Clay Branz

Controller

Clay Branz, CPA
3619 Eagle Canyon ˑ San Antonio, TX 78247 ˑ (210) 233-1920 ˑ (210) 999-9180 ˑ ctpsb2@aol.com


EXECUTIVE PROFILE

CONTROLLER

Manufacturing Business Specialist ˑ Cash Collections Supervisor ˑ General Ledger Manager

Selected Achievements
Assimilated two positions including all work with inventory, collections, government contracting
and tax return preparation for two related companies into one position after unexpected departure
of previous controller.
Improved companies cash flow by dramatically increasing collection rate of slower paying customers
while maintaining continued timely paying of on-time as well as new customers.
Increased sales by providing sales managers necessary tools to pinpoint sales trends and tendencies
through improved and increased analysis among other methods.
Improved companies business cycle implementing IT solutions such as purchase order by EDI,
e-billing customers and improving office technology such as upgrading copying and scanning equipment.
Preparation of accounting firms files for peer review.


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY


SA SCIENTIFIC, LTD San Antonio, TX
Diagnostic Test Manufacturer
Financial Controller 2000 to present

Pivotal member of accounting team with successful preparation of consolidated entities financial statements and sales reports used by management in making
key decisions.
Inventory cost and control including updated bills of material, interval physical counts and accurate data entry enabling management to keep an optimum production schedule and cost effective inventory.
Billing and collection of government DD-250 invoices in a timely manner to ensure optimum cash flow. Prepare new contract proposals by government costing standards to increase government revenue.
Administer collection processes to ensure optimized cash flow.

Other responsibilities necessary to the functioning of the company include: Review and backup to biweekly and temporary worker payroll; Data preparation for Income, Property and Sales Tax returns; Resolution of IT issues; Assist on various audits from U.S.D.A. to ISO; Insurance contract preparation; Petty cash custodian; Salary/vacation review preparation; Application and registration of company trademarks; Supervise employee counselings; Review correspondences to outside entities.




MED-NATIONAL, INC. San Antonio, TX
Government Labor Provider
Finance and Accounting Director 1999-2000

Financial statement preparation enabling company to maintain line of credit.
Supervised government billing to ensure efficient billing cycle.
Assisted in bringing company to Y2K compliance through implementing Costpoint accounting software including establishing necessary data from payroll rates to customers to transaction limits. Also included finalizing prior year balances.


HARDIN, WOLFF, BRADLEY & CO., L.L.P. San Antonio, TX
Public Accounting
Staff Accountant 1997-1999

Financial statement compilations and reviews for various clientele including engineering, railroad and restaurant entities among others. This included signing
off on all prior work done before final partner approval.
Performed nearly all work on audit of major distribution client from engagement letter to final report preparation.
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns.
Support work for clients such as ratio analysis and litigation support among others.


ERNST & YOUNG, L.L.P. San Antonio, TX
Public Accounting
Staff Accountant 1997


HUMANA HEALTH PLAN San Antonio, TX
Health Care / Insurance
Financial Analyst / Payroll Coordinator 1994-1996
Service Fund Accountant 1992-1994
Provider Relations Coordinator 1991-1992



EDUCATION

B.B.A in Accounting ˑ University of Texas at San Antonio



MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Society of CPAs ˑ San Antonio Chapter


3619 Eagle Canyon
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-999-9180