JEFFREY SINNOTT

JEFFSINNOTT@AOL.COM

SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

(858) 518-0475

Possesses 20 years of diversified administrative and management experience, primarily with progressively responsible experience in controllership roles. Re-established effective accounting controls following a prolonged period without leadership and 100% accounting department turnover. Negotiated with State Board of Equalization Auditors to mitigate liabilities and penalties, reducing tax liability $650K, for a chapter 11 reorganization. Defined accounting control functions for a conversion from an in-house network accounting system to an Oracle accounting system.

WORK EXPERIENCE SIDS CARPET BARN, INC., San Diego, CA 2011 Controller Temporary contract assignment with this $25M four-store retail and contract flooring business to assist in 2010 year-end close, bring cash accounting and bank reconciliations current, and prepare for IRS and BOE audits. ULTRASIGNS, INC., San Diego, CA 2003-2011 General Manager / Controller Full P&L responsibility, with four direct accounting reports and shared management responsibility for 5 sales and 15 administrative personnel, 50 personnel in US production and installation, and 50 in Maquiladora production. Improved and upgraded manufacturing process and controls, billing, and collections procedures to facilitate growth from $10M in revenues in 2003 to $20M in 2008 During third month of employment, uncovered ongoing embezzlement source and elaborate multi-faceted scheme exceeding $1.6 million dollars in losses. Compiled comprehensive case of evidence for the district attorney and obtained a conviction. Pursued restitution, obtaining title to two businesses and a residence. Initiated voluntary repayment plans with federal and state agencies regarding overdue payroll and sales taxes, worked with vendors to reset goals for bringing down payables. Negotiated new lines of credit with banks, and new equipment leases to rebuild the business. Steadily increased safety performance and reduced Experience Mod Rate for workers comp from 152% to 67% in four years, reducing expense over $100K per year. EXHIBITRON, INC./SPARKS EXHIBITS, San Diego, CA 2001-2002 Controller Formulated a recovery plan to counter heavy financial losses and tax liabilities from bad debts. Negotiated with governmental agencies to mitigate penalties and develop voluntary repayment strategies. Performed all aspects of due diligence and composed the financial components of a purchase agreement with Sparks Exhibits and Environments, a large competitor. Completed the reporting requirements of the US trustee and facilitated the integration of Exhibitron into Sparks facility. 3G CELLULAR, INC., San Diego, CA Controller 2000-2001

Established initial accounting procedures and controls for this start-up, directing finance and accounting functions for US operations. Assembled an accounting department to support over 100 research and development center personnel. Administered cash and investment activities. Coordinated external and internal audits as well as year-end tax accounting.

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RELIANT GENERAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., San Diego, CA 1996-2000 Controller Led all accounting and financial activities and managed cash balances and trust fund accounting of $12M for multiple insurance agencies. Managed premium accounting, pre-underwriting, data entry, and other company departments. Ten to twenty direct reports per operating unit. LAIDLAW ENVIRONMENTAL, San Diego, CA 1995-1996 Controller Facilitated integration of Greenfield client base and maximized collections during and post-acquisition Conducted accounting-related projects for hazardous waste transportation division. Researched, re-billed and collected over $400K in over-360 days receivables from General Dynamics that were unpaid due to a year-long manifest tracking issue. GREENFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL, San Diego, CA 1990-1995 Controller Administered budgets, compiled forecasts, and composed financial reports regarding $18-million in TSDF operations. Directed office administration and operations support, supervising six direct reports. Ensured regulatory compliance through related tax, license, and permit maintenance. 40-hour Hazmat trained and certified FIREMANS FUND INSURANCE COMPANIES, San Diego, CA Operations Unit Manager Led start-up procedures, hired over 180 personnel in six weeks Trained employees in numerous production areas. Managed data entry, policy typing, underwriting support, and output processing departments. TAYLOR BUS SERVICE, San Diego, CA Administrative Manager Reported to the owner and held full profit and loss responsibility for local operations. Instrumental in creating strategic plans, developing forecasts, and structuring bid proposals. LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC., San Diego, CA Division Manager Directed all aspects of service operation with annual sales of $4.5M. Recruited, hired, and trained over 130 individuals in a ten-week period. 1988-1990

EDUCATION SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA B.S. in Accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS M-1(ERP System) Excel Oracle Accounting Great Plains QuickBooks Pro