1. DAVID RICHARD
540 Orchard Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Home: 419-874-2427 Cell: 419-308-4557
dr952561@gmail.com or www.linkedin.com/in/davidarichard1/
OBJECTIVE
Team-oriented Accountant who prepares clear, comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management.
A detail-oriented professional with 30+ years of experience applying financial and managerial accounting practices
and procedures within a constantly changing manufacturing environment. I am searching for a role in Controlling or cost
accounting for a manufacturing entity.
HIGHLIGHTS
Project Controlling/Cost accounting Financial/Cost Reporting
Cash-flow report generation Managing 3-4 direct and multiple indirect reports
Account reconciliations/Analysis Audit preparation
Multiple ERP Software/SAP 3+ yrs. Budget analysis and reporting
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created a Project Controller team with five units and trained them on the company products and the companies SAP
system software. Their responsibility was for the commercial piece of the project and to ensure on time and accurate
project reporting for monthly financial statements.
Successfully implemented a proactive process of project reviews analyzing budgets vs actual cost. Reporting timely
results back to sales and management to improve pricing modules used for future sales quotations which improved
future margins and results.
Participated on a software team to implement SAP within a 12 month goal and delivered on time. Responsibility
included implementation, testing, and training of the SAP controlling module. The system automatically reported
revenue, cost of sales, and WIP postings and their postings into the financial statements. Monthly financial results
accurately reported to management on day two providing timely information for improved decisions.
Served on multiple software teams and implemented a variety of ERP systems (M2M, Manfact, JDE, and SAP) to
improve financial data and operational efficiencies. Creating real time reporting and taking less time to manipulate
data, department costs gained clarity making it easier to analyze and develop cost cutting measures. MRP and
production scheduling improved the net working capital results and floor space and capacity control.
Created written processes and procedures used for revenue recognition, warranty, and order entry. These processes
ensured compliance within the organization for internal and external audit requirements helping provide signed
audited financial statements.
EXPERIENCE
FIRST SOLAR INC.
Perrysburg, OH
Cost Department - “Contractor” 10/2014 to current
Reconciling inventory and In-transit accounts
Analyzing standard vs actual cost on Solar panels and creating adjusting journal entries
Month end close reporting and journal entry preparation
Reviewing set up of new part numbers prior to entry into the system

2. Employed over 31 years within the same company and experienced two buyouts within those years. Successfully transitioned
within the different organizations and integrated new corporate policies and procedures into Henry Filters.
BARNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (dba Henry Filters)
Bowling Green, OH
Controller 12/2013 to 8/29/2014
(Department eliminated)
Created financial reports for corporate management including forecasts for sales, cash flow, order intake, and backlog
Prepared invoicing and cash collection while providing daily reporting to management
Reviewed and approved facility costs for accounts payable department
Transitioned operations and financials from SAP to Infor XA software during Barnes buyout of Henry Filters from Durr
Worked with customers and vendors to set up Barnes International on their systems and maintained account maintenance
DURR ECOCLEAN INC (dba Henry Filters)
Bowling Green, OH
Director of Operational Forecast and Analysis/Manager Project Controlling 06/2000 to 12/2013
Managed up to 5 direct reports
Project Controller for million dollar projects produced within (3) manufacturing facilities
Controlled hundreds of active projects worth in excess of $150M
Responsible for monthly and yearly sales and cost of sales accurate financial reporting, including warranty
reconciliation, analysis, and the monthly accrual
Worked with Project Managers and resource managers on projects ensuring budget accuracy and percent completion
Reviewed quotation and budget, resolved issues, and input the product structures into the sales order for engineering to
attach the BOM’s
Invoiced customers and assisted in cash collections
Worked directly with internal and external auditors to ensure corporate and governmental compliance
Developed revenue recognition and warranty process and procedures
Responsible for the Bowling Green, Ohio facility department cost budget
Used various revenue recognition methods (Completed Contract, Percentage of Completion, Zero Profit)
HENRY FILTERS INC
Bowling Green, OH
Assistant Controller 04/1983 to 06/2000
Started as an Accountant and promoted to Assistant Controller
Managed 2 to 3 direct reports at different times during this period
Managed financial reports and reconciliations for accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, warranty,
revenue and cost of goods
Managed commercial side of projects teaming with Project Managers for cost vs budget and invoiced customers
Actively participated in monthly and yearly reporting to upper management
Created budgets for departments and reconciled budgets to actual on a monthly and yearly basis
Produced financial documentation for external auditors
Reconciled physical inventory and ensured compliance to inventory cycle counting processes
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ACCOUNTING 1982
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA
ERP and managerial software Microsoft Excel & Word, M2M, Manfact, VAST, JDE, Infor XA, Hyperion, and SAP
Excel and Managerial seminars throughout the years
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer with church serving in many roles
Coached youth soccer for over 18 years
Volunteer at Way Public Library since 2002
REFERENCES
References available upon request