DAVID LOUIS SEVIER
610 FARMVIEW RD
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484
DAYTIME TELEPHONE 708-612-5090 / EVENING 708-235-8760
davidsevier@ymail.com
I have a diversified financial and accounting background, which includes responsibility in accounting, finance, human
resources, purchasing, contract and grant administration, which would prove to be an asset within Bimba
Manufacturing, as the Staff Accountant, by applying the core competencies below.
Accounting: Governmental, University/Education, Non-Profit/Fund, Grants (Pre and Post-Awards), Manufacturing/Cost,
Payroll, Taxes (State and Federal), Banking, and Inventory
Auditing: Internal, Policy and Procedures, Analytical Procedures, Contracts, Employee Benefits, Risk Management, and
Personnel
Finance: Operating/Capital Budgets, Forecasting, Corporate, Investment Management, Bonds/Loan Portfolios, Credit
Analysis, Purchasing, Collections and Financial Reporting
Management: Supervision, Leadership, Cash, Team Player, Accountable, Effective, and Ethical
VILLAGE OF UNIVERSITY PARK; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; 7/2004 – 9/2011
While managing the financial activities of the Village, I was able to accomplish a managerial style where responsibility
plus authority equaled accountability. By instituting such managerial style, I as the team leader was able to accomplish
the following:
 Developed a five year operating and capital budget, which reduced man hours by 100 annually
 Purchase 10 new vehicles without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers
 Taught and implemented TIF administration and reporting
 Reduced audit findings by 70% within two years by reorganizing the finance department, which saved over
$200,000 a year
 Establishing separation of duties, which eliminated duplicate services
 Instituted e-pay for village services, which increased revenue streams
 Developed refuse billing
 Created a purchasing approval procedure that required departmental and finance department approval
prior to purchasing, which streamlined the purchasing process
 Increased new revenue by 20% ($225,000) annually in the general fund
 Refunded $3 million worth of bonds, which saved the village $68,000 annually
 Reduced the village’s tax rate six consecutive years in a row to historic low, which was an annual reduction
of $600,000 to taxpayers
 Updated all job descriptions and policy and procedures manual
 Managed human resources from screening, hiring, and firing, including all employee benefits
 Reviewed and updated departmental operating procedures to ensure more accountability and performance
measurements, such as saving the village $225,000 annually by taking on village manage responsibilities
 Successfully negotiated all three union contracts in a timely manner and accomplished the village's
objectives, of saving $375,000 on medical costs and vacation/sick accruals
 Directly assisted our consultants and legislatures in identifying $52 million in funding sources for roadway
improvements
 Managed TIF investments, risk management, self-insured employee benefits and police and fire pension
funds and labor relations
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY; CHICAGO, IL:
BANNER FINANCE COORDINATOR; 11/00 – 7/2004
 Performed functional testing of all system enhancements and upgrades within all financial departments
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Provided departmental training and technical support related to Banner Software issues
Interacted with various levels of management and staff regarding software and hardware concerns
Implemented a successful electronic accounts payable and expenditure approval system
Developed and implemented internal and external financial forms for external and student reporting
ASST. DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND RISK MANAGEMENT; 04/99 – 11/00
 Wrote capital project requests for six new buildings which were approved and funded by the state
 Prepared the university’s annual 145 million dollar budget and state appropriations
 Approved all departmental budgets for over 1,000 employees and 7,000 students
 Monitored risk management issues
 Prepared State of Illinois report filings
 Monitored performance of all departmental budgets
GATTO INDUSTRIAL PLATERS; CHICAGO, IL; ACCOUNTING MANAGER; 07/95 – 04/99
 Planned, organized, coordinated and directed all accounting and information technology functions
 Developed a fixed asset and inventory system
 Supervised, trained, evaluated, assigned and reviewed the work of staff
 Applied analytical procedures to all account balances to ensure integrity of the general ledger and financial
reports
 Reduced bad debt expense to less that 1% of the $12 million A/R balance
 Planned and funded a newly constructed 123,000 square foot warehouse
 Developed an employee manual for all departments including human resources
 Ensured that all activities were accomplished in accordance with all laws, regulations, policies and
procedures
FIRMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES; CHICAGO, IL; COMPTROLLER; 09/94 – 06/ 95
 Evaluated techniques and solutions that saved significant funding from a major contributor
 Developed financial reports for the company and Board of Directors
 Automated the accounting and purchasing departments
 Developed computerized inventory controls and departmental budgets
 Initiated and executed purchasing, consultants and professional contracts
 Responsible for foster care contracts and other human services contracts
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES; HINSDALE, IL; SR. REGIONAL MANAGER; 10/89 – PRESENT
 Provide financial services to individuals and business clients
 Explain various affordable investment and insurance options available
 Prepare need analysis and financial models
 Provide excellent customer service
SPECIAL SKILLS
•Microsoft Office Suite 2010, Banner, Windows 7, Fund Balance, Great Plains, QuickBooks, MRP System, SAP R/3, SQL,
WordPerfect, Crystal and Oracle.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills, PCs, and networks.
EDUCATION AND STATE LICENSES
•Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Chicago State University
•Master in Business Administration from Governors State University
•Licensed with the State of Illinois since August 1990 in Insurance, Securities and Investment