget, maintained
operations statistics, coordinated information system projects, and
completed special analysis projects to assist operations management in
measuring the business.
2004 – Present Dantay Properties, LLC, Evansville, IN
Manager
Established and perform all management services for this small business
holding company. Work with attorneys, lenders, tenants, customers, and
vendors to facilitate business objectives.
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1998 – Present University of Phoenix Online, University of Southern IN, Becker Conviser CPA
Review Corp, Evansville, IN
Instructor
Facilitate a variety of undergraduate Business and Accounting classes for
University of Phoenix Online.

Teach a course in Accounting and Finance for Non-financial Managers for the
University of Southern IN, which serves as an elective toward the Certificate
in Total Quality Management offered by the University in conjunction with the
American Management Association. Instruct a similar class for corporate
clients of the University.

Teach Becker CPA review classes as they are offered locally

Education
1981 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
MBA Business

1980 Graceland College, Lamoni, IA

Bachelor of Arts Business
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Certifications
CPA - Certified Public Accountant, February, 1987
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Interests

Bicycling, Tennis, Swimming, Reading, Travel

Key Words Controller, Regional Controller, Accounting, Accountant, Senior Accountant,

CPA, C.P.A., Certified Public Accountant, Finance, CFO, Chief Financial Officer,
Finance Manager, VP of Finance, Vice President of Finance, SOX, Strategic Planning,
Treasury, Treasurer, Cash Flow, Budgets, Budgeting, Audit, Financial Reporting,
Cost, Costs, Cost Tracking, Consolidations