Barbara Marhafer Email & Phone Number

Greater Tampa Bay Area

B2B CFO® provides Strategic Business Advisory Services to owners of privately held companies. We focus on increasing cash and company value. By redefining the way that these services are provided, we have created a new industry, which we dominate and lead. With a nationwide presence, B2B CFO® is the largest company of its kind in this industry. Founded in 1987, we have ranked four times in the Inc. 5000 and were recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s “Small Giants.” Over the decades, we have… Show more B2B CFO® provides Strategic Business Advisory Services to owners of privately held companies. We focus on increasing cash and company value. By redefining the way that these services are provided, we have created a new industry, which we dominate and lead. With a nationwide presence, B2B CFO® is the largest company of its kind in this industry. Founded in 1987, we have ranked four times in the Inc. 5000 and were recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s “Small Giants.” Over the decades, we have published books and created numerous resources, including an award-winning and patented software. For more information about how we help business owners excel, please visit www.B2BCFO.com Show less

Greater New Orleans, La & Little Rock, Ar

Provide consulting, accounting and financial services for small to mid-size entrepreneurs. Specializing in transitions and acquisitions, external audits, business plan development, financing and administrative management. Client base varies from heavy equipment rental, distributions and manufacturing, healthcare, physicians, ambulatory surgery center, real estate operations, publications, TV, retail, health & beauty services, public relations, SEO marketing and professional services.

Greater New Orleans Area

Responsible for all financial aspects of several entrepreneurial entities involved in real estate development, sports and entertainment. Financial and Strategic Modeling – positioning, operating and developing real estate holdings. Debt/Equity Financing Facilities – contract negotiations and compliance reporting with banks. Development Contracts – negotiation of contracts with general contractors, architectural, engineering and other services. Insurance and Risk Management –… Show more Responsible for all financial aspects of several entrepreneurial entities involved in real estate development, sports and entertainment. Financial and Strategic Modeling – positioning, operating and developing real estate holdings. Debt/Equity Financing Facilities – contract negotiations and compliance reporting with banks. Development Contracts – negotiation of contracts with general contractors, architectural, engineering and other services. Insurance and Risk Management – determine risk thresh-holds, exposures and necessary insurance limits. Financial Statements and Consolidations – approximately 15 entities Construction Cost Accounting and Cost Segregation Models Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

Chief Financial Officer (2003 to 2005)Consultant/CFO of Minority Owner (2001 – 2003)Controlled financial operations during and after relocation of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team to New Orleans. Implemented administrative procedures and internal controls with a new accounting staff.  Transitional Operations – Opened, fully equipped, hired and trained administrative staff. Management Initiatives – Organized and directed all department heads in regard to budgets and… Show more Chief Financial Officer (2003 to 2005)Consultant/CFO of Minority Owner (2001 – 2003)Controlled financial operations during and after relocation of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team to New Orleans. Implemented administrative procedures and internal controls with a new accounting staff.  Transitional Operations – Opened, fully equipped, hired and trained administrative staff. Management Initiatives – Organized and directed all department heads in regard to budgets and administrative procedures. Moderated weekly executive management meetings to ensure cohesive direction of all departments for accomplishing the organization’s desired results. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – managed interest rate exposures with interest rate swap agreements. Banking Relations – All cash management functions. Development of terms, conditions and covenants of credit facility, as well as, designed covenant compliance reporting. Development of Sponsor Model – model to price, manage and negotiate sponsor deals. Administered Employee Benefit Plans – 401k plan and health, life and dental insurance plans. Streamlined Accounting and Financial Operations – Reduced back office staff, improved internal controls and shortened month-end close from thirty days to seven days. Compensation and commission plans - designed, implemented, and measured incentive based compensation plans for all sales positions. NBA Reporting and Audit Compliance – developed procedures and reports to ensure integrity of reporting gate receipts and attendance results.  Ernst & Young and KPMG External Audit Coordination Organizational Structure – Analyzed workflows, documented delineation of authorities and responsibilities, prepared job descriptions, and proposed organizational charts for all departments, resulting in reduction of excess staff. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Chief Financial Officer (1998 – 2003)Controller/Treasurer (1992 – 1998)Accounting Manager (1988 – 1992)The third largest participant in the $3.5 billion mobile and modular space industry (1998), Space Master manufactured, leased and sold mobile offices, portable classrooms, and steel and concrete modular buildings. Successful Private Offering with BT Alex Brown – In 1998, the stock of Space Master International, Inc. was sold to William Scotsman, Inc. In conjunction with BT… Show more Chief Financial Officer (1998 – 2003)Controller/Treasurer (1992 – 1998)Accounting Manager (1988 – 1992)The third largest participant in the $3.5 billion mobile and modular space industry (1998), Space Master manufactured, leased and sold mobile offices, portable classrooms, and steel and concrete modular buildings. Successful Private Offering with BT Alex Brown – In 1998, the stock of Space Master International, Inc. was sold to William Scotsman, Inc. In conjunction with BT Alex Brown, provided all historical and projected financial information, spearheaded all due diligence audits, involved in formulating terms and conditions of sale and played an integral role in transition process. Banking Relations – Performed all cash management functions. Managed $100 million revolving credit and term loan facility, based on LIBOR and Prime rate loans. Borrowings were limited to set percentage of fleet equipment and receivables, which were reported weekly. Designed and reported compliance with monthly and quarterly financial covenants. Financial Models, Budgets and Forecasts – produced many sophisticated financial models driven by set of defined assumptions. Developed budgets and forecasts for all branches based on EBITDA, cash flows and income statements. Branch and Company Performance Results Productivity Expectations/Measurements – developed break-even analyses, as well as, models to produce targeted profit margins. Defined productivity expectations for individual sales positions, which were continually monitored, to obtain the desired results of the organization. Bonding, Insurance and Risk Management – managed relationship with bonding surety and continually monitored exposures on a cost-benefit basis. Bi-annually placed business insurance out for bid External Audits – directed all audits: external Ernst & Young, bank, governmental tax and insurance audits. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Ernst & Young (formally Arthur Young), was one of the “Big Eight” in the mid 1980’s. Client base was vast, ranging from healthcare to manufacturing to service industries. Audit Fieldwork – responsible for all elements of audit fieldwork with particular emphasis on internal control documentation and recommendations for improvement to client’s management. Financial Statements – compiled financial statements and notes thereto in compliance with GAAP Supervision of Audit Staff –… Show more Ernst & Young (formally Arthur Young), was one of the “Big Eight” in the mid 1980’s. Client base was vast, ranging from healthcare to manufacturing to service industries. Audit Fieldwork – responsible for all elements of audit fieldwork with particular emphasis on internal control documentation and recommendations for improvement to client’s management. Financial Statements – compiled financial statements and notes thereto in compliance with GAAP Supervision of Audit Staff – recruited, trained and supervised audit staff members. Show less