At Tech Painting Co., our unwavering commitment is to deliver unparalleled professionalism and partnership to our valued customers. We're not just about painting; we're about crafting experiences that set new standards.Our meticulous attention to the finest details is the cornerstone of our reputation for consistently delivering top-quality work.The true magic behind our success lies within our dedicated team. We handpick our painters and invest in their continuous training, fostering a sense of craftsmanship that goes beyond any assumption of industry standards.This distinctive blend of company philosophy and the skillful dedication of our team has led to the satisfaction of over 10,000 customers and counting. Over 90% of our business thrives on repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals.Area of responsibility includes banking, A/R, A/P, payroll, taxes, P&L monitoring/accuracy, FP&A, systems/database management, budgeting, financial modeling, general ledger, M&A and valuation, management of accounting and finance team, etc.

Studied for and successfully passed each of four CPA exams (BEC, FAR, REG and AUD) on first attempt. Fourth and final exam score received July 31, 2024.

Financial Advisory, Business Acquisition, and Due Diligence: Counseled ownership group on the prospective acquisition of a $60M ship repair and fabrication services business, performing financial due diligence to assess risks. Stakeholder Relations and Bridging Gaps: Liaised between stakeholders with competing interests, bridging gaps to help foster a cohesive ownership group.Financial Forecasting and Financial Modeling: Built a discounted cash flow (DCF) forecast and enterprise value financial model to inform executive-level decisions.

Accounting, Financial Operations, and Team Leadership: Led all accounting and financial operations, heading a 6-member team that handled reporting, GAAP, tax, and regulatory compliance, and business analytics to promote short-/long-term growth and financial stability.Business Planning, Revenue Forecasting, EBITDA, and Cash Flow Forecasting: Directed the strategy and preparation of the annual business plan, which included development of revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow forecasts.Treasury Management: Oversaw all treasury functions to provide transparency, meet obligations, safeguard assets, and manage cash flow. Technology Adoption and ERP Implementations: Leveraged technology to enhance business analytics and reporting. Notably, researched multiple ERP systems, recommended implementation of Infor CloudSuite Distribution, and secured ownership approval for its adoption.

Transitioned to full-time student status to complete Master of Accounting program.

Financial Leadership: Led 5-person team responsible for 17 campuses, comprising 600 employees and 922 resident units. Financial Oversight, Strategic Planning, and Change Management: Spearheaded all financial activities, including accounting, financial reporting/operations, analysis, strategic planning, change management, policy development, budgeting, and process improvement.Board Presentations: Presented financial updates to the board of directors, informing development of company goals.Month-End Close Process: Directed all month-end close processes, which included preparation of internal statements, KPI analysis, variance analysis, financials creation, and results communications. Work Standardization and Data Integrity: Established uniform accounting structure across all 17 communities and 26 legal entities, driving data integrity to improve reporting and facilitate faster delivery of financial insights. Internal Controls: Developed and implemented key internal controls that addressed overuse/underreporting of company debit card usage and revised reimbursement policies, reducing operating expenses by 17%. Technology Implementation and Automation: Identified and adopted technologies that improved financial operation efficiency. This included automated reports, new analysis tools, and a transition from QuickBooks Online to Sage Intacct.Cost Savings Strategies: Fostered relationship with independent auditors, transitioning from Big 4 accounting firm to independent CPA firm. Cost Accounting Standards and Contract Management: Discovered key profitability constraints within underlying revenue and cost structure of underperforming campuses. Employed cost accounting methods to determine that losses came from management contracts. Analyzed existing agreements to identify indirect costs incurred and rewrote deals to compensate. Revenue & Profit Growth: Skyrocketed growth through expansion from 6 to 17 campuses, tripling net profit over 12 months.

Strategy Consulting and Team Coordination: Provided consulting services to government and commercial clients, leading multiple teams of 10–20 and adapting to evolving priorities with each 6–12-month assignment. Budget Management, Process Improvement, and Relationship Building: Planned, implemented, and managed a multi-million-dollar client budget. Developed financial tools and improved processes to reduce financial reporting time from 2–3 weeks to same day. Established strong relationships with functional leadership to understand and improve the value of technically complex systems.Financial Analysis and Strategic Roadmaps: Assessed IC client’s finance function to provide strategic roadmap that met finance function transformation according to client’s organizational requirements and enabled achievement of mission objectives.

Financial Audits, Business Process Improvement, and Project Management: Drove long-term audit readiness project for client. Identified and implemented business process improvements and accounting policies to achieve financial auditability.Financial Systems Implementation and Stakeholder Engagement: Led design, development, and implementation of a proprietary ERP financial system. Partnered with key stakeholders to identify requirements in accordance with finance function and accounting system. Financial Reporting, Capability Development, and Team Collaboration: Collaborated with technical development team to create financial analysis reporting capabilities. Systems Analysis and Road Maps: Conducted assessment of a civilian client’s financial information technology (IT) infrastructure and developed strategic roadmap for redesign and consolidation of disparate systems.

Lean Process Improvement, Operational Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma: Championed lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve operations and reduce mean processing times by 15–20%, using Cognos reporting and data analysis findings as basis for process improvement implementation.

Strategic Leadership, Multi-location Management, and Mentoring: Served as principal financial management officer to 12 locations throughout Europe and South Asia. Acted as financial supervisor and mentor to administrative support officers at each location. Project Oversight and Values-based Leadership: Deployed to Afghanistan for 1 year to manage project, demonstrating commitment to organizational values. Budget Preparation, Team Collaboration, and Financial Analysis: Collaborated with senior mission managers in formulation and implementation of multi-million-dollar budgets to achieve mission objectives. Performed financial analyses of programs to quantify mission success.Audit Management, Internal Control Implementation, and Relationship Development: Achieved 100% clean audits throughout all locations by developing effective internal controls, establishing solid relationships with mission partners, and mentoring junior support officers.