Management Accounting

Neal Odom

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Dallas, Texas 75230

Cell 214-***-****

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Profile

** ***** ** ****** ********* management in dynamic and challenging environments

** ****s as a Controller and CFO

Experienced and effective in departmental, mid and executive levels

Proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel, and adapt to new software quickly

Recognized for accomplishments in Accounting, Human Resources, Staff and Project Management

Excellent interpersonal skills with superiors, clients, customers, brokers, investors and vendors

Polished, intelligent, articulate, decisive, accountable and creative, with a drive for excellence

Summary of Experience

Executive/Administrative Management in multiple industries, including food manufacturing, home construction, facility management, personal and commercial insurance, movie production, restaurant design, hospitality management and commercial real estate

Accounting and Finance Management, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, posting, bank relations, reconciliations, compliance and licensing, corporate records, procedures, workflows, audits, and coordinating state and federal tax returns

Human Resource Management, including staff management, payroll, record maintenance, group benefits, recruiting/interviewing, employee relations/disputes, policies and procedures, disciplinary issues and training

Selected Achievements

Reduced past due receivables over 90 days by 78% by implementing policies and procedures, utilizing existing system utilities, and resolving invoicing discrepancies

Reduced SG&A expenses by 22% by consolidating departmental purchasing, and implementing a fair allocation process on shared expenses

Reduced turnover by 83% by adding cost effective incentives, benefits, amenities and services

Developed and implemented workflows that improved processes, communications and cost control

Eliminated or reduced various state and federal penalties and tax issues left unresolved from predecessors

Developed an international marketing program resulting in sales to Mexico, Canada and Hong Kong

Named “Employee of the Year” at multiple companies

Named one of the top MBA students in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area by the Dallas Business Journal

First to receive the Certificate of International Business from Univ. of North Texas, Denton, Texas

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Work History & Experience

(Some companies are related and have common ownership)

Weir Brothers Contracting, LLC, Dallas, TX - Commercial Construction, Aggregate April 2016 to Current

Controller - Accounting, Equipment Registrations & Record Maintenance, TWC,

Franchise, Sales & Use and IFTA Tax Filings

RREAF Holdings, LLC, Dallas, TX - Commercial Real Estate Investment June 2010 to Feb 2016

CFO – Accounting & Financial Management for over 70 entities, Bank & Investors Relations

Curley Financial Group, Dallas, TX - Financial Management June 2008 to June 2010

Scaffold Industry Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Inc., Dallas, TX

International Managers, Inc., Dallas, TX - Commercial Claims Management

CFO/Controller - Accounting & Financial Management, HR, IT, Operations

Foggy Notions Unlimited, LLC, Richardson, TX - Film Production May 2007 to June 2008

Writer, Accounting Manager, Assistant to Executive Producer

MarketScout Corp., Inc., Dallas, TX - Wholesale P&C Insurance (MGA) June 2006 to May 2007

CFO, Vice President of Finance - Accounting & Financial Management, HR, IT, Operations

Curley Insurance Group, LLC, Dallas, TX - Commercial & Residential Insurance May 2001 to June 2006

Controller - Accounting & Financial Management, HR, IT and Operations for six companies

(P&C Insurance & Benefits, Standard & Surplus Markets, Wholesale Commercial Brokerage,

Risk Retention Group, Insurance Claims Management, Premium Finance with a Captive Book)

T.L. Venture, Inc., Justin, TX - Special Event Facility and Conference Center April 1997 to May 2001

Controller - Accounting & Financial Management, HR, Bank Relations

Heritage Classic Homes, Inc., Canton, GA - Custom Home Building & Design Oct. 1995 to March 1997

Director of Operations - Accounting & Human Resource Management

Odom Foods, Inc., Kennesaw, GA - Specialty Dessert & Food Manufacturing May 1993 to Oct. 1995

Executive Vice President - Marketing, Product Packaging, Office Administration

Education

MBA from Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas; December 2001; concentration in Accounting; GPA 3.75; Sigma Beta Delta; 1999-2000 MBA Student Association Officer; 2000-2001 MBA Student Association President; Student Advisor to the MBA Program Director.

BBA from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas; August 1992; Major: Business Administration with a marketing track; GPA 3.4; Certificate of International Business.

* References available upon request.

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