Richard J.

Mayer, CPA
5000 Babs Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 509-5152 mobile
rm10fc69e@westpost.net
WORK HISTORY:
Hackbarth Delivery Service, Inc. a" Mobile, AL ($20 million sales, 18 locations,
courier and logistics management) 3/10 a" Present
Controller
a Monthly financial reporting and closing process improvements from better usage
of general ledger and sales systems, and spreadsheets skills.
a Independent contractor driver qualification process enhancements through fully
utilizing tracking and background check systems.
a Management ad hoc information requests met through data analysis using MS Exce
l.

Community Bank - Staunton, VA ($530 million assets, 10 branches, 80 years as a l

ocal bank) 4/02 a" 1/10
Vice President & Controller
a Improved timeliness and quality of information of monthly closing process with
better general ledger system usage, data extracts and imports, spreadsheets, an
d account analysis.
a Implemented budgeting system and populate general ledger, loan, investment and
deposit data.
a Lead the upgrade of general ledger, accounts payable and fixed asset systems.
a SEC 10K, internal management and regulatory reporting process improvements thr
ough validating loan and deposit system data.
a Report writer utilized to create customized loan and deposit reports to meet r
eporting requirements.
a Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience for financial statements, general l
edger, investments, fixed assets, prepaid assets, and accounts payable.
Philip Morris U.S.A. - Richmond, VA (Leader in USA cigarette manufacturing and y
outh smoking reduction and education) 3/97 a" 4/02
Decision Support Analyst - Budget Department
a Subject matter expert and lead trainer for SAP budgeting system. Operational a
nd technical support provided to end users for budgeting, monthly closing, and r
eporting issues.
a Implemented SAP budgeting through testing, data conversion and training materi
al design.
a Compiled budget income statements in SAP. Researched and resolved system issu
es. Solutions included spreadsheet uploads to populate data.
a Created a detailed budgeting instruction manual documenting procedures and kno
wledge.
Signet Banking Corporation - Richmond, VA (top 50 US bank prior to acquisition b
y Wachovia Bank, $12 billion in assets) 6/91 a" 3/97
Accounting Manager a" Credit Card Division 12/94 a" 3/97
a Developed financial models for the securitization of credit card receivables r
eflecting historical trends and forecasts of assets, income, losses, and payment
and delinquency performance. Securitization improved bankas profitability and
capital ratios, liquidity, and helped fund asset growth.
a Created financial models for contracts with Capital One Financial, a credit ca
rd company taken public by Signet, which calculated cashflows between the entiti
es for credit card and consumer loans, deposits, and debit cards. Negotiated an
d resolved savings of $1 million from contract billing issues.
a Implemented financial reporting for actual results of division, trends and bud
get to actual.
a Hired, trained and supervised accounting staff.

Richard J. Mayer

Accounting Officer - Controlleras Division 6/91 a" 11/94

a Monitored internal controls for lending, deposits, and accounting and investme
nts areas for compliance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvem
ent Act. Recommended process improvements by interviewing management, on-site o
bservations, research, and risk assessments.
a Participated in the acquisition and general ledger conversion of Pioneer Feder
al Savings Bank.
a Created spreadsheets and documentation methods to ensure consistency of financ
ial and regulatory reporting for the three Signet banks to reduce review time.
a Improved variance analysis by better targeting research, management inquiries,
and understanding seasonal and historical trends.
a Developed spreadsheets for budgeting at the bank level to improve reporting an
d variance analysis.
a Reviewed regulatory reporting revisions for reporting and operational impact.
Virginia Federal Savings Bank - Richmond, VA (Leading local bank founded in 1935
and acquired by Suntrust Bank) 7/85 a" 6/91
Assistant Controller 4/87 a" 6/91
a Developed PC database of general ledger accounts to fulfill financial, regulat
ory, budgeting and
risk-based capital reporting requirements.
a Reengineered monthly closing process to reduce timeframe from 8 days to 3 days
through automation, eliminated redundant processes, and improved documentation.
a Reduced regulatory reporting preparation time from 6 days to 2 days using proc
ess improvement, automation, and anticipation of regulator issues.
a Developed non-performing asset monthly activity and trend analysis reports for
executive review.
a Improved fixed assets reporting and updating general ledger.
Internal Auditor 7/85 a" 3/87

a Implemented $50,000 of revenue enhancements for certificates of deposit early

withdrawal penalties.
a Developed audit programs, reviewed findings, and issued reports to management.

E. I. Hardy and Company, CPAs - Richmond, VA (Local CPA firm providing accountin
g, auditing and tax services to small business) 7/84 a" 6/85
Accountant
a Prepared individual, corporate and payroll tax returns.
a Analyzed, maintained and prepared client's financial records, statements and p
rojections.
 COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
a Software proficiency includes Excel, Windows, Word, and PowerPoint.
a PeachTree general ledger, accounts payable and payroll.
a IPS-Sendero (banking) general ledger, budgeting, fixed assets, investments, an
d accounts payable.
EDUCATION and MEMBERSHIPS:
a MBA Virginia Commonwealth University. Business Administration, May 1995.
a BS University of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business.
Major: Business Administration, Accounting, May
1984.
a Productivity Point International. Train the Trainer, Techniques of Instructio
n, June 2000.
a GEAC (Dunn & Bradstreet) general ledger training, Chicago IL. September 1997.
a American Bankers Assoc. National School of Bank Card Management, Univ. of Del
aware, May 1995.
a American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
a Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.