• Details-Focused CFO who offers a background in Financial Operations Management, Full-Cycle Accounting, Team Building, Policies / Procedures Development, Internal Audits, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ambitious C-Level Executive who directs high-volume accounting practices via strategic and tactical business planning, and can maximize results with accurate oversight of all corporate accounting internal audits, cost accounting, and budgetary controls, as well as federal, multi-state, and international tax returns.
• Dynamic Top Performer who makes decisions to reflect positively on financial well-being in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals, and leverages skills to enhance business operations / processes.

(2011 Present)

President ￨ Chief Financial Officer

  Capitalize on the opportunity to direct financial affairs and prepare forward-thinking financial analyses of operations, including facilitating interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules designed for the optimal guidance of management and continued compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.

  Manage company s financial plans and policies, including accounting practices, relationships with lending institutions and financial firms, fiscal records maintenance, and financial reports / tax returns preparation.

  Maximize bottom-line performance by directing all corporate accounting, property tax, internal audit, cost accounting and budgetary controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and policies.

  Achieved a 3% total expense decline during the FY 2012.

  Coordinated and managed audits of company s financial statements.

  Advised management on operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.

  Generated a 2% gross revenue increase and 4% total expense decline in FY 2013.

  Responsible for a 10% gross revenue increase and 3% total expense decline in FY 2014.

  Streamlined month-end closing and reporting processes via new IT protocols and systems.

(2012 2013)

Tax Partner

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic accounting and financial services acumen toward supporting a high-volume practice engaged in assisting medical, oil / gas, and real estate clients.

  Led targeted decision-making among a results-focused team of staff accountants and senior associates.

  Expertly prepared and reviewed federal, multi-state, and international tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations, S-Corporations, Estates, Trusts, and Gifts on a timely basis, along with conducting numerous valuations, fraud assessments, and other ad-hoc projects as needed for firm / clients.

  Effectively researched, resolved, and / or responded to state / federal regulatory agencies notices / audits.

  Personally generated a 20% gross revenue increase during the FY 2012.

  Supported IT attestation procedures of both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.

  Successfully led the firm through implementation of a new paperless processing system.

(2007 2011)

Senior Associate

  Exhibited expertise in asset / business valuations, litigation support, business consulting, forecasting, cost segregation, IT M&A integration, key multi-unit real estate accounting, and additional niche areas.

  Efficiently prepared and reviewed federal, multi-state, and international tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations, S-Corporations, Estates, and Trusts on a timely basis to meet clients objectives.

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Senior Associate (continued)

  Strategically led preparation of ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109) accruals resulting from current / previous years.

  Demonstrated skill in supporting financial audit procedures of both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, and actively researched, resolved, and responded to all state / federal regulatory agencies notices / audits.

  Supported 60 IT employees, including managing virus protection protocols and additional ad hoc projects.

  Delivered expert testimony on behalf of clients on various accounting topics.

  Increased firm s profit margin by consistently attaining under-budget results.

  Supported IT teams in implementing diverse new hardware and software applications.

  Led numerous audits and consulting engagements across multiple industries and client sizes.

(2004 2007)

Project Manager ￨ Financial Analyst

  Played a vital role in directing simultaneous, multi-client cost data mining projects, including coordinating and managing production staff, as well as coaching employees to meet or exceed key goals.

  Accurately formatted data results for clients, and composed quarterly and annual financial statements.

  Consistently achieved under-budget and ahead-of-schedule project results.

  Initiated new training materials and methods to enhance employee productivity.

  Recognized as the Information Technology liaison to division s Senior Vice President.

  Integrated new IT services from M&A and established infrastructure within multiple facets.

Master of Business Administration (Accounting) ￨ Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ￨ Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

(2015 Present)

  Business & Industry Issues Committee Member Currently serving as voting member for TSCPA s committee, including exploring issues and making recommendations for specific member needs, as well as focusing on members ability to provide services to employers and enhancing professional careers.

(2012 Present)

  Partnership Taxation Technical Resource Panel Member (2013-Present) Serve as expert panel member for partnership taxation, including identifying issues and developing policy by monitoring legislative and regulatory activity in partnership taxation, suggesting key legislative and regulatory modifications to simplify and clarify partnership taxation provisions, and collaborating with multiple committees and groups.

  Subject Matter Expert (2012) Provided expertise to AICPA for Information Technology s application to accounting and auditing industry, and participated in Angoff Method ranking of 2012 CITP exam questions.

(2009)

  Loaned Executive Visited local participating businesses to deliver oral presentations illustrating benefits of donating to the United Way while building valuable relationships with business owners and executives.

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and can offer proven experience in Executive-Level Financial Operations Management, Full-Cycle Accounting, Team Building / Training, Policies / Procedures Development, Internal Audits, and Regulatory Compliance. I am also well-versed in Property Tax, Cost Accounting, Budgetary Controls, Multi-Site Process Improvements, and Client / Business Relationship Management.

To complement my background, note that I attained a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Xxxxxx at Tyler. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Currently, as President / Chief Financial Officer for Atlas Credit Company, Inc., I expertly direct financial affairs and prepare forward-thinking financial analyses of operations, including facilitating interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules designed for the optimal guidance of management and continued compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Within this role, I also manage the company s financial plans and policies, including accounting practices, relationships with lending institutions and financial firms, fiscal records maintenance, and financial reports / tax returns preparation.

During my employment with Atlas Credit Company, Inc., I also:

  Achieved a 3% total expense decline during the FY 2012.

  Coordinated and managed audits of company s financial statements.

  Advised management on operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.

  Generated a 2% gross revenue increase and 4% total expense decline in FY 2013.

  Responsible for a 10% gross revenue increase and 3% total expense decline in FY 2014.

  Streamlined month-end closing and reporting processes via new IT protocols and systems.

[ Suggestion! Address Here Any ADDITIONAL Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting Per Your Discretion]. As this is just a sampling of my job history, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional financial analyst, project management, and tax partner experience.

I look forward to speaking with you personally, as I believe the sum of these aforementioned reasons will prove me to be an incredible asset to your company. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy