Working primarily with Branch Civil

Evaluated asset management resulting in tax, maintenance, and insurance savings Implemented best practice credit card program which annually generated rebates, decreased management overhead, and provided timely visibility to liabilities.Implemented check scanning technology to limit risk and eliminated 200 person hours per year.Managed corporate insurance and benefits vendor relationships.Identified potential annual savings by developing return to work procedures for the workers compensation insurance program.Identified potential annual savings by reevaluating health insurance deductible.Developed and piloted a job budgeting process for tracking and managing costs and billing.Designed and implemented IT infrastructure strategy for automation, Payment Card Industry compliance, communication, and document storage.Initiated Research and Development credit and fixed asset income tax strategies.Performed Request for Information (RFI) to change corporate banking relationship generating savings.

Determined need for new positions, structured the roles, and developed job descriptions. Successfully on-boarded new candidates within 2 months.Oversaw accounting for 8 companies, directly managed 14 accounting personnel, and indirectly managed 25 decentralized personnel.Designed purchase order system improving A/P process by 4 weeks and decreasing personnel cost.Received consistent recognition for ability to quickly learn a new industry and deliver value by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and mitigating risk.Trained construction staff and management on new project management system and accounting processes, improving accuracy of cost data.Identified the opportunity and implemented automation to speed up cash inflows from customers by an average of 4 business days. Monitored segment and customer profitability data to meet targeted margins and report outliers.Utilized research, interviewing, and benchmarking to successfully estimate level of effort, cost, and revenue generated by projects. Created new key financial performance metrics used by the Board, construction management, and staff resulting in improved bid accuracy, project decision making, and strategic decisions.Identified need for a new ERP to achieve strategic growth goals and serve as designated subject matter expert for JD Edwards. Partnered with IT and Operations to refine the design and reporting functions of the ERP. Strategically managed monthly payables, receivables, and reporting to meet bank compliance. Developed annual and quarterly corporate budgets. Managed actuarial valuation of workers compensation and general liability programs.Prepared financial and non-financial data for annual insurance audit.Coordinated tax and business license reporting in multiple states and localities.Managed depreciable assets to increase EBIDTA to meet bank covenants. ESOP accounting Performed due diligence and financial accounting analysis related to buy and sell side acquisitions

Chief financial manager of the CompanyTransferred to sister company CW Wright ConstructionPrepared annual cash forecast based on known and assumed factors.Prioritized work and reorganized process flows after unexpected staff reductions, yet maintained operational continuity. Diagnosed and addressed slow A/P invoice validation by implementing electronic approvals and training project managers resulting in a 2 week decrease in turnaround time.Analyzed budget versus actual data and identified incremental costs and productivity improvements.

Lead volunteers and staff personnel in development of operational goals and strategic plan.

Organized special events for University of Richmond alumni living in Greater Richmond and Central Virginia.

Developed material and educated c-level clients on business risk, and tax and accounting standards.Developed necessary material and trained new personnel on policies, procedures, and technology.Maintained over 50 client relationships in manufacturing, distribution, non-profit, and construction.Mentored staff through development of personal goals and provided ongoing coaching which resulted in several mentees receiving promotions.Frequently requested to interview prospective staff, both new and experienced.Trained staff on accounting and auditing standards thereby enabling personnel with varying levels of experience to work independently and efficiently.

Developed budget for Board approval and managed financial activities of the organization.

Successfully audited the College of William & Mary, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Retirement System, and University of Virginia Hospital.