Chief Financial Officer

• Mar 2020 - Present

Chief Financial Officer

• May 2019 - Feb 2020

Voted five times as one of the best places to work in New Orleans, Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC is a National AGC Build America Award-winning licensed commercial general contractor. Our company brand is strengthened primarily by two contributing factors: we are a family owned business, and our clients come back to us time and again for new projects. We take great pride in providing our clients, employees, subcontractors, and design colleagues the highest technical, professional… Show more Voted five times as one of the best places to work in New Orleans, Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC is a National AGC Build America Award-winning licensed commercial general contractor. Our company brand is strengthened primarily by two contributing factors: we are a family owned business, and our clients come back to us time and again for new projects. We take great pride in providing our clients, employees, subcontractors, and design colleagues the highest technical, professional and personal standards in the industry. Our work style is collaborative, supportive and empowering. Our management is led by some of the most seasoned and respected individuals in the region; and to a person, each is committed to leading team members to growth and success in a family friendly — yet all-business too — environment that encourages a healthy work – life balance. These are the qualities that make us who we are. Our essential goal of “doing the right thing” for clients is achievable when the same motto applies to the way we work with and treat everyone. Show less Voted five times as one of the best places to work in New Orleans, Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC is a National AGC Build America Award-winning licensed commercial general contractor. Our company brand is strengthened primarily by two contributing factors: we are a family owned business, and our clients come back to us time and again for new projects. We take great pride in providing our clients, employees, subcontractors, and design colleagues the highest technical, professional… Show more Voted five times as one of the best places to work in New Orleans, Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC is a National AGC Build America Award-winning licensed commercial general contractor. Our company brand is strengthened primarily by two contributing factors: we are a family owned business, and our clients come back to us time and again for new projects. We take great pride in providing our clients, employees, subcontractors, and design colleagues the highest technical, professional and personal standards in the industry. Our work style is collaborative, supportive and empowering. Our management is led by some of the most seasoned and respected individuals in the region; and to a person, each is committed to leading team members to growth and success in a family friendly — yet all-business too — environment that encourages a healthy work – life balance. These are the qualities that make us who we are. Our essential goal of “doing the right thing” for clients is achievable when the same motto applies to the way we work with and treat everyone. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2009 - Apr 2019

Paragon Sports Constructors ("PSC") is a commercial contractor that provides Turn-Key Sports Construction solutions to our Clients, while cultivating a commitment to quality and laying the groundwork for athletic success. PSC operates in four States and focuses on building the finest sports facilities in our market while providing Best-in-Class construction services to our Clients. PSC is committed to long-term relationships and partnering with our clients to bring their vision to life.… Show more Paragon Sports Constructors ("PSC") is a commercial contractor that provides Turn-Key Sports Construction solutions to our Clients, while cultivating a commitment to quality and laying the groundwork for athletic success. PSC operates in four States and focuses on building the finest sports facilities in our market while providing Best-in-Class construction services to our Clients. PSC is committed to long-term relationships and partnering with our clients to bring their vision to life. PSC builds stadiums, synthetic and natural grass (Football, Baseball, Softball) fields, running tracks and tennis courts for Universities, K-12 education and local municipalities. Responsibilities include assessment and mitigation of risks associated with construction contracts, insurance and surety program management, interaction with project managers regarding cash flow and profitability, recruiting and retaining team members, financial statements, budgeting, and other duties as assigned. Show less Paragon Sports Constructors ("PSC") is a commercial contractor that provides Turn-Key Sports Construction solutions to our Clients, while cultivating a commitment to quality and laying the groundwork for athletic success. PSC operates in four States and focuses on building the finest sports facilities in our market while providing Best-in-Class construction services to our Clients. PSC is committed to long-term relationships and partnering with our clients to bring their vision to life.… Show more Paragon Sports Constructors ("PSC") is a commercial contractor that provides Turn-Key Sports Construction solutions to our Clients, while cultivating a commitment to quality and laying the groundwork for athletic success. PSC operates in four States and focuses on building the finest sports facilities in our market while providing Best-in-Class construction services to our Clients. PSC is committed to long-term relationships and partnering with our clients to bring their vision to life. PSC builds stadiums, synthetic and natural grass (Football, Baseball, Softball) fields, running tracks and tennis courts for Universities, K-12 education and local municipalities. Responsibilities include assessment and mitigation of risks associated with construction contracts, insurance and surety program management, interaction with project managers regarding cash flow and profitability, recruiting and retaining team members, financial statements, budgeting, and other duties as assigned. Show less

Controller

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

Managed the daily accounting activities of numerous partnerships and LLC's as well as prepared quarterly financial packages. Led due diligence of potential construction company (Paragon Sports) acquisition. Managed the daily accounting activities of numerous partnerships and LLC's as well as prepared quarterly financial packages. Led due diligence of potential construction company (Paragon Sports) acquisition.

Accounting Manager

• Jul 2000 - Sep 2008

Managed Land Development accounting and budgeting for an 18,000 acre industrial and logistical park (Alliance Texas). Developed and managed budget for company's first Multi-Family project, coordinated annual budgeting process across all departments and organized annual audit with outside auditors. Managed Land Development accounting and budgeting for an 18,000 acre industrial and logistical park (Alliance Texas). Developed and managed budget for company's first Multi-Family project, coordinated annual budgeting process across all departments and organized annual audit with outside auditors.

Assistant Portfolio Controller

• Jun 1999 - Jul 2000

Managed daily financial operations of 15 Domestic and Foreign multi-asset partnerships. Worked closely with Asset Managers to develop annual budgets and cash flow projections. Monitored and updated budgets, cash flows, debt compliance and lender communications monthly. Prepared monthly financial statements and managed 4 staff accountants. Year-end audit liaison with outside auditors. Managed daily financial operations of 15 Domestic and Foreign multi-asset partnerships. Worked closely with Asset Managers to develop annual budgets and cash flow projections. Monitored and updated budgets, cash flows, debt compliance and lender communications monthly. Prepared monthly financial statements and managed 4 staff accountants. Year-end audit liaison with outside auditors.

Assistant Division Controller

• Mar 1996 - Jun 1999

Managed daily financial operations for Centex Homes (Largest U.S. Homebuilder) Dallas Southwest Division. Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reporting package as well as coordinated annual budgeting process and monthly updates. Prepared job costs reports and reviewed with Operations Team monthly.

Internal Auditor

• Sep 1994 - Mar 1996

Performed audit planning, field work and final report preparation for CTX Mortgage, Centex Homes, Centex Construction Products and Centex Construction Group. Centex Corporation gross revenues totaled $1.3B annually.

Staff Auditor

• Jun 1991 - Sep 1994

Planned the scope and implementation of operational and financial audits as well as delivered oral and written presentations of audit findings. Maintained security and accountability of classified information and held several national security clearances. Planned the scope and implementation of operational and financial audits as well as delivered oral and written presentations of audit findings. Maintained security and accountability of classified information and held several national security clearances.