William E.

Kiekel, CPA
11601 Lowell Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 226 5763
wk813cd0@westpost.net We
are relocating to the Dallas Metroplex. Our new address will be dependent on jo
b location, our home in Overland Park is on the market currently.
CPA - CFO-ACCOUNTANT -CONTROLLER-ANALYST-GOALS
We are relocating to the Dallas Metroplex. I will secure a challenging position
which allows the utilization of my extensive background in business and financia
l management. It will provide the opportunity to participate in the growth and s
uccess of an organization.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Problem solver, very focused and creative with extensive experience in most as
pects of business, administration, accounting and finance.
* Extremely analytical and skilled in using Excel and other graphic tools to cre
ate usable, creative, and understandable reporting.
* Very quick to analyze and understand new and complex problems and develop work
able solutions.
* Ability to manage multiple special projects and meet every deadline while hand
ling day to day activities.
* Well organized, detail oriented and a strong leader by personal example.
* Management of multiple administrative service disciplines' with outstanding r
esults and very little staff turnover.
* Excellent training and teaching skills for developing personnel at all levels
of the organization.
* Great listener with participative hands on working style.
* Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accou
nting and Finance from the University of Kansas. Total semester hours 125, grade
point average 3.05 on 4.0 scale.
* Certified Public Accountant
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Implementations of new software systems to deliver accurate meaningful reporti
ng systems. System migrations of both hardware and software systems to provide f
or growth of volumes, data upgrades and the changing organization requirements.
Development of PC based integrations to packaged software for workaround solut
ions to accomplish the desired information goals of all members of the organizat
ion.
* Participation in acquisition and merger activities in U.S. and U.K. as both an
Individual Consultant and as a part of very large (30 plus) member teams on lar
ge projects. Analysis and presentation of conclusions and recommendations throug
h spreadsheets and graphic displays.
* Restructuring of systems, procedures, and personnel to accomplish integration
of diverse business cultures to achieve common goals. A core strength is my abi
lity to identify and execute programs that will meet goals of all users or custo
mers and assure full cooperation of all parties toward the common goals of the o
rganization.
* Development of workable budgets and business plans and the systems and proced
ures to monitor and implement them successfully as a team effort. I am skilled a
t getting the cooperation of others toward common goals, and believe that this b
egins with a thorough analysis of the situation, understanding the diverse needs
of the parties involved and obtaining consensus that results in a full commitme
nt by all parties to the task at hand.
* Extensive experience in setting up a formal program to identify, rationalize a
nd justify capital equipment investments that allow for growing the organization
, product lines, efficiencies, profitability, safety, and product quality. A key
element of this is providing the full financial justifications to sell the capi
tal program investments to Corporate management based on cashflow analysis, payb
ack calculations, return on equity employed and risk analysis.
* Excellent technical skills and knowledge in administration, accounting and fin
ance matters and a very strong ability to analyze complex situations in a fresh
and new manner, evaluate the risks involved, identify expected results and make
sound business decisions.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Senior Area Sales Manager Dec 2009 to April, 2010: Kansas City Regional
Senior Area Sales Manager for ABS of Deerfield , Illinois. ABS is the leading Ma
nagement Consulting Firm in the US and Canada for small to medium sized firms. M
y position and task was calling on Kansas City area businesses of all types and
selling Operational and Financial Consulting Surveys and Services.
* Financial Consulting 2000 to December, 2009: Acquisition and merger analysis a
ssignments both as part of very large International teams and as the sole member
of smaller merger and acquisitions opportunity assessments. Experienced in the
analysis and special studies of particular "problem" situations including recomm
endations for satisfactory resolution and the establishment of safeguard interna
l controls for the prevention of future recurrences.
The years 2008 and 2009 did not meet my expectations on the frequency and scope
of consulting assignments that I have worked on and I decided to seek full time
employment and a new challenge.
* Vice President- CFO 1990 to 2000 Ruskin Div of Tomkins PLC, a very large ($6 b
illion) British Conglomerate. The Ruskin Division is the world leading manufactu
rer of commercial and industrial air handling control products, with seven manuf
acturing locations and well over $100 million in sales. We were very focused on
continuous improvement methods and were successful in every conceivable financia
l measure including over 19% earnings before taxes and over 60% annual return on
capital employed. Responsibilities included all accounting and finance function
s, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, general ledger, credit and collect
ions and at various earlier times customer service, order entry, data processing
, purchasing and inventory control, personnel and employee benefits.
o Experiences included the design and development of systems for :
* Product margin analysis
* Selling price quality tracking
* Product costing, both ongoing lines and special one-off projects
* Product rationalizations (seven plant locations)
* Major job quote reviews to assure margins were properly maintained
* Product development team participation to improve profitability
* Capital equipment analysis and justification
* Balance sheet management to assure year on year return improvements
* Implementation of new software systems
* Plant closings, shutdowns and disposals
* Process razing studies with impact forecasts
* Participation on acquisition teams
Previous Employment
Litton Industries, Olathe Kansas , V. P. Finance
American Television, Denver Co., Materials Manager
Troupe, Kehoe, Whiteaker & Kent CPA's, Kansas City, Phoenix & Tucson, Audit Mgr
.
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