Melissa Dick Email & Phone Number

Wichita, Kansas Area

We offer the expertise of a Chief Financial Officer on an as needed basis saving clients the cost and burden of managing a full time employee. Our services include:CFO ServicesYour business is your investment. Let Atlas help you protect it.• Profit Improvement• Cash Flow Management• Budgeting & Forecasting• Financial statement Preparation and Analysis• Accurate Job Schedules• Tax PlanningBusiness AdvisorsOur advisory services can help you navigate the complexities of transitioning, growing or starting a business.• Business Coaching and Planning• Start-up Consulting• M&A Consulting and Due Diligence• Process Improvement• Lean ConstructionOutsourced AccountingAccounting is often one of the last things business owners want to focus on. Let Atlas focus on the back office so you can focus on the business.• Outsourced Controllership Functions• Interpretation and Explanation of Financial Data• Staff Hiring, Training and DirectionOperational SupportWe will work with your outside partners to maximize your investment return.• Liaison with Outside CPA Firm, Attorney, Banker and Insurance• IT Assistance• HR Support and Direction• Safety and Work Comp ImprovementUnlock your company’s full potential by outsourcing your accounting and financial services with Atlas Accounting and Consulting.

COO at DEN Management Co.(Privately Held; Plumbing, Piping, HVAC, Energy Mgmt, Service, Sheet metal) Responsible for overseeing the development, monitoring and evaluation of overall corporate strategy with a focus on company culture, bottom line performance, management of working capital and enhancement of overall company value. Duties included: Supervising a management team of 10, overseeing the accounting department, sales and marketing departments and managing day-to-day operations in relation to logistics, safety, IT, HR, purchasing and inventory. Served as liaison with key external partners, specifically insurance, banking, bonding, legal counsel and outside accountant.Key results:• Revamped lease vs. buy decision process resulting in a six-figure cost savings and increased turn of outdated assets.• Introduced business process improvements that enhanced administrative functions, established common data files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.• Oversaw the development of a sales effort that grew the service niche by 300% and resulted in the most profitable division in the company within two years time.• Directed and managed a safety initiative that resulted in 20% reduction in reportable accidents.• Oversaw initiative to increase inventory turns and reduce stored materials that resulted in more timely delivery to customer jobsites, reduction in inventory by over half and increased cash flow due to reduced storage costs.• Oversaw initiative to analyze direct and indirect costs to rates to jobs and manpower needs resulting in more accurate pricing as well as updated per unit costs.• Implemented cash flow and treasury management procedures that resulted in annual interest savings of $20,000.• Automated financial reporting and month end processes reducing time to generate financial statements from 30 plus days to 5-7 days.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Responsible for audit engagements for entities up to $100+million in sales, including performance of audit, supervision of staff, review of engagement, maintaining client relationship and ensuring engagement compliance with applicable regulations. Manage marketing and sales activities relating to Wichita’s Construction and Real Estate industry group. Responsible for performing engagements and expanding the firm’s consulting division. Services included profit improvement, strategic planning, litigation support, operations improvement, controllership training and executive development. Serve as a formal mentor to staff. Key member of the recruiting team for BKD, Wichita.Key results:• Directed all marketing and sales efforts for the Construction and Real Estate industry group resulting in the establishment of the third largest business niche at BKD, Wichita.• Promoted from staff accountant to Manager in 4 ½ years when typical schedule is 6 years.• Successfully assisted clients in transforming their operations to better utilize cash flow.• Served as interim Controller for clients. Duties included managing daily operations, month end close and financial statement preparation for management and assisting in the recruiting, interviewing and training of replacement personnel.