Experience

Cody Vermette Group Commercial Builders

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance And Accounting

  • May 2020 - Present

  • Oversaw full launch and implementation of Sage 300 CRE including workflow review, data migration, and training • Oversaw full launch and implementation of Sage 300 CRE including workflow review, data migration, and training



SBI Builders Inc

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Jun 2018 - May 2020

  • Converted corporate financial closing periods from quarterly fiscal closes to standardized month-end closings • Oversaw and signed off on month-end closings including CIP/WIP preparation, A/R, A/P, and Job Cost postings, and preparation of financial statements for a multi-family residential general contractor doing $65M in annual revenue • Identified areas of financial risk and collaborated with Project Managers and Senior Estimator to update project estimates and develop risk mitigation procedures through budget management and allocation of contingency • Led project teams through multiple ownership project audits and financial reviews at the close of each project • Developed corporate accounting policies and internal controls including institution of a 2-way match system for tools purchased which leads to reduced shrinkage and potential losses for the company • Managed financial reporting for multiple entities including a labor subcontractor and property management division Show less



Air Systems, Inc.

• Facilities Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  • Partnered with Controller to implement ASC 606 Revenue Recognition standards for a publicly traded corporation • Identified and reconciled inconsistencies in accounting data by analyzing various reports in COiNS TI ERP and Excel • Developed Business Process Review and internal control write-ups in preparation for company-wide audit (E&Y) • Partnered with Controller to implement ASC 606 Revenue Recognition standards for a publicly traded corporation • Identified and reconciled inconsistencies in accounting data by analyzing various reports in COiNS TI ERP and Excel • Developed Business Process Review and internal control write-ups in preparation for company-wide audit (E&Y)



Pacific Ridge Builders, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Performed & signed off on month-end closings to ensure revenue is properly recognized according to GAAP standards • Monitored company bank balance, daily expenditures, and accounts payable to manage liquidity & current cash positions • Oversaw accounts receivable and collections including timely collection of receivables, cash applications, and billing • Engaged with Sr. Project Estimator and Project Managers to review project budgets, resource allocations, and cash flow to minimize profit fade and ensure targeted projected revenue is consistently met • Managed project Work-In-Progress (WIPs) and Cash Flow reports to analyze trends and keep project budgets on track Show less



Sequoia Construction Management Services, Inc.

• United States
• Construction

• Accountant

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Coordinated the launch and inception of a commercial general contractor by setting up the accounting workflow, cost codes, G&A accounts, internal controls, and accounting systems for the company • Responsible for simultaneous full cycle accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, month-end and year-end closings) for two general contractors in both the residential and commercial sectors • Trained and supported team members on all functions of Sage 300 CRE including A/P, A/R, Cash Management, and Projects • Evaluated and experienced in launching a full-scale ERP system from the ground up (CMiC Hikuu Cloud) • Collaborated with CFO & Controller to ensure all entries (G&A, Job Cost) and estimates are processed for period closings • Generated & analyzed ad-hoc reports to Controller & CFO including project cash flows, budget variance, and OPEX reports • Developed Sage 300 CRE-specific workbooks to import project estimates/budgets to reduce time in the job startup process Show less



SBI Builders Inc

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant / Contract Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Collaborated with CFO & Controller to ensure all entries (G&A, Job Cost) and estimates are processed for month-end closings • Identified & reconciled inconsistencies in accounting data by analyzing various reports in Sage 300 and Excel • Spearheaded the development and implementation of a Standard Operations & Procedures manual that led to the qualification of Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI / Sub-guard) through multiple underwriters • Oversaw project management on a $13 million and $2.5 million single family home project, $4 million townhome project, and project finance across multiple simultaneous projects • Generated & analyzed ad-hoc reports to Controller & CFO including project cash flows, budget variance, and OPEX reports • Minimized risk exposure for the company by underwriting and assigning contract limits to all prequalifying contractors • Streamlined operations by incorporating innovative programs, (EBIX Compliance, ProCore, Textura CPM, and DocuSign,) into workflow to maximize efficiency across the company and reduce overhead costs • Developed new project management and finance “smart” reports for managers to convey status updates to entire team • Reviewed and negotiated prime contracts (AIA A102 & A201) as well as subcontract agreements (AGC) prior to execution Show less



San Jose Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Library Page

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Assisted clerks with reconciling daily cash balances, and preparing month-end reports • Billed patrons with outstanding account balances which include making collection calls and handling cash payments as necessary • Managed and maintained thousands of confidential patron accounts in Millennium (Microsoft Access Based) database • Provided quality customer service to the standards of the City of San Jose and San Jose Public Library (Library of the Year, 2004) • Maintained inventory and library materials including discarding obsolete inventory, as well as filling out purchase orders for supplies and inventory on an as-needed basis Show less



Process Global, Inc

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Managed entire accounting process including processing A/P invoices, client billings, monthly bank and credit card reconciliations (full cycle accounting) • Created and developed a second subsidiary company including setting up of all operating accounts, bank information, and initial general ledger entries by request of CEO • Responsible for recruiting top talent into the Process Global IT team and overseeing the entire recruiting process from client interview to inception of our consultant Show less