J. DOUGLAS COOK M.B.A
Highlands Ranch, Co. 80126
Phone 303-***-****
e-mail ****@***.***
PROFICIENCY & EXPERIENCE
CFO
CFO for home builders and developers. Responsible for all financial and accounting operations.
Established budgets for the companies as well as for individual projects. Prepared cash
projection and analysis. Interface with banks and investors. Responsible for all financial
operations of multiple company operations
Consultant
Independent consultant to companies in accounting and management transitions. Acting as
interim CFO and Controller, during change and hiring process. Worked with CPA firms to assist
during tax season. Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships as well as
assisting in audits and business analysis.
Consulted to high tech company, non-profit organizations, leasing company, construction
projects, homebuilders, oil and gas exploration, service and drilling.
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• Created company strategic models and established financial systems for new
companies.
• Implemented new computer system conversion & set up accounting package
• Established corporate budgets and set up quarterly financial projections including
income and cash flow.
• Developed and maintained management teams.
• Maintained accounting and finance records including consolidated statements.
• Created and implemented corporate policies and procedures for financial results.
• Established and maintained cash management program. Monitor cash flow and
establish payment schedules.
• Converted construction project to operating company.
• Developed detail analysis and marketing package for sale of company.
• Developed information necessary for IPO.
• Designed computer model to summarized accounting and budgeting for multiple
locations & divisions.
• Prepared benefit analysis for acquisitions.
• Designed model to analyze the value of operation and make projections of future
earnings on proposed acquisitions.
• Prepared plan for structure of acquisitions and transition of accounting functions.
• Coordinated seller and purchaser teams in corporate acquisition negotiation to
determine agreed value of working capital.
J. Douglas Cook - Resume
• Developed and implemented transition plan to consolidate accounting functions
and increase productivity.
• Established and implemented plan to move corporate office out of state with no
interruption of financial activities.
• Managed the accounting department of 20 people.
• Managed MIS development of accounting program.
• Responsible for all financial and SEC reporting to parent company.
• Maintained compliance with all regulatory agencies, federal and state.
SKILLS
CPA license and certificate inactive. In the process of reinstating.
Understanding of finance, accounting and financial strategy.
Organizational skills to get job done quickly and efficiently.
Excellent working knowledge of PC programs Microsoft Excel, Word, and Quickbooks. I have
worked with Microsoft Access Power Point. Established and implemented plan for conversion of
computer systems including Timberline.
Worked with computer programs NewStar, Platinum, Wang and company developed programs.
Learn new computer and financial applications quickly.
Understanding of tax law and ability to research and make decisions in tax problems.
EDUCATION
MBA University of Denver
BBA Accounting University of New Mexico
Continuing Education programs.
EMPLOYMENT
EEI Management CFO May, 2005 to Present
Management company for multiple construction and development companies.
Genesis Homes, LLC CFO/ Consultant March 2003 to April 2005
A multiple company developer and builder.
Cornerstone CPAs Public Accounting 2002 to March 2003
Larsen Homes, LTD. CFO September, 2000 to February 2002