RANDALL G. THOMPSON
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Professional with over 10 years of financial operations management experience. Extensive background in all phases of finance and accounting operations including GAAP accounting, treasury / cash management, financial reporting, accounts receivable / payable, strategic planning / budgeting, payroll, internal controls, insurance, grants & contracts management, audits and compliance with State & Federal regulations. Team player, high integrity, strong work ethic, results oriented, self-starter and detail oriented. Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Sage Accounting software and Paycor Payroll software.
EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
EXPERIENCE: Director of Finance, September 2009 to Present
Alston Wilkes Society, Columbia, South Carolina
Responsible for all fiscal aspects of non-profit organization with a $9.5 Million budget and 140 employees to include GAAP accounting, Federal and State funds management, treasury/cash management, internal controls, financial reporting, grants and contracts management, accounts receivable / payable, budgeting, insurance, procurement, payroll, 401(k), and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Supervise Finance Department staff. Participate in Exec. Management Team. Reduced insurance premiums over $15,000 & secured new real estate financing at lower rates reducing interest expenses. Converted all financial data from a manual system to Sage / Peachtree Accounting software and passed 8 annual financial audits conducted by an outside CPA.
Consultant, January 2007 to August 2009
Thompson Business Services, Columbia, South Carolina
Self-employed Consultant with start-up company offering services of commercial financing & equipment leasing; property tax and workers’ comp. reviews until the global economic crisis and demise of credit markets during the Great Recession.
Executive Vice President, May 2003 to November 2006
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina
Senior management responsibility a non-profit organization originating and servicing over $3.5 Billion of education loans. Responsible for overall management of client repayment, support services, Government fund accounting
Executive Vice President, April 2001 to May 2003
Greenville Casualty Insurance Company, Greer, South Carolina
Instrumental in obtaining South Carolina Property & Casualty insurer license for this start-up company offering automobile insurance. Prepared annual and quarterly Statutory statements to regulatory entities. Responsible for financial management including GAAP accounting using Sage / Peachtree Accounting, financial reporting, payroll, tax filings and budgeting.
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EXPERIENCE (Continued):
Co-Owner, June 1996 to March 2001
Insurance Specialty Products, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina
Co-Founded this start-up General Agency processing insurance through agents in South Carolina. Managed daily operations. Responsible for financial management including GAAP accounting using Sage / Peachtree Accounting, financial reporting, human resources, payroll, tax filings and budgeting. Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of information technology.
Consolidated Insurance Group, Inc., June 1988 to May 1996
Vice President, January 1989 to May 1996
American Centennial Insurance Company, Columbia, South Carolina
General Manager for South Carolina branch with $42 Million in revenues. Responsible for overall management of underwriting, agency operations, claims, data processing, financial, accounting and statistical reporting functions. Company phased out S.C. office following loss of bid in January 1994. Managed the closing of the office over 18 months including the runoff of $42 Million in revenues and the appropriate termination of 80 employees.
Controller, June 1988 to January 1989
Wesco Insurance Company, Wilmington, Delaware
Responsible for financial management including preparation of quarterly statements filed with various state insurance departments and internal audit.
Johnson & Higgins, February 1980 to June 1988
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer/Secretary, January 1986 to June 1988
Neighborhood Insurance Center, Inc. (a J&H Co.), Charlotte, North Carolina
Involved in start-up of company to market personal lines insurance products to a financial institution’s customers. Responsible for financial management and administration of the daily operations, including accounting, human resources, cash management, budgeting, tax filings, procurement, implemented and maintained computer systems. Participated in Executive Management Team.
Assistant Treasurer, February 1980 to January 1986
Johnson & Higgins of GA. Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible for financial management of Birmingham and Miami branch offices. Supervised all general accounting functions, prepared all financial reports, supervised accounts receivable and premiums payable, cash management, budgeting and tax filings. Started with the company as a Junior Accountant and promoted to Staff Accountant prior to advancing to Assistant Treasurer.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Graduate of Leadership Columbia
Member of Spring Valley Rotary Club - Paul Harris Fellow
Active Member of Northeast Presbyterian Church
Member of Ed Adventure and Riverbanks Zoo
Former Boy Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster (Eagle Scout)