Manager Project

CLIFFORD M. HAIGHT

**** ***** ****** ****

AURORA, CO 80015

E-Mail: abm1od@r.postjobfree.com

Cell 303-***-****

As a management professional with progressive experience in financial

planning and contract negotiations, I was able to achieve successful

outcomes for several organizations. Ability to analyze a company's

significant issues, identify growth opportunities and develop a strategic

plan. My experience includes working in diverse work environments ranging

from fiscal and business development to daily financial operations

generating innovative and positive results.

2009 - CURRENT

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all accurate, timely financial

reporting,. Requirements of the position are: personnel management of the

department, overseeing A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliations, G/L,

collections and fixed assets. Perform all job cost accounting, cash flow

projections and revenue recognition monthly after reviewing the company's

projects with Department Directors. Work closely with outside CPA firm on

financial reporting and ESOP questions. Review job contracts and proposals

with directors' for scope, productivity and billing rates.

. Perform monthly variance analysis for labor, material, subcontracts and

budgets.

. Reconciled the WIP schedule monthly to produce accurate financials while

strictly adhering to strong Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP reporting principles.

. Produce monthly financials with full P&L responsibilities.

. Work Closely with Directors (Landscape, HVAC, Building Maintenance,

Construction & Roofing) on outside service contracts, providing financial

counsel to operational personnel

. Work closely with insurance personnel on claims, coverage and workers

compensation questions.

PATENT CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, INC.

2007 - 2009

Branch Manager

The Branch Manager was responsible for all accurate, timely financial

reporting, marketing and operations within the territories of Montana,

Wyoming and Colorado for scaffolding, shoring and forming equipment rentals

and labor. Requirements of the position were: personnel management of an

assigned territory, strong contractual and negotiating skills and strong

analytical skills to work with internal and external auditors, managers and

executives.

. Responsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasts for the branch.

. Reconciled the WIP schedule monthly to produce accurate financials while

strictly adhering to strong Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP reporting principles.

. Full P&L responsibilities with monthly close responsibilities.

. Responsible for $12 million in branch inventory.

. Reviewed variances monthly with corporate office personnel.

. Negotiated purchase orders and contracts with the largest being 2.3

million, one of the largest in the region.

HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

1998 - 2007

Equipment Manager

Responsible for personnel management, accurate divisional monthly finance

reporting and development of annual departmental goals and associated

growth Performed complex analysis and ad hoc reports to determine what

equipment is profitable to own and worked closely with project executives,

project managers, outside executives and outside vendors to establish terms

and conditions.

. Established a business plan and founded the Construction Equipment

Department in October, 1998 with several direct reports.

. Negotiated leases/contractual terms for purchases on equipment, vehicles,

and materials with outside vendors and reconciled costs monthly.

. Worked with Lockton / St. Paul on insurance claims and made adjustments

to HCI financials accordingly.

. Established solid divisional reporting and was responsible for budgets,

forecasts, divisional P&L for two separate divisions within the HCI

Equipment Department. Reviewed variances monthly with the CFO, Controller

and President.

PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

1997 - 1998

Senior Project Accountant

Successfully managed multiple projects and provided support for two direct

reports and the accounting manager for the Denver District. Work closely

with several members of internal staff (project managers, project

engineers, superintendents) to produce solid financial reporting and

adherence to GAAP standards.

. Managed two projects and two joint ventures worth a combined 86.5 million

dollars in various stages of construction. Performed all accounting

functions necessary for joint ventures, (Inter-companies, Bonding,

Insurance, Cash Flow Analysis, and Bank Reconciliation's).

. Provided a weekly cash projection for Denver District to PCL Enterprises.

. Reviewed all batch maintenance, postings, review batches for correct

intercompany agreements, and integrities.

. Prepared necessary tax returns (sales and use taxes, city, state, county)

for the following states: Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.

. Researched and established all accounting functions for a joint venture

job in the state of Indiana.

HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

1995 - 1997

Senior Project Accountant

Direct staff in regard to daily accounting operations (A/P, A/R, G/L,)

while providing financial reporting support for the controller. Provided

support for the project mangers and reviewed contracts to ensure all

contractual items are being billed correctly.

. Responsible for the selection, evaluation, hiring and training of two

direct reports.

. Supplied data and directed several internal and external audits.

. Evaluated overhead general ledger overhead accounts and reconciled

accounts monthly.

. Prepared and maintained cash receipts, sales and budgets reporting

variances monthly and made WIP adjustments.

. Processed and provided payroll back-up support as needed.

BRAMALEA

1993 - 1995

Accountant

Accounting and financial reporting for over 500,000 square feet of office

space, several pre-construction and overhead ledgers for a $4 billion

property management company.

. Accountable for the financial reporting of 1.6 million square feet of

office space.

. Worked closely with the property manager during the budgeting process to

ensure capital improvement projects were budgeted correctly.

. Created necessary schedules (operating expense, common area maintenance,

bank reconciliation's, etc.) required for various levels of management.

. Reviewed various lease contracts for clarification on various issues: ADA

retrofitting, tenant finish, and accounting issues.

. Prepared required audit schedules for both internal and external

auditors. Assisted in tax package preparation, quarterly forecasts, and

annual budgets and reported various budget variances to management

quarterly.

. Maintained fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts, Adams State College 1993

Majors: Business / Political Science

SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word Perfect, Oracle, Asset Keeper, Power

Point, Access, CCAS, TCMS, Explorer Service Management, Tool Manager,

Timberline, Skyline, J.D. Edwards, AS/400, and Hyperion Financial Reporting

Software

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