John Peters Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, California, Us

Serve companies in need of leadership and hands-on management of their accounting function. Assist in evaluating financial position, establishing primary goals, implementation and execution of plans, leadership and development of staff, process improvement, implementation of controls, budgeting, monitoring performance, delivering meaningful reports to senior management. GKKworks (Architecture) - Accounting team leader; workers comp audit, bank audit, cash management, month end reports, etc.Pasternack Enterprises (Manufacturing and Distribution) - Managed team of seven to accomplish multiple special projects, the annual financial statement audit and improve accuracy and timeliness of monthly reporting.

Irving, Texas, Us

As a member of the management team, I was responsible for all accounting and financial functions of the company including monthly closing, financial reporting, treasury functions, budgeting, variance analysis, reporting to management, payroll and benefits. I also coordinated audits of financial statements, 401(k) plan, public agency projects, and our FAR compliant overhead rate. I recently was able to identify changes to health insurance plans that resulted in saving 40% ($200k) annually, while maintaining benefit levels and with no additional premium from employees.

Consultant to companies in need of financial advice and leadership of their accounting function. Assisted individuals and business owners in evaluating their financial position, establishing their primary goals, and implementing plans to achieve them. Worked on projects related to commercial lease analysis and abstracts for an international chain of coffee houses; Served as CFO/controller for an architectural and engineering firm; Served as controller for an HVAC/electrical engineering firm where I improved their accounting systems and procedures, implemented a job-cost system, prepared monthly budget variance analysis, presented financial statements and coordinated the annual financial audit.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Responsible for all accounting and finance functions of this $170M civil engineering, planning and design firm. Managed and mentored staff of 15; Coached project managers in sound business practices to improve profitability; Decreased Days Receivable Outstanding from 82 to 70 days through active pursuit of collections; Performed detailed analysis of revenue recognition on over 2,000 projects; Performed due diligence of $2M acquisition target; Calculated FAR overhead rate for government projects; Reviewed contracts for indemnification language; Worked with banks, attorneys, auditors, insurance companies and benefit providers; Prepared and presented weekly and monthly management reports on KPIs to owners and senior management.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Resources Global provides experienced financial professionals on a consulting basis to companies for special projects. Provided services related to due diligence, initial SOX implementations, and served as controller for a large civil engineering firm (RBF Consulting).

Performed accounting, audit and tax services.

OES Equipment provides equipment, tools and safety supplies to the commercial construction industry. Responsible for all accounting, payroll and HR functions, including establishing and monitoring budgets and reporting monthly, quarterly and annual results to owners. Structured capital lease transactions to preserve cash flow; facilitated management team efforts to define mission and improve performance; standardized monthly reporting of seven branch offices in five western states.

Managed seven accounting and general office staff of this 25-person marine cargo container leasing and management company with offices in six countries; responsible for cash flow management, timely debt and lease payments, and foreign currency transactions; managed international accounting and legal issues; handled HR issues including ADP payroll, performance reviews, 401(k), and benefits; responsible for the preparation, consolidation, and review of financial statements for five subsidiaries and served as primary contact for external auditors; assisted in preparation of annual budget and monitored variances; planned and executed conversion of accounting system to Great Plains Dynamics.

New York, Ny, Us