ORWIN JACOB OPDYKE                                                              
(210)858-9542
5918 Rebel Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78247                                         
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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute expansive skill set to organization that I can grow with long
term. 

HIGHLIGHTED EXPERTISE

 
•	Heavy Cash Management	
•	Accounts Payable Management	
•	Close participation/inventory reporting and analysis	
•	Cost Accounting
•	Financials Preparation	
•	Forecasting
•	Budgeting
•	5+ years in Management
•	Treasury/Cash Management experience
•	Tax and Compliance
•	Proficiency in MS Office Suite


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Padgett, Stratemann, & Company, LLC, San Antonio, TX                            
                                      1/2007 – 7/2009
Senior Auditor

Turned around client work in 20 - 40% less time than budgeted.  Spearheaded and
successfully completed maneuvers to increase profitability on jobs from 80% in
prior engagements to 110%.  Seniored banking and employee benefit plan audit
fieldwork with efficiency and accuracy.   Audited three years in a row the
financials and employee benefit plans for a large health organization based in
the San Antonio region.

Farm Bureau Bank, San Antonio, TX                                               
                   7/2003 – 12/2006
Assist Accounting Manager

Supervised work of three other accountants, reviewed, and submitted reviewed
work to the accounting manager and chief financial officer. Managed treasury/cash
flow, fixed assets, accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliations, payroll
accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.  Assisted in the preparation of the
monthly financials, prepared reports needed for OTS examination, interim and year
end audits, and reported on taxes submitted to state on a monthly basis. 
Additional projects included starting the accounting system for an LLC wholly
owned by Farm Bureau bank and managing the accounting process.  Took ultimate
responsibility for the unqualified opinion rendered by the auditing firm for that
project.

Moll Industries, Inc., San Antonio, TX                                          
                        1/2002 – 6/2003
Assistant Controller

Completed tasks and duties as requested by the Controller. Managed accounts
payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, budgeting and forecasting for the
Austin, Rochester, and San Antonio regions. Assisted in monthly preparation of
company financials, problem solving, submitted monthly tax reports, provided
useful feedback to Controller and Chief Executive Officer. Provided dialogue used
corporate wide to maintain vendor relations during restructuring. Successfully
implemented spreadsheets, other reports, and work tools which increased the
efficiency of the accounting process by 40%. Identified instances of fraud
through careful analysis of expenditures and cost-cutting mechanisms.  Developed
internal controls which successfully prevented any future fraudulent internal
activity.  
 

Digital Interiors, San Jose, CA                                                 
                 3/2001 – 12/2001
Accounts Receivable/Collection Clerk
Evaluated and assessed credit risk, investigated and recovered $300k in
previously written off “unrecoverable” income during third month of employment,
reconciled accounts receivable, managed incoming cash receipts, reported on
monthly activity, and assisted in migrating from Peachtree to American Contractor
accounting software.  Reported directly to the Collections Manager and Chief
Financial Officer.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Group Manufacturing, Inc., San Jose, CA                                         
                         8/1998 – 3/2001
Supervisor

Supervised from 8 – 15 employees for a precision sheet metal shop.  Instrumental
in providing 60% of the company’s completed production with a smaller staff than
the day shift.  Maximized company profits by a reduction in set up materials and
successful completion of projects.  Designed a press brake set up which increased
the efficiency of the company’s largest income earner by 80%.  The setup was used
by all shifts to maximize earning potential.  Worked and trained employees
regarding quality and efficiency.
 
 
Advanced Manufacturing and Development, Willits, CA                             
                                     1/1994 – 5/1998
Supervisor

Supervised from 3 – 20 employees for a precision sheet metal and warehousing
plant.  Spearheaded a project which ultimately increased inventory efficiency by
70%.  Understood and operated press brake, punch press, laser, and all general
machines in the plant.

RELEVANT AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•	Completed the 2009 Texas Bankers Association Compliance Training
•	CPA Candidate
•	Assisted in General and managerial accounting resulting in 100% unqualified
audit ratings.  Spearheaded efficiency and implementation of specific procedures
which resulted in reduction in production time, efficiency, and increase in
quality.
•	Successfully pulled a firm out of chapter 11 bankruptcy.
•	Served on a two year voluntary assignment to Argentina to direct and lead an
effort to better living circumstances for those who requested assistance.
•	Eagle Scout Award, 1991.

SOFTWARE


•	Microsoft Office Applications	
•	Peachtree	
•	Crystal Reports	
•	AS400 Mapics	
•	CaseWare	
•	Lotus Notes	
•	Sage/FAS Asset Manager
•	American Contractor	
•	Phoenix Accounting
•	McGladry & Pullen Audit software

EDUCATION

•	Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting;  University of Texas, San
Antonio (December 2006)