Accounting Construction
Resume:
Kenneth U. Witcher
Burke, VA 22015
e-mail: *************@***.***
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Overview of Qualifications
Accomplished Senior-Level Professional with demonstrated expertise in the
area of operations, finance, marketing and staff management within the
commercial, local, state and federal construction sectors.
Results oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams
concurrently. Significant experience managing staff from all levels and
backgrounds.
. Timberline Accounting Software - Setup, Training & 22 Years Operating
Experience
. QuickBooks Accounting Software Experience
. Multi-Million Dollar Project Management
. Business Startup and Expansion Experience
. P&L Management
. Contract Negotiations - JOC, IDIQ, T&M, Cost Plus, Fixed Price
. Vendor Sourcing/Negotiation
. Teaming Sourcing/Negotiation
. Local, State, Federal Policy/Compliance
. Financial Planning/Strategy
. Graduate of SBA 8A Program
. Winning Strategies from winning the bid process to deliver on time and
within budget projects
. Significant experience managing the change process and ensuring
accurate billing
. DCAA Audit Experience
. Insurance Audits - GL & WC
. Union Reporting and Filings
Career Highlights
Developed and grew Golden Eagle Corp and Golden Eagle LLC from the ground
up to a company which completed over $57 million in contracts from 1987 to
2010.
We had the privilege of winning an award to perform services at the
Pentagon in the amount of $ 6 million. Like many other contractors we had a
very aggressive schedule. We successfully completed the project two weeks
ahead of schedule and on budget.
For Several years Golden Eagle held the distinction to be the largest
minority contractor for Department of Transportation of Virginia and Prince
William County Government.
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EXPERIENCE
Golden Eagle Construction Co., LLC Jan. 2004 - Jan.
2013
Burke, Virginia
CEO - Controller
Served as the CEO and Controller since the inception of the company.
Responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of construction projects
from procurement of contracts through bidding to job completion. Additional
responsibilities included financial reporting, personnel management, and
managing all general accounting functions. Responsible for pursuing and
obtaining contracts with federal, state and local governments such as the
GSA, Army, Navy, NIST, Air Force, Walter Reed, DOT, VDOT, Washington
Airport Authority, WSSC, WASA and other organizations. My duties included
obtaining 8(a) and non-8(a) projects thru bidding and negotiations.
. Installed Timberline accounting system, operated the system and
trained
personnel on the use of the system.
. Managed payroll timesheets and processing, employee records, tax
filings,
. tax deposits, 941 preparation and filing, and w-2's.
. Managed job cost input and reporting.
. Prepared and analyzed WIP reports.
. Prepared all internal financial statements including balance sheets,
income statements, cash reports, accounts receivables reports with
aging, and budget analysis.
. Bank account reconciliations.
. Managed contract billings including AIA forms.
. Percentage of completion and completed contract calculations.
. General ledger entries and maintenance for month end and year end
closings.
. Prepared reports and documents for outside CPA firm during audit
periods.
. Managed DCAA audits and insurance audits.
. Reported to the Board of Directors the financial condition of the
company.
. Supervised accounting and office personnel.
. Union Reporting and Filings.
. Member of the Board of Directors.
Golden Eagle Construction Co., INC. Jul. 1987 - Dec.
2004
Washington, D.C.
CEO - Controller
Served as Controller since the inception of the company. Responsibilities
included personnel management, financial analysis, reporting and budgeting.
Created and implemented marketing strategies that led the company in the
bidding and completion of multimillion dollar government construction
projects. Directly responsible for major decision making regarding all
company matters including but not limited to construction projects, field
estimating and field operations. Additional duties included negotiating
contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Responsible for pursuing and obtaining contracts with federal, state and
local governments such as the GSA, Army, Navy, NIST, Air Force, Walter
Reed, DOT, VDOT, Washington Airport Authority, WSSC, WASA and other
organizations. My duties included obtaining 8(a) and non-8(a) projects
thru bidding and negotiations.
. Installed Timberline accounting system, operated the system and
trained
personnel on the use of the system.
. Managed payroll timesheets and processing, employee records, tax
filings,
. tax deposits, 941 preparation and filing, and w-2's.
. Managed job cost input and reporting.
. Prepared and analyzed WIP reports.
. Prepared all internal financial statements including balance sheets,
income statements, cash reports, accounts receivables reports with
aging, and budget analysis.
. Bank account reconciliations.
. Managed contract billings including AIA forms.
. Percentage of completion and completed contract calculations.
. General ledger entries and maintenance for month end and year end
closings.
. Prepared reports and documents for outside CPA firm during audit
periods.
. Managed DCAA audits and insurance audits.
. Reported to the Board of Directors the financial condition of the
company.
. Supervised accounting and office personnel.
. Member of the Board of Directors.
MTI Construction Co., INC. May
1984 - Jun. 1987
Washington, D.C.
Controller
Supervised the accounting and administrative personnel. Responsible for
maintaining all accounting systems and financial reporting including
payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, job cost, depreciation,
equipment cost, bank reconciliation and inventory. Assisted company's CPA
with annual audits. Key accomplishments:
Conducted research resulting in the purchase of an integrated computerized
accounting system
Served as a member of the board of directors for the corporation
Advanced Marine Enterprises, INC. April 1983 - April 1984
Arlington, Virginia
Senior Accountant
Responsible for analyzing, testing and modifying an integrated accounting
system. Key accomplishments:
Instructed and supervised the implementation and successful usage of an
integrated computerized accounting system
EL-Con INC. Jan. 1979 - Mar. 1983
Alexandria, Virginia
Accountant
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for the company including,
financial statements, budgets, quarterly reports, cost bank reconciliation
and taxes. Key accomplishments:
Established an effective credit and collection system which resulted in
increased profits
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EDUCATION
MBA, Ohio State University, 1979
Major - Marketing
Minor - Finance
Graduated with Honors
BA, Virginia State University, 1978
Major - Accounting
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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