STEPHEN R. HAMLYN

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Seffner, Florida 33584-5704 Email: ac0zda@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Qualified by progressive and highly successful experience from entry-level staff through director/chief financial officer including “Big 4” public accounting, Fortune 200 manufacturing, Fortune 1000 manufacturing, construction, architectural engineering, consultation services, and state fair industry. Working knowledge of compliance requirements for Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, section 404. Developed, implemented, and directed start-up Internal Audit Department and directed Finance and Accounting Departments. Team player with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills and proven organizational and leadership ability. Demonstrated IT and PC proficiency.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hamlyn & Associates, Tampa, Florida Apr 2010 – Present

Consultant

Provide consultation services to private industry and governmental entities within the finance, accounting, and auditing disciplines

Conducted review of client’s fleet maintenance operations which resulted in estimated annual savings in excess of $320,000

Conducted review of client’s material control function at a division location which resulted in salvaging $44,000 on disposal of material before it went beyond its useful life; in addition, savings in warehousing and re-handling were $62,000 the first year with a five year savings of approximately $300,000 anticipated

Conducted review of client's telephone apparatus repair shop which determined that approximately $265,000 in new instrument purchases could have been averted

Conducted review of client's scrap credits at a steel fabrication plant which resulted in savings of approximately $82,000 annually

Florida State Fair Authority, Tampa, Florida Jun 2008 – Apr 2010

Assistant Controller

Coordinated and supervised the day-to-day work of Accounting Department personnel for the Authority which is charged by the Florida Legislature with the responsibility of staging an annual fair to serve the State and operating the fair facilities as a self-supporting enterprise

Performed monthly and year-end closing procedures, prepared/reviewed monthly and year-end financial statements

Coordinated and assisted in the year-end performance audit work with the Authority’s public accountants

Performed oversight of the competitive bid process and corresponding documentation in accordance with Florida Statutes and policies

Fostered business relationships and coordinated activities with various outside agencies including auditors, bankers, attorneys, insurance carriers, and contractors as required

Hamlyn & Associates, Tampa, Florida Jul 2005 – Jun 2008

Consultant

Provided consultation services to private industry and governmental entities within the finance, accounting, and auditing disciplines

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Collman & Karsky Architects, Inc., Tampa, Florida Mar 2004 – Jul 2005

Controller

Supervised and coordinated the work of Finance Department personnel

Performed monthly and year-end closing procedures, prepared/reviewed monthly and year-end financial statements

Coordinated and assisted in the year-end closing work with the company’s external accountants

Developed and implemented cash flow control, forecasting, and reporting procedures

Established and implemented improved banking relations and accounts reconciliation processes

Identified and implemented improved processes for property control, payroll, cash management, and client/vendor relations

Steward-Mellon Company, Tampa, Florida Apr 2000 – May 2003

Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Planned, established, and implemented a new computerized accounting system for this installation subcontractor of marble, tile, terrazzo, and industrial floor coverings for commercial and residential customers located principally in Florida and Georgia

Performed monthly and year-end closing procedures, prepared/reviewed monthly and year-end financial statements, and coordinated and assisted in the year-end audit work with the company's public accountants

Responsible for all company human resource activities

Performed all weekly payroll procedures from data collection through issuance of payroll checks

Performed all backup accounts receivable customer billing/collection, credit management, and accounts payable vouching/vendor payment procedures

Developed and implemented job cost management procedures and supervised and coordinated the work of Finance and Accounting Department personnel

PRIOR WORK HISTORY SUMMARY

Director, Internal Audit Florida Steel Corporation (Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc.), Tampa, FL

Senior Auditor / Internal Audit Manager Jim Walter Corporation (Walter Industries, Inc.), Tampa, FL

Audit Senior Arthur Young & Co., CPA’s (Ernst & Young, LLP / EY), Tampa, FL

COMPUTER SKILLS

Knowledge of a variety of computer software packages including MAS 90 version 4.30 Sage Software, Microsoft Dynamics GP, SyteLine Accounting, J.D. Edwards One World Xe, Axentis Enterprise (SOX Administration), Deltek Sema4 version 9.0 Financial Management Software for Architects and Engineers, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, ComputerEase, AccPac Plus, SAP Business Suite, UNIX Operating System, BST Financial Accounting, Seagate Crystal Reports, and Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint / Access.

EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting American Society of Notaries

University of South Florida National Association of Accountants

Tampa, Florida Institute of Internal Auditors

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