As you review my resume, you will note that I have extensive qualifications in all corporate financial reporting functions in combination with considerable expertise in streamlining business processes and systems. I not only provided the “numbers†but also the rationale, strategy, and action plans to achieve our results.
I am exploring new professional challenges and would welcome a confidential interview for a position involving:
• Financial planning, analysis, reporting
• Cash flow and asset management
• Cost reductions and avoidance
• Budgeting, forecasting, and projections
• Process design and efficiency improvement
• Integrated accounting systems and consolidation
My responsibilities at Advent Electric, Inc. cover both the financial and accounting functions for an electrical contractor which ranks 4th of 15 largest in size with-in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. My role with the corporation expands beyond corporate accounting to include active participation with the executive and operating management teams in strategic planning and corporate development.
Others would tell you that I have strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills. These traits have enabled me to be the driving force behind the development and introduction of a new general and cost accounting integrated system which automated numerous functions and significantly increased data accuracy, workflow productivity, and reduced monthly closing costs.
My business management value to your organization will be immediate in the areas of improved revenues and profits through process redesign, internal controls, cost reduction, and performance improvement initiatives. Furthermore, I offer you experience in:
• Cost/benefit analysis to capitalize upon long-term growth and profit improvement opportunities
• Internal controls design and implementation governing finance, accounting, capital assets, and technology acquisition
• Debt and equity management which contributed to millions of dollars in revenues and profits
Building corporate value is my expertise. Whether challenged to launch a start-up venture, accelerate revenues within a high-growth organization or spearhead a successful turnaround, I have consistently delivered strong and sustainable financial results. I am confidentially exploring new opportunities in senior financial management and appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Garvon Boshears, CPA
Enclosure
PROFILE
• Over 20 years comprehensive financial and management experience including financial planning, capital budgeting, forecasting, and accounting. Record for improving business processes and systems through analysis and benchmarking activities. Progressive management background. Strong ability to motivate staff to perform as a productive team.
Core competencies:
- Strategic corporate planning - Financial analysis
- Quarterly and year-end reporting - Cash Flow
- Debt and equity management - Asset allocation
- Corporate tax planning and preparation - Internal audit
- Employee benefits administration - Shareholder relations
- Payroll administration - Corporate Treasury
- Corporate tax compliance - Credit and collections
- Cost and managerial accounting - Lease/contract negotiations
- Financial statement disclosures - Cost reduction/avoidance
- Review of internal control processes - Budget preparation
• Led audit engagements for: construction, retail, manufacturing, fund entities, professional services, government subsidized agencies. Considerable knowledge of and experience in reviewing the design of internal financial control and administrative systems.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
ADVENT ELECTRIC, INC.
(ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR)
Chief Financial Officer/Controller (5/2006 to present)
 Direct financial and accounting functions for large construction-support operation with annual revenues exceeding $20 million staffed with 150 employees.
 Advance company’s profit performance through a variety of measures including:
- strategic planning - financial analysis
- managerial financial forecasting - cash management
- capital funding and expenditure - tax planning and preparation
- internal/external reporting - business plan development
 Streamline and enhance the corporate budgeting process and make it the cornerstone upon which the Company’s operations are measured.
 Provide financial overview and leadership for all major operating consideration and activities, including development of business and profit plans.
 Obtain outside lines of financing for operating and capital leases to fund operational cash needs and equipment purchases.
 Introduce a new general and cost accounting integrated system which automates a diversity of accounting, analysis, and reporting systems. Installed and set up all modules required by accounting. Develop end-user procedures and conduct training programs on system application.
DAVIS CONTRACTORS, INC., Knoxville, Tennessee
(DIVERSIFIED COMPANIES SERVICING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)
Financial Controller (3/94-9/98) and (4/2000- 3/2003)
Financial Consultant (9/98-4/2000) concurrent with US Ecology)
US ECOLOGY, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
(A PUBLICLY TRADED NUCLEAR WASTE REMEDIATION CORPORATION HEADQUARTERED IN BOISE, IDAHO WITH $15 MILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUES)
Business Manager/Controller (9/98-4/2000)
PUGH AND CO, P.C. (CPA FIRM), Knoxville, Tennessee
Senior Accountant (prior to 1986)
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (Major: Accounting), 1980 University of Tennessee
 Certified Public Accountant, 1982
 Financial Management Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
 American Institute of CPAs
 Contractor’s Financial Management Association (President/Board of Directors)
COMPUTERS
 Timberline Accounting Software, Open Systems Accounting Software, Soloman Accounting Software, Maxwell Accounting Software, various other accounting software packages as auditor, MS Office, Word, Excel
CIVIC AFFILATIONS
 United Way of Anderson County
 Rotary International
 Junior Achievement
 Kiwanis International
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