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Nova USA was founded in 2005 creating an outstanding international trading company that specializes in wholesale flooring, decking, trailer decking, wood siding, and accessories. Warehouse locations are throughout the US and Canada with headquarters in Portland, OR.

Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Operations Financial leader for the Pacific Northwest’s leading commercial landscape construction contractor (Teufel Landscape) and a leading national holiday greenery provider (Teufel Holly Farms) with combined annual revenues of $70+ million. * Rebuilt the accounting, human resources and IT teams from the ground up. * Implemented new company-wide controls and procedures to restore accountability. * Enhanced reporting systems and oversaw the implementation of new IT rollouts. * Directed HR and employee benefit programs for up to 800 employees during peak seasons. * Oversaw all operations for Teufel Nursery, including Landscape Construction and Landscape Maintenance divisions; along with all supporting departments and overheads. * Oversaw and managed rapid growth where revenues nearly tripled in a six year period and profits soared, delivering the much needed financial backing to make this growth possible. * Found cost savings in both field operations and overheads, resulting in significantly improved gross margins and profits. * Worked closely with the owner to execute on several strategic property purchases and sales to support the expansion of production and distribution facilities; as well as the construction of a new office and the consolidation of operations.

Responsible for accounting and finance activities for 18 companies (including residential construction, land development, realty, property management, and private investment), with combined annual revenues of $40–$100 million. * Strategic partner with president and owner to establish company goals and explore new opportunities, helping navigate the Great Recession when home sales plummeted 90%. Companies emerged more efficient and productive. * Directly managed construction planning and development activities, ensuring adequate funding was in place to meet our annual plan. * Implemented new information systems and technology to improve forecasting, accountability and increase profits.* Hands-on oversight in preparing and analyzing financial statements, overseeing all cash, investment and asset management activities. * Reviewed & approved all land acquisition and home closings (over 500 deals). * Directed annual audit and implemented significant tax saving strategies saving millions.

Controller for northwest home construction, land development, realty and investment companies under the Don Morissette Holdings umbrella--including Stone Bridge Homes, Stone Bridge Realty, Don Morissette Homes, Bridgewood Homes, DM Communities, DM Communities @ Mtn Brook, Venture Properties, DMR Management and others. Promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2013.

Senior financial executive overseeing all finance, accounting, information technology, and employee benefits functions and departments for a major commercial HVAC and plumbing contractor, with annual revenues in excess of $40 million. * Corporate officer and member of the executive committee providing insight and guidance to owners and key operations managers.* Provided strategic analysis for capital purchases at our sheet metal fabrication facility. * Rebuilt the accounting team and enhanced financial reporting.

Responsible for all finance, accounting, and information technology functions for a large paint manufacturer, distributor and retailer; with annual revenues in excess of $60 million. Provided financial oversight and strategic planning for the manufacture and distribution of paint, sundries and window coverings through forty one company owned retail stores, as well as multiple other independent distribution channels—including Costco. * Key leader in company-wide restructuring plan to increase profits and productivity, taking the company from its worst financial performance year to the second best ever.* Directly led the Accounting, Commercial Credit, Information Technology and Human Resource departments. * Developed effective relationships of trust and accountability with bankers, insurance agents and audit partners. * Provided strategic planning and analysis, in-depth operational reporting and field management support. * Spun-off home decorating division to form Custom Decorators Inc. Sole provider of custom carpet and window covering sales through Costco stores throughout the US. * Negotiated and prepared all due diligence for the sale of the business to a strategic competitor, where my personal efforts added a seven figure sum to the deal for the owner.

A member of the Executive committee with responsibility for all day-to-day finance and accounting functions. Managed the accounting team and provided ongoing strategic support to the CFO for financial analysis, annual budgeting, property management, manufactured product costing and return on investment analysis. * Directed the year-end independent audit and tax preparation.* Prepared and presented monthly financial results & forecasts to executives and to third party partners (banks, insurance companies, etc).* Oversaw all accounting systems maintenance and development.* Successfully selected and implemented enterprise-wide software (JD Edwards) and integrated our existing custom retail store and manufacturing systems. * Led an implementation team to integrate the operations of a purchased competitor (Daniel Boone Paints) into our business.

Region ControllerSr. Financial Analyst / Cash ManagerAccounts Payable ManagerInventory Accounting ManagerStaff Accountant / Financial AnalystClaims Supervisor