CFO – Strategic Planning Resume
John Adams
613 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94513
(915) 513-1334
Executive Profile
CFO-level executive with over 22 years of measurable achievements. Direct management of financing and business development, achieving the desired levels of growth. Experts combine visionary, strategic and tactical financial expertise and sound knowledge in all areas of accounting that produces the bottom line and financial strength. Contributed to achieving significant cost savings and revenue / profit improvements through re-engineering experience, teamwork and leadership. Skilled negotiator and analyst. Acquisitions experience. Use a constant tension, motivation, participative management style to encourage teamwork, closeness, empathy, empowerment and accountability.
• budgeting and forecasting • Credit management
• The operational and financial management • Report generation
The margin improvement • • Systems and Process Development
• Accounting and tax preparation • Acquisition due diligence & price negotiations
• • Management of high-level relations for review and negotiation of contracts
• strategies and customer loyalty discounts • Relationship & teambuilding
Employment
SFB Architects, Duluth, Minnesota 1982 – Present
CFO
CFO, 1992 – Present
Controller, 1990 – 1992
VP of Finance and shareholders, 1988 – 1990
Accountant / Office Manager, 1982 – 1988
Senior Executive Team Member with responsibility for all strategic planning and leadership of all financial functions including A / R, A / P, payroll, billing, project reports, cash management, production of financial statements and the distribution , tax planning and preparation of operating and capital budgets. Helped determine the future direction, vision and mission of the company. Manage financial resources for sustained market growth. Permanently keep checks and balances and the program of internal quality control. Maintains strong relationships with the other five officers and 10 directors of business units, providing support when needed. Worked with external audit firm at year-end financial review and tax returns.
• Reduction in the billing period of 10 days, creating a more positive cash flow.
• Support staff are trained for all backups. Create a team environment better and more united.
• Instrumental in the growth of the company. During the year, revenues increased by $ 3 million to $ 12 million employees from 50 to 130.
• selected hardware / software and installation of computer technology led to the general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis and procurement, resulting in huge savings. Reduction of work and less time to perform functions.
• Established credit and collection policy, which reduces the debt / equity ratio of 4.7 to 2.5.
• refinanced long-term debt to save $ 20,000 in debt and long-term strategy developed.
• Negotiate with suppliers for discounts and rate reductions.
• Participate in negotiations with clients for fees resulting from increased revenue for the company.
Certifications
CPA
Education
North Dakota State University, Fargo 1984
BAC Accounting
Several continuing education seminars in business management and accounting.
Professional organizations
Members, Leadership Program, Fargo, 2001-2002
Members, Professional Women Network
Members, NDAICPA