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Plano, Texas

Managed all aspects of accounting and financial reporting of a rapidly growing national rehabilitation provider with annual revenue exceeding $100 million generated at over 80 locations. During 2011, personally conducted negotiations with IRS resulting in abatement of fees (assessed prior to employment) exceeding 12% of Company’s annual Net Income. Primary responsibilities included:- Oversight of payroll function for 2,200+ employees and contractors;- Ensured monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting was conducted on a timely basis to include accrual calculations and review of monthly journal entries;- Provided narratives for key performance indicators included in monthly management reporting packages;- Supported and managed external audit and tax compliance work, providing outside tax preparers with accounting information on a timely basis for tax provisions and returns;- Maintained other financial compliance matters, such as 401k reporting and HSA funding;- In support of private equity firm acquisition, provided necessary financial information resulting in successful transfer of controlling interest;- Prepared monthly cash account reconciliations and managed both accounts receivable and payable aging;- Assisted in production of Company’s annual budget and calculated forecasts relative to financial results;- Supervised and trained accounting staff; and- Maintained and improved Company’s accounting policies and procedures.

Dallas, Texas

Engaged by privately held rehabilitation provider to review all bank reconciliations; tax remittances; IRS filings; and related correspondence necessary to validate IRS assessments. Additionally, performed litigation support for National Restaurant Chain to involve analysis and validation of in-store Payroll time punch records; and calculation of erroneous entry/adjustment run rates.For Reddy Ice Corporation, developed Sarbanes-Oxley Self-Assessment program. Responsibilities included:- Documentation of key operation processes;- Process risk assessment;- Key control identification;- Evaluation of control design effectiveness;- Controls testing; and- Development and implementation of remediation measures to correct identified deficiencies.

Dallas, Texas

Responsible for seven Corporate entities to include five office buildings/data centers exceeding two million square feet and 75 tenants. Oversaw all aspects of Corporate Accounting (MRI accounting software), Finance and Treasury to include: - Prepared and disseminated monthly Financial Statements to Equity Partners;- Implemented financial reporting systems, programs and procedures;- Consolidated individual corporate entities Financial Statements for General Partner reporting;- Ensured compliance with standard accounting policies and procedures;- Monitored daily cash flow and account fund balances;- Certified compliance with debt covenants;- Prepared budgets and forecasts;- Tracked Capital Project expenditures;- Business planning and strategic financial analysis;- Assisted in preparation of annual tax returns, Schedule K-1s and external audits; and- Responsible for professional staff hiring and development.

Dallas, Texas

For five "busy seasons", retained by Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLP. Responsible for audit planning and execution, new staff training, workpaper review and Financial Statement preparation. Industries included:- Continuing Care Retirement Communities;- Real Estate; and- Not-for-profits.Twice retained by Neiman Marcus Corporate Accounting and Finance Departments with responsibilities to include:- As Project Manager, coordinated integration of new Accounts Receivable software allowing for daily reconciliation with General Ledger, eliminating $4.5M out-of-balance situation;- Identification and correction of existing financial reporting inaccuracies; and- Preparation of month-end Financial Statements disseminated to Senior Management and used in SEC filings.

Dallas, Texas

- Initiated cash deposit and coin pick-up with Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reducing monthly bank fees by 60%;- Purchased check processing equipment reducing processing cost by 25%;- Successfully presented new Company initiatives to two largest clients resulting in contract renewal;- Provided comprehensive variable cost analysis necessary to determine client profitability and identified contracts requiring renegotiation; and- Set-up internal accounting system eliminating need for outsourcing.

Irving, Texas And Louisville, Kentucky

Market Manager - Irving, Texas- Re-focused Markets' attention on customer service and operations excellence, resulting in 13% sales growth and over 200% profit increase over prior year; and- #1 Ranked Financial Market in Region, eliminated label of bottom performing Market prior to arrival in Region.Market Manager-in-Training - Louisville, KentuckyUpon successful completion of extensive in-restaurant training, assumed Market Manager responsibilities which included:- Developed new and expanded existing Home Delivery restaurants and territories; and- Coordinated restaurant re-engineering program developed to maximize kitchen through-put.Senior Auditor / Consultant - Louisville, Kentucky- Evaluated KFC's operational and managerial controls for domestic and international operations, presented recommendations to Senior Management to improve controls and address deficiencies;- Reviewed domestic and international franchise operations for compliance with Franchise Agreement;- Coordinated due diligence for two multi-million dollar acquisitions and served as Senior Liaison between PepsiCo Legal Department and Franchise Representatives;- Developed and implemented new audit programs for both Company and Franchise restaurants to address changes resulting from systems and accounting upgrades; and- In conjunction with Strategic Planning Group, prepared annual Headquarters' overhead budgets.

Washington D.C.

Received highly diversified experience in variety of industries. Clients included:- The World Bank;- The Washington Post;- Blue Cross and Blue Shield; and- Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO).Responsibilities included:- Audited use of funds provided to under-developed nations and verified utilization in compliance with Loan Agreement;- Reviewed for accuracy Security Analyst Reports, 10Qs, 10Ks, and S3s prior to SEC filing;- Prepared annual Financial Statements and Internal Control Reports; and- Conducted annual fuel adjustment audits for Maryland and District of Columbia to ensure compliance with regulations.

London, United Kingdom

With TOP SECRET Security Clearance, had following responsibilities:- Designed vertical plots for charting Soviet Naval activity (system subsequently adopted by NATO Commands);- Drafted and disseminated Intelligence Summaries presented to Commander-in-Chief, United States Naval Forces, Europe;- Analyzed Soviet surface, subsurface and air threat; and- Presented intelligence briefings to numerous Senior Naval Officers.