Construction Manager
Resume:
R USSELL FACKRELL, CPA
**** ********** *****, ** ****** Hills CA 95762
Home Phone: 530-***-****
Cell Phone: 916-***-****
abnlaf@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Vice President of Accounting / Finance
More than sixteen years as a senior manager in the construction and real estate development industry.
I ncluding an additional eight years in the public accounting sector. Experience in multi-state operations and
b usiness development. Pro-active and results oriented with a broad range of experience. Strengths include
f orecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, general ledger, financial statement preparation, internal and external
r eporting, cash management, and internal controls. Also, the streamlining of operations through the
i dentification of best practices.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Certified Public Accountant
B.S., Business Administration – C alifornia State University Sacramento
Accounting and Management Information Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Finance – Northern California & Colorado Nov. 2002 – Feb 2009
John Laing Homes, Inc., Sacramento, CA
Member of the senior management team of the northern California and Colorado divisions of John Laing
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H omes. Operations included California’s Central Valley, Bay Area, and Sacramento regions as well as Denver
a nd Colorado Springs, Colorado. Managed the financial and accounting functions for both divisions.
Accountability extends to annual Business Plan preparation, project analysis and proformas, financial
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s tatements for internal and external users, profit and cash flow analysis. Supervised accounting staff of
t welve. Participated in strategic planning, establishing the direction of the division in project location,
t arget markets and product type.
Assisted the division president with day to day operations, providing assistance in the oversight of all
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f unctional operations within the division, including Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, and Construction.
W orked closely with the corporate CFO and staff in project acquisition, financing, forecasting, monitoring
c ash flow, and reporting requirements.
Division liaison with lenders, joint venture partners, land sellers, trade partners, and auditors.
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Was an integral part of growing the division from 321 closings to a high of 714 closings. Assisted in
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e stablishing departmental metrics and instituted budgetary controls that helped to significantly reduce costs
a cross all departments.
Vice President of Administration, CFO 1998 – 2002
Panattoni Construction, Inc., Sacramento, CA
Hired by the principals of PCM Builders, Loorz Inc., and Boomer Construction to create one national
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c ommercial construction company to support the development opportunities of Panattoni Development
C ompany. Merged the operations of the three creating Panattoni Construction, then expanded operations
i nto other states.
Managed the day to day administrative and accounting operations of the new company and assisted with
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e xpansion into new markets. Assisted with the hiring of new regional managers and the set up of new
o ffices in those markets.
Developed and provided oversight of numerous task force groups in evaluating polices and procedures of
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t he entities, establishing and documenting new company processes. Software evaluation and
i mplementation for new Accounting and Project Management systems.
Developed reporting and compliance standards to safeguard company assets as well as improve cash flow.
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P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Continued
Corporate Controller 1992 – 1997
Elliott Homes, Inc., Folsom, CA
Privately owned multi-state home building company with operations in California, Arizona and Texas.
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W orked directly with Owner and Chief Financial Officer.
Managed the day to day accounting functions and supervised a staff of eight. Duties included general
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l edger, financial reporting, budgeting, job cost analysis, treasury, and insurance.
Worked with the Purchasing department in the design and implementation of a system for release of
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i ndividual houses for construction. Established systems for pricing options internally and updating sales
p rices automatically within the sales offices.
Assisted Operations and purchasing in managing trade relations. Often working directly with
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s ubcontractors in resolving contract, billing or insurance issues.
Senior Audit Manager - CPA 1984 – 1992
Cornelius & Company, CPA’s (formally Pfanner & Tate), Sacramento CA
Bowman & Company, CPA’s, Stockton, CA
Managed audit engagements from southern California to Washington. Planning and directing field work for
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n umerous projects simultaneously.
Clients consisted of Contractors, Developers, Manufacturers, Distributors and non-profit organizations.
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M anaging their attestation work through year-end reporting and tax preparation.
Worked with client management in testing and evaluating internal controls. Reviewing procedures and
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d eveloping new where needed.
Prepared audit and management reports and presented to senior management or Boards’ of Directors.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Kevin Carson
Northern California Division President: John Laing Homes, Inc.
Tom Deluca
Sr. Vice President Land Development/ Forward Planning: John Laing Homes, Inc.
Bob Christenson
Chief Operating Officer: Panattoni Construction, Inc.
Brent Collins
Owner: Catalyst Construction
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