Certified Public Accountant

• Oct 2022 - Present

Controller

• Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

Chief Financial Officer / Controlle

• 2000 - 2020

• Directed all financial activities, including budget development, creation of budgetary controls, and recordkeeping systems. • Reviewed and analyzed 8+ Financial Statements per month. • Assessed budget plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes. •. Determined applicability of GAAP pronouncements and implemented as necessary, including ASC 606. • Created cash forecasting model. • Significantly reduced collection time for receivables. • Reduced number of problem loans by proactively communicating with borrowers. • Met deadlines by administering individual and team tasks. • Researched and created loan documents to comply with legal requirements for real estate transactions. • Personally executed HR functions, overseeing Payroll, Tax Payment, Benefits, and Interviewing. • Reduced month-end close by ten days. • Designed efficient workspace floorplan (offices, computer and telephone locations, and warehouse workflow) for 50+ employees during Barco Properties relocation to a 50,000 square foot warehouse. • Reviewed and approved federal and state tax returns, assuring compliance with all applicable laws. • Utilized strategic risk management approaches to protect company assets. • Maintained banking relationships and coordinated verification and reconciliation of bank statements. • Drove loan approvals and denials, based on loan application reviews. • Created manuals for accounting and operational processes. • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve both profitability and efficiency. •. Reviewed and verified WIP and Percent Completions schedules.

Financial Controller

• 1996 - 2000

• Administered all aspects of the accounting process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, financial analysis, and budgeting. •. Created and maintained WIP and Bill of Material schedules. • Provided business valuation and litigation support related to shareholder buyout. • Assisted in operational policy development and strategic planning. • Managed accounting software conversion process. • Collaborated with Executive Team to prepare annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting and analysis. • Implemented and managed the company’s 401k plan. • Reduced inventory by 21%. • Sole creator of all accounting processes for a start-up entity associated with Digital Print, Inc. • Personally reduced Accounts Receivable days outstanding by 20%.