MARK A. SPROSTY, CPA
Savannah, Georgia 31410
abl6gm@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior accounting professional with 20 years of experience in
financial management including financial reporting, analysis,
budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, cash management,
internal controls, systems implementation, and consolidations
for multiple companies/divisions. Solid interpersonal skills
and effective leadership abilities. Proficient in many computer
applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint,
Great Plains, and familiar with SAP, QuickBooks and Quicken.
Extremely dedicated, motivated and possess high level of
integrity.
EXPERIENCE
Savannah Air Center, LLC, Savannah, Georgia
Director of Finance (April 2008 - present)
Direct the financial activities of multiple lines of businesses
including: interior completions & outfitting operations,
maintenance repair, inspection, painting, avionics, interiors,
engineering and parts. Develop and direct preparation of
budgets and related forecasts. Responsible for timely and
accurate monthly financial statements. Interact directly with
all personnel levels analyzing operations and measuring
performance against budget and forecast. Work closely with
related business units and parent company to harmonize reporting
and policies. Establish and/or recommend to management any
major economic objectives and policies for the business.
Prepare reports that summarize and forecast business activity
and financial position in areas of cash, income, expenses, and
earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations.
Monitor system of internal controls for inventory, cash,
accounts receivable and all other company assets. Assess,
reorganize, develop, coach and mentor finance staff.
Rabey Utilities, Inc, Savannah, Georgia
Chief Financial Officer (October 2007 - April 2008)
Managed cash flow. Developed and implemented policies and
procedures to improve operation efficiency and accurate
information reporting. Maintained banking, vendor, insurance
and regulatory relations. Responsible for and prepared financial
statements and account analysis.
Sadowski and Company, PC, Savannah, Georgia
Certified Public Accountants
Senior Accountant (February 2007 - October 2007)
In charge accountant for audit, review and compilation
engagements. Prepared corporate, individual and partnership tax
returns. Other responsibilities included management advisory
services.
Four Rivers Peterbilt, Inc., Port Wentworth, Georgia
Chief Financial Officer (April 2005 - February 2007)
Responsible for and prepared consolidated financial statements
and account analysis. Managed cash flow. Developed and
implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient
operations and accurate information reporting. Create and
monitor financial forecasts and key indicators. Cultivate and
maintain banking, insurance, regulatory and independent
accountant relations.
G&C Fertilizer Co., Inc., Pembroke, Georgia
Controller (March 2000 - April 2005)
Full charge and hands on Controller of a wholesale and retail
Sub S corporation. Duties included month end close, financial
statements, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, bank reconciliation, cash flow, payroll, and financial
covenants. Supervised a small staff as well as performed some
office management duties.
Colonial Oil Industries, Inc., Savannah, Georgia
Accountant (March 1994 - March 2000)
Prepared and reviewed monthly consolidating financial
statements, as well as quarterly financial statements for Board
of Directors meetings. Maintained subsidiary general ledger.
Reconciled accounts. Produced internal weekly compliance
reports for futures trading, as well as external quarterly
compliance reports for debt agreement with bank. Extensively
involved in year end audit.
The Norsouth Corporation, Savannah, Georgia
Outside contractor as a consultant for the AS/400, also created
various reports using report writer.
Burton Associates, Ltd., Schaumburg, Illinois
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Accountant (November 1992 - July 1993)
Compiled monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
primarily for small personal service companies, manufacturing
companies and partnerships. I also prepared corporate,
individual and payroll tax returns. Other responsibilities
included informational reporting such as pension and partnership
returns.
TenMan Systems, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois
Accounting software developer for real estate marketplace.
Account Specialist/Systems Engineer (March 1990 - October 1992)
Account representative for a specialized group of clients,
providing individualized support including installation, on-site
training and consulting. Worked extensively with integrated
accounting system as a support consultant solving various system
and application problems.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, College of Business Administration
Specialization: Accounting
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 1989
Financed 100% of Education
PROFESSIONAL
Certified Public Accountant, June 1999
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants