Name : Joel J. Schneider
Industry Type : Specialty Contractors
City & State : Sacramento, CA
Job Title VP of Finance and Administration
Relocation Preferences : Greater Sacramento area
Objective : CFO, controller, senior level fianace and administration position
Resume :  
Joel J. Schneider


Profile and Professional Career Summary

Senior level financial executive/CPA with deep financial management skills and broad experience, primarily working with closely held middle market companies. Extensive 'hands on' experience in business leadership and working with corporate executives to drive the execution of corporate strategies, with a focus on process improvement. Areas of expertise include financial and strategic planning, budget development, cost analysis, financial reporting, internal controls, system implementations, information technology management, risk management, acquisitions, project management, human resource management, safety management, and environmental certifications and licensing.

Solid and proven job history, starting with ten years "Big Four" public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 1988, left public accounting to joined Schilling Robotics (Schilling), a start-up, high technology company. As CFO, spent the next ten years managing the rapid growth of this successful company which is the worldwide leader in providing sub sea robotics and control products to the oil and gas, scientific, and military industries. In 1994, led the executive team in the sale of Schilling to GEC Alsthom and remained as CFO until 1998.

Joined A-1 Door & Building Solutions (A-1 Door) in 1999 as CFO, a new position for this rapidly growing manufacturer/distributor of pre-hung doors and millwork to residential homebuilders. Transitioned to Vice-President of Administration in 2004, to expand impact on core operations of the Company with a focus on process improvements aimed at higher margins, operating efficiencies and increased profitability. This executive level position continues to include certain finance responsibilities along with HR, strategic planning, systems integration and management of various administrative functions.

Professional Experience

A-1 Door & Building SolutionsNorth Highlands, California
Chief Financial Officer (1999-2003); Vice-President of 1999 to Present
Administration (2004 to present)

As CFO, responsible for cash management/banking, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cost analysis, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, capital asset management, human resources and information technology. As Vice-President of Administration, responsible for risk management, information technology, system implementations, capital asset management, human resources, retirement plans, employee welfare plans, the 'cultural' implementation of continuous process improvement, development of professional management and training, safety administration, environmental licensing and numerous process improvement projects. Key accomplishments were:

Streamlined and re-engineered financial reporting and accounting functions to significantly improve the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly financial statements and cash flow forecasting.
Developed a formal budgeting and financial strategic planning process which facilitated year over year 20% growth.
Managed the re-engineering of the estimating, contract acceptance, and sales order creation functions, resulting in significantly improving the accuracy of sales orders, invoices, and reducing unfavorable purchasing and manufacturing cost variances.

Selected and managed the implementation of a configuration-based manufacturing/financial software package that eliminates the need to maintain bills of materials and significantly reduces quotation/sales order transaction processing time and improves costing and the accuracy of sales orders.
Developed human resource function, including processes to manage recruiting, hiring, terminations, reclassifications/promotions, compensation structure, employee benefit plans, labor law compliance, and employee training.
Restructured sales commission plan to better motivate the sales force to meet and exceed customer expectations and to drive accountability for receivable collections and reducing bad debt losses.
Outsourced payroll and implemented biometric time clocks and time and attendance software resulting in a 60% cost savings.

Schilling RoboticsDavis, California
Chief Financial Officer & Vice-President Finance & Administration1988 to 1998

As CFO of this rapidly growing company, developed the finance and administrative functions, including cash management/banking, financial reporting, budgeting, information systems, risk management, human resource, facilities management and office administration. Key accomplishments were:

Initiated a formal budgeting and cash flow forecasting process that included a three month, one year and five year forecasting models. These tools and processes played a critical part in managing the financial growth and cash needs of this bootstrapping organization.
Championed, implemented and manage a continuous quality improvement function which included the process re-engineering of every major operational function within the organization, significantly reducing engineering and manufacturing costs,
Managed the installation manufacturing and financial software package that included material requirements planning and project accounting which resulted in increasing inventory turns, reducing inventory obsolescence, and strengthening purchasing efficiencies.
Successfully designed the accounting system and chart of accounts to meet a multitude of reporting requirements, including GAAP, Department of Defense government cost accounting standards and parent company reporting requirements.
Established and managed the human resource function, including the implementation of employee manual, procedures for hiring, terminations and performance evaluations, and the introduction of a 401K plan and flexible spending plan.

PricewaterhouseCoopersSacramento, Fresno, and San Francisco
Senior Manager1979 to 1988

Ten years of 'Big Four' public accounting experience. Provided financial, audit, tax planning, business planning, interim CFO and accounting services to emerging and closely held businesses to multinational, publicly traded companies.

Education and Licensing

Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, 1979
Bachelor of Science in Accounting; magna cum laude

Certified Public AccountantCalifornia, 1982



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