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Ross Coppage, CPA, is a seasoned financial expert with over 18 years of experience in accounting, strategic planning, and financial analysis. He has worked with various companies, including Coppage Consulting, Cornerstone Regional Center, Carolina CMC, LLC, Johnson Lexus of Raleigh, FDIC - Resolution Trust Corporation, All American Promotions, Inc, Carl Johnson Automotive Center, and Arthur Andersen & Company. He has expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, mergers, and business planning. Ross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Experience

    • Chief Financial Officer
  • Coppage Consulting
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    • PRINCIPAL
      • Oct 2005 - Present
      • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

      Marketed/negotiated multi-million dollar real estate sales. Sheltered proceeds via 1031 transactions. Preferred developer for Rite Aid Corporation. Performed interim CFO / finance projects on consulting basis for short-term projects (6 months to year+). Highlights include:*REPORTING/SUPPORT f...

  • Cornerstone Regional Center
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    • Partner
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
      • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

      Cornerstone Regional Center is an EB-5 exemplar model approved by USCIS. Cornerstone provides foreign investors interested in a pathway to US citizenship the opportunity to lend secured capital to qualified franchisees for the construction and operation of brand name fast casual restaurants. In...

    • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
      • Apr 2008 - Oct 2010

      Directed financial, banking, administrative and accounting areas for 40+ operating entities and owner of established franchise restaurant chain. Refinanced all maturing debt (13 loans) of multi-million dollar portfolio. Converted internal accounting to QuickBooks and consolidated accounting/ban...

    • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
      • Aug 1995 - Sep 2005

      Hired to implement accounting functions and financial controls, develop procedures for entire operations and develop/train personnel. Position reports to the Owner / Dealer Principal. Supervised a staff of 150+. Directed all financial, legal, banking, administrative and accounting areas. Mana...

    • SUPERVISOR FINANCIAL REPORTING & REOMS COORDINATOR
      • Jul 1990 - Mar 1994

      Planned, managed, and provided leadership for reporting departments including financial reporting, financial analysis, and system design. REOMS coordinator was responsible for managing the real estate inventory sales and tracking system. Supervised 30+ direct reports. Developed and implement...

    • PRESIDENT
      • Jul 1986 - May 1990

      Developed and marketed new concepts and technologies for fundraising and advertising industries. Clients included NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL; ACC/SEC/Metro conferences and major universities. Supervised staff of five.

    • CONTROLLER/GENERAL MANAGER
      • Sep 1983 - Jun 1986

      Financial responsibilities in this $15+ million corporation evolved to include all management operations of the company. Supervised staff of 50+.

    • CPA AUDIT PROFESSIONAL
      • Mar 1981 - Sep 1983

      Responsible for planning, executing and reporting on audit and special engagements in Service/Distribution, Manufacturing, Construction, Hospitality and Banking Industries.

Education

  • 1976 - 1980
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • New Bern

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