Promoted to Director after two years to lead the corporate finance department for what is now a $30 million industry leader in lawn maintenance and landscape construction. Actively contribute to strategic planning for the company in areas of finance, marketing, facilities and human resources. Oversee team that executes all billing, receivables, payables and IT activities for the company. Designed and implemented a customized tracker for billing complex residential and commercial landscape projects. Managed all weekly payroll functions for 225 employees, including 401(k) and health care administration. Preside over the company’s property and casualty insurance program, including policy renewal and endorsement changes. Lead the implementation of a new organizational platform to analyze client information, work orders, time spent on properties, sales pipelines to integrate with our financial software to drive more efficient billing and job costing functions. Served as Treasurer of regional chapter of Texas Nursery Landscape Association and on the Safety and Risk Management Committee of the Professional Landcare Network.

Moved into new leadership position to lead all financial aspects of a growing business in the competitive lawn and landscaping industry. Managed all cash operations of the business, which grew revenues from $7 million to $13 million in two years. Monitored borrowing capacity on $700,000 line of credit and managed relationship with our banking partner. Negotiated new contracts with mobile phone and corporate credit card providers. Directed all billing and collections functions of the company while supervising a three-person team. Responsible for financial reporting of monthly results for the company’s four business units and the integrity of the company financial statements. Provided financial counsel to the CEO and COO on a wide array of business strategy, financial strategy and policy, and human resource program matters.

Managed the liquid assets of the company and its international subsidiaries through a custom-designed forecasting model. Developed reporting tool for asset-based line of credit, created reports to lender and administered funds. Developed a five-year financial plan and prepared multiple analyses for quarterly Board of Directors meeting. Created international subsidiary corporations and bank accounts for new business ventures in Europe. Also designed and managed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance documentation for Treasury department processes.

Supported the Dallas Research & Development Center. Responsible for forecasting the financial performance of new mobile phone programs under development, plus reporting, analysis and decision support for the entire R&D business unit. Implemented new enterprise resource planning system for use in R&D centers worldwide.

Supported the Sales Promotion functions, including advertising, marketing and customer loyalty programs. Created seasonal forecasts and budgets for advertising department. Tracked advertising costs by medium and reported to senior management. Developed report showing annual media expenditures by national market and recommended changes based on store performance.