Stability. Opportunity to utilize my expereince in financial analysis and forecasting to help further the growth and profitability of the business.
M I C H A E L J. N I C H O L L S
9107 Landing Lane, Moon Township, PA 15108 (412) 375-7163 mjn47[at]live.com
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Budgeting Financial Analysis Forecasting
FAR Experience Job Costing Financial Statement Preparation
Human Resources Union Payrolls AIA Construction Billing
Strategic Panning Construction Accounting Software/Selection/Implementation
GAAP Tax Filing Cash Management
Inventory Valuation Production Costing Payroll Administration
Workflow Prioritizing Government Contracting WIP/Percentage Completion
PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE:
Controller
Rampart Hydro Services, LP (Coraopolis, PA) 2009 - 2010
Position: Controller
Operational Responsibility for Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Job Costing, Financial Statement Preparation
Forecasting, All Accounting Functions for a National Hydro-demolition Contractor.
• Key Member of Management Team
• Created Operational Budget for 2010
• Creating Team Environment
Accounting Manager
Topol Group, Inc. (Reno, NV) 2007-2009
Overall authority for Operational and Developmental Budgets, Statistical Analysis, Job Costing, Financing,
Feasibility Studies, Setting and Implementing policies, procedures and all Accounting Functions for a Real Estate Development Company operating in Reno, NV and Lake Tahoe, CA
• Streamlined operations resulting in over $500K per year savings
• Created budgets for seven different operating entities
• Managed a destination resort property in addition to other duties
• Reason for Leaving: Economic Slowdown
Controller (Land Division) 2006-2007
Lennar, Inc.
In Charge of Budgeting, Statistical Analysis, Job Costing, Projections and SOX Compliance for the Land Development Division (Reno) for Lennar, Inc. a Fortune 200 Company. Supervised Accounting staff (5)
• Revised Contract Administration
• Created Team Environment
• Improved Operational procedures
• Reason for Leaving: Slowdown in Housing Market
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Controller 2005-2006
ElectroTech, Inc. (Reno, NV)
Managed all Accounting and Administrative functions including Payroll Cash Management, Job Costing, Budgeting, Forecasting, Payroll and Sales Tax Filing, HR, Financial Statement Preparation and SOX Compliance. Parent company is NASDAQ listed. Supervised Accounting and Admin staffs (8)
• Performed internal sales tax audit resulting in over $95K refund from State of Nevada
• Restructured administrative staff functions resulting in lowering annual operating costs
• Improved budgeting process and instituted variance analysis of actual to expected results
• Reason for Leaving: Parent Company filed Bankruptcy
Financial Analyst III 2004-2005
Waste Management of NV, Inc.
Administered the Budget, Statistical Analysis, Public Utility Rate Justifications and Financial Analysis for $100 Million annual revenue Northern Nevada division of Waste Management, Inc. (NA).
• Justified and received approval for rate increases from local municipal governments
• Created annual operational budget for six individual entities
• SOX compliance implementation process for local division
• Reason for Leaving: To accept position at ElectroTech, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer 1997-2004
A & K Earthmovers, Inc. (Fallon/Reno, NV)
Accounting and Administrative functions in accordance with GAAP, HR, Financial Statement Preparation, Internal Audits, Banking Relationships and Equipment Financing for a Major Roadway and Underground Utilities Contractor. Supervised Accounting and Administrative staffs (12)
• Turned Unprofitable situation around
• Increased annual sales by over 120% within 3 years with minimal staff additions
• Crated Operational Budgets for each division and variance analysis of actual to expected results
• Reason for Leaving: Company was experiencing cash flow problems
Controller 1996-1997
Gypsum Construction, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)
Controller 1990-1995
Wells Cargo, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)
Assistant Vice-President\\Branch Manager\\Commercial Loan Officer 1979-1989
Banking Industry
EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/COMPUTER SKILLS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Finance), Minor in Accounting, Weber State University, Utah. I have attended and completed a variety of schools and seminars to include; American Bankers Association Course Work, Robert Morris and Associates Commercial Lending, Computer Courses, Rapport Institute and Supervision Workshops. In addition, I have taught ABA Courses for the Banking Industry as well as teaching throughout my twenty plus years of Active and Reserve Military service. Software used (JD Edwards-Great Plains-Cheetah-Forefront-AMSI-Foundation-Microsoft Office)
• Chairman Associated Builders and Contractors Sierra Nevada Chapter 2006-2007
• Chairman Local and Regional (Seven County) School to Careers Partnership
• State Board Member School to Careers Partnership
• Board Member of various civic groups (Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions Club)
• Vietnam Veteran (Paratrooper with 101ST Airborne Division)
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