Management Accounting

John Foster

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ********* **.

City: Cypress

State: TX

Zip: 77429

Country: USA

Phone: 832-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 100

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Job History / Details:

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

7:19 PM

JOHN FOSTER

12618 Ivyforest Drive * Cypress, TX 77429

*********@********.*** * 832-***-****

EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented CFO, Controller with a distinguished 10+ year career providing support in financial operations, revitalizing profitability, and seamlessly coordinating business financial planning and reporting processes. Driven leader, strategic planner and accounting leader with extensive experience in IT and services applying financial and technical solutions to business requirements. Deliver dynamic, charismatic and straightforward leadership to the workplace environment with track record of excellence in financial management, managing investor and banking relationships, budgeting and forecasting, contract analysis, systems, strategic planning and policy development, tax and audit process management, insurance and benefits administration.

Areas of expertise include:

* Savvy and resourceful leader demanding and delivering the highest standards of professional excellence in the management of the complete financial function (accounting, financial reporting, business analysis, systems implementation, risk management and internal control) as part of the executive management team.

* Effective communicator, negotiator, and business leader able to build relationships and consensus across multiple organizational levels.

* Driven financial specialist with a proven ability to impact operations through cost reductions, internal controls, and realize productivity/efficiency improvements.

* Innovative thinker, willing to take the lead, offering excellent communications skills, and exceptional analytical and organizing capabilities.

Core Competencies

Financial Accounting * Forecasting * Auditing * Accounting Structure & Systems * IT Processes Financial & Non-Financial Reporting * Compliance * Team Leadership/Motivation * Client Services Employee Training/Development * Operations Improvement * Profit & Volume Growth * Project Management * Reporting * Presentations * IT Infrastructure Systems * Risk Management * Banking Relationships * Budgeting & Financial Control * Relationship Building * Accounting Principles (GAAP) Cost and Pricing Models * Business Reengineering * Regulatory Reporting * Financial Modeling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tank Manufacturing Company and IT Services Company, Houston, TX 2010 - Present

CFO

Aided with financial services and effectively negotiated with banks, vendors and other secured creditors. Assisted in locating and arranging for acquisition financing and taxes.

Key Highlights:

* Oversaw bids/quotes for projects, reviewed HSE requirements and negotiated acquisition offer.

* Efficiently performed due diligence for acquisition of two small IT Companies with a view to complete a Reverse Merger into public shell.

Total Separation Solutions, LLC, Houston * TX 2008 - 2010

CFO

Spearheaded cash flow operations, maintained custody of, and disbursed company`s monies and securities. Served as the supervisor of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT operations. Instituted operational objectives with COO and measured results. Worked with on site managers to establish internal controls, pricing structures and best practices for safety, training and field reporting.

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*********@********.*** * 832-***-****

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Prepared and reviewed cost analysis by region and product line. Administered HSE compliance, online training/HSE program and prepared documentation for ISNetworld contractor requirements. Cultivated and maintained lines of communication with investment bankers, financial analysts, and shareholders in conjunction with the CEO. Systematically approved all agreements concerning financial obligations, reviewed and approved all Master Service Agreements for deliverables and operational responsibilities. Managed insurance coverage and ensured company compliance with financial regulations and standards such as IRS Tax Code, and GAAP.

Strategically analyzed company shareholder relations, policies, procedures, and information programs,

Key Highlights:

* Orchestrated the budget process, collected inputs, and compared the company`s actual performance with estimates.

* Established accounting policies and procedures for credit, collections, purchasing, payment of bills, and other financial obligations.

* Facilitated the attainment of a $5M loan, fixed poor collections numbers, launched 3 field offices and reported to the venture capitalist.

Westlin Corp, Montgomery * TX 2002 - 2007

CFO, Director

Instrumental in providing leadership and in financial management, reporting and accounting oversight. Accountable for business planning, budget forecasting, insurance, tax and benefits administration. Authored and reviewed financial statements for investor/banking relationships. Developed and maintained banking relationships and oversaw cash management. Established and maintained relationships with OEM/vendor field sales reps and executive management.

Key Highlights:

* Coordinated audit process, auditor relationship and assisted in business development and sales opportunities.

* Successfully installed company expense control policies and procedures.

* Facilitated legal and other aspects of the reorganization from Bankruptcy, Chapter 11.

* Prepared SEC Annual and Quarterly Reports for publicly reporting company.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Details available upon request)

* CFO, Director at Stillwater Group, Houston * TX

* Senior Pastor at Calvary Church of the Valley, Scottsdale * AZ

* Administrator/Associate Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Houston * TX

* Vice President of Finance at The Cronin Companies, Inc., Houston * TX

* Controller/General Manager at Security Concepts, Inc., Houston * TX

* Controller at Trinity Commercial Properties, Inc., Houston * TX

* Financial Planner at Financial Services Center, Houston * TX

* Senior Trust Officer at Cullen Bank, Houston * TX

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BBA, Finance & Accounting

Baylor University, Waco * TX

Training and Development

IB Financial Training - Investment Banking, Valuations and Mergers & Acquisitions

Certifications and Licensure

CPA; Investment Advisor Representative, State Licensed

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