Accounting Manager

Thomas M. Whitworth, M.B.A.

Atlanta, GA

Cell: 770-***-****, Email: ***********@*****.***

EXPERTISE

Controller/CFO Budget & Forecasting

Internal Controls Development Process Improvement

Policy & Procedure Implementation Reconciliations

Financial Statements Variance Analysis

Internal Audit Period Close

LEADERSHIP

Team Building – Organizational Communication – Management of External Relationships

Hands on Approach – Training & Staff Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

J Curve, LLC, Atlanta, GA, Consultant 2012

• Landis & Gyr- Worked on year end close, audit preparation, and SOX compliance as well as

mapping issues between COGNOS and SAP for a profitable manufacturing concern operating in

30 countries.

The Intersect Group, Atlanta, GA, Consultant 2009-2011

• Zep Manufacturing-Reconciliation and data migration related to acquisition and conversion to

SAP.

• Rainmaker (Hospitality/Gaming software)-Audit of 2009 financial information and preparation of

financial statements, reflecting conversion to Singapore dollars.

• Incomm (Retail POS)- Performed high volume data analysis, review and improvement of

invoicing process, system conversion to Oracle.

Huron Consulting Group (aka Callaway Partners), Atlanta, GA, Consultant 2005-

2009

• Force Protection, Inc- Reconstructed inventory and developed inventory tracking process for

automotive manufacturer and defense contractor.

• Worldspan (Travel & Hospitality)- System conversion from GEAC to Oracle, maintained

complex inter-company accounts for global organization in the travel industry.

• Navistar (formerly International Truck) Developed Accounting policy and procedure for major

auto manufacturer with regard to year and period end accruals, resulting in a $15,000,000 entry in

one department alone. Reconciled complex tax, payroll, liability and equity accounts.

• The Mills Corp (Commercial Real Estate) Established centralization of accounting from 42

locations to a single Shared Services Center (SSC) for a $1.6 billion Real Estate Investment Trust

(REIT), standardizing the accounts receivable and billing process. Reviewed and validated more

than 1,500 retail property leases for financial impact, ensuring accurate set up in JDE based

accounting system, resulting in the correction of previous billings and the identification of more

than $7,000,000 in unapplied cash. Tested the internal controls of the revenue cycle and made

adjustments as needed to ensure the proper recognition of revenue. Designed, tested and implemented

system, policy and process for automated billing of Per Cent Rent and Rent in Lieu of minimum rent

for over 1200 tenants, resulting in reduction of department size by 85%. Enhanced efficiency resulted

in more accurate and timely recognition and invoicing of variable revenues and recovery of over

$10,000,000 in previously unbilled and non-accrued revenue.

• HealthSouth- Forensic Accounting related to largest accounting fraud in U.S. history, included

high volume of account reconciliations retroactive several years. Financial audit for major

healthcare provider.

FULTON SUPPLY COMPANY Atlanta, GA, Controller 2003-2004

• Supervised A/P, A/R & collections, inventory, and G/L processing

• Managed cash flow, investments, 401K and ESOP administration,

human resources, and payroll.

• Directed relationships with bank and CPA firm.

• Performed internal/external reporting and all tax filings

• Consolidated the responsibilities of two former positions through more

efficient processing.

U.S. Navy/Mobilized Reservist, Financial System Analyst 2002-2003

• Involved in government contracting, purchasing, and audits in support of troop

Mobilizations

AFC Worldwide, Kennesaw, GA, Interim Controller 2002

• Responsible for all accounting and treasury management

• Directed system analysis and selection of Great Plains Dynamics for

system conversion.

ACCOUNTING ADVANTAGE, Atlanta, GA, Branch Manager, 2000-2002

• Full P & L accountability

• Recruited accounting and finance personnel for clients

• Developed new clientele including Fortune 500 companies and

top CPA firms.

• Increased profitability by 72%.

PARADIGM DIRECT MARKETING, Atlanta, GA, Controller 1999-2000

• Established accounting department-hired, trained, and supervised

team during rapid growth.

• Implemented accounting system and internal controls

• Departmentalized budget process

• Developed procedures manual and internal audit process

• Streamlined A/P processing and revenue recognition

• Reduced A/R aging from 90 days to 40 days in less than 6 months

EARLIER EMPLOYMENT

HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP, Atlanta, GA, Controller/Business Manager 1998-1999

WOODBOURNE ESTATES BAHAMAS, LTD., Atlanta, GA, Controller 1996-1998

WHITWORTH ACCOUNTING SERVICES, INC., Atlanta, GA 1994-1996

AIRPORT PARKING VENTURE I, Atlanta, GA 1989-1994

10/89-1/94, CFO/Controller 1989-1992, VP/ CEO 1992-1994

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Accounting, Saint Leo University, Tampa, FL, October 2011

Bachelor of Arts Business Administration, Accounting, Saint Leo University, Tampa, FL

Excel Expert User, Module II, Compu-Ed

Certified Auditor, ISO 9002

Sarbanes-Oxley & Excel Power User Training- Samford University

AFFILIATIONS

Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants- Associate Member

Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)

Saint Leo University Alumni Association

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