✦ Summary ✦An experienced financial and accounting senior leader, I began my career in public accounting and have since amassed nearly two decades of experience in CFO and Controller roles in the construction industry. Over the years, I’ve served as second in command, providing strategic direction, spearheaded significant process and performance improvements, and driven countless changes to minimize costs, capture additional revenue, and ensure my employer’s financial stability for years to come.With extensive experience in the field, I’m intimately familiar with the day-to-day operations of companies in the construction industry. What’s more, I have a keen eye for identifying gaps and opportunities and have taken the lead on a number of occasions in implementing creative solutions to elevate the company’s standing.✦ Areas of Expertise ✦Regulatory Compliance & Standards • Continuous Improvement • Rapid Problem Resolution • Building Innovative Solutions • Budget & Cash Flow Management • Cash Flow Projections • Cross-Functional Leadership • Staff Training & Mentoring✦ Key Achievements ✦▸ Grew residential construction company by 500%▸ Drove 30% increase in productivity ▸ Resolved ongoing dispute, enabling company to retain $1.5M in revenue annually▸ Mentored and prepared high-potential staff for advancement▸ Assisted in managing $22M sale of client’s business▸ Negotiated maximum PPP loan with 100% forgivenessHighly analytical, well-versed, and goal-oriented professional, offering hands-on experience in accounting and finance. Exemplify expertise in business processes, budget administration, and payroll administration within diverse industries. Exemplify out-of-the-box techniques in creating effective processes to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve corporate profitability. Demonstrate capability to work and relate well with diverse people, while utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills. Leverage ability to multitask in vastly competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environments, while providing innovative solutions.Career Highlights:- Driving force behind the significant increase of yield and reduction of product cost by master-planning the development and implementation of fertilizer application program for the largest client - Integral part in several initiatives that enabled the company growth by more than 500%. - Acquisition of reimbursements from manufacturers for repair of products by creating and executing a program.Please feel free to contact me at stevenserdar@hotmail.com