Human Resources Vice President
Resume:
TED D. WINDHAM
P O Box *****
Irvine, California 92623
SUMMARY: Seasoned professional with several years of solid Accounting,
Finance, and Administration experience. Skilled in various
Corporate, Legal, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Tax, and
Treasury matters.
STRENGTHS: ? Proven leader with effective communication and strong
interpersonal skills
? Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and team-
building skills
? Hands on, results driven, sound business judgment, and
tenacious toward achieving goals
? Solid performer with creative and analytical problem
solving skills
? Stable, quick, smart, and meticulous
? Previous public company experience and SEC reporting
EXPERIENCE:
Oct 2005 - Present SIERRA CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, INC., Anaheim, CA
Corporate Controller
. Hired to develop, enhance, implement and enforce
policies and procedures by way of systems and controls
to improve overall operation and effectiveness of the
Company.
. Provide accurate, timely, financial statements,
information, and advanced comprehensive reporting.
. Mentor and assist company executives in performing their
responsibilities.
. Direct all finance, accounting, information technology,
human resources and administrative functions.
. Fully implemented new treasury method of cash receipts
using remote deposit and increased interest income
potential $550,000 per year. Oversaw property tax
appeals reducing assessments by 50%.
. Advise owners and CEO regarding personal and business
investment advise.
Mar 1990 - Present WINDHAM AND ASSOCIATES, Irvine, CA
Business Consultant / Income Taxes
. Established professional consulting firm providing
business, tax, accounting, and information systems
consulting to various clients in the Real Estate,
Manufacturing, and Services industries with annual
revenues ranging from $10 million to $65 million.
Preparation of individual and business tax returns.
Dec 1991 - Nov 2001 MEYER PROPERTIES, Newport Beach, CA
Vice President Finance / Controller
. Meyer Properties was a real estate investment and
management company with diverse business interests
owning approximately twenty (20) companies in the
commercial property, pharmaceutical, and food processing
and distribution industries.
. Responsible for managing Accounting, Tax, Risk
Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources
functions with specific duties including overall
accounting process, financial reporting, cash
management, and budgeting.
. Evaluated corporate risk management strategies,
negotiated property, general liability, and insurance
programs. Also evaluated and prepared in-depth analysis
of potential acquisitions.
Mar 1988 - Mar 1990 THE SAMMIS COMPANY, Irvine, CA (currently Sares -
Regis Group)
Vice President - Finance
. The Sammis Company was a nationally recognized
industrial and commercial office development and
management company venturing with institutional
investors, primarily Copley Real Estate Advisors (an
Affiliate of The New England, a Massachusetts Insurance
Company).
. Managed 35 direct reports with overall responsibilities
for Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting,
Forecasting (book and tax), Information Systems, and
Human Resources.
. Served as a key player in restructuring and staffing of
functional departments including the implementation of
new personnel policies and procedures.
. Designed and implemented job costing and cash flow
tracking/forecasting systems.
. Substantially reduced cost of workers' compensation and
health insurance (installed Section 125).
Aug 1984 - Mar 1988 CADILLAC FAIRVIEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, INC., Los
Angeles, CA
Vice President and Senior Controller
. Cadillac Fairview was a large national commercial real
estate developer of shopping centers, commercial office
buildings, and mixed-use properties with total assets
and annual revenue exceeding $4 billion and $700
million, respectively.
. Responsible for all Business Planning, Budgeting,
Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
. Reorganized and staffed department of 25 professionals
including 4 controllers and 6 CPA's.
. Assisted with selection and implementation of JD Edwards
accounting and financial reporting system.
. Responsible for the accounting and budgeting of a large
scale project involving the construction of a 42-story,
950,000 square foot office building in downtown Los
Angeles (One California Plaza).
May 1982 - Jul 1984 McCOMBS CORPORATION, Irvine, CA
Vice President - Finance
. McCombs Corporation was an integrated sponsor of limited
partnerships involving real property inclusive of
shopping centers, multi-tenant industrial and commercial
office buildings, student housing, apartments, and mini-
warehouses. McCombs sponsored public limited
partnerships, partnerships for pension plan investors,
and private placement offerings for individuals seeking
high tax shelters.
. Responsible for overall analysis of operations and
performance, pro-forma cash flow, tax planning, tracking
and maintaining records including investor and broker-
dealer information, review of SEC filings and property
insurance, and oversight of data processing department.
Jun 1981 - Aug 1982 WALKER-PINKSTON COMPANIES, INC. (Debtor and Debtor
in possession), Fresno, CA
Corporate Controller
. Walker-Pinkston was a large design-build developer and
contractor.
. Recruited by Kenneth Leventhal and Company to develop
and administer a Plan of Reorganization.
. Involved with the sale of assets, dissolution of
partnerships, and various financial restructuring.
. Managed all aspects of Accounting and Finance.
. Worked extensively with bankers to obtain construction
financing and refinancing of existing properties,
including maintaining close liaisons with creditors and
legal counsel.
Alexander Grant and Company, CPA's (Grant Thorton),
Newport Beach, CA
EDUCATION: California State University, Fullerton, CA: BA -
Accounting and Finance
COMPUTERS: Proficient with Microsoft products and various accounting
software.
AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS:
Institute of Management Accountants
. Past National Vice President and Member of Board of
Directors
. Past President, Orange County Chapter
. Past Member of National Board of Directors
Elected to Delta Beta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi - National
Honorary Accounting Fraternity
Junior Achievement - Executive Advisor
Military - United States Marine Corp.
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