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career objective

results-focused executive eager to contribute expertise in operations / administrative management, auditing, accounting, and fiscal administration toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

executive profile

offer numerous years of financial, operational, and systems management experience, with expertise in budget preparation and administration, accounting and reporting, technological implementations and conversions, audit procedures, resource allocation, and team leadership.  successfully develop and implement corporate financial strategies and policy; pioneer process improvements and automations, coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs, proactively monitor expenditures to identify opportunities for savings.  accurately manage finances and prepare analytical financial reports instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing business performance and increasing profitability; provide guidance on all accounting and tax preparation matters. demonstrated ability to effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop highly competitive markets.  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.  ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures as well as gaap standards; maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. 

professional experience

andre james cpa, greensboro, nc                                                                                             2001 c present

chief executive officer

• successfully drive all aspects of operations for this boutique practice dedicated to providing a full range of accounting, financial planning, management consulting, and tax services for regional small to medium-sized businesses in the public and private sectors.
• work closely with clients to identify and address unique strengths and weaknesses, deliver individualized guidance, and develop and implement strategies for effectively managing business growth.
• provide a wide range of consulting services addressing business, management and operational issues, from budgeting, organizational structure, personnel assessment, and hiring to strategic planning, business plans, finance sourcing, and equity and debt sourcing.
• design client-specific plans addressing personal finances, asset management options, portfolio diversification strategies, insurance and estate planning retirement and college cost planning, and pension and profit sharing.
• additionally offer client accounting staff training, bank reconciliation, business plan writing, financial planning, financial statement preparation, general accounting, proposal and grant writing, and income tax preparation services.

 

guilford child development, greensboro, nc                                                                                   2001 c 2007
deputy director for administration / interim executive director

• expertly managed comprehensive operations for 10 early head start and head start child development centers serving more than 1,000 children throughout guilford county.
• cost-effectively administered $13m annual budget, conducted ongoing internal audits of all systems, and regularly reported to the executive director and the board of directors on agency activity and changing community needs.
• developed and implemented highly successful operational policies, initiatives, and operational controls in line with agency objectives and budget restrictions.
• oversaw 245+ interdisciplinary staff members, including fiscal services, human resources, computer technology, purchasing & contracts, and security department personnel.

 

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priestley management company inc., greensboro, nc                                                                      2000 c 2001
association manager

• directed full scope of day-to-day activity for 16 homeowners associations and prepared financial statements for 55 hoas.
• provided guidance for the board of directors in the application of association bi-laws, declarations, covenants, and restrictions; additionally supported the president of priestley management in accounting and business management functions.
• prepared requests for proposals / bids, assisted with selection of contractors and contract award process, and authored contracts.
• developed policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures for corporate accounting system.

 

north carolina a&t state university, greensboro, nc                                                                        1981 c 1996
director of auxiliary services / accountant for auxiliary services

• proficiently led 83-member auxiliary staff responsible for running the university s bookstore, food services, laundry, ticket sales, housing, health services, vending operations, and student union; additionally served as the business manager for the athletic department.
• developed and administered $12m annual expenditure budget, developed rfps and coordinated the bid processes for multi-million dollar contracts, and approved and authorized purchases of goods and services for all departments.
• designed and implemented accounting systems including a centralized ticket operation recognized for reducing operating costs, created research-based assessments resulting in millions of dollars in savings, and audited departmental operations.

education

north carolina central university, durham, nc
bachelor of science in commerce c accounting major, business minor

 

~ professional development & certifications ~

certified public accountant
certified internal auditor

management institute, university of kentucky

negotiate to win, american management institute
lamber's cpa review
gleim s cia review
information systems audit and control association s cisa review
institute of internal auditor s information systems and control workshop
williams young head start fiscal & administrative requirements review