Human Resources Customer Service
Resume:
Mark A. Scovera, CPA
Jupiter, FL 33458
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CAREER PROFILE
Certified Public Accountant with experience ranging from the Big Four Audit to a CFO. Qualifications include:
Finance and Accounting SEC-10K/10Q Management Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions SEC, S-1 and S-3 Financial Reporting
System Implementation Leadership Experience Internal Controls
GAAP Financial Statements Budgeting/Forecasting Staff Development/Training
Financial Modeling ERP Conversions FP& A
Ad-Hoc Reporting Public Company Experience Former Arthur Andersen auditor Delivered strong and measurable financial and operational gains through expertise in cost reduction initiatives, standardization, accounting, and system implementation. Superb oral and written communication, supervisory, problem solving, negotiating, interpersonal, multi-tasking and analytical skills. Viewed as a Strategic Partner to the Executive Suite. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Access, Microsoft GP Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Open Systems, Intacct, Quickbooks and SaaS.
Industry experience includes finance, service, wholesale/distribution/logistics, retail, manufacturing, and high tech.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Director of Finance
Global Sticks Express, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL Oct 2016 to present Global Sticks Express is the world’s premiere golf club shipping provider. As a company founded by golfers, we know first-hand how much of a hassle it can be traveling with your sticks. In 2011, we set out to solve that problem once and for all by creating a service that allows golfers to conveniently and affordably ship their clubs to any destination.
• Upgraded the financial system from Quickbooks to Intacct.
• Responsible for accounting, finance, human resources and administrative function in an e-commerce, high growth environment in which revenue grew 180%.
• Manage extremely large amounts of data, organizing into meaningful information for financial and operational analysis.
• Maintain external relationships with banks, insurance companies, payroll service providers and human resources consultants.
• Active participant in the Company’s Executive Committee.
• Organized and disseminated all financial and most operational diligence items to potential new investment groups.
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Vice President of Finance Jun 2015 to Dec 2015
Dreman Value Management, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL Aug 2016 to Sep 2016 Dreman Value Management, LLC, is a leading contrarian value investment management firm. Since its founding, the firm has consistently stayed true to the contrarian style of investing.
• Lead finance and administration for a leading contrarian value investment management firm.
• Responsible for accounting, finance, human resources, information technology and all administrative functions.
• Explored methods to run the firm’s administration more efficiently and cost effectively, resulting in a 30% reduction in costs during my tenure.
• Filed all required SEC documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinated with external auditors to complete the audit in record time, despite the change of personnel one month earlier.
• Worked with external consultants on complex financial models to market the small and mid cap business for sale. These efforts resulted in a partial sale of the business six months later.
Chief Financial Officer Jan 2016 to Jul 2016
IT Advisors, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL
IT Advisors, LLC, is a computer consulting and service firm. The firm focused on serving large doctor’s offices and hospitals with HIPAA compliance.
• Lead finance and accounting in an environment where revenue grew 70%.
• Forming controls, policies and procedures to fit within the operational model.
• Establishing budget to maximize cash flows an opportunities for the Company.
• Reduced >90 day accounts receivable balances by over 50% through establishment of a system of constant communication with customers.
• Refine internal functions with a customer service focus.
• Automate payment methods with banks to improve cash flow and payment performance through the establishment of credit card acceptance and ACH. Chief Financial Officer May 2004 to Jun 2015
Access Florida Finance Corporation, Tallahassee, FL Assist economic development through financing of businesses, continuous education and development of business owners.
• Controlled entire accounting and finance function, using a hands-on approach, including a business loan portfolio and an annual external GAAP financial statement audit.
• Consulted companies of all sizes on capitalization and Merger and Acquisition issues, from entrepreneurial to medium sized global organizations.
• Managed the organization’s Treasury function to maximize investment returns while providing the necessary liquidity.
• Developed the Company’s system of Internal Controls.
• Leading executive in the Company and the lead contact to the Board of Directors.
• Converted customers to ACH payment system from a manual system resulting in a 50% reduction of bad debt to a level of 6%.
Mark A. Scovera, CPA
331 Kingfisher Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
****.*******@*****.***
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• Partnered with executive lenders at banks across Florida to strengthen referral relationships.
• Functioned as the lead underwriter on all loan applications.
• Proven self-starter in this dynamic environment. Extremely proactive in the identification of issues.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Chief Financial Officer
Huffmaster Management, Inc., Troy, MI Dec 2001 to Mar 2004 Security management and consulting firm
Corporate Controller
Nanovation Technologies, Northville, MI Dec 2000 to Nov 2001 High-technology start-up firm designing and developing fully integrated optical circuits for the telecommunications industry.
Divisional Controller
Detrex Corporation, Southfield, MI Aug 1997 to Nov 2000 Publicly traded $85 million specialty chemical distributor and manufacturer. Corporate Controller
Nordlie, Incorporated, Warren, MI May 1995 to Jul 1997
$30 million floral wholesaler with nine locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Experienced Audit Senior
Arthur Andersen LLP, Detroit, MI Sep 1990 to May 1995 Specialized in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale industries. EDUCATION & LICENSES:
Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting, cum laude, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Michigan, Registered Real Estate Broker, State of Florida
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & OTHER:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
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