CFO
Resume:
Stephen R. Farrier
Alpharetta, GA 30022
*********@*****.***
Summary
Experienced financial and operational leader proficient in managerial, financial, and cost accounting functions, turn-
around planning and execution, risk management, treasury management, strategic planning, analysis, budgeting and
forecasting, and internal controls. A proven leader with a history of successful achievement of objectives across
multiple functional areas, including accounting, finance, sales and marketing, procurement, and operations.
Experience
CFO Peacock Partnership, Inc. Atlanta, GA 2014 to Present
CFO of $25 million holding company for real estate development, architectural and construction firms specializing in
the healthcare sector. Responsible for the management of financial functions and risk management of all business
units including treasury management, bonding, insurance, banking, LOC, HR and benefits, and legal.
CFO/COO Hermosa Construction Group, LLC Atlanta, GA 2012 to 2013
CFO and COO of $20 million federal 8(a) general contractor. Hired as controller and replaced CFO during turn-around
plan that eventually led to a wind-down.
• Developed work-out strategy with creditors and sureties following over $2 million in claims, and restructured
overhead to facilitate continuing operations to complete outstanding projects.
• Developed and implemented a wind-down strategy to close the company.
• Led key projects including process improvement in contract and risk management, insurance and benefits renewals
and transition from PEO to in-house payroll, as well as the facilitated the annual audit.
• Led fraud investigation regarding misappropriation and breach of duty by a former officer.
Adjunct Professor DeVry University Orlando, FL 2011 to 2012
Part-time professor of business and management. Coursework includes introduction to principles of business and
management concepts including SWOT analysis, planning, leadership, communication, finance, and entrepreneurism.
Principal and CFO United Wall Systems, Inc. Winter Garden, FL 34787 2008 to 2010
Co-owner of newly formed specialty contracting firm. Developed growth and financial strategy. Held full P&L
responsibility, achieving profitability and revenue in excess of $5 million in less than 2 years during significantly
downturned economy.
• Developed and implemented business plan and growth strategy used to build new business. Named ABC Central
Florida Business of the Year for 2009.
• Analyzed and monitored trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of goods sold,
expenses and capital expenditures, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances to ensure the
appropriate allocation of resources, leveraging opportunities for efficiencies.
• Managed relationships with surety and bankers.
• Led implementation of new business processes to streamline and enhance operations. Identified and removed
obstacles to success.
• Identified growth opportunities and introduced complementary services into existing and new market segments.
• Led creation and implementation of finance department including systems, controls, and processes. Customized
chart of accounts in financial system to streamline A/P, A/R and job costing functions. Oversaw annual budget to
control costs. Forecasted cash flow and expenditures to identify areas of need and allocate appropriate resources.
Vice President B&B Interior Systems, Inc. Winter Garden, FL 34787 2006 to 2008
Recruited to develop market strategy and launch new branch of a $35 million company headquartered in Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. Achieved profitability within 7 months and grew revenue from zero to $10 million within two years.
Responsible for all activities of branch, including growth strategy, competitor analysis, financial planning & analysis
(FP&A), budgets for G&A, COGS and OHA, human resources, project management, safety and quality programs.
Personally generated sales of over $14 million, while leveraging strategic relationships to facilitate the successful
emergence of the organization in new geographic area. Outgrew parent organization in profitability and revenue within
two years. Recognized for outstanding safety performance after developing innovative program, which resulted in zero
safety incidents, zero lost time injuries and zero OSHA violations.
Project Manager Total Interiors, Inc. Kansas City, KS 66103 2003 to 2006
Built successful additional division of $28 million regional company, resulting in personal sales of $7 million per year.
Analyzed reports, specifications and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates, while
consulting with clients, vendors, other functional groups to ensure estimates and final proposals were accurate, which
resulted in a capture rate of 27%. Managed projects through the planning, execution and completion.
SRF
Stephen R. Farrier
CFO/COO Contemporary Construction Services, Inc. Orlando, FL 32805 1999 to 2003
Promoted from Chief Estimator to President/Branch Manager to CFO/COO within geographically expanding
organization to position the firm to recover from over-extension. Assumed control of all operations in Florida and
Oklahoma, implementing turn-around plan that increased profit margins by 24% while decreasing expenses through
concentration on core competencies and cost controls.
• Led implementation of a new sales and marketing plan that included retaining a public relations firm, enhanced trade
show participation, revamped web presences and formed an in-house communication department.
• Restructured corporate human resource management by converting from a staff-leasing service company to internal
payroll, workmen’s compensation, 401(k), and other benefits administration. Implemented Drug Free Workplace,
Safety, and Return to Work programs. Created formal job descriptions and a performance appraisal.
• Streamlined corporate structure to a shared-services platform in order to increase efficiency and upgraded
information technology systems for to enhance multi-unit communications.
• Managed sales and estimating, accounting and human resources and field production teams in the local office and
oversaw the operations of two satellite offices for this regional contractor.
Chief Estimator Mader Southeast, Inc. Orlando, FL 32809 1997 to 1999
Managed the sales and estimating team for top regional construction company. Management responsibilities included
sales forecasting, bid selection and marketing. Increased annual revenue from $20 million to over $34 million while
increasing net profit.
Chief Estimator Eliason & Knuth Companies, Inc. Ocoee, FL 34761 1995 to 1997
Department Head responsible for the sales and estimating department of the Orlando Branch of an $85 million national
specialty contractor headquartered in Omaha, NE. Promoted from estimator position in Kansas City, MO and
transferred to struggling operation in Orlando, FL to develop turnaround plan for sales and estimating department.
Developed a sales and marketing strategy that included the recruitment and development of strong sales talent, the
launch of new marketing collateral materials, revamped qualification statements and enhanced trade show
involvement resulting in a first year revenue increase of 40%. Created departmental budgets for G&A and sales
forecasts. Led corporate-wide process improvement team to identify estimating department functions for written
procedures and flowcharting of all business operations to ensure standardization across the company locations.
Education
• Master of Accounting and Financial Management (Fraud Examination) DeVry University Orlando, FL
• Master of Business Administration Webster University St. Louis, MO
• Bachelor of Science in Management (Summa cum laude) Park University Parkville, MO
Professional and Community Associations
• Construction Financial Managers Association 2012 to Present
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 2011 to Present
• PCEA, Orlando, FL, Board of Directors and Education Committee Chair 2010 to 2011
• Associated Builders & Contractors, Orlando, Multiple Committees 1998 to 2010
• Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee member and Unit Commissioner 2003 to 2012
Technology Proficiency
Highly proficient at Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, advanced MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint
and MS Project. Experienced with various accounting, analytics and ERP software including Quick Books, Timberline,
and Maxwell (Pro Contractor).
Military Service
United States Navy Avionics Technician USS Kitty Hawk 1990 to 1993
• Operation Desert Shield (Persian Gulf) and Operation Restore Hope (Somalia) veteran
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