GREG AREND, CPA

16320 S.E. 149th Street, Renton, WA 98059 / 425-891-5993 / gae5cf74@westpost

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SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Motivated financial leader with a comprehensive management background in account
ing, banking/financial services, and contract negotiations. Ability to manage m
ultiple projects simultaneously while working under pressure in fast-paced envir
onments. Effectively defines, develops, and implements targeted action plans to
maximize profitability. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsib
ilities, and technologies. Reputation for integrity, dedication, and work ethic
.

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Cross-Functional Team Leadership * Process Improvement * Proactive Problem
Solving
* Relationship Building * Contract Negotiations * Financial Expertise
* Staff Training & Motivation * Presentations * Database Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stock Yards Meat Packing Company (a US Foodservice Company), Renton, WA
Vice President of Finance (2008-2010)
Proficiently developed detailed financial reports, providing dynamic forecasting
, trending and result analysis tools integral to company's short- and long-term
strategic business planning. Planned and coordinated budgets to maximize use of
resources while controlling costs. Managed a broad range of banking relationsh
ips and information systems. Applied strategic planning, prioritization, and ma
nagement skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaini
ng high quality standards. Provided detailed support to senior executives, incl
uding the division president and regional CFO.
* Played a key role in executing a multi-faceted business segment study to enhan
ce analysis through item profit identifying loss leaders, resulting in a 15% inc
rease in margins.
* Successfully met aggressive 2008 EBITDA targets by collaborating with function
al managers to further improve backside vendor rebates, reduce sales tax expense
, and control costs
* Streamlined operations following a reduction in work force from 112 to 85 by c
ost-effectively controlling costs in all aspects of daily business operations.
Northwest Protective Services, Inc., Seattle, Spokane and Portland
Group Controller (2007-2008)
Proficiently handled all facets of day-to-day financial reporting, legal, and in
formation systems for three reporting entities. Provided senior management with
critical tools for measuring results and supported employer in defining future
business plans and strategies.
* Created effective and efficient detailed margin reporting processes, which enh
anced pricing model and increased margins of 3%.
* Maximized productivity and performance by streamlining financial reporting and
reducing month end closing cycle in half.
* Developed and implemented a comprehensive labor margin profitability study to
determine loss leaders and bid renewals at improved margins.
* Optimized the preparation and integration of financial statements by enhancing
 operational efficiency.
King's Command Foods, Inc., Kent, WA
Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance, Corporate Secretary & Treasurer (2000-20
07)
Strategically prioritized, planned, and coordinated financial projects to ensure
on-time, requirements-compliant completion while maintaining high quality stand
ards. Oversaw daily financial, legal, information systems, personnel and admini
strative functions for Seattle and Ohio Branches.
* Presented and improved item gross profit analysis that consistently drove a 50
0% increase in operating net income.
* Increased cash flow by 400% by soliciting and establishing Electronic Funds Tr
ansfer (EFT) payments for most large customers.
* Enhanced accounting and administrative functions allowing absorption of a 50%
increase in revenue without hiring additional staff members.
* Collaborated with legal personnel to effectively resolve litigation and potent
ial litigation matters.
* Negotiated $150 million in local and state grants and incentives when purchasi
ng new Ohio plant.
Fletcher's Fine Foods, Auburn, WA
U.S. Controller, Treasurer and Director (1996-2000)
Maintained accountability for overseeing all aspects of nationwide Financial Ope
rations, as well as directly supporting the CFO at the Canadian parent company.
Played a key role in facilitating the acquisition of a U.S. subsidiary, and perf
ormed extensive due diligence for other potential acquisitions.
* Successfully achieved financing for the purchase of a new manufacturing plant
by securing a tax exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bond at a mere 1.9% inte
rest rate.
* Designed, developed, and integrated various territorial income statements and
gross profit reporting and associated performance incentives, resulting in a 35%
boost in net income.
The TPA of Washington/United HealthCare Administration, Inc., Seattle, WA
Controller (1993-1996)
Handled all aspects of Financial and Administrative Functions for a Third Party
Administrator (TPA) of self-insured clients.
* Generated 12% reduction in information systems costs by steering the successfu
l installation of all computer hardware and software upgrades, as well as repair
s and enhancements.
NorMed, Inc., Tukwila, WA
Accounting Manager and Computer Systems Administrator (1989-1993)
Maintained full accountability for overseeing a diverse range of financial, Admi
nistrative and Human Resource Functions for a wholesale distributor of medical s
upplies division, a property management division, and a real estate partnership.
* Optimized efficiency by creating and implementing various computer programs an
d systems that enabled staff level to remain constant, while revenues increased
75% in just 4 years.
Career Note: Additional experience as an Accounting Supervisor for Rocket Resear
ch Company (now PriMex) and Staff Accountant for Schuck's Auto Supply.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
BA, Business Administration, Major in Accounting - University of Washington, Sea
ttle, Washington
CPA, State of WA