Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2015 - Present

Handles strategic and tactical financial matters as they relate to investor returns, budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding. Oversees financial and operational controls to direct organization in achieving financial results. Handles strategic and tactical financial matters as they relate to investor returns, budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding. Oversees financial and operational controls to direct organization in achieving financial results.

Controller

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Set up financial controls and Job Costing for this In-fill Land Developer and Home Builder Set up financial controls and Job Costing for this In-fill Land Developer and Home Builder

Financial Consultant

• Jul 2013 - Sep 2015

Analyze business and market opportunities for start ups and other existing businesses. Perform strategic analysis to create business and operational plan. Analyze business and market opportunities for start ups and other existing businesses. Perform strategic analysis to create business and operational plan.

Controller

• Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

A Commercial and Residential Plumbing and HVAC Contractor. A Commercial and Residential Plumbing and HVAC Contractor.

Director of Operations/Controller

• Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

Currently working on updating infrastructure to leverage our presence on the web and worldwide to be able to use SEO and social media. Coordinating marketing and operational efforts to maximize bottom line. Working to Streamline data processing and using process improvement to improve profitability and operations. Ensures proper resources are in place to support sales, marketing, fulfillment and control. Provide technical leadership to help sales growth. Currently working on updating infrastructure to leverage our presence on the web and worldwide to be able to use SEO and social media. Coordinating marketing and operational efforts to maximize bottom line. Working to Streamline data processing and using process improvement to improve profitability and operations. Ensures proper resources are in place to support sales, marketing, fulfillment and control. Provide technical leadership to help sales growth.

Consultant

• May 2008 - Jan 2010

Provide support and range of expertise for a variety of Accounting issues to support operations Provide support and range of expertise for a variety of Accounting issues to support operations

Controller

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2008

Provided expert oversight of all accounting cycle steps for cash and accrual accounting including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, property tax disputes, and escrow and home closings. Maintained and developed risk management improvements. Coordinated with accounting teams on financial preparation, financial analysis, capital calls and distributions. Directed all HR functions including employee benefits. Provided expert oversight of all accounting cycle steps for cash and accrual accounting including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, property tax disputes, and escrow and home closings. Maintained and developed risk management improvements. Coordinated with accounting teams on financial preparation, financial analysis, capital calls and distributions. Directed all HR functions including employee benefits.

Director of Special Projects

• Jan 2001 - Sep 2004

On a volunteer/consultant basis, provided a wide range of support to the Phoenix, Tucson, and New Mexico branches of the Desert Southwest Chapter of the foundation. Assisted with the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 “Promise” Galas. Customized the web-site for the Phoenix Chapter. • Coordinated and implemented pilot on-line project for the 2002 Walk to Cure Diabetes with Convio and the pilot online project for the 2003 Walk to Cure Diabetes with the JDRF Walktracker. Also worked on incorporating and implementing other on-line fundraising ideas into the day to day operations for the chapter. • Responsible for the creation various white papers on operational and functional needs of the organization. • Overhauled the cash collection system for the Walk. • Facilitated upgrade of telephone system and telephone trunking. • Supported the efforts to customize and optimize the donor database.

Vice President of Investor Relations

• Jun 1999 - Nov 2000

Managed compliance and exchange of information with over 400 private “angel” investors for this start-up Internet Company. Exchange of information included explaining the technical aspects of our business plan; being able to compare and contrast our technology with what else was out there in the marketplace; and the technical aspects of the internet with respect to the corporate world and the consumer market.

Vice President, Controller

• Aug 1998 - Jun 1999

Developed and prepared financial projections for Series A, B & C funding of this Internet startup. Additionally, responsible for oversight of daily operations, at which time company grew from 3 to 50 employees.• Performed daily Cash Management duties• Evaluated Risk Management and instituted proper protocols• Initiated and directed all facets of Human Resource functions• Responsible for Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Equity administration• Facilitated efforts with Ernst & Young to evaluate and purchase Accounting System (Oracle), Billing

Financial Analyst / IT Manager

• Aug 1993 - Dec 1996

Responsible for the preparation and consolidation of annual budget (revenues $65 Million); responsible for outlay of three and five year projections. Responsible for training managers, at all levels, on various budgeting processes and methodology. Liased with Operational Managers to budget, forecast and analyze budgeted and actual expenses and revenues. Worked with Operational Managers to bring expenses in line with corporate expectations. Responsible for oversight of the Information Systems Department.Evaluated and made recommendations on the budgeting and purchases of the following types of systems: Front Office; Point of Sale; Back Office; Telecommunications (Telephone Switch; Call Accounting; Voice Mail and Trunking); Office Automation and Yield Management. Worked closely and managed all vendors on new Systems implementations and support. Worked with various operational managers on changing process work flow with the implementation of new technology.

Cost Control Manager

• 1990 - 1996

Credit Manager

• Jan 1988 - Jun 1990

General Manager

• Jun 1985 - Nov 1988