Experience

MADVAPES

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Mooresville, NC Currently serving as Controller of high-growth, e-cigarette manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer and franchiser. Hired to help original owner with sale of business and to upgrade accounting processes and assist with due diligence demands by outside auditors and investors. Employed by new private equity firm owners to manage the accounting team and financials of multiple legal entities, including manufacturing and distribution facilities and almost 100 domestic and international retail… Show more Currently serving as Controller of high-growth, e-cigarette manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer and franchiser. Hired to help original owner with sale of business and to upgrade accounting processes and assist with due diligence demands by outside auditors and investors. Employed by new private equity firm owners to manage the accounting team and financials of multiple legal entities, including manufacturing and distribution facilities and almost 100 domestic and international retail locations. Assisted with several acquisitions and implemented financial controls and cash and financial forecasting processes and streamlined accounting and reporting functions. Assured compliance with GAAP and sales and excise tax regulations. Show less



Self-Employed

• Accounting Consultant

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  Self-employed consultant who has served/is serving as part-time Controller/CFO for start-up technology company, food manufacturer, franchisor of air quality services and manufacturer of incontinence solutions. Have analyzed company financials and prepared proforma financial statements for clients in equity/debt transactions. Assisted small businesses with startup issues, Quickbooks training and financial planning.



CSX

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of HR Accounting

  • 2002 - 2004

  Hired by the Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Controller to implement financial controls and provide financial guidance concerning all corporate benefits programs.



John Deere Consumer Products

• Controller

  • 1996 - 2001

  Management responsibility for corporate accounting functions of 2 factories (including one in Mexico) and 3 sales branches, as well as for financial planning and project analysis and development of budgets and forecasts. Provided day-to-day strategic leadership of finance group, including consolidated financial reporting, credit and collections, payroll, accounts payable and asset management.



Bell Atlantic

• Corporate Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst

  • 1987 - 1995

  Silver Spring, MD Responsible for drafting and supporting Corporate Accounting policies and for performing day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for 4 jurisdictions. Drafted corporate positions on accounting and tax issues for the United States Telephone Association and coordinated implementation of new accounting standards. Qualified as expert accounting witness and testified in court in support of corporate systems and accounting policies. Managed Customer Settlements and Miscellaneous Billing… Show more Responsible for drafting and supporting Corporate Accounting policies and for performing day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for 4 jurisdictions. Drafted corporate positions on accounting and tax issues for the United States Telephone Association and coordinated implementation of new accounting standards. Qualified as expert accounting witness and testified in court in support of corporate systems and accounting policies. Managed Customer Settlements and Miscellaneous Billing business segments and identified and implemented cost savings and best practices and financial controls. Show less



McGladrey & Pullen

• Staff Accountant

  • 1983 - 1986

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Performed full range of accounting and tax services for firm clients.