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STEVEN R. SANDERSON

6008 Middaugh Court

Downers Grove, IL 60516

630-852-5414 (H)

312-621-2766 (W)

 

 

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Professional Summary

 

Multi-talented leader experienced in accounting and finance.  Background includes the development and management of multiple budgets, cashflow projections, and administrative responsibilities.  Able to plan for short term and long range growth, update computer systems, procedures and staff to improve productivity while reducing costs.  Computer proficient.

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Areas of Expertise

                                                Cost Accounting                 Financing/Leases

                                                General Ledger                     Budgets

                                                Credit/Collection                  Fixed Assets

                                                Taxes - State/Local              Business Planning

 

 

Professional Background

 

LKQ Corp.                                                                                                                            May 00 - Present

Chicago, IL

Automotive parts recycling

Assistant Controller – Central Region  - Central Region eliminated as of  7/01/01

·         Established goals, due dates and reporting hierarchy within region.

·         Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly financial data for 7 companies.

·         Hired directly from Resources Connection assignment.

 

Resources Connection former affiliate of Deloitte Touche                                        April 98 - May 00

Contract Employer - Project Staffing

·         Assistant Controller, Central Region – LKQ Corp.

·         Interim CFO for the Board of Trade Clearing Corporation

·         Interim CFO – PrimeSource Surgical – Birmingham, AL

 

Harry W. Kuhn, Inc.                                                                                                           April 96 - April 98

West Chicago, Illinois

Highway Construction, Asphalt Plants, Trucking - $ 80 million annual revenue

Financial Coordinator (CFO equivalent)

 

·         Analysis of Union contracts resulting in payroll cost reductions.

·         Negotiated reduction in cellular phone costs resulting in $ 30,000 annual savings.

·         Recommended implementation of new NI Gas tariff. Contracted for unique telecommunication monitoring devices.  Savings potential of 15%.

·         Organized General Ledger analytical work in preparation for yearly audit.

·         Implemented review of natural gas program.  Signed one year agreement with a new supplier resulting in a minimum savings of 12%.

 

Rolfe & Nolan (USA), Inc.                                                                                                 Jan 92 - April 96

Chicago, Illinois  (headquarters) - offices in New York and Idaho

U.S. software subsidiary of London based publicly listed company

Financial Controller

 

·         Streamlined A/P processing with development of repetitive coding sheet, resulting in consolidation of personnel.

·         Negotiated a variety of leases including a step lease for high speed laser printers in our New York city data center.

·         Analyzed telephone costs and developed a program to save 20% annually.

·         Developed  annual budget, cashflow analysis, and rolling budget forecasts.

·         Upgraded General Ledger to Windows based system.

 

ILG Industries                                                                                                                          1988-1992

Chicago, Illinois  

Manufacturer of fans and blowers for commercial construction market. Company liquidated.

Controller

 

·         Initiated plan to move facility out of state. Developed team, package, and presentation in securing a $ 300,000 commitment from a state funding authority.

·         Researched, justified and began implementation of MRP II system to identify non-repetitive product costs on a timely basis.

 

Quinco Manufacturing Corporation                                                                                    1986-1988

Calumet Park, Illinois          

Automotive parts manufacturer - company liquidated

Vice President/Controller

 

·         Developed gross profit analysis by manufactured part.  Generated results indicating contributing vs. non-contributing parts.

 

                Comfab, Inc.                                                                                                                               1983-1986

Addison, Illinois 

Manufacturer of telecommunication equipment

Vice President of Finance/Controller

 

·         Researched, recommended, purchased and implemented state of the art manufacturing software.

 

                The Meyercord Company                                                                                                        1979-1983      

                Carol Stream, Illinois           

                World’s largest printer of decalcomania

                Accounting Manager

 

                Inryco, Inc. - Division of Inland Steel                                                                                   1974-1979

                Melrose Park, Illinois

                Construction and construction related supplies

 

                Education

 

            Bachelor of Science - Accountancy                                                                                            1971             

                Northern Illinois University

               

                Organizations

 

            Current Treasurer – Downers Grove School Board Caucus

            Former President - Downers Grove School Board Caucus

                Former Treasurer - Cub Scout Pack 57

                P.A.D.S. (Homeless shelters) - Volunteer

 

 

 

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