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Assist clients in solving complex business problems, meeting the challenges of emerging technologies, and developing strategic roadmaps to scale their businesses while protecting profitability. » Develop and implement policies and procedures for financial management functions.» Ensure effective controls and company-wide compliance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).» Collaborate with executive teams and senior stakeholders to develop, manage, and monitor annual… Show more Assist clients in solving complex business problems, meeting the challenges of emerging technologies, and developing strategic roadmaps to scale their businesses while protecting profitability. » Develop and implement policies and procedures for financial management functions.» Ensure effective controls and company-wide compliance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).» Collaborate with executive teams and senior stakeholders to develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets. » Develop and deliver financial reports and provide recommendations to preserve fiscal health.» Foster an environment of continuous improvement in financial operations, recordkeeping, and reporting.» Educate entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners in understanding accounts payable and receivable, and budgeting. Show less

Over a period of 26 years, acquired, managed, sold and exchanged 30 rental units across three states, amassing a portfolio of residential and commercial residential valued at over $3.2M.» Evaluated properties using cap rate, ROI, IRR and GRM analyses to identify the best investment opportunities for long-term holding goals.» Developed and implemented marketing strategies for both the rental and sale portfolio properties.» Maintained properties through efficient negotiations with a… Show more Over a period of 26 years, acquired, managed, sold and exchanged 30 rental units across three states, amassing a portfolio of residential and commercial residential valued at over $3.2M.» Evaluated properties using cap rate, ROI, IRR and GRM analyses to identify the best investment opportunities for long-term holding goals.» Developed and implemented marketing strategies for both the rental and sale portfolio properties.» Maintained properties through efficient negotiations with a variety of contractors and journeymen. Show less

Cultivated relationships with retail estate owners, investors, and sellers while understanding the financial needs and goals for their real estate assets. Negotiated and closed property sales and transactions.

Opened a first agency in a new market which included hiring, training, and managing a 6 administrative and sales personnel. » Created and implemented marketing strategies while cultivating relationships with community leaders.» Conducted presentations to facilitate understanding of policy guidelines and benefits.» Monitored coverage levels and provided recommendations to ensure appropriate coverage .» Generated sales of $200k+ within the first year of operations.

Assisted home buyers of all experience levels secure mortgages that complemented their needs and financial situation. Facilitated completion of paperwork and forms to satisfy underwriting and approval purposes.

Led team of finance professionals in financial forecasting, modeling, and analysis for this enterprise software and services company which was acquired by SAP in 2010. Prepared monthly financial forecast for senior leadership. Compiled revenue and expense performance results noting variances to budget, as well as prior actual and forecast. Conducted financial modeling to evaluate operational efficiency and margin improvement initiatives.

Analyzed financial results and communicated deviations from plans and forecast to Manufacturing Manager and CEO. Provided financial information in compliance with GAAP and company policies, procedures and controls. Maintained a system of internal controls to provide assurance that assets were protected, business results were accurately reported, and risks of significant deficiencies in controls were minimized. .

Performed financial analysis including variance and profitability analysis. Prepared budgets and forecasts and monitored them against actual results. Projected future financial performance and performed ROI analysis.

Created financial models to evaluate offshore manufacturing proposals. Conducted obsolescence analysis for personal computer division. Created division-wide budgeting and prepared budgets and forecasts for various departments.