MICHAEL C SMITH
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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SUMMARY
A detailed-focused, highly ethical and innovative accounting professional with a
background in accounting and finance, and experience ranging from P&L/financial
statements, management reporting, general ledger and journal entries, to
multi-state payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and account reconciliations.
Additional cross- training and experience in diverse areas of business operations
along with staff training and development. Demonstrated ability to effectively
plan, coordinate, and meet deadlines of multiple projects while contributing
successfully to company objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DECURION CORPORATION, Los Angeles, California
Corporate Accounting Supervisor - 2007 - 2009
A privately-held corporation that is parent to three operating companies:
Pacific Theatres, Robertson Properties Group, and the ArcLight Cinema Company.
Directed and coordinated daily corporate accounting operations encompassing the
areas of financial statement reporting, general ledger, PeopleSoft Payroll,
taxes, cash flow, cash reconciliations, disbursements, and receivables. Emphasis
on managing the monthly closing, along with the preparing, reviewing, and posting
of consolidation entries, and for the financial reporting at both the single and
consolidated legal entity levels.
* Increased productivity 25% overall along with employee satisfaction by
developing new policies & procedures and evoking a positive teamwork environment,
setting goals, and sharing of the company philosophy.
* Achieved 100% alignment of all community members with the design and
deployment of new reporting format for the Quarterly Board of Directors Financial
Package.
* Functioned as a General Ledger Super User for JD Edwards system upgrade and
integration. Established coding system for new modules, input data, configured,
and tested system for operational issues.
* Assisted in the designing and implementing of best practice accounting
procedures, financial reconciliations, reviews, and consolidation of financial
statements thus resulting in world-class business performance.

SMALL WORLD KIDS, INC, Culver City, California
Accounting Manager - 2006 - 2007
A $50M manufacturer and retailer of educational and specialty toys.
Directed and coordinated the financial and budgetary activities of the company
while managing an accounting staff of six. Emphasis on monthly closing, daily
cash flow reporting, audits, and SEC reporting.
* Increased staff productivity and technical ability by 20% through effective
training and by providing tools they required to reach expectations and achieve
objectives.
* Modified daily working procedures to reduce month-end-closing process from
eight to three days.
* Assisted in preparation of quarterly and yearly SEC filings including 10K, 10Q
and 8K which resulted in consistent on-time reporting.
* Planned, coordinated and monitored performance of financial audits, reviewed
entire accounting cycle, evaluated the adequacy of internal controls, and
developed new procedures which thus reduced overhead costs by 20%.

ENERGY SAVERS UNLIMITES/CENTRAL GARDEN & PET, Carson, California
Controller - 2005 - 2006
A $20M manufacturer of aquarium and terrarium equipment with exclusive topnotch
features.
Handled all accounting functions which included general ledger, month end
closing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets. Emphasis on
Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
* Coordinated and executed process owner certifications, updated internal
control documentation, and monitored cycle-level controls and process level risks
to ensure material processes and controls were incorporated into the compliance
process in a timely manner as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley
Act.(SOX)
* Preformed month-end closing and prepared monthly financial reports for upper
level management along with providing reports showing significant expenditure
fluctuations.

HUNTER DOUGLAS, Los Angeles, California
Controller/Accounting Manager - 2002 - 2005
The world market leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of
architectural products.
Overall authority for the financial operation of the Los Angeles Division.
Assisted in budget preparation and administration, with major concentration on
accounting, payroll, monthly closing, and consolidation of 3 sets of books.
* Provided timely, appropriate and accurate financial and management reporting
including the reduction of monthly closings to 4 days from 10. 
* Restructured the Accounting Department resulting in improved timeliness and
reliability of financial reporting. 
* Implemented and monitored automated payroll, resulting in a 24% reduction in
cost and 62% decrease in processing errors

SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION, Los Angeles Basin, California
Accounting and Administrative Manager/LAN Coordinator - 1999 - 2002
A manufacturer who produces corrugated containers, folding cartons, industrial
bags, containerboard, and recycled paperboard.
Directed staff of 11 employees. While being responsible for the financial
functions of two manufacturing facilities, including, A/P, A/R, P/R with major
focus on general ledger analysis, month-end closings, journal entries, inventory
reconciliation and variance analysis, income and balance sheet preparation thus
producing monthly financial statements.
* Conducted financial, compliance, information system, and operational audits
resulting in improved controls and operating efficiencies by 17%. 
* Developed and implemented comprehensive annual budgets, and provided accurate
and timely monthly reports, which reduce budget overruns by 24%.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX/FOX SPORTS NET, Los Angeles, California
An American television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert
Murdoch's News Corporation.
Manager of Accounting and Administrative Operations - 1995 - 1999
Managed Accounts Payable staff of 24, while using analytical ability combined
with extensive experience in conception and execution in effectively guiding
department/staff through system conversion. Focus on writing of policy and
procedure manual, employee training and development, along with formulating
cost-cutting strategies.
* Streamlined the accounting system, which improved processes by 30% through new
software implementation and elimination of repetitive processes. 
* Produced 500+ 1099 for miscellaneous, interest and all other incomes
categories on a timely basis and thus reduce overhead costs by 10%.

EDUCATION
B.A., Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Mercyhurst College
B.A., Organizational Resource Management
Mercyhurst College

CERTIFICATIONS
CPA Program
Currently completing

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows NT, XP, Vista, Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio,
Project, Outlook, Lotus 123, Kronos, ADP on-line, TimeSlips, Great Plains, HRIS,
HR-10, QuickBooks Pro, MAS-90, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, AS400,
Cognos, Hyperion, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Reportsmith.