AUSTIN G. SWETT, JR., M.ACC, CPA

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Murfreesboro, TN 37128 acs9eq@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated and team-oriented Corporate Financial Management Professional whose accomplishments reflect superior business acumen, financial development skills, and demonstrated commitment to corporate growth. Highly regarded as a key advisor, creative problem solver, and results-driven financial professional. Expert in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective systems, strategies and processes to improve organizational performance and profitability. Created strong and beneficial business partnerships, and developed comprehensive business plans that demonstrated outstanding short- and long-term ROI.

Key Strengths:

• Internal Controls & Reporting • Financial Projections & Forecasting • Budget Development

• Strategic & Financial Planning • Expense Management • Audit Management

• Staff Management & Development • Cash Flow & Treasury Management • Database Management

• Executive Leadership & Supervision • Financial Research & Analysis • Cost/Benefit Analysis

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

•Generated $5 million in cost savings through implementation of improved audit procedures which identified expense reduction opportunities in inventory purchases (Bridgestone-Firestone Liberia, Inc.).

•Developed and executed monthly Financial Dashboard software program to keep Board of Directors up-to-date on audit findings to mitigate financial risk; conducted individual financial training for Board members (Guam Memorial Hospital Authority).

•Increased cash collections from 20% to 45-50% of billings (Meharry Medical Services Foundation).

•Oversaw operations of acute care hospital and skilled nursing facility with over $100 million in annual revenue; directed patient affairs, patient registration, medical records, accounting, budgets, reimbursement and management information systems (Guam Memorial Hospital Authority).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

06/07 – Present BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS, INC., Nashville, TN

Senior Auditor (04/12-Present)

Audit Manager, Bridgestone-Firestone Liberia, Inc. (06/07-03/12), Republic of Liberia, West Africa

09/06 – 05/07 ROBERT HALF, Nashville, TN

Financial Management – Palmetto Behavioral Health, LLC, Charleston, SC

02/04 – 09/06 GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, Tamuning, Guam

Chief Financial Officer

09/03 – 02/04 TN DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Contract Financial Analyst, Office of Managed Care

10/02 – 05/03 FAMILY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CENTERS, Palatka, FL

Interim Consultant functioning as Chief Financial Officer/Operations Manager

1999 – 08/01 MEHARRY MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, Nashville, TN

Financial Officer (08/00-08/01)

Director Financial Administration/Controller (1999-08/00)

1998 – 1999 MATRIX EXHIBITS & DESIGNS, Franklin, TN

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

1995 – 1998 A+ HOMECARE, Franklin, TN

Financial Director

1989 – 1994 ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER, Chattanooga, TN

Consultant (1993-1994)

Finance Director (1989-1993)

1983 – 1989 MILLER MEDICAL GROUP, Nashville, TN

Senior Financial Analyst (1988-1989)

Accounting Department Supervisor (1985-1988)

Staff Accountant (1983-1985)

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

2012 Chartered Global Managerial Accountant – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

1996 Certified Public Accountant – State Of Tennessee

1996 Master of Accountancy – Belmont University, Nashville, TN

1983 Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting – Belmont University, Nashville, TN

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

05/02 – 08/02 NASHVILLE STATE TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, Nashville, TN

Adjunct Professor

•Auditing

2001 – 2002 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN

Adjunct Professor

•Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Income Tax Preparation

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