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Eric P. Preus Jr. Henrico, VA 23294 1-804-274-0498 ericpreus405@comcast.net www.linkedin.

com/in/ericpreus/ SUMMARY An accomplished Financial Analyst, Assistant Controller, Credit Manager and team Player with a drive to succeed into areas of greater responsibility. A professional experienced with all aspects of corporate financial support including cost center controlling, strategic planning, analysis, capital projects and expenditures, fixed assets, and financial reporting. Proficient in SAP processes associated with planning, forecasting, month end journal entries, reconciliations, capital project records management, and audits. Effective in working as a partner with managers and project leaders to ensure cost effective objectives are met or exceeded. Detail oriented with analytical skills that produce timely and highly accurate results. An intricate part of the finance team who willingly takes on additional responsibilities that lead to the overall success of the organization. EXPERIENCE YoH Services, Ridgefield, CT 2014-Present Financial Analyst Contractor for Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Ridgefield, CT Serve as an interim finance professional for a three month contract to fill a void during a short term leave of absence. Assist general accounting team during year end and month end processes as they assume responsibilities of the manager out on leave. In this position responsibilities include, recording the daily cash position for the organization and posting the cash into SAP on a weekly basis; assisting with monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations; Ariba workflow approvals, document retention, and rebate calculations. Boehringer-Ingelheim Chemicals Inc., Petersburg, VA 2006-2013 Financial Analyst II Served as a financial analyst in a fast paced pharmaceutical company with 2012 sales of 130M, responsible for all phases of planning and reporting for fixed assets, cost centers, and capital expenditures. Implemented a 10% cyclic inventory process which verified the accuracy of the fixed asset data and provided the company a detailed view of their assets and any potential risk. Supported the implementation of strategic cost reducing initiatives, including accountability, managing changes to cost center hierarchy, and asset movements resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency. Demonstrated the ability to exceed all departmental goals during a period of company retrenchment. Successfully met all core job requirements while also contributing to the overall success of the organization through special projects and process improvements. SAP Trainer for new local users and roles, trained Cost Center Managers on BPC system requirements. Compiled an annual labor rate inputted into SAP for the Maintenance Cost Center to apply to all work orders resulted in increased accuracy for cost center planning for the work performed. Served as the lead contact for all audit activities regarding internal and external auditors (PWC). Commended by management for skills and abilities demonstrated during the Fitness Center Project; led a diverse team of ten members on the project; remained within budget and delivered a complete product. Calculated, prepared and processed all Machinery and Tools Returns for the organization with the utmost accuracy. Calculated, tracked and monitored the technology zone credit due from the state to ensure prompt receipt of the monies due to the organization ranging from $500,000 to in excess of $1,500,000.

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, Richmond, VA 2003-2006 Assistant Controller Led a team of data entry staff and analyst while overseeing all aspects of the payroll, tax and A/P processing. Provided training, guidance, and supervision of two data entry and one analyst staff which ensured the team was functioning as a cohesive unit. Guided the Regional Directors during the strategic planning process for their jurisdictions budgets and assisted them with presentations for the president of the company. Processed all bi-weekly US payroll and monthly payroll wire transfers for international employees which ensured the monies for the international chaplains was received promptly for distribution. Prepared all the quarterly payroll tax filings for multiple states and federal filings meeting every deadline which resulted in no additional unplanned and unnecessary expenses. Sager Electronics Corporation, Hingham/Weymouth, MA 1995-2003 Regional Credit Manager Served as a regional credit manager responsible for a team of three collectors in a $15 million A/R territory. Created a monthly billing program for our large volume customers which resulted in cost savings for both the organization and the customers. This program helped increase sales while saving the company money on postage and processing expenses. Minimized credit risk through prudent credit decisions with over 1500 accounts in a $15 million dollar territory. Reduced bad debt expense for the territory to less than of 1% as a result of solid communication and relationship strategies. Promoted and relocated to Orlando, Florida in 1999 to run Regional Operations for the Southeast Territory; transferred back to the Corporate Office in 2001 to run the expanded Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Territories. MILITARY EXPERIENCE Present 92Y Unit Supply Specialist, 25Q Multi-digital Transmission Operator Maintainer and 25W Telecommunications Operator Chief Security Clearance- Secret (Current) Military experience ranging over a period of more than 20 years included growth through the enlisted rank structure from Private E-1 to Sergeant First Class E-7. Accomplished leader of any size element, crew, squad, or platoon. Led troops through tough and treacherous deployments to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan with 100% re-deployment of all personnel and equipment. Managed a team of six supply and logistics professionals for B Co 319th LSB. Received multiple awards and service medals for loyalty, performance, exceeding expectations and dedication. EDUCATION Stratford University, Glen Allen VA Masters of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in Finance; GPA 4.0 National Association of Credit Management, Orlando FL a- Certification achieved- Credit Business Associate (CBA) Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater MA B.A. Business Administration w/ a concentration in Accounting; GPA 3.1 SKILLS Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) SAP R3, Business Warehouse (BW), and Business Planning Consolidation (BPC) Negotiations and Communication Skills

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