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Summary:Responsible for 13 branches in 3 states, producing financial reports and analysis for a total of 19 cost centers. With approximately 800 ongoing contracts and construction projects ranging up to $1.5M, I managed a team and performed all accounting and financial operations for the $50M division. Worked with branch managers, account managers and operations managers discussing work-in-progress, analyzing month end results and identifying ways to improve processes and increase the bottom line. Successfully recruited and led a dedicated accounting team during a 45% year over year growth, while maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. Prepared financials according to GAAP and best practices with never missing a month end deadline, complex balance sheet reconciliations, asset management & lease schedule management. Created reporting tools to analyze job costs, cost to complete, WIP schedules & revenue recognition (over/under billings) for 13 branches in three states. Prepared 90-day forecasts, analyzed monthly results against plan variances, developed reporting tools for KPI's and monthly management reports.Cash Flow management, vendor pricing and discount negotiations, monthly discounts taken increased from 92% to 98.5%.Identified and implemented cost savings such as realigning route density, fueling usage, cell contracts, bulk purchasesRedesigned financial to manage revenue streams. Identified poor performing jobs and took action resulting in increased margins. Reduced bad debt write offs by 60%Worked closely with outside CPA on IRS & certified annual Audit, providing all required documents & analysis.Developed & Implemented annual budgeting tools and processes for branches, regions and corporate.Performed financial due diligence for a successful acquisition and was responsible for implementing the accounting conversion leading to a smooth transition.Managed local, state and federal tax reporting & business license compliance.

Managed accounting and financial functions of three LLC's and a medical corporation.Converted all companies from cash to accrual accounting while reconciling the previous two years of financial records.Introduced and implemented GAAP accounting policies and best practices.Reduced overhead expenses approximately 20%Implemented processes to track and billing adjustments.Prepared financial statements reorganized and maintained G/L chart of accounts and successfully completed CPA reviewed financials.Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgetary controls, cost accounting and analysis, internal auditing, banking management and inventory control.Supervised five medical billing personnel, account resolution manager and workers comp claim specialist.Liaison with outside CPA, insurance brokers, vendors and state and federal tax representatives.

Managed financial and accounting functions in both a hands-on and supervisory role of accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit analysis and collections while directing a team of accounting, sales and purchasing staff.Prepared monthly Financial Statements, G/L entries, cash flow analysis, internal audits, cost analysis, asset management and bank reconciliations.During the recession, developed strategies for new revenue streams and cost management.Processed payroll, payroll reports and W-2's.Cut costs by 24% over three-year period by negotiating with manufacturers, vendors and creditors.Secured extended payment terms with vendors to maximize cash flow. Cut A/R average days to pay from 42 to 28 days.Inventory management and supervised cycle counts, reducing shrinkage from 20% to 2%.Negotiated all insurance line renewalsCorporate liaison with lenders, outside CPA, state and federal agencies, Securities Broker, Profit Sharing Administrator and Insurance Brokers.Filed all county, state and federal reports, responsible for employee benefits administration prepared of profit sharing plan reports for plan administrator.Implemented and trained staff on new software platform.Completed the conversion of the accounting records to the acquiring firm's systemAdditional ContributionsProvided financial and accounting services in connection with the sale/change in ownership of the company. Completed the conversion and balancing of the company's financial data in sixty days. Yearly preparation of Profit Sharing plan reports for plan administrator. After sale of company, responsible for termination of the plan including distribution to all plan participants and final accounting reporting to the administrator.