Management Accounting

LAWRENCE E. FRANCE, CPA

JEFFERSONTON, VA *****

(C) 540-***-****

**********@***.***

Corporate Accounting & Finance Professional

Accomplished, broad based executive experienced in the financial and

administrative operations of a business. Demonstrated record of success

in budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, and

implementation of computerized accounting systems. Results motivated

leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven record

of solving problems and creating consensus among a broad range of

disciplines to accomplish organizational tasks. Extensive experience in

preparing and delivering effective presentations of complex financial,

statistical, and project information to management, clients and banking

institutions.

Experience Summary

Certified Public Accounting, SEC Reporting, Cash and Portfolio

Management, Real Estate & Construction Accounting, Day to Day Accounting

& Owner Reporting, Operational and Capital Budgeting, Risk and Benefit

Management, Non Profit, ERP System Conversion/Implementation, Sarbanes

Oxley Compliance

Professional Experience

SAH Management Group - Herndon, Virginia

2009 - Present

Director, Corporate Services

CFO services to company management in obtaining credit lines, work outs,

setting up benefit plans, creating financial systems and internal

controls, strategic planning, and cash management.

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. - McLean, Virginia

2000 - 2009

Senior Director, Properties - Development, Owner Reporting, & Operations

2002 - 2009

Assistant Controller, Properties 2000 - 2002

Senior financial professional charged with the accounting and forecasting

of a $1 billion global development portfolio while cultivating

relationships with numerous banks to fund both the construction and the

operation of senior living communities. Directed the construction and

financial oversight of 200+ new development, renovation, and restoration

projects.

- Developed the construction pro forma used in the formation of multiple

joint ventures.

- Implemented Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance for the Development Division.

- Key Manager in the successful IPO of a senior living REIT.

- Directed the joint venture setup for J.P. Morgan, CNL, and MetLife.

- Drafted many of the MD&A footnotes used in the company's 10Qs and 10K.

- Hired, mentored, and led a staff of 16 accountants responsible for day

to day accounting.

- Steering committee subject matter expert system conversions.

- Prepared international financial statements in base currency with

translation losses.

- Determined proper revenue recognition for global development fees.

CTI Consultants, Inc. - Chantilly, Virginia

1987 - 2000

Chief Financial Officer

Turned around a nearly bankrupt engineering firm, resulting in revenue

growth from $1M to $15M. Consolidated 3 underperforming companies into

one efficient and profitable entity.

Developed a 2 year strategic plan resulting in 10% profitability.

- Pursued and obtained large lines of credit and equipment loans.

- Provided the calculation of cost margins used in FAR proposals.

- Implemented a 401k plan and a Section 125 cafeteria plan.

- Designed a strategy that increased sales by $3M over a 3 year period.

- Installed A/R collection procedures that reduced bad debt by 2% of

sales.

- Directed a safety procedures program that reduced W/C expense by 10%.

- Working knowledge of Deltek.

Other Relevant Experience

Jordan Kitts Music - College Park, Maryland - Assistant to the Treasurer

Ross L. Collins, PC - McLean, Virginia - Tax Specialist

Deloitte & Touche - Pittsburgh, PA - Auditor

Education

West Virginia University

MPA in Accounting

BSBA in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania

American Institute of CPAs

Systems

Microsoft Office, Oracle, Hyperion

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