Jim (Emile) Ouellette

23 Parson's Walk
Berkley, MA 02779
(508)-821-7764
joad0298@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Performed / managed all accounting, reporting and credit functions.
*Managed staff of 20+ employees for 9+ years.
*Maintained client list that includes most of Boston's premier custom builders.
*Software: Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks.
*Installed, customized, maintained and used QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions (8 u
sers)
EXPERIENCE:
GARAGE H.Q. / O.H. DOOR CO. Warwick, RI Feb 2010 - June 2010
Vice President - Finance & Operations
*Oversee all areas of finance and service / installation departments.
Responsible for monitoring / increasing gross profit margins.
*Responsible for Margin Exception reports, and Cash Management reports.
*Reorganized A/P Dept to simplify process and decentralize invoice entry functio
n.
*Redesigned /expanded cash management report to include allocated amounts.
CLIFF COMPTON INC. Braintree, MA 1992 - 2009
President (2000-2009)
*Oversee all accounting and financial reporting, operational, and legal issues
.
Responsible for staffing requirements, and employee training.
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Monitor sales goals and profit margins, advertising, marketing etc.
Evaluate and select all new products and vendors. Review / execute purchase ord
ers.
*Purchase all corporate insurance, and bonding. Maintain banking relationships.
*Monitor customer service, ensure customer satisfaction.
*Personally handle key accounts. Handle A/R and Collections for key accounts.
Controller (1992-2000)
*All preparation and analysis of financial statements.
*Handle all credit and collections; oversee A/P, Bookkeeping and Sales Departmen
ts.
*Approve / negotiate all contracts before acceptance by company.
*Set pricing guidelines, check all customer quotes before mailing.
*Help sales department price and source difficult / unusual jobs.
*Negotiate liability, auto, health, disability, and Workmen's Compensation insur
ance.
Purchase materials, negotiate with vendors, and adjust inventory levels.
*Liaison with company's CPA and Law Firm.
*Design, produce and implement company website (1998-1999)
TRINA INC. Fall River, MA 1989 - 1992
Credit Manager
*Full responsibility for all credit, collections, and A/R system
*Supervise staff of five, including hiring, firing as needed
*Prepare A/R Reserve analysis and adjusting entries monthly
*Prepare weekly A/R and Inventory Collateral Report for bank
*Develop cash flow projection system, prepare weekly projections
CLIFF COMPTON INC. Braintree, MA 1983 - 1989
Accountant / Credit Manager
*Create and implement new credit policies and procedures
*Responsible for credit approval, collections, DSO analysis
*Gain inside and outside sales experience, review contracts
Responsible for cost and financial accounting projects
*Handle administrative and legal compliance issues
EDUCATION:
SOUTHEASTERN MASS. UNIVERSITY N. Dartmouth, MA 1983
*Bachelor's Degree; Accounting