Manager Professional Experience

W. WESLEY BICKHAM, CPA, CFE, CFF

Phone: 678-***-**** ● Email: ac0poi@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCIAL MANAGER & CORPORATE SECURITY EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SECURITY STRATEGY & EXECUTION

Distinguished professional with more than 20 years of combined experience in leading accounting operations and corporate security programs. Certified Public Accountant who works consistently to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and accountability. Demonstrated experience in leading corporate accounting operations including financial and tax reporting, financial forecasting and budgeting, internal controls and auditing, and fraud investigations. Outstanding leader, communicator, and trainer who can work collaboratively with all levels of staff and motivate teams to perform at optimal levels. Eager to take on new challenges in a permanent role to help organizations mitigate risks, protect assets, and drive innovative strategies that promote profitable results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Executive Leadership ● Staff Training & Development ● Accounting Operations

Budget Management ● Financial Variance Analysis ● Business Valuations ● Risk Assessment ● Corporate Audits

Forecasting ● Contract Negotiations ● General Ledger & Accounting Subsystems Implementations

● Multi-Million Dollar Project Management ● Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examinations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JCI COMPANIES, Acworth Ga. 2014 –Present Controller

Direct all aspects of the corporate finance function. Advise CEO on value of potential acquisition and new store openings. Establish all accounting policies and processes. Manage monthly financial statements preparations and analysis for external reporting to private equity investment firm.

Key Accomplishments

Designed budgeting and forecasting models for business operations and implemented store manager level forecasting participation to drive employee engagement

Redesigned General Ledger system to standardize chart of accounts across legal entities to implement consolidating financial reporting

Review internal audit reports for adherence to company standards

Provide financial and budget variance analysis to management and recommend corrective action

Manage yearend financial reporting process with independent public accounting firm to produce financial reports for private equity investment firm.

Developed and implemented robust system of internal controls for inventory, cash and accounts receivable systems which resulted in the company passing their first audit from the Alcohol, Tabaco and Firearms Bureau

WESLEY BICKHAM, CPA,CFE,PC Marietta, GA 2011 – 2014

President

Specializing in assisting clients navigate through various complex financial issues including: accounting system selection and implementation, forecasting and budgeting; financial statement preparation and analysis; internal control design and review; fraud prevention, detection, and response; and business taxes.

Key Accomplishments:

Train client personnel on proper daily, monthly and year end accounting procedures related to maintaining general ledger and accounting subsystems.

Independently prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Analyze client’s internal controls for deficiencies and recommend appropriate mitigating actions.

Expertly perform fraud investigations for businesses and quantify damages due to management or employee fraud and theft.

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Phone: 678-***-**** ● Email: ac0poi@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC., Atlanta, GA and Memphis, TN 1994 – 2011

Director of Security Programs & Policies (2007 – 2011)

Recognized for success in previous roles in accounting, internal controls, and corporate security and promoted to role with increased responsibility. Directed domestic and international staff in identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security programs, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in areas of physical, personal, and reputational risk. Led a team of six.

Key Accomplishments:

Championed standard Physical Security Risk Assessment Survey and Physical Security System Designs. Managed and prioritized $6 million distribution center and life cycle equipment replacement budget for Physical Security.

Designed and implemented Traveler Security program. Spearheaded the development of a traveler tracking system that allowed for pre-trip security, medical reporting, and real time intelligence capacity.

Developed Internal Investigation Quality Control System to reduce investigative liability risks for the company and Field Security Managers. Led internal investigations for corporate offices on as needed basis.

Served as a key strategist for Work Place Violence policy and developed an e-based educational course for all company employees and instructor-led classes for Managers and Supervisors.

Managed, designed, and implemented executive protection details. Provided security for Board of Directors, shareholder meetings, and special corporate events.

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC., Atlanta, GA 1994 – 2011

Corporate Security Manager (2004 – 2007)

Tapped by senior leadership to lead company-wide security initiatives to standardize security practices across 32 Division Security Managers. Successfully created and implemented $30 million Productions Security Upgrade project working to find the most cost-effective ways to address corporate security needs.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed security standards for production facilities and selected affordable, electronic access control and CCTV systems that monitored facilities.

Performed internal investigations for corporate offices on as needed basis.

Developed and coordinated security plans during labor actions.

Internal Control Manager (2002 – 2004)

Managed oversight of field controls environment through review of risk indicators and performance of risked based audits. Led the execution of the annual field controls audit, full service audit, and physical verification programs which safeguarded company assets and ensured accurate revenue and expense reporting.

Key Accomplishments:

Led comprehensive training of field personnel for all functions on the processes and internal control which safeguarded company assets, ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act as well as accurate revenue and expense reporting.

Instrumental in leading cross-functional fraud investigations which exposed over $2 million of employee fraud.

Senior Accounting Manager, Financial & Tax Reporting (1998 – 2002)

Promoted to role and led financial and tax reporting for Mid-South Division that had gross revenues of $552 million and an asset base of $158 million. Managed General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Route Settlement, Marketing Funds, and Divisional Internal Audit departments. Provided leadership and strategic direction to a team of 25.

Key Accomplishments:

Recruited by senior leadership to assist in the acquisition accounting for the Ouachita Bottling Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Canada, and the Herb Bottling Group.

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Phone: 678-***-**** ● Email: ac0poi@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES:

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, Memphis, TN, Accounting Manager-Financial & Tax Reporting, 1994 – 1998

EARLIER CAREER NOTES:

Previous positions include: Accounting Manager for Fernandes DeGennaro & Associates; Consultant for KMPG; and Internal Auditor for Duron Paints & Wall Coverings.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Member of American Institute of Public Accountants and Forensic and Valuation Section

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (Current)

Certified Fraud Examiner (Current)

Certified in Financial Forensics (Current)

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