Don Dehaven, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Greensboro, North Carolina, Us

Drive organizational productivity and revenue growth by designing and implementing customized solutions. Manage client relationships from project inception to completion, ensuring financial improvement and operational efficiency. Lead business development, process management, and financial systems initiatives to deliver quantifiable and sustainable value. Communicate effectively with clients and implement strategic solutions, to meet client needs.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Enhancing the financial strength and operational efficiency of the organization. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of accounting, payroll, human resources, and contractual review processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with organizational objectives.• Implemented new cash forecasting tools to manage overall cash for operations along with a technical refresh project with a significant financial impact.

✅ My day-to-day responsibilities:I managed successful transition to new payroll provider, incorporating comprehensive Health and 401(k) benefits to boost employee satisfaction and retention. Oversaw cash management and payable operations for multi-million-dollar law firm, ensuring financial stability and operational efficiency. Directed Google marketing Pay Per Click and Local Service Ads budget for multi-state law firm, maximizing online visibility and client acquisition through strategic digital marketing efforts.✪ Below are my notable accomplishments ✪➤ Salesforce Accounting System Innovator• Led the successful implementation and integration of Accounting Seed within a Salesforce platform, significantly optimizing financial operations and enhancing reporting accuracy, demonstrating forward-thinking in financial system management.➤ Personal Injury Case Management Transformer• Revolutionized personal injury case management by deploying an expanded version of Litify on Salesforce, tailor-made for attorneys, markedly improving case flow and operational efficiency, showcasing innovation in legal tech solutions.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

✅ My day-to-day responsibilities:Managed full-cycle accounting operations, including billing, payables, payroll, and commissions, ensuring smooth financial workflow. Executed cash management and operational planning, offering accurate forecasting for strategic financial planning. Delivered detailed monthly financial reports to management and owners, promoting transparency and facilitating informed decision-making.✪ Some of my key accomplishments associated with this job role include ✪➤ Month-End Closure Leader• Directed the accounting and administrative teams in the efficient execution of month-end closures and vital projects, ensuring the maintenance of timely and accurate financial records, highlighting leadership in financial operations management.➤ External Vendor Relationship Manager• Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with external vendors, including accountants, factoring companies, and insurance providers, optimizing service and support to meet organizational needs, demonstrating excellence in vendor management and negotiation.

✅ My day-to-day responsibilities:Provided comprehensive monthly financial packages to management and owners, encapsulating critical financial insights and performance metrics. Orchestrated the entire monthly accounting cycle, including reconciliations and variance analysis, to guarantee accuracy and transparency in financial reporting. Supported owners in obtaining or refinancing practice and property debt, optimizing financial structures and reducing costs. Acquired a deep understanding of cost accounting, precisely calculating cost of goods sold and assessing inventory valuations within a manufacturing context.✪ My major contributions included ✪➤ Strategic Financial Modeling Specialist• Crafted and sustained advanced financial models, forecasts, and budgets, driving strategic decision-making and meticulous financial planning, showcasing adeptness in financial analysis and strategic foresight.➤ Acquisition Analysis Innovator• Conceived a bespoke financial model for the assessment of potential acquisition targets, bolstering strategic growth efforts and enhancing the precision of investment decisions, reflecting a keen understanding of corporate expansion strategies.➤ Acquisition Process Architect• Instituted a rigorous process for monitoring acquisition targets from preliminary valuation to Letter of Intent (LOI) and eventual affiliation, guaranteeing a structured and efficient approach to merger and acquisition activities.➤ Tax Compliance Expert• Efficiently prepared a spectrum of tax returns, including Income Tax Returns (1040, 1120s, and 1065) and annual property tax filings, upholding compliance and ensuring punctuality in submissions, underscoring a commitment to fiscal responsibility and regulatory adherence.

✅ My day-to-day responsibilities:As a financial analyst, I analyzed the impact of portfolio securitization, guiding asset management and capital optimization decisions. I reviewed product lines, enhancing profitability. Additionally, I provided regular reports on our short-term funding warehouse, ensuring strategic oversight of liquidity management.✪ My key successes during this role were ✪➤ Strategic Financial Planning Architect• Implemented a comprehensive budgeting process and established rolling financial projections, enabling informed strategic financial planning and timely operational adjustments, demonstrating a proactive approach to financial management.➤ Financial Modeling Expert• Developed detailed models of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, offering a comprehensive view of the organization's financial health and performance, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial analysis.

Stone Mountain, Ga, Us

Provided monthly financial package to management/ownersManaged accounting/administrative staff to complete month end and other projectsReconcile all Balance Sheet accounts (Cash, Receivables, Fixed Assets, Credit Cards, and Notes Payable)Cost accounting for Cost of Goods Sold and inventory valuations in a manufacturing environment

Provided monthly financial package to management/ownersManaged accounting/administrative staff to complete month end Full analysis margins and profitability for all six locationsManaged and reported to bank covenant requirements

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Created Financial Model to evaluate potential affiliation targetsDeveloped the process of tracking targets from initial valuation to LOI and final affiliationCreated Bank and Board deal summaries for approval of affiliation Closed two transactions per month for a total of 7 deals during contractAverage transaction sales price $4 Million

✅ My day-to-day responsibilities:Directed operations across 24 dental offices in three states, formulating and executing a comprehensive business plan for the owner. Engineered and implemented an in-house IT network to eliminate the expense of hosted solutions and enhance network dependability. Cultivated a team-oriented atmosphere that valued and incorporated team members' feedback.✪ The following were my key contributions ✪➤ Cost-Saving Innovator in Practice Management• Achieved significant monthly cost savings of $250K by transitioning to advanced practice management software, boosting efficiency in reporting, insurance claim processing, and operational streamlining, demonstrating impactful cost management strategies.➤ Financial Health Analyst• Regularly generated detailed monthly profit and loss statements, providing crucial insights into the organization's financial status and guiding informed decision-making, reflecting a commitment to financial transparency and accountability.➤ Dental Office Financial Strategist• Led financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting efforts for all 24 dental offices, securing their financial stability and fostering growth, showcasing adept financial leadership and strategic planning.➤ Vendor Contract Renegotiation Expert• Realized substantial savings of $5M through the strategic renegotiation of vendor contracts and the enforcement of strict budget controls, exemplifying exceptional negotiation skills and financial discipline.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided monthly financials to management, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Department Cost and Analysis. Managed Fixed Assets, Payroll, Labor Rates, and G&A expenses. Managed the relationship with CPA firm that provided Tax services.

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Provided timely financial statements for management including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Department variance analysis within eight days of month-end.Reviewed financial statements with Chairman, CEO, and CFO.Managed a team of 6 responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Treasury for a Multi State organization .Oversaw growth from 8 to 27 clinics with Revenues from $25 Million to $56 Million.Helped secure Senior Debt funding to support growth.Established new banking relationship to streamline Treasury function.Managed the relationship with the CPA firm that provided Audit and Tax services.

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Coordinated and supervised tax consulting projects which included fixed assets, meals and entertainment, and accounting methods, with typical tax savings of over $100,000 per project, for large companies in the Banking, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Professional Services Industries.Developed working relationships with clients’ accounting department to achieve objectives of tax projects while managing teams of 3-5 people.Provided IRS audit defense for projects under IRS examinationAssisted in the marketing efforts to expand the Tax Project Delivery Group within the Southeast Region.Instructor for national Tax Associate training program sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Masters, Accounting

Bba, Finance

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