ROBERT H. DIPPEL, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
525 Treasure Lake
DuBois, Pa 15801
Home Phone 814-371-2788
Email Address: rhdippel[at]yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE:
Bionol Clearfield, LLC (Ethanol Plant ) (2008 to Present) Clearfield, PA
Plant Controller
Maintained construction cost budget.
Managed cost reporting for 6 various State grant & loan programs that totaled $ 22 million of project funding.
Developed budget template for initial Plant operating budget.
Monitored prevailing wage compliance of 35 Project contractors and subcontractors.
Evaluated ERP systems to be implemented at the Plant and used company wide.
Cash Management.
Developed Cash Flow projection model to assist in cash management.
Developed model for cost allocation of WIP and FG.
Responsible for compliance with Bank loan requirements.
Responsible for monthly financial reporting to management and to the Banks.
Responsible for submitting project funding requests and certifications to Bank.
Excel Homes, Inc. (Manufacturing) (1998 to 2008) Liverpool, PA
One of the Nations Leaders in the Manufacturing of Modular Homes
Chief Financial Officer
Advocated and arranged for consolidation of a related LLC into the Corporate entity in 2003; increasing Corporate valuation by $ 2.5 million.
Responsible for internal due diligence associated with acquisition of AVIS America in 1998. Acquisition price was $ 8.2 million.
Advocated termination of initial company sale in June 2004 for more favorable offer resulting in an additional $ 19 million sale price in December 2004.
Quality of financial reporting played major role in helping owners maximize selling price; recognized for efforts with $ 30,000 performance payment by owners/sellers.
Responsible for all monthly financial reporting for three manufacturing divisions. Reduced the timing of reports from 10 business days to 4 business days.
Implemented budget and forecasting process.
Revised processes in Transportation department changing it from a cost center to a $ .5 million profit center.
Managed accounting and payroll departments for $ 98 million manufacturing company with staff of seven.
Switched health insurance to a Self Insured Plan beginning in FY 2003 reducing medical insurance costs by a cumulative $1.8 million.
Implemented the use of daily WIP reports for more accurate production and labor efficiency analysis.
Responsible for cash management and cash forecasting.
Responsible for compliance with loan covenants and other Bank requirements.
Plan Administrator for companys 401-K Plan.
Responsible for monthly correspondence and quarterly financial presentations to the Board of Directors.
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Appleby Systems, Inc. (Retail Unit) (1996 to 1998) York, PA
Jantek Industries, LLP (Manufacturing) (1996 to 1998) Medford, NJ
Manufacturer and Retailer of Replacement Windows
Chief Financial Officer
Retail Unit
During first week on job, discovered that sales for the prior fiscal year were overstated in excess of $500,000.
Implemented job costing and inventory control procedures resulting in 5.4% decrease in labor and material costs.
Supervised Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Human Resource Departments.
Implemented sales aid controls resulting in $30,000 of cost savings annually.
Initiated budget and forecasting procedures to better plan for expansion and growth.
Responsible for all monthly financial reporting for 16 branches and corporate.
Implemented as part of job costing controls, accurate up front job estimates. These estimates were valuable tools used in salesmens commission advancements and job variance analysis.
Responsible for cash management and loan financing.
Plan Administrator for companys 401-K Plan. Consult with Trustees on investment advice.
Manufacturing
Evaluated and presented data to the company owners supporting $300,000 cost savings by discontinuing a failing, price sensitive, product line.
Recomputed in conjunction with production supervisor, standard material and labor costs for bill of materials.
Continuous monitoring of raw material shrinkage and scrap to reduce loss.
Coordinated with production manager bar coding of raw material used in receiving and dispensing of raw material inventory. Expanded bar coding to track finished goods inventory and generate customer shipping orders.
Plan Administrator and Trustee for companys 401-K Plan.
Coopers & Lybrand, LLP (1994 to 1995)Pittsburgh, PA
Tax Manager
Responsible for compliance of federal and multi state income tax returns, partnerships and corporations with concentration on S-Corporations
Compliance manager for Pennsylvania Clusters largest tax client.
Federal and state tax research and planning.
Innovative Systems, Inc. (1985 to 1994)Pittsburgh, PA
Software Developer for the Banking Industry.
Corporate Controller
Managed all aspects of accounting and taxes for six affiliated corporations including two foreign branches.
Supervised staff of six accountants. While company revenues tripled and payable vouchers quadrupled, the staff only increased by one accountant and one clerk.
Prepared all monthly financial statements for all six corporations for reporting to management. Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements for creditors, including footnotes for the annual reports.
Supervised all federal, state and local payrolls for monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reporting.
Prepared all federal and state corporate income tax returns in-house saving approximately $20,000 annually in accounting fees.
Initiated and implemented the budget process and the departmental variance reporting.
Evaluated several accounting systems to replace current system and supervised the implementation of the new system resulting in a more efficient method of converting foreign currencies and consolidating financial reports.
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Developed cash flow model to provide early detection of future cash shortfalls and excess cash to assist in cash management function.
Evaluated insurance needs and negotiated casualty and risk insurance premiums with insurance broker.
Assisted the owner in obtaining construction and permanent financing totaling $6 million for construction of new corporate office building.
Construction manger for the construction of the new office building. Result of the project was $200,000 under budget.
Innovative Systems, Inc. (1985 to 1994)Pittsburgh, PA
Profit Sharing Trustee
Managed $1 million portfolio of the companys Profit Sharing Plan.
Pfeifer & Dippel, CPAs (1984 to 1986) Mars, PA
Partner
Responsible for all aspects of accounting and taxes for individuals and corporate clients.
Bock, Braund, & Eiler, CPAs (1977 to 1984) Allison Park, PA
Staff Accountant to Senior Accountant
Responsible for all aspects of accounting and taxes for individuals and corporate clients.
EDUCATION:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S. in Business Management Accounting
Minors in Economics, Biology, Chemistry
CPA Certificate
12 Credits in Robert Morris College Masters of Taxation Program
ORGANIZATIONS:
Member of Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Former Assistant Director and Board member of PAPEN
Charter member of Hampton/Richland Lions Club
Former Board member of Challenge Center, Inc.
Usher and former Trustee of Church
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