Project Medical Device
Resume:
RICHARD R. CONFESSORE, CPA
********@*****.*** cell 941-***-****
Overview:
A big 4 CPA with extensive SEC and GAAP reporting skills, recent XBRL
training, and Corporate Tax Compliance skills.
SEP 96 - Present: RICHARD R. CONFESSORE, CPA - A highly focused CPA and
Consulting Practice assisting a limited number of publicly traded clients
performing undergoing transition performing various functions, including
traditional CFO and initial drafts of SEC and GAAP financial reporting,
acquisition related due diligence, deal structure, post closing
integration, restructuring cost and overhead studies, IPO transition,
business plan, and tax compliance services.
. Act as Concurrent Reviewer for Clearwater based PCAOB registered CPA
Firm performing audits and reviews for SEC registered clients in a
variety of corporate environments. Involved in planning and "cold"
review of 15 publicly traded clients on a quarterly and annual basis.
(09/07 - present)
. Paws Plus, Inc. ("PPLS.PK"), a $25MM pet care supplier with locations
in over 30 states. Assist company with SEC and GAAP re porting and
Corporate Tax Compliance issues. (Oct 05 - Project is ongoing)
. GPS Industries, Inc (GPSN.PK), a $25MM supplier of GPS equipment for
golf courses worldwide. Assist company with SEC and GAAP reporting
and Corporate Tax Compliance issues. Assisted new investors through
Chapter 11 reorganization and additional financing. (Dec 08 - Project
is ongoing)
. Car Biz, Inc. An OTC: BB listed ("CBZFF"), formerly Toronto Venture
Exchange listed (CZ.V) provider of software, training and consulting
solutions to the U.S. automotive industry. Guided company through a
transition from Canadian trading to US trading on OTC: BB. Drafted
SEC reports, MD&A, Forms SB-2, 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K. SOX initiatives.
(Nov 05 - Project is ongoing)
. Teltronics, Inc. An OTC: BB listed ("TELT"), $40MM hi-tech communications
equipment manufacturer. Served on Cost Accounting and Sarbanes - Oxley
teams on a project basis documenting procedures and training personnel.
(May 05 - Mar 08)
. Tax season per diem assignments each year with local CPA firms completing
corporate, partnership, trust, and complex personal returns. Project has
aggregated 48 months work over the past 10 years and is ongoing
. Vertex, Inc (Formerly Arthur Andersen Tax Technology Solutions) -
Corporate Tax Software Tester. Engaged on a seasonal contract basis.
Project has aggregated 43 months work over the period 1996 - 2004.
. Paradyne, Inc. A NASDAQ listed ("PDYN"), $100MM hi-tech communications
equipment manufacturer. Served as Sarbanes - Oxley Consultant on a
project team reviewing, documenting, and testing internal controls.
Project length 7 months.
. Lasersight, Inc. A (NASD: "LASEQ") $24MM, medical device manufacturer.
Served as CFO and Corporate Secretary in a turn-around environment.
Transitioned reporting from NASDAQ to OTC: BB and finally Pink Sheets.
Assisted new board chairman and Interim CEO through Chapter 11
reorganization and additional financing. Project has aggregated 23
months.
. Forefront Technologies, Inc. /Web Partners, Inc. An OTC BB Internet start-
up. Served as Corporate Controller, guided company through a reverse
merger in lieu of IPO. Drafted SEC reports, M, D&A, Form 8-K, 10-Q and
10-K. (OTC-BB "FFNT")
. Diversifax, Inc. An operator of 3000 rental copy and rental fax machines
in the Eastern US. Served as CFO to assist Company in move from NY to
FL, hired new staff and revised reporting. Assisted majority shareholder
transition company from OTC-BB to Pink Sheets to facilitate management
LBO. (OTC-BB "DFAX")
. Sailtech Technologies, Inc. A start-up pleasure boat manufacturer.
Assisted management with reverse acquisition in lieu of IPO, SEC
reporting including Form 8-K's, 10-K's, 10-Q's and M, D&A. (Pink Sheets
"SAIL")
. Intershow, Inc. A $10MM producer of Financial Shows and seminars for high
net worth investors. Served as Chief Operating Officer. Re-organized
accounting department and hired new staff. Evaluated product lines and
assisted owners with strategic sale of health related show and evaluated
potential acquisition of new shows. Assignment length - 12 months by
initial agreement.
. Soper International, Inc. A start-up contact lens manufacturer.
Developed budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting, assisted with
due diligence, deal structure, and post closing integration of two
acquisitions. Project aggregated 5 months.
. An international manufacturer of hi-tech sensors. Spent two months at
manufacturing plants in San Jose, CA and El Paso, TX, updating cost
structures, budgets, product lines, and headcount. Assignment length - 2
months by initial agreement.
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1995 - 1996 JUST LIKE HOME, INC. - A developer and operator of
Assisted Living Facilities - (NASDAQ: JLHC) IPO -
July 1995. Served as Interim CFO to take Company
public and establish initial public reporting
procedures.
1993 - 1995 SALVATORI OPHTHALMICS, INC - AC LABS, INC. - An $11MM (NASDAQ:
EYES) multi-location manufacturer of contact lenses
and supplies. Served as interim CEO and CFO to re-
capitalize company, structure two acquisitions and
ultimate merger with larger company.
1990 - 1993 WESMAR PARTNERS LLP - A venture capital firm with investments
in a variety of portfolio companies, in diverse
industries. Served in various senior financial and
operating positions including CFO of $40MM business
unit, and CEO of $12MM business unit. Extensive M&A
work including deal structure and post closing
integration.
Prior Experience: After graduation from college, worked for Arthur
Andersen & Co. as an Audit Senior. Went on to
private industry, and held a series of accounting
positions in multi-location, multi-company,
environments with domestic and international sales of
$200MM and 2,000 employees.
Concurrent work: Served as President and 1/3 partner of a CPA practice in
Sarasota from 1986 through 1994. Purchased practice
in 1986 with $125,000 in annual fees and partners
built practice to over $500,000 in annual fees before
merging with larger CPA firm in Sarasota area
ALSO SERVED ON INTERIM CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS AS
TREASURER, HERITAGE YACHT CORP; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,
CSY YACHT CORP; PRESIDENT, PRAIRIE BOAT WORKS, INC.;
CONTROLLER, SUN COAST ALUMINUM, INC.; VICE PRESIDENT AND
CFO, SUN COAST PLASTICS, INC. (NASD: "SUNI")
BBA - Accounting, University of Miami - Dean's List 5360 Beneva Woods
Circle
CPA - Florida Sarasota, FL 34233
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