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Tallahassee, Florida Area

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is a full-service professional certified public accounting firm with offices in Tallahassee and Tampa. We combine the quality training of a large firm with the responsiveness of approximately 80 professionals and support staff who are committed to providing individualized services to our clients. We focus on industry specialization (insurance, government, not-for-profit, entrepreneurial, public companies, small business, employee benefits, and wealth management) within our functional lines of audit, tax, technology, and consulting services. We are proud to be a member of the McGladrey Alliance, the national accounting firm association for McGladrey LLP, which serves client needs from over 70 offices nationwide. With THF, you not only have one of the largest Florida firms working for you, you also have all the advantages of a network that is built on the foundation of McGladrey LLP.

Florence, South Carolina Area

• Responsible for variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting• Responsible for month end close, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and reportingKey Accomplishments• Changed budget process to more accurately predict results. Improved budget accuracy by 35%• Spearheaded program to reduce materials expenses by 15%• Improved reporting processes by eliminating extraneous reports and replacing them with more streamlined, accurate and automatic reporting

Smithfield, North Carolina

• Performed audits, reviews and compilations and reviewed work papers to ensure compliance with GAS and firm quality control documents• Prepared informational returns for non-profit clients and tax returns for manufacturing, real estate, personal service and other business types.Key Accomplishments• Modernized documentation practices by implementing Smart Practice documentation tools as well as Engagement Solutions and Financial Analysis Tools

Princeton, North Carolina

• Provided upgrades and training for client MAS 200 accounting system software.• Designed marketing plans for small businesses, including plans focused on selling to general contractors, government agencies and individuals, resulting in the expansion of the business into an additional location• Developed inventory and sales tracking spreadsheets for clients using ExcelKey Accomplishments• Improved client accounting, logistics and inventory tracking processes, thus reducing time required to ship client orders from seven to less than three days.• Assisted client in securing additional bank financing, allowing 150% expansion of client gross sales.

Sanford, North Carolina

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, FRONTIER SPINNING: Report to Corporate Controller assisting with financial reporting and compliance. Responsible for collecting and analyzing data on company performance. Created internal and external financial statements through the use of Crystal Reports and Excel. Assisted in preparation of tax compliance reporting. Responsible for variance analysis, analyzing financial statements to bring variances to highlight variances from budget and actual performance. Assisted in preparation of budgets and month end closing. >Developed data analysis tools to collate data across various databases into usable end-user financial statements. >Developed scenarios using these tools to give management information on possible future outcomes controlling for variables in inventory and overhead costs.CONTROLLER, FRONTIER YARNSReport to CFO controlling accounts payable and financial reporting functions. Responsible for preparation and upkeep of SOX documentation. Maintained and applied internal controls throughout company. Responsible for monthly general ledger closing, financial reporting and journal entries. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll, payroll tax compliance, multi-state sales, use and income tax compliance reporting. Monitored inventory costing to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Worked closely with auditors to ensure accuracy of financial reporting. >Improved cost profile by giving management the information needed to fast-track waste reduction system, saving significant cost of sales >Reinforced controls throughout the company by teaching processes to all participants in the financial system, then monitoring compliance

Smithfield, Nc

Report to company President controlling all financial systems and IT activities. Responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivable, inventory control and reconciliation, and logistics reporting. Maintained electronic systems, including phones and network servers. Responsible for system transition between paper ledger inventory control system and electronic system. Worked with international accounting personnel to interface systems and resolve discrepancies. >Redesigned and implemented accounting processes to improve controls and fully integrate new accounting and inventory software. >Collected over $125,000 of outstanding debts and improved collections of current receivables.

Smithfield, Nc

• Responsible for Month End close, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and reporting• Assisted in preparation of tax compliance reporting, including annual income tax return, quarterly payroll returns and monthly sales and use tax returns.