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Oversaw and controlled all financial operations of an agriculture and construction equipment dealership with multiple branches. Responsible for all financial management, budget preparation and administration, payroll, contracts, human resources, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collection. • Supervised, directed and supported an accounting staff of two in charge of accounting for all branches, purchase contracts, accounts payable, billing, credit card transactions… Show more Oversaw and controlled all financial operations of an agriculture and construction equipment dealership with multiple branches. Responsible for all financial management, budget preparation and administration, payroll, contracts, human resources, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collection. • Supervised, directed and supported an accounting staff of two in charge of accounting for all branches, purchase contracts, accounts payable, billing, credit card transactions, cash drawers, floor plan programs, interest, inventory management and warranty credits. • Personally administered all payroll including monthly sales commissions. Responsible for all human resource functions including health insurance, 401K plan, supplemental insurance and workers compensation.• Prepared and filed Sales and Use Tax returns monthly.• Prepared and developed extensive monthly and yearly budgets for three separate branches including a separate budget plan for new internet based business venture. • Developed and implemented new accounting procedures which improved staff efficiency and accuracy.• Identified and corrected errors within payroll and A/P resulting in savings to the company. • Daily cash flow maintenance with extensive account analysis. Additional responsibilities include Month-end closing, account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements. Show less

Managed and maintained accounting functions for $400MM home building company with 250+ employees. Responsible for all accounting functions, cash management and financial analysis for over a dozen separate corporate entities. Worked closely with CFO in organizing, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures across multiple departments.•Supervised accounting staff of 5 responsible for a diverse array of business endeavors including Home Building, Land Acquisition /… Show more Managed and maintained accounting functions for $400MM home building company with 250+ employees. Responsible for all accounting functions, cash management and financial analysis for over a dozen separate corporate entities. Worked closely with CFO in organizing, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures across multiple departments.•Supervised accounting staff of 5 responsible for a diverse array of business endeavors including Home Building, Land Acquisition / Development, Real Estate Sales and Investment Property.•Directly responsible for procuring funding for all construction activity including Construction Loans, A&D Loans and Asset-based Funding. Administered loan draws, renewals, inspections, appraisals, interest payments and payoffs. Directed wire transfers, account funding and special financing.•Instrumental in completing a total accounting software conversion to Timberline. Maintained multiple accounting systems during conversion. Oversaw transfer and verification of historical financial data to new system. Trained personnel and established procedures to streamline data entry and increase efficiency.•Worked closely with over 12 major banks for financing, account and cash management issues. Developed strong relationships which were key to company growth and expansion. Established total banking credit lines in excess of $500MM. Coordinated an inventory of over 3000+ developed lots.•Maintained a peak 1700+ home closings and revenues exceeding $300MM per year.•Negotiated contracts for land/lot purchases. Obtained financing and established budgets for multiple, simultaneous land development projects of up to $12MM each. Successfully worked with developers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, banks, owners and government officials to see projects to completion.•Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing and forecasting company business activities. Show less