To obtain a position as a controller or financial manager in a construction or engineering firm where I can fully utilize my extensive construction accounting experience.
CFO/VP OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER
Multi-faceted, proficient financial and administrative leader with strong technical, analytical, communication and people skills. Proven ability to effectively assume leadership and quickly grasp operations to ensure smooth transition having acted as interim CFO/Controller for various firms with revenues exceeding $100M+.
MARDON ENTERPRISES, Pottstown, Pennsylvania • 2007—Present
Deliver financial services including, but not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, due diligence, budgeting, policy development, compensation and benefit planning, auditing, contract administration, payroll, and financing.
President
Act an interim CFO/Controller for various firms, ranging from $15M to $250M in revenue, in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery counties. Provide financial statement preparation, A/R, A/P, cash management, job costing, contract and subcontract administration, change order and extra work order preparation, contract amendment preparation, budgeting, budget variance analysis, strategic planning, workers compensation, risk management, financial management and compliance, policy development, compensation and benefit planning, and month end close.
· Implemented new policies and procedures, and streamlined the work flow for three separate companies resulting in increases in productivity of as much as 15% and increases in net profit of $40K for one client, $200K for another, and $350K for a third client, a cumulative total of $590K.
· Increased client’s net profit by $500K by streamlining their operations, re-engineering their processes, auditing, and eliminating various unnecessary expenditures.
· Key player in the purchase of two companies, which resulted in a 15% increase in revenue and a 4% increase in net profit.
BURSICH ASSOCIATES, INC., Pottstown, Pennsylvania • 2005—2007
A progressive full-service civil engineering and surveying firm that has been providing top-quality service to private and public sector clients since being founded in 1972.
Director of Finance and Administration
Member of the Senior Management Team. Supervised financial, IT, and administrative functions of engineering firm with four locations. Performed job costing, budgeting, variance analysis, strategic planning, due diligence, pro forma, month end and year end reporting, A/R, and cash management. Negotiated insurance renewals and performed all contract negotiation. Developed incentive and bonus plans. Secured financing for the purchase of additional companies and the buyout of a major shareholder. Direct reports included: Controller, IT Manager, and Billing and Office Manager.
· Identified profit opportunities and maximized or sustained long-term growth, profits, return on capital, and cash flow which increased revenue by $400K.
· Key player in the purchase of two additional engineering firms which increased net profit and provided a diversified revenue stream.
· Developed job cost reports to identify positive and negative trends early in the job to effectively increase each job’s profitability by 5-15%, a financial impact of $500K in additional net profit annually.
· Re-engineered workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
· Effectively decreased DSO by 30% which resulted in greater cash flow and minimized nonpayment risk.
ALLAN A. MYERS, INC., Worcester, Pennsylvania • 2002—2005
A division of American Infrastructure
A vertically integrated, heavy civil construction company and material supplier.
Division Controller
Effective member of the Senior Management Team. Performed accounting and financial reporting for three business units with combined revenue of $260M. Prepared budgets, performed month end close, annual audits, extensive job costing, WIP preparation, A/R, and contract administration. Supervised staff consisting of job cost accountants, billing, A/R, and A/P personnel. Implemented a procedure to capture invoices that were received yet unpaid in the month end close and a procedure for the timely collection of retention monies.
· Ensured that the business units’ reporting and measurement systems produced timely, accurate and actionable information.
· Developed new measurement systems and/or controls necessary for the successful growth of the business units.
· Identified negative financial trends or potential problems and developed solutions or alternative courses of action.
· Effectively saved the company >$200K by auditing company credit cards. Eliminated unnecessary spending and reduced the number of company cell phones and vehicles.
JMG EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., Pottstown, Pennsylvania • 1996—2002
Provides service areas applicable to various aspects of the transportation and utility industries. In addition, offers services as General Contractor for new construction and renovation projects.
Controller
Performed accounting and financial functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, payroll taxes, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, breakeven analysis, financial analysis, month-end closing, WIP reporting, annual audited financial statements, and Corporate taxes. Procured and administered Company benefits and insurances. Administered 401K plans, OSHA compliance, and COBRA. Developed and administered incentive compensation plan. Coordinated all audits (DOL, EOE, insurance, sales and use tax, etc.) Developed and implemented internal procedures and controls. Provided short and long term business planning.
· Implemented software conversion that improved processes and procedures, eliminating $78K in overhead costs.
· Strengthened the balance sheet by restructuring company debt, freeing up approximately $1M in cash which allowed the company to purchase additional equipment and increase the company’s line of credit so that they were able to take on $2M in additional work.
· Decreased DSO by 15% which increased cash flow by $80K per year.
Career Note: Additional professional history includes roles as Controller at FLH Construction, Inc. and Accounting Manager at Bechtel Power Corporation.
EDUCATION
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
B.S. Business Administration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Excel • Access • Microsoft Office • Maxwell Accounting Systems • AS 400
Trueline • CIS • Deltek • QuickBooks • Peachtree
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