Professional business leader providing vision, direction, values and priorities for continued growth, providing operations information and feedback required for exceeding established goals and operational performance within established budgets. Strong communication, presentation, technology and inter-personal skills.
Gerald A. Brachle
8204 Low Bank Drive, Naples, Florida 34109
Home Phone: (239) 514-4163 ~ Cell Phone: (239) 280-6000 ~
Objective: A senior executive position in financial and operations management
Highlights:
Professional business leader providing vision, direction, values and priorities for continued growth, providing operations information and feedback required for exceeding established goals and operational performance within established budgets. Strong communication, presentation, technology and inter-personal skills.
Summary of Qualifications:
Chief Financial Officer, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and I.T.
Maintained business and professional relationships with:
o Lenders and Bankers
o Working Capital lines of credit of up to $ 5 million
o Compliance with loan covenants, borrowing base formulas and collateral agreements
o Restructuring debt with permanent financing and Shareholder Subordinate debt
o Treasury Management, Electronic Deposit, ACH, Visa, MC and AMEX.
o Certified Public Accountants
o Audited and Reviewed Financial Statements, SEC audit requirements
o Federal and Multi-state Tax Returns, Compliance
o Summary of Contracts, Work-in-Progress, Backlog and Gain / Fade analysis
o Business Valuations and Stock Valuations.
o Risk Management, Insurance Carriers, Agents and Brokers
o Liability, Property and Casualty, Employee Health and Disability
o Workers Compensation Large Deductible, Paid & Incurred Loss Retro, Self-insured Plans
o Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP’s).
o Surety Bond Providers
o Surety bond lines of up to $ 25 million
o Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, Bid Bonds, Governmental Licensing Bonds
o Employee Benefits / 401k Trustee
o Law Firms
o Mergers and Acquisitions, Buy / Sell agreements, Employment Contracts, Non-compete
o Contract disputes, Governmental Contract claims litigation, Mediation and Arbitration.
o Private Equity firms and Angel Investors
o $ 30 million in capital for growth and expansion.
Information Technology experience
o Microsoft Windows networking and all Microsoft Office and Business applications
o Construction Accounting Software implementation and conversion
o Expertise with most construction financial accounting software
o Seamless interface to Estimating and Scheduling packages
o Job Costing and Payroll with Palm Pilots hand-held mobile timekeeping devices
o Bar Code Scanners for Employee, Job Costing, Equipment, and Inventory tracking
Priorities:
Employment Priorities:
o Work in a team oriented environment
o Involved in operations of the company
o Business ethics, values and principles
Education:
University of Colorado – Bachelor of Science – Accounting Denver, Colorado 80202
Experience:
Crawford Landscaping Group Naples, FL 34120
Chief Financial Officer August 2007 to August 2008
Landscaping, Maintenance, Irrigation, Pesticide Control, and Arbor Care Sales Volume: $10 million
o Approximately $ 200,000 ~ 50% Cost Reduction on Risk Management
o Established Bank Line of Credit and Surety Bond Line
o Financial Models for revenue growth with benchmarks and comparisons to Industry Averages
Schear Corporation Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Chief Financial Officer May 2006 to July 2007
Drywall, Stucco, and Metal Framing Sales Volume: > $60 million
o Implementation of ComputerEase Construction Accounting, Job Cost and Estimating software
o Increased Bank Line of Credit to $ 5 million and Increased Surety Bond Line to $ 25 million
o Weekly Cash Flow Reporting and Key Financial Indicators
Neighborhood America, Inc. Naples, FL 34109
Chief Financial Officer December 2003 to May 2006
Web based Social Networking Software Sales Volume: $15 million
o $30 million growth capital through Angel Investors and Private Equity firms
o Investor Relations, Stock Options, Warrant Conversions
o Revenue Sharing agreements as a Business Partner with IBM’s Global Software Sales
o Implementation of GAAP procedures and Audits for SEC requirements
Aerial Companies, Inc. Naples, FL 34104
Chief Financial Officer March 1996 to December 2003
Concrete Restoration, Drywall, Stucco, Painting and Mold Remediation Sales Volume: > $25 million
o Developed a Performance Based Compensation plan for Executives, Operations Management and Field
o Significant Risk Management cost reductions through Large Deductible and Self-insured programs
o Mobile Hand-held Electronic Timekeeping system for 300 employees
o Software conversion and implementation of Timberline Accounting Software
CFO International, Ltd. Denver, CO 80003
Principal, Information Technology Consulting April 1991 to March 1996
Certified Consultant for Timberline Software, Maxwell Systems, Shaker Computer & Management
o Software conversion for $ 500 million Structural Concrete Contractor to “COINS†Software by Shaker
o Software conversion for $ 80 million Landscape Contractor to “The Contractor†by Maxwell Systems
o Software conversion for $ 50 million Multi-State Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor to Timberline Gold
Robinson Mechanical Boulder, CO 80204
Controller / Treasurer August 1986 to April 1991
Mechanical Contractor, Sheet Metal Fabrication, HVAC Service Sales Volume > $30 million
o Buy / Sell Agreements and Stock Valuation for leveraged owner buy-out
o Software conversion and implementation to “COINS†Software by Shaker Computer & Management
o Established Company’s initial Surety Bond Line
Professional Associations and Community Involvement:
o Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
o Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
o Associated General Contractors (AGC)
o Collier County Building and Industry Association (CBIA)
o Jr. Achievement Volunteer Classroom Instructor for Business and Economics
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