Zach Wright: Director of Operations in Mission Viejo, CA
Zach Wright

Director of Operations
Mission Viejo | United States
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Mad Engine, LLC
Director of Operations | 05/2017 - Current
• In conjunction with the acquisition of LRG in April 2017, coordinated the inventory observation and valuation with third party CPAs and valuation experts
• Transitioned key components of LRG to Mad Engine under the guidelines of the TSA following the acquisition
• Worked directly with Mad Engine’s HR department to transition all LRG employees, benefits, and retirement accounts
• Spearheading the integration of the branded division (Neff Headwear acquired by Mad Engine in May 2017)
• Train employees in accounting, production, customer service, and sales on the ERP system (Full Circle) in addition to industry best practices
• Setup, implemented, and launched WMS for the Neff brand
• Conducted a cost analysis on the existing Neff 3PL, determined a plan of action, and developed a roadmap for building a distribution team that will be taking over all domestic B2B, B2C, X-Docking, and factory direct distribution functions for the branded division
Lifted Research Group (LRG)
Vice President of Operations | 01/2009 - 05/2017
• Acted as liaison and main point of contact between LRG and third-party M&A team regarding the sale of the Company
• Created sales deck with the CEO and President for the M&A group to present to potential buyers
• Lead the team to analyze LRG’s historical business metrics, generated accounting reports/recaps, sales projections, and completed the due diligence with the CFO
• Implemented ERP system (Full Circle) and launched WMS processes in the warehouse resulting in a 50% decrease in workforce with a 10% increase in volume
• Full Circle expert and local administrator. Worked directly with Full Circle to develop and launch new functionality, reporting, and systematic controls.
• Created the plan and successfully launched allocations, pick automation, WMS, and developed distribution SOP’s and inventory control procedures. The company now has an industry reputation of accurate, consistent, and on time delivery
Lifted Research Group (LRG)
Controller | 01/2005 - 01/2009
• Worked directly with the CFO to reconcile and create monthly and yearly financial and cash flow statements
• Managed daily responsibilities of accounting team of 5 employees
• Performed reconciliation of all bank and GL accounts monthly
• Prepared and posted necessary month-end and annual closing journal entries
• Processed and reconciled bi-weekly payroll
• Prepared or updated employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminations
• Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
• Oversaw hiring process, coordinated job posts, reviewed resumes, and performed reference checks
• Protected assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Prepared special reports by mining, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Ensured operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment
Lifted Research Group (LRG)
Accounting Manager | 03/2001 - 01/2005
• Maintained and reconciled accounts payable and receivable
• Processed bank deposits, wire transfers, and letters of credit
• Performed monthly monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of accounting data and produce financial reports and statements
• Created all customer invoices and credits.
• Responsible for vendor transaction processing, maintenance, and reconciliation
• Maintained company’s insurance policies, 401K, and Profit Sharing plans
• Processed payroll and aided employees with HR related questions
• Coordinated with outside auditors and complete annual audits