Bruce Dugger
Pro-active construction controller and results-oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management in privately held corporations. Extensive project management experience, including implementation of three integrated computer accounting systems. Well disciplined, organized with proven ability to problem solve and manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadline schedules. Ascertain needs and goals, streamline existing operations. Computer literate.
EDUCATION
BS, Business Management (1993) Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID GPA 3.53
Continuing Education Coursework (2004 - 2005) Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID GPA 3.80
Intermediate Accounting I, II, Cost Accounting, 26 total semester Accounting credits
Government & Not For Profit Accounting, Auditing.
EMPLOYMENT
Engineered Structures Inc., Portland, OR January 2006 to Present
General Contractor specializing in Pre-engineered steel buildings.
Construction Controller Experience
Hands on maintenance of General Ledger including account reconciliations. Complete monthly, quarterly and year-end closing. Compile annual revenue and expense budgets. Forecast cash flow requirements. Financial statement preparation. Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation schedule. Prepare payroll including submitting payroll tax deposits. Maintain employment records including vacation and sick leave time. Research current payroll and federal/state tax laws. Prepare 401k payments for salaried and hourly payroll data. Complete quarterly and year-end State and Federal payroll tax reporting. Maintain employee personnel files. Manage insurance policies (liability, unemployment, worker’s compensation). Manage external relationships with CPA. Secure business licensing and bonding. Perform cost accounting and project billing. Maintain Work In Process Schedule. Reconcile bank accounts. Maintain company policies and procedures for internal controls. Provide IT maintenance, troubleshooting, support and training.
- Develop spreadsheets to forecast cash flow requirements and profit and loss.
- Research and implement new voice/data service to reduce telephone and internet costs by 50%.
- Streamline year-end data collection and reporting to external auditor to reduce overall year-end auditing costs.
John’s Electric Inc., Lewiston, ID June 1998 to January 2006
Electrical Contractor specializing in Commercial and Industrial
new and remodel contracting.
Construction Controller Supervisor
Supervise office operations. Oversee and control the general ledger, financial reporting, preparation of administrative budget, forecast sales, manage and report cash flow, prepare weekly multi-union payroll for 100+ employees, benefit administration, record keeping, banking functions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, governmental reporting and employee records. Compile monthly Sales/Use/Excise taxes, secure business licensing and bonding. Perform project billing and cost accounting. Reconcile bank accounts, liaison with bank officials, monitor bank covenant compliance. Install, repair and maintain computer hardware and software. Provide computer support and training.
- Created spreadsheets for monthly reporting of union wages, hours and benefits to streamline monthly reporting. Unions used these spreadsheets as an example to other union contractors of how to report monthly wages.
- Research and install new accounting software to replace antiquated system.
- Design and implement departmentalized profit and loss statements for each profit center.
Guardian Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Lewiston, ID 1986 to 1998
Mechanical Contractor specializing in residential and light commercial
plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
Project Coordinator (1990 – 1998)
Perform job costing, job scheduling, and work in progress statements. Procure permits, schedule inspections. Maintain job installation schedule. Order equipment for projects using just in time inventory methodology. Prepare payroll. Provide customer invoicing. Implement computer inventory control and purchasing. Install, repair and maintain computer hardware and software. Provide computer support and training.
Service Manager (1986 – 1990)
Manage service department. Supervise 6 service technicians. Schedule service calls, interact with clients, invoice service work. Maintain customer database.
SOFTWARE
Accounting Software: American Contractor, ComputerEase, QuickBooks, Office Accounting Express 2008
Microsoft Products: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Office 2003 & 2007 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Projects, Publisher), Visio.
Misc. software: Adobe Acrobat Professional, AutoCAD 2008, Photoshop.
INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
State of Oregon Notary Public