STAN R.

ZIMMERMANN
Florham Park, NJ 07932 zimmermann0627@aol.com (510) 823-6338

SENIOR ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR- RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR- INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER Inventory Auditor Cash and Controls Manager Capital Accountant Operations Manager

Efficient and accomplished Senior Accounting Director with exceptional system development capabilities. Accurate and knowledgeable Accounting and Operations manager bringing over twenty years of experience in Asset Management, Audit Compliance, Inventory Control and process development. Respected mentor and leader of high performing teams that produce exceptional improvements in reporting, compliance, and cost efficiencies. Driven, collaborative manager with innovative problem solving and employee development skills. Thought leader and subject matter expert in Extramural funds, systems deployment and reviews in the areas of Purchasing, Asset Management, Plant Accounting, and Accounts Payable. Fund Accounting Systems Integration Process Development Audit Compliance Employee Development Mentoring & Training Extramural Funds Inventory Control Financial Reporting Post Award Operations Asset Management Capital Accounting

SELECTED EXECUTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Receivables & Collections- Resolved outstanding receivables issues related to federal regulatory compliance, accounting errors and contractual justification. Collaborated with federal auditors to review and clearly define the related federal government policies. Results: Cleared $1.9 million in outstanding receivables dating back two years or more. Reconciliation of Grants & Government Contracts- Assembled a team of key post award personnel to address a backlog of over 12,000 expired awards for research grants and government contracts associated with the medical research efforts for the University of California, San Francisco campus (UCSF). The team developed and implemented a system wide policy on award management and processes. Results: Successfully closed the backlog of accounts dating back 10 years that resulted in $35 million of write-offs. Customer Satisfaction- Designed a system outreach program for the UCSF campus personnel on the process and management of research awards. Developed and trained staff on the process and requirements for the support of campus personnel with respect to the post award process. Results: Improved department customer satisfaction scores by 65%.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

A private, coeducational research university primarily focused on engineering, science, and management programs.

Hoboken, NJ

Senior Director, Post Award Operations (2011-Present) Responsible for planning, staffing, and directing the Post Award Unit. Managed the full spectrum post award financial processes, and related compliance monitoring and reporting (SAS 112, A133). Developed financial reporting for the Institutes Research funding portfolio and integrated a new accounts receivable module. Initiate and promote programs to maximize effectiveness of available resources and access research accounts for compliance and accuracy. Improved reporting of staff productivity benchmarks through system development. Reviewed outstanding receivables and worked with federal auditors to clear outstanding issues related to federal regulatory compliance, accounting errors and contractual justification. Resolved and cleared $1.9 million in outstanding receivables. Collaborated with the IT department to integrate and launch the accounts receivable system component previously delayed nine months by the migration to a new accounting system. Implemented the delayed system in a period of two months that resulted in a 30% efficiency improvement. Assembled a team to launch, test, and update affected accounting systems prior to year-end reporting and reduce staff needed for the project due to improved efficiency.

STAN R. ZIMMERMAN
Florham Park, NJ 07932 zimmermann0627@aol.com (510) 823-6338

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, CA

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO is a center of health sciences research, patient care and education.

Extramural Funds Accounting Director (2007-2011) Managed the financial reporting and processes for the universities $900 million annual research funding portfolio. Directed and coached a 20 member professional and administrative staff. Promoted campus outreach and training on the research awards life cycle management. Formed a team of key post award personnel to address a backlog of over 12,000 expired awards dating back 10 years. The team developed and implemented a system wide policy on award management and processes and successfully wrote-off $35 million backlog of expired rewards. Improved on time billing to federal and private sponsors by developing staff and oversight measures. Improved the on-time billing rate from 82% to 96% within 6 months that resulted in additional monthly cash flow of $420,000. Developed a system outreach program for the campus personnel on the process and management of research awards for the university. Trained internal staff on the process and requirements for the support of campus personnel once the grants began. The new system resulted in an improvement in customer satisfaction scores from 2.5 to 4.12 on a 5 point scale, a 65% improvement. Reorganized the Award reporting team of 7 staff members to improve compliance and timeliness of required federal and private financial reporting. Compliance rates for quarterly reconciliation improved to 100% from starting point of 27% out of compliance. Capital Accounting/Cash and Controls Manager (2005-2007) Supervised and directed the Capital Assets Management and Cash and Controls units for UCSF. Developed accurate and timely accounting and reporting of all monetary and tangible capital assets maintained at UCSF. Reconciled plant and equipment asset files for multiple divisions on a monthly basis. Monitored physical inventory process for over $600 million in capital inventory and plant assets and resolved issues regarding capital equipment including purchasing, accounts payable, customer service, and vendor relations. Reconciled and coordinated two systems of reporting plant and capital equipment for the UC Office of the President and the UCSF accounting offices. Developed a reporting system to identify and justify any and all variances. A variance of $3.5 million was identified and corrected. Designed and completed a bi-annual system inventory of capital assets that resulted in a return to compliance with federal requirements. Trained the Capital Equipment team to utilize a computerized system for the process of equipment identification, payment processing and tracking of all capital equipment assets. This process converted all historical records to a paperless environment and resulted in a 12.5% reduction in unit expenses. Participated in establishing uniform policy applications throughout the 10 campuses of University of California. EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Began distinguished career as Senior Accountant-Auxiliary Services with the University of Houston from 1981 to1991. Experienced steady career growth through commitment to proper inventory control policies and the development of improved accounting procedures and reporting during transitions with the following organizations: The Gap Inc. Inventory Auditor/Banking Accountant (1991-1996) Liquid Sugars Inc. / Minnesota Corn Processors Inventory Auditor/Materials Manager (1996-1999) Eve.Com Inventory Control Manager (1999-2000) Levis Stores/Levi Strauss and Company Inventory Control Manager/Operations Manager (2000-2003) Restoration Hardware Stores, Inc. Inventory Control Manager (2003-2005) EDUCATION University of Houston Bachelors of Business Administration Accounting University of Wisconsin Associate of Arts and Science