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CPA CFO SOX Consultant (Houston Only Open to International Travel) Accounting / Finance Resume


Resume of Candidate 334747.  International experienced CFO/SOX Consultant experienced in testing internal control compliance for SOX, documenting policies and procedures, performing extensive testing of Primary Controls in the areas of Cash/Treasury, Debt, IT, Inventory, Revenues/Receivables, Purchasing/Payables, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Legal/Regulatory, Financial Close and Account Reconciliation. Developed new banking relationship increasing the line of credit by over 10%, reducing interest cost and lowering bank fees. Brought in venture capital group which strengthened balance sheet, lowered debt and interest costs and enabled company to further add mezzanine financing which allowed continued growth to the 3rd largest private payphone company in the US with $42 mil in revenue. SOX Assignments have involved international travel to Venezuela, South Africa, Scotland, Norway, England and Canada along with numerous domestic locations as the designated team lead. SOX work performed in oil field services, oil field manufacturing, gas pipeline, food industry, retail and TV cable service. Salary requirements are $120,000 - $150,000.
 
Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSULTING SERVICES, 2003 to Present.
  • Consulting for various public companies testing internal control compliance for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 
  • Documented policies and procedures through interviews with the process owners.
  • Prepared and updated process flowcharts. 
  • Performed extensive testing of Primary Controls in the Areas of Cash/Treasury, Debt, IT, Inventory, Revenues/Receivables, Purchasing/Payables, Fixed Assets/Rental Tools, Payroll, Legal/Regulatory, Financial Close and Account Reconciliation. 
  • Prepared documentation binders to present internal control findings to the companies’ internal and external auditors.
  • Compiled results into proprietary software.
  • Assignments have involved extensive international travel to Venezuela, South Africa, Scotland, Norway, England, Canada along with numerous domestic locations as the designated team lead. 
  • SOX work performed in the industries of oil field service, oil field manufacturing, gas pipeline, food industry, retail and TV cable service.
 
Hardwood Lumber Company, 2001 To 2003
 
Chief Financial Officer
  • Developed new banking relationship increasing the line of credit by over 10%, reducing interest cost and lowering bank fees.
  • Maintained bank covenant and compliance reporting.
  • Revamped accounting procedures, initiated cost cutting measures and reengineered physical inventory process which resulted in lowering audit fees by 15% and substantially lowering operating costs during a period of 40% sales growth. 
  • Successfully managed accounting system upgrades. 
  • Oversaw network development and installation at new facility, including new servers and wiring. 
 
COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, 1999 TO 2001
 
Controller
  • Preparation of annual budget for this newly formed telephone company with budget to actual comparisons. 
  • Oversaw lockbox collections, payroll processing, and treasury functions for new credit facility including overnight investing.  Financial ratio and cost analysis.
 
ATM COMPANY, 1997 To 1999  
 
Chief Financial Officer
  • Prepared budgets and compared actual operating results on a monthly basis. 
  • Coordinated all bank and lease financing.  Reported to the Board of Directors. 
  • Maintained strict controls and auditing procedures for the $10 mil of ATM cash and the armored car procedures. 
  • Established initial accounting systems and controls.
 
PAYPHONE COMPANY,   1991 to 1997
 
CFO/Controller
  • Joined when company had 2,100 payphones; the company sold in 1997 with 13,800 payphones. 
  • Brought in venture capital group which strengthened our balance sheet, lowered debt and interest costs and enabled us to further add mezzanine financing which allowed our continued growth to the 3rd largest private payphone company in the US with $42 mil in revenue. 
  • Responsible for all accounting and reporting functions including financial reports, payroll and human resources. 
  • Negotiated all property, health, liability and key-man insurance. 
  • Reported financials to the Board of Directors quarterly. 
  • Developed the initial budgeting process for the company. 
  • Successful conversion to Great Plains software with new chart of accounts and departmentalized accounting capabilities. 
  • Prepared the annual budget and compared actual results monthly with explanation of variances. 
  • Successfully completed four annual audits with Deloitte & Touche. 
  • Corporate Secretary maintaining all corporate records, stock ledgers and board minutes.
 
 
GRANT THORNTON- HOUSTON   1990 to 1991(Public accounting firm)
 
Accounting, Operations and Finance Manager for six closed Savings and Loans in the Houston area.  My team of 30 was contracted to the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) to complete the sale of these institutions’ assets.
 
 
TRIMBLE & COMPANY 1979 TO 1990 (Accounting and Client Write-up firm)
 
Prepared federal and state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals and fiduciaries.  Prepared annual audit for 7 Independent School Districts.  This involved writing audit procedures and verifying compliance with many Sections and Titles of the Texas Education Agency Code.
 
 
 
Education
 
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas B.B.A., Accounting
 
Professional Training
                                   
Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.  Visio flowcharting.
Accounting software packages: SAP, AccPac, Great Plains, RealWorld and Crystal Report Writer. 
           
 
Specialty Certifications
 
CPA Texas
 
Professional Organizations
 
Member – Texas Society of CPAs
Past Member – Institute of Management Accountants (President 2002-03 & 2003-04)     
Eagle Scout
 
 
 
 
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