Greggory P. Blair, CPA
Lithia, FL 33547
abiaqf@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Dedicated accounting and finance professional with 15 years of public and
private accounting and finance experience. Background includes positions
at large regional public accounting firms, a division of a Fortune 500
company and smaller privately held corporations. Demonstrated ability to
acquire technical knowledge and skills rapidly. Proven manager with solid
leadership, negotiation and problem resolution abilities. Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written.
Professional Experience:
February 2001 - Chief Financial Officer
August 2010 James W. Powers, Inc. -Manufacturing, Construction and Real
Estate Development entities.
> Oversight of all financial aspects of the corporate entities
including financial reporting, securing financing for
business growth and development, and tax planning.
> Achieved diversification of revenues and asset protection
through creation and acquisition of related entities.
> Designed, implemented and managed all financial and cost
accounting procedures and internal controls for new entities
upon acquisition or creation.
> Achieved greater than expected revenue growth from $1 million
to over $15 million through detailed analysis of potential
acquisitions, process improvements and market research.
> Carefully monitored financial performance of controlled group
entities to provide efficiency recommendations and implement
necessary business model modifications.
> Implemented lean manufacturing principles to achieve greater
efficiencies and lower cost per unit production.
> Worked closely with banking relationships to secure cost
effective funding solutions.
> Consistently researched new funding sources and facilities.
Grew available borrowing facilities from less than $1 million
to over $8 million in 5 years.
> Managed in-house mortgage receivable portfolio ranging from
30 to 60 mortgages with an aggregate balance of over $3
million.
> Minimized mortgage receivable defaults through implementation
of a payment tracking system and formal customer
correspondence program.
> Researched, developed and implemented integrated database
system for sales, inventory, advertising efficiency and lead
tracking and reporting.
> Relocated to Florida to establish and manage the Southern
division of the company.
> Co-Trustee of 401(k) and profit sharing plan with over $1.5
million in assets.
> Supervisory responsibility for staff ranging from two to five
direct reporting employees.
January 2000 - Assistant Controller
February 2001 Latona Associates, Inc. - a division of Fisher Scientific
> Performed detailed financial analysis and studies on
potential acquisition targets.
> Created and analyzed feasibility studies for real estate
development investments.
> Produced pro-forma financial information for real estate
development projects.
> Quarterly preparation of consolidated financial statements.
> Responsibility for the financial performance and reporting of
several companies.
September, 1998 - Supervising Senior Accountant
January, 2000 Berry, Dunn, McNeil and Parker - Public Accounting Firm
> Largest regional accounting firm headquartered in New
England.
> Responsible for overall supervision and review of audit
engagements including planning, fieldwork, work of
assistants, and financial statement preparation.
> Focus within construction, professional services, and
manufacturing industries.
> Corporate tax return preparation and review.
October 1996- Senior Accountant
September, 1998 RSM McGladrey, Inc. - Public Accounting Firm
> Audit engagement planning, fieldwork, and financial statement
preparation.
> Designed and performed agreed-upon procedures engagements.
> Worked with clients in manufacturing, construction, insurance
and retail.
> Prepared and reviewed personal and corporate tax returns.
May, 1995 - Staff Accountant
October 1996 National Dentex Corporation - Publicly traded company
> Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial
statements including analyzing and investigating budget
variances.
> Prepared monthly financial analysis reports for independently
operated locations.
> Prepared quarterly audit schedules for external audit.
Software Experience:
> Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word
> Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains
> FRx Reporting
> SQL Server Management Studio
> Crystal Reports
> QuickBooks, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Online
> Intuit QuickBase Database
> ProSeries Tax
Education: University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - May, 1995
Major: Accounting - GPA in Major: 3.5
CPA Certification April, 1999