Providing oversight and directing the company’s accounting and financial reporting processes.Managing and providing oversight over the ESOP administration, including coordinating the ESOP valuation process.Actively participating in and driving the Cost-to-Complete process in collaboration with General Managers.Overseeing and driving the development of financial and cashflow forecasts.Leading the implementation of HRM software and evaluating other ERP software platforms to enhance operational efficiency and reporting.Ensuring effective risk management practices, including the coordination and purchase of appropriate insurance policies.

Provided CFO consulting services including:Design, documentation, and implementation of Standard Operating ProceduresFinancial forecasting/EBITDA pro-forma & document prep for merger evaluationCoordination of Risk Management activities with insurance brokerCashflow management

Lead Cost-to-Complete management process with PM's and Division VP'sWork with ownership to manage cashflow and allocation of resourcesProvide monthly Financial StatementsWork with outside CPA's on Financial Statements and Company tax mattersMaintain and manage strong banking and surety relationshipsPlay a lead role in annual Company insurance procurement processProvide financial forecast and annual Business Plan

Manage and lead accounting teamOversee preparation of monthly Financial StatementsLead and manage Cost-to-Complete meetings with Company Project Managers, Division VP'sEstablish and maintain pro-forma forecast and forward looking projectionsEstablish and maintain weekly cashflow projections and lead cash management practicesUpdate SOP's for Cost-to-Complete process, Budgeting, Procurement and Accounting department SOP'sLead the Company in leveraging Spectrum ERP system including exploring additional functionality and reporting

Participate in Senior Management meetings and coordinate with President/CEO as needed.Oversee management of company ESOP including annual Company valuation process with appraiser and trustee.Coordinate Risk Management and responsible for purchase of insurance along with participating in claims management and risk mitigation.Evaluate and promote new technology initiatives maximizing Accounting & other software.Coordinate with staff and oversee monthly Job/Project Review meetings with Project Managers ensuring all projects are accurately accounted for and provide oversight in preparation of financial statements.Evaluate potential strategic acquisitions and coordinate with CEO to identify appropriate target/acquisition price and execute acquisition along with integration plan as appropriate.Oversee the management of company assets including treasury management function, monitoring and properly allocating cash, investments and capital expenditures to maximize Return on Assets, Return on Equity and solidifying and strengthening company Balance Sheet.Provide oversight to annual budgeting process, coordinating with departments and Operating Divisions to set revenue and margin/profitability goals along with establishing appropriate overhead budgets to be adhered to.Administer, and coordinate with in-house counsel working to resolve all litigation and claims issues for the company.Coordinate and present at Company board meetings regarding all financial matters in addition to addressing matters on company ESOP, 401K and other benefit plans.

Oversee Financial Close and preparation of Financial Statements for multiple entities and subsidiaries including accounting for ESOP transactions.Coordinate with external auditors and CPA firm on audits.Provide cash management reports and assist in management of treasury function.Assist in oversight of monthly Job/Project Review meetings with Project Managers ensuring all Projects are accurately accounted for and fairly presented in Financial Statements.Provide oversight to Accounting team and mentor, train team-members for further development.

Assisted in preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP and company Accounting policies.Directed monthly Job/Project Review Meetings with Project Managers and company President ensuring all Projects are accurately accounted for and fairly presented in Financial Statements.Established and organized month-end close procedures including implementing stronger internal controls for the Southern California Division.Coordinated with Corporate Accounting and external auditors ensuring company policies and procedures were being enforced and in compliance with reporting requirements.Played an integral role and assisted with Accounting software conversion for sister company Bombard Electric.Oversaw and managed Southern California Division Accounting staff (5) including hiring, training and mentoring team.

Direct and conduct Forecast Strategy Meetings with Senior Management.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Forecast projections for Fiscal Year.Prepare annual Business Plans including supporting Pro-Formas, schedules and analysis.Prepare detailed 120 Day Cash Flow Forecast and play an integral role in cash management.Direct extensive monthly budget meetings with all Operational departments.Prepare Pro-Forma's, scenarios and analysis to strategize on maintaining profitability and cash flow.Prepare PAPA (Price, Profit-Participation) schedules for external audit.Direct and oversee month-end close (booking Revenue, Cost of Sales, Job Cost, accruals, adjusting entries and cash entries.)

Prepared/analyzed Division Financial Statements to Corporate Office.Prepared Tri-Annual Business Plan including supplemental schedules and analysis for Senior Management.Supervised and directed all aspects of month-end close (booking Revenue, Cost of Sales, Accruals, Job Costing and adjusting JE's, cash entries).Prepared Pro-Forma's for prospective new community acquisitions in close coordination with Senior Management.Coordinated and assisted with Internal and External Audit, including preparation of schedules and supplemental reporting.Directed monthly Budget Meetings with Operations ensuring cost-control and budgetary enforcement.Worked with Project Managers, Land Development VP and Purchasing VP on cost-reduction strategies and operational effectivenes.

Prepared and reviewed Financial Statements for Homebuilding and Land Operations.Prepared and reviewed with Senior Management annual Business Plans.Assisted in JD Edwards software conversion from custom based U.S. Home system.Conducted internal audits ensuring company procedures are being followed.Prepared Balance Sheet and Income Statement schedules with fluctuation analysis for management and external auditors.Prepared monthly Cash Flow forecasts.Prepared weekly and monthly reporting on unit activity (Sales, Starts, Closings, Backlog).Conducted monthly Budget Meetings for all aspects of Operations, analyzing costs incurred, cost-to-complete and proposing recommendations on cost control and budgetary enforcement.