M ORRIS DeVEAUX ASHE

404-***-**** Cell acwn0t@r.postjobfree.com E mail

EXPERT ISE

Experienced accountant wi th a t rack record of providing expertise and services to

various company successes including project lead of ERP software implementation,

new business start-up, and strategic staff development in a total teamwork

environment

ACCO MP L IS H M E N TS

Operations Management

Over 30 years of experience in establishing and maintaining accounting

systems and operations.

C ORE CO MP E T ENC I ES

Understanding of Payroll Accounting/Administration

Experienced in Project Management

Advanced knowledge of Excel and large Accounting software ERPs such as

O racle

In ternational professional accounting/finance qualified

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial and in ternal control

systems, OMB A-110, A-122, and A-133 circulars, and government auditing

s tandards.

Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC Reporting ru les/regulations and able

to audit and perform research of accounting issues

SK I L L H I G H L I G H TS

Small Business Development Contract Negotiation/Expertise

Budget Dist r ibution Management

A nalysis/Expertise/Allocation

Time and Resource Optimization

Business Operations Organization

Human Resources/Employee Relations

Self-Motivated

Diverse Market/Indust ry Knowledge

Customer Oriented

Leadership/Communication Skills

Expense Controlling

Project Management

Profit Generation

E D UCAT IO N

W ilberforce University, BS -- Accounting and Management

Wilberforce, Ohio

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M ORRIS DeVEAUX ASHE

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PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

CEO & OWNER

04 /1988 Present

Ashe Accounting, Tax & Consulting Services

Snellville, GA

I n termediate knowledge of major ERP (Enterpr ise Resource Planning) software

applications.

Manage the accounting activi ties of client base which include developing, in terpreting,

a nd implementing financial and accounting concepts for financial planning and

control.

I n t roduce new accounting software in the organization that reduces the cost and t ime

t aken for accounting functions. Fu r ther, update them as per the growing needs of the

o rganization.

Design, develop, evaluate and implement new accounting systems to improve the

accounting procedures and functions followed at the organization

Study the accounting statements in addition to incomes and expenditure t rends of the

o rganization and suggest ways on gaining maximum output with minimum input.

Review and maintain revenue accounting, an understanding of revenue recognition

guidance, client contract r eview for account ing t reatment and revenue month-end

c lose.

Identify process improvement opportuni t ies to drive profitabili ty and develop

i mprovement strategies.

Assist in the month-end, quar ter-end, and year-end close for var ious clientele.

Review f inancial resul ts for completeness by prepar ing var ious reports, schedules,

a nd reconciliations.

Main tain assigned general ledger or subsidiary ledger accounts by reviewing

documents to ensure accuracy of i nformation and calculations, preparing support ing

schedules, recording appropriate journal ent r ies consistent with US GAAP, and

r econcile on a monthly basis.

04 /2014 10 /2015

ACCOUNTANT/CONSULTAN T

Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation

Atlanta, GA

Oversaw all aspects of finance for the corporation whi le report ing to the CEO.

Advised senior staff, CEO, COO, and General Manager in implementat ion of

s trategies to main tain and improve f iscal condit ion and strengthen capacity for

addit ional growth

Provided regular and comprehensive analysis and reporting of corporations direct

a nd indi rect costs wi th careful consideration of key expense l ine i tems.

Designed all f inancial models and business plans for cur rent and prospective

ventures and expansion.

Managed main tenance of general ledger and all monthly, quar terly, and annual

c losings.

Supervised all accounting practices, including revenue analysis, cash f low, payables,

a nd receivables while regularly reviewing t ransactions and analysis wi th staff

accountants

04/2002 08/2013

C ONSULTANT/ACCOUNTAN T

Resources for Residents & Communities, Inc. (RRC)

Amberwood Village Apartments @Reynoldstown

Real Estate Development Corporation

Atlanta, GA

Prepared regular f inancial reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash

f low statements, budget vs. actual statements, and other documents as required.

Maintained departmental and organization budgets

Accountable for short and long-term financial planning

Oversaw the investment of funds

Ensured adequate cash f low management

Developed and maintained change management, set up of a revenue depar tment, and

i mplementation of an accounting system

CONSULTANT/ACCOUNTAN T (cont.)

Created documentation of financial process and procedures and project management.

Supplied project and depar tmental budget information and special reports as needed

for grant applications and departmental functions.

Processed and managed all receipts, disbursements and the payroll, including payroll

t ax returns.

Worked closely wi th the auditor to ensure a t imely and thorough audit.

Conducted f inancial planning and forecasting for the functional area.

Developed and executed cost controls.

Managed low-income/transitional subsidy allocation for resident applications.

Provided regulatory compliance as needed.

03/2000 04/2001

D I V IS IONAL ACCOUN T I NG

M A NAGER

The News Group

Atlanta, GA

Assisted the corporate controller in directing the accounting functions for a 250M

m agazine and paperback dist ributor.

Functional specialist in the implementation of SUN System

Performed month-end posting and closing procedures for the SE database SUN

System

Maintained/updated financial statement reports and chart of accounts in SUN System

Prepared daily short and long-term cash management reports for Southeast Division.

04/1988 03/2000

C ONTROLLER

Prime Services Group, Inc.

M ORRIS DeVEAUX ASHE

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Atlanta, GA

Managed the f inancial and technical departments of a computer repair and sales

company

Implemented systems for t racking service calls from the ini t ial call to the final posting

of the sale.

11/1994 04/1998

SPEC IAL ASSISTANT TO T H E PRES I D E N T OF

F I NANCE

Sea Island Health Care Corporation

H U D Rural Housing Program

Atlanta, GA

Managed the f inancial operations of a nonprofi t company.

Ensured that all programs were kept within allocated budgets.

Ensured that A-133 audits were completed in a t imely manner.

Served as Project Lead of the functional business processes, drove the design and

development of the ERP software package for the parent companies and i ts various

o rganizations such as: 100+ beds nursing homes, home health agency, community

health center, a housing complex, day care centers, a pharmacy, and a clinical

l aboratory.

04/1990 11/1994

C ONSULTANT/F I NANCE D I R EC TOR

Charleston County Human Services Commission

Weatherization Program

Charleston, SC

Managed staff in maintenance of accounting records and operations of the accounting

systems

Facili tated and supervised an A-133 audit that was in compliance and completed in a

t imely manner.

Ensured that all programs were kept within allocated budgets.

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