Daniel E. Field, CPA
**** ********** ****, **** ******, Florida 34945 ~ (772)
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Senior Financial Executive / Controller /
Accounting Manager
with
comprehensive experience in
CASH MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
REPORTING / DOCUMENTATION GAAP ORGANIZATIONAL RE-
ENGINEERING
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT / ANALYSIS BUDGET PREPARATION
/ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ANALYSIS STAFF MANAGEMENT
PLANNING/SCHEDULING
TAXATION TEAM BUILDING
VALUE ADDED
Results-driven, team oriented leader whose accomplishments
reflect superior business acumen,
financial development skills and demonstrated commitment to
organizational growth. Expert in
analyzing existing operations, and implementing or enhancing
effective systems, strategies, and
processes to improve organization performance and
profitability.
Strengths- Extensive knowledge of accounting, finance,
budgeting, and cost controls;
expertise in financial and accounting
report systems; excellent oral/written
communication; good organizational and
management skills; able to motivate
and handle multiple tasks.
Computer Skills- Sage - Timberline, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Quickbooks
Education- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida.
Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting
/ Business Administration with
computer science and citrus management
concentrations, April 1986.
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.
~course work towards Masters degree,
become eligible for CPA exam, 1986/1987
Work Experience- Croom Construction Co., Vero Beach, Florida.
Controller, September 2005 to June
2010
Oversaw, responsible for, controlled all
financial aspects of this family owned general
contractor and related subsidiaries
including a service company and sales/marketing
company. Croom and its subsidiaries had
total annual revenues of $15 to $30 million.
Directed all areas of financial reporting,
and budgeting and analysis. Supervised,
directed, and supported the Accounting Dept.
staff of 2 to 5 individuals. Oversaw -
~ Client billing and the collection
process.
~ Accounts payable and prompt payment to
vendors and subcontractors.
~ Risk management, including
implementation, renewal of all related insurances,
general liability, workers'
compensation, group health/benefits, builder's risk.
~ Company-wide payroll and human
resources for 60 to 110 employees, including
related benefits, retirement plan,
etc.
~ Company-wide computer network,
construction software system, individual
computers. Outsourced technical
aspects.
~ Preparation and filing of certain
corporate tax filings.
~ Conducted business analysis, business
trends, job profitability, job variances.
~ All aspects of cash management.
~ All financial related general and
administrative records, job/project records.
Accomplishments -
~ First 6 months spent on catch-up,
clean-up, enhancements, implemented
budgeting.
~ Initiated, implemented certain cost
containment approaches.
~ Led participation in annual Best
Places to Work surveys. Company recognized
for 2006, Indian River County.
~ All outside banking, finance,
insurance relationships, outside accounting firm.
~ Continuous cost savings
recommendations, interaction with Accounting,
Estimating, and Project Management
for efficiencies, streamlining, cost/benefit.
~ Continuous communications to owners,
and key management.
~ Key management team player.
O'haire, Kmetz, Nuttall, Field & Co.
CPA's, Vero Beach, Florida.
June 1986 to July 2005.
Partner / Shareholder, 1995 to July
2005.
~ Supervised and worked on audits, reviews, compilations of
financial statements
from engagement start through exit conference for
various types of entities.
~ Supervised and/or prepared audited, reviewed and compiled
financial
statements for various types of entities.
~ Supervised and/or prepared tax returns for individuals,
estates, trusts,
partnerships, corporations, condominium / homeowners
associations, nonprofit
organizations.
~ Assisted clients/entities in other areas such as
budgeting, financial planning, tax
planning, computer consulting, business acquisitions,
business sales, etc.
~ Client industries serviced included construction,
healthcare, agriculture, real
estate, professional services, governmental,
utilitities, small business, nonprofit
organizations, condominium / homeowners associations,
recreation/social clubs,
restaurants, hotels
~ Client size ranged up to $10 million in assets, $ 5
million in annual revenues.
~ Appointed treasurer, handled/supervised the financial
affairs of the firm,
including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, financial
reporting, various management reports, cash
management, budgeting, payroll
etc. The firm had $2 million in annual revenues.
Manager, 1991 to 1995.
~ Supervised and worked on audits, reviews, compilations of
financial statements
from engagement start through exit conference for
various types of entities.
~ Supervised and/or prepared audited, reviewed and compiled
financial
statements for various types of entities.
~ Supervised and/or prepared tax returns for individuals,
estates, trusts,
partnerships, corporations, condominium and homeowners
associations,
nonprofit organizations.
Staff Accountant, June 1986 to 1991.
Accounting Intern with Hamic, Jones,
Hamic and Sturwold, P.A.
Lakeland, Florida. September 1985 to April 1986.
Faculty Assistant to accounting professor at Florida
Southern
College, Lakeland, Florida. September 1984 to April 1985.
Honors /
Achievements- Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of
Florida, 1987 to present.
Member of American Institute of CPA's, 1987 to present.
Member of Florida Institute of CPA's, 1987 to present.
Past president, officer and director of FICPA, Treasure
Coast Chapter.
Member of Exchange Club of Indian River County, 1988 to
present.
Past officer and director.
Member of CFMA, Construction Financial Management
Association.
Saint Anastasia's Catholic School, current member of
Advisory Board, and treasurer.
American Red Cross, Treasure Coast
Chapter, past treasurer and director.
Interests / Activities- Saint Anastasia's Catholic Church, Fort Pierce,
Florida.
Activities involving our son, auto racing, reading and
golf.
With our son, involved in Boy Scouts
from 2002 to present.
Currently, Venture Crew 804, Stuart,
FL, affiliated with Road to Victory
Museum, Stuart, FL.