Summary of Experience:
Fourteen years experience running day-to-day operations for growing organizations in the mechanical/construction industry. Coordinated multiple projects from inception through completion while working with employees, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and owners to ensure that they were timely and within budget. Followed multi-million dollar projects from the bidding process, to the budget, job-costing, and compliance guidelines, to the final close-out packages. Utilized problem-solving skills to identify issues and determine solutions for both large scale contracts and smaller service contracts
Work History:
2004-present: Office Manager/Finance Manager - Liska Group, LLC
Responsibilities were for the development of real estate sales and investment opportunities.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop business financial system using Peachtree & Quickbooks Manage all aspects of accounting, including all tax items Market marketing material development & Advertising Contract preparation and review Financial planning and analysis for investment properties Tax accounting for small business Ledgers and cost tracking for business expenses Management and on-site supervision of rehabilitation properties Tracking job costs versus estimates for all labor, contractors and materials Scheduling contractors for timely completion of projects Track job costs to stay on budget Report to investor clients
1994- 2004: Accounting/Finance Manager - Desa Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia
Provided financial supervision and project management for contracts ranging in size from simple service calls to multi-million dollar renovations for a Mechanical/plumbing contractor. This included work with government agencies such as NIH, various public school systems, real estate developers and property management companies. Processed reports for budget considerations on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis and reported findings directly to the owners.
Specific responsibilities include:
Accounting and budget analysis for all projects Tracking job costs versus estimates to stay on budget Implemented and managed Peachtree application Accounts payable/receivable Payroll, payroll taxes and certified payroll to comply with Government Wage Scale Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Prepare WHIP Statements Post journals and ledgers Invoicing (including AIA) Labor scheduling Material and equipment ordering Subcontractor coordination Managing compliance for all Federal projects Estimating projects and coordinating subcontractor pricing Primary contact for all vendors, employees, subcontractors and clients
Skills:
Ability to read blueprints Proficiency in internet related technologies Fluency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience in various accounting software packages including Peachtree, Timberland, and Quickbooks
Education/Licenses:
2006 MD Real Estate Salesman License
2000-2004 State of Virginia HVAC Apprenticeship Program
Universal CFC Certification
1992 Graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School
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