Brian Schepman Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• High-profile role in 2021 acquisition of Hy-Tek as point person for buyer due diligence and other concerns. Negotiated M&A activity spanning from financial review to Dunes Point Capital; $135M size organization with.
• Managed IT team and systems accounting for technology across an organization of 450 employees
• Managed the ESOP and annual valuation; Restructured leadership organization to create cohesive team across 6 sites in 4 states
• Oversaw the accounting of customer projects that were completed in over 35 states; Performed risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Decided on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks; Controlled and evaluated the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
• Ensured cash flow was appropriate for the organization’s operations; Managed vendor relationships

• Oversaw all Financial and IT functions; Creating best practices in each area to build an infrastructure to meet expansion demands
• Organized the annual audit by external accounting firm; Industry expertise in material handling systems and Yale dealership; Developed cash flow analysis to support business short-term and long-term goals
• Assist CFO with duties related to the month-end close, year-end close and outside audit tasks
• Assured that payments for payables, leases, loans and other financial obligations were made in a timely manner; Ensured that purchases and invoices are verified, recorded and distributed to accounts correctly
• Monitored and reviewed the production of Federal, State and other regulatory funding agency cost reports, explaining variances with these financial documents

• Financial administration to assure commissions, state sales tax filings, and month-end close; Leveraged financial education to maximize working capital, billing turns, and operational project financial completion with.
• Supported most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assisted in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices; Prepared financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Managed journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing; Assisted in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participated in preparation for the annual audit; Helped in development of reports for management