HUGH QUIMBY, MBA
Certified Public Accountant
(813) 317-7838 hpq[at]verizon.net


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A CFO/Controller who is able to manage and direct all of the accounting and financial functions of the organization. Able to create and interpret financial information so as to provide management with decision making tools to attain the goals of the business.


Excellent understanding of business accounting and need for timely and accurate financial reports.

A C.P.A. with 20+ years of executive management experience.

Strong team player with leadership and customer service skills.

Over 20 years hands-on financial system management, general and cost accounting, budgeting, and all phases of computer conversions, including, installing, training, and managing automated accounting systems.

In depth software expertise to include (but not limited to) QuickBooks, Peachtree, Great Plains, Solomon, FACS, and Microsoft Office.

Quickly recognize and analyze company challenges: recommend solutions



Conforming to GAAP Retirement Plan ManagementBenefit analysis & Mgt

Electronic Funds/ACHMulti State Sales Tax Reports Payroll Administration

Cost Management Quality ControlReconciliations



At Present: Volunteer; Church (teach & special projects), Moffitt Cancer Center, Habitat for Humanity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Childrens Home, The Joy FM, SCORE

Networking: WorkForce Alliance, In Between Jobs Support Group, Real Estate Lives


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Consultant Tampa, Fl2008 to Present

Servicing Individuals and Small Businesses in Start-ups, Re-organization, Tax preparation, Controls, Computerization of systems and other areas of financial and business management. (BEST Lighting, Keystone Consignment, SOE Software, Christian Armory, AC Solutions, Christian Business City Guide- Tampa)

MarkMaster, Inc. Tampa, Fl 1997 to 2008

(A manufacturer of rubber stamps, name badges, and signs, with 90+- employees, supplying fortune 500 companies with identifying products. Handling over 750 orders per day with annual revenues of $9 million)

Controller: Oversee and manage the accounting department.

Designed and presented formal and informal reports including (but not limited to) budgets (in excess of $9 million), financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual: consolidated and by department), and special reports (targeting specific information). Analyzed the reports and statements focusing on the exceptions, investigating, and recommending alternatives to meet the business goals.

Managed a staff of four to accomplish data entry, control and management of accounts receivable ($500,000+- per month: Bad debt less than .5%), accounts payable (400+- checks per month: $400,000+- per month), payroll (bi-weekly to 90+- people, $100,000 per payroll: plus all taxes, benefits, and reports), and cash management (5 different banks, reconciliations, investments, and mortgages). Started, managed, and coordinated a payroll direct deposit system, saving the company and the employees time and money.

Installed and converted the computer accounting system, adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and developed control systems to protect and insure accuracy and timeliness of accounting information. Have years of experience and skills using Peachtree, QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Solomon accounting software as well as Microsoft Office and other proprietary software programs.

Directed all human resource activities in compliance with federal and state guidelines, including completion of all forms,
files, and file maintenance. Also all benefit negotiations including life, health, dental, disability, credit union, and cafeteria plan.




HUGH QUIMBY, MBA


Sheppard Electric Co., Inc Tampa, Fl 1989 to 1997

(A residential and commercial sub-contactor for electric and air conditioning with 200+- employees, over 100 trucks. A Major sub-contractor building over 1200 houses and 10+ commercial projects per year with a fleet of service trucks and technicians, Annual revenues in excess of $15 Million)

Treasurer/Controller: Oversee and manage the accounting department.

As a part of the executive management team, established policies and procedures for the companies. Set goals and established budgets (in excess of $15 million annually). Created internal controls for accounting, inventory, warehouse, and trucks to assure security of company assets (in excess of $20 million).

Directed a staff of five in the operation of the accounting department, handling all aspects for billing (construction, service, and warranty work), accounts payable (500+-checks per month; $600,000+- per month), and payroll for all locations, departments, and divisions. Created a coding and tracking system to properly assign income and expense to the correct areas. Established a direct deposit system for our bi-weekly payroll (200+-checks; $250,000+- gross payroll) saving the company and the employees time and money.

Monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and individualized financial statements and reports to owners, managers, and project managers the results. Analyzing the results and assisting in the interpretation on the financial results. Coordinated with project managers to set budgets, track results, and control costs; using percentage of completion accounting, advised on the projected budget variances to facilitate the profitable completion of the project.

Prepared and calculated depreciation schedules and maintained accurate records of assets (What, when, where, purchase value, and book value). Created and entered all monthly accruals (depreciation, prepaid expenses, etc), as well as entries for consigned inventory.

Human resource functions included establishing procedures for hiring and documentation for terminations, fixed the record keeping system to comply with federal and state requirements. Negotiated benefit packages including (but not limited to) life, health, dental, retirement plans, and a cafeteria plan.

General Home Development, Inc Dade City, Fl 1987 to 1989

(A residential and commercial contactor operating under ten different corporate entities, ranging in assets from $200,000 to $10,000,000 and revenue from $50,000 to $15,000,000)

Controller: Oversee and manage the accounting department.

Organized the accounting system from complete neglect and disarray by reconciling accounts, establishing controls and careful attention to detail. Converted from a manual accounting system to a computerized system, developed coding systems to properly allocate income and expense to the correct companies, projects, and time periods. Prepared the accounting records and financial statements for outside audit that for the first time received an unqualified opinion, resulting in the release of some banking restrictions.

Hands on operation of all accounting functions including (but not limited to) general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management. Established budgets and controls for each company and project.

Preparation of all financial statements and analysis to assist the owners in recognition of areas of concern and to highlight the projects with outstanding results.


EDUCATION AND RELATED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Business University of Florida


Master of Business Administration Wake Forest University

Certified Public Accountant State of Florida

Notary Public

Real Estate Sales Associate