Highly experienced in all areas connected with financial management - (1) accounting and financial reporting, (2) operating and capital budgeting, (3) cash management, (4) relationships with banks, insurance companies, private equity, and other financial institutions, (5) financial system design and implementation, (6) internal audit, (7) governance issues involving the board of directors and audit/compensation committees, (8) acquisition diligence, negotiation, and integration, and (9) tax compliance and planning.Extensive involvement in general management activities such as strategic planning, short and long-term compensation programs, compliance with government regulations, management information systems, benefit plans, investment management, risk management, legal interface, shareholder relations, board governance, audit and compensation committees, and centralized purchasing.I formerly taught two accounting classes each semester at Biola University - beginning accounting to the new freshman and two senior capstone classes - auditing and advanced accounting.I was also a partner in the CPA and financial adviser firm of Bryars Kuykendall Tolleson + Whitton, LLP.Specialties: Experience in various organizations relating to accounting, broadcast media, individual and family services, investment management, management consulting, newspapers, on-line media, publishing, supermarket chains, distribution, real estate.I was also a board member of a small high-tech company that went public - serving as chairman of the audit committee as well as being on the compensation committee.
Listed skills include Management Consulting, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Management, and 29 others.
