- CFO Function
- Controllership Function
- Treasury Function
- Business Process Re-engineering
- Information Systems
- Regulatory & Compliance Audit Relations
- Risk Management
SAMPLE OF PROJECTS PERFORMED
Controller for Georgia Tech think-tank ($<1mm) Software Company
Provide fiscal oversight on monthly basis including cash flow analysis and financial forecastingProject Accountant - $50mm Real Estate Developer
Performed turnaround accounting on development projects and prepared prior year financial restatementsChief Financial Officer - $19.5 million non-profit organization
Provide fiscal management oversight to financial reporting, budgets, treasury management, tax and regulatory compliance, internal controls, procedures and audits. Oversee risk management programs and donor compliance. Communicate financial results to Board of Directors, Audit and Finance Committees.Significant changes implemented impacting overall organization:
› Developed enterprise based budget reducing budget turnaround time to four weeks
› Outsourced accounts payable processing to outside vendor increasing processing efficiencies 40 percent
› Developed system for managing donor compliance ($4.5mm multiple contracts) including data collection, tracking & reporting
› Implemented agency wide Risk Assessment Program using COSO framework
› Reduced audit fees 100%
› Reduced bank service charges 20%
› Re-aligned duties of accounting department to expedite financial close and improve operating efficiencies.Controller for $35 million non profit organization
Performed as interim Controller and advised on day to day issues to include the fiscal year-end audit preparation, multi-campus financial statement preparation, books and records cleanup, tax and benefit compliance, procedural accounting and financial reporting issues. Developed specific internal accounting processes, hired and trained staff to assume processes using best practices and Microsoft tools.
CFO/Controller for a $13 million manufacturer and distributor of geo-technical equipment
Developed and implemented business strategies for integration of company acquisition with domestic and foreign locations using Great Plains software - Dynamics. Strategies involved mapping and integrating business processes, developing and implementing financial and tax reporting procedures for internal and external purposes, and hiring and training Controller and accounting staff. Additionally, managed day to day accounting functions, quarterly external bank audits, sales tax / property audits and company's first year independent audit. Analyzed operational processes including inventory, production / assembly, warehouse management and financial reporting to ensure the use of proper internal controls and acceptable financial reporting procedures; identified areas of exposure and implemented necessary changes. Managed bank audit and appraisal for company acquisition purposes.Financial Analyst for a $250 + million public national radio broadcast company
Compiled and prepared consolidated financial statements and footnotes for thirteen acquired radio stations totaling more than $100 million in preparation for outside audit and public filing.Real Estate Investor specializing in acquisitions/rentals/flips of distressed residential properties
Performed due diligence and financial analysis on target real estate properties. Managed finance negotiations with sellers and lenders. Handled property management, financial statement and tax preparation activities for various real estate entities. Advised on tax and asset protection strategies.
Management Accountant for $885 + million promoter of live entertainment events
Performed balance sheet / income statement analyses and spreadsheet preparation for promotional groups and affiliates. Company experienced two system conversions as a result of a change to new accounting system prior and subsequent to purchase by large competitor. Project required tracing of balances, various analyses and significant adjustment activity.CFO/Controller for a $10 million furniture distributor - manufacturing operation located offshore
Acted as interim controller for a furniture distributor with overseas manufacturing operations and advised on financial issues including financial system selection and implementation, financial management reporting, internal controls and domestic tax issues.