Accounting Professionals
Curriculum Vitae
Frederick's education began at Villanova University where he received a B.S. in Accountancy. Fred then continued his education to become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He serves on the local Board of Directors for professional affiliations including the Financial Executive Institute (FEI) and The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
Fred began his career with a Cost Accounting position at Penntube Plastics, Inc. He then moved into the Plant Accountant position at the Lansdale Plant of the American Olean Tile Company, Inc. After three years he moved into the Cost Accounting Manager position of the same company. In this position he supervised the financial performance of seven locations. His career duties included designing and implementing a standardized manufacturing cost system, developing a forecasting model for capital expenditures, provided the marketing department the capability to analyze gross margin for new products, improved strategic planning, generated production plans for seven plants, and established on-line main computer tracking of capital expenditures.
Fred spent his next seven years at AVO International-Biddle Division, a manufacturer of electrical insulation testing equipment. Fred rose from Assistant Controller, to Controller, and then finally to Vice President-Controller. The areas that fell under his management included: Information Technology, Treasury, Inventory Control, Budgeting/Strategic Planning, Cost Accounting, Unit Pricing and Financial Reporting. His accomplishments include rescuing an unprofitable product line, increasing profit margins from 15% to 30%, designing a point of sale (POS) commissioning system, and increasing distributor sales by $2 million dollars. He also installed an integrated manufacturing system, producing online labor variances and thereby reducing monthly financial closing from 20 days to 3 days.
Fred's last corporate position was with Boekel industries, Inc. He was involved with two divisions that manufactured laboratory test equipment and precision machined parts for commercial and defense industries. In the position of Vice President-Finance, Fred directed the corporations' affairs and was responsible for Information Technology, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and both Short and Long Term Financing. His accomplishments included securing an Industrial Development Revenue Bond for $3.6 million dollars, installing a computerized Cash Management System with a regional financial institution, and introducing an insurance program for general and medical coverage that saved over 75 thousand dollars annually.
With over 20 years in the Financial Management world in working with both small businesses and Fortune 1000 companies, Fred’s diverse and in-depth background has led him to his latest venture -- Small Business Financial Services. Fred has a long history of strong business analysis skills. He has a record of improving business systems by developing financial reports to provide senior management the ability to make informed decisions, increase efficiency, and achieve business objectives.
Fred Scenna’s goal is to provide accounting/financial services as an Outsource Financial Manager.
JOHN D SOUDER
John Souder has over 30 years experience in Full Service Accounting and Tax Preparation for Individual, Partnership, Corporate, Estates and Trust accounts. Other services that John provides include Management Services, IT Systems, Start-Up Business Planning, and Investment Guidance.
From 1969 to 197, John was employed by Fry, Kimmel, and Falconiero & Co., (currently known as Maile, Falconiero), which was a Certified Public Accounting firm in the local area. Starting as a Junior Accountant and eventually promoted to Staff Accountant, John was responsible for the managing of audits and for the implementation of all systems.
John was the CEO of Data Inc. a Payroll Service Bureau from 1991 - 2001. In a period of 10 years in which John was CEO, he grew the client base of Data Inc. from 50 businesses to more than 300.
Data Inc. was contracted by Whitemarsh Valley Country Club as acting manager and was responsible for golf operations, food and beverage services, facilities, membership, management of all staff, and financial reporting. In the fall of 2001, Data Inc. was acquired by ADP Payroll Inc.
Currently an Enrolled Agent, John is authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. He regularly represents his clientele on Income Tax cases, as well as on Pennsylvania Sales Tax problems.
Education:
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduated in June 1969 with a Bachelor of Science – Accounting. A Major in Accounting and Minor in Philosophy.
Norristown High School. Graduated from the business curriculum.
