PETER F. SAHUC, SR., CPA
*** ******* ****** ... *********, ** 70503 ... acy7ju@r.postjobfree.com ... c/txt 337-***-**** Dear Selection Committee,
Inherent in today’s business world is the desire to make a profit, by selling products and services or by decreasing the cost of doing business. A CFO who is a critical thinker and creative problem solver is a rare find in the corporate sector. One who has added experience as a Quality Manager is an even rarer find. If you lack this piece of your corporate puzzle, or if you are faced with challenges too complex for your current financial and operations personnel, please consider talking to me.
My experience acquired while handling the ever-changing financial issues of a regional medical equipment and supply company for the past 19 years is unique. When dealing with money and financial data, maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and accuracy are necessary for a business to run smoothly and to succeed. I have been blessed with the ability to review financial information quickly and accurately, and I have a keen eye for locating inaccuracies and finding opportunities for potential growth. The attached résumé details several of my noteworthy successes which I hope interest you. My roots in Acadiana are deep. My father, Nolan J. Sahuc enjoyed an exemplary career in music education. He served 30+ years on staff at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette School of Music (including six years as department head); he was appointed State Supervisor of Music for the Louisiana Department of Education; and he was inducted in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 1989. My mother supported my father and successfully raised seven children on a professor’s salary. I have always strived to continue in their legacy of commitment to family, loyalty to the employer, and integrity, which was handed down through the generations. Perhaps the greatest lesson my parents instilled in us was that our true character is reflected in all that we do. Please include me in your interview process. Your time will not be wasted. Respectfully submitted,
Peter F. Sahuc, Sr., CPA
Enclosure: Résumé, References
IMMEDIATE VALUE TO YOU:
o Accurate, Committed,
Decisive, Dependable, Honest,
Innovative, Intuitive, Logical,
Loyal, Tenacious, Total
Integrity, and Trustworthy
o Bottom-Line and Solutions
Oriented
o Change Agent
o Complete Problem Solver:
Assess Situation, Develop and
Implement Solution, and Test
for Desired Results
o Excellent Troubleshooter
o Unemotional when Presenting
Facts
o Tough-minded
PETER F. SAHUC, SR., CPA
107 Phillip Avenue ... Lafayette, LA 70503 ... acy7ju@r.postjobfree.com ... c/txt 337-***-**** CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Signature: Problem Solver / Finds A Way ... Creative/Critical Thinker ... Loyal ... Prolific Writer Experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in Louisiana with 20+ years of accounting/supervisory experience and comprehensive knowledge of financial statement preparation and analysis, internal routine and controls, sales, property and payroll tax reporting, employee and customer relations, computer software and hardware management, training and supervision of personnel, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage in problem analysis and develop strategic solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accounting Software (setup and execution)
Annual Write Ups
Bank Reconciliations
Cash Journals
Dealing with Regulatory Authorities
Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis
Financial Modeling/Reporting
Forecasting
Income Tax Returns
IRS Audit
IT networking (hardware and software)
Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Integration
MS Excel (proficient)
Planning & Risk Management
Property and Payroll Tax Reporting
Quality System Set Up (ISO 9000)/Quality Manager
Revenue, Profit Optimization & Tax Planning
Sales Taxes
Strategic Business Plans (creating/executing)
Tax Research
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
CFO ... PERFORMANCE MEDICAL GROUP, INC ... Lafayette, LA ... 1995 to 2015 Prepared monthly financial statements with related schedules, supervised and trained accounting & operations personnel, managed computer system and other physical assets. Served as Company Quality Manager. Promoted from Controller.
Improved inventory management through implementing simple, yet effective policies/procedures. Increased cash flow; Reduced losses (spoilage, outdating, failure to invoice deliveries, and overstocking).
Oversaw purchase, installation and management of new computer network, including hardware and software (evaluation, selection, installation, and management of new accounting software package). Reduced monthly financial report preparation time by 67%; Increased efficiency.
As Quality Manager, set up company-wide quality system, which was audited annually by an independent firm and registered for compliance with ISO 9002 standards.
Primary Company Representative during IRS federal tax record audit with successful results.
Implemented Simple IRA plan to replace Company’s 401K plan, which had been discontinued years earlier.
Maintained high level of customer satisfaction despite substantial reduction in personnel, product inventory, and other company resources.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
COMPUTER NETWORK SETUP (Y2K)
o Identified possible computer issue;
researched, implemented, and
trained staff with no down time.
INVENTORY
o Reduced losses in inventory
through improved security,
internal control and development /
implementation of simple, yet
effective policies and procedures.
QUALITY SYSTEM
o Attained ISO 9002 certification by
developing/implementing
company quality system.
INCREASED PERSONAL EFFICIENCY IN
PRODUCING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
o Decreased completion time from
three weeks to one week of work.
Peter F. Sahuc, Sr., CPA - Page 2
MILITARY
LOUISIANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ... Abbeville, LA ... 1988 to 1993 Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader / Battalion Tactical Intelligence Officer Managed activities of enlisted personnel, maintained high state of readiness, developed, implemented, & supervised training programs, and participated in strategic & tactical planning. Key Accomplishments:
Honor Graduate, Infantry Officer Basic Course (Fort Benning, GA) in recognition of outstanding performance in academics, physical fitness, & leadership abilities.
Developed innovative training programs, which motivated soldiers and improved their performance in simulated battlefield settings.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial Institutions Examiner Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions - Lafayette, LA 8 years Accountant Stephen Byrne & Associates - Lafayette, LA 1.5 years Bookkeeper Oliver E Blanchard, Sr., CPA – Lafayette, LA 2 years Assistant Manager Mr. Cook Restaurants - Lafayette, LA 7 years COMMUNITY SERVICE AND AWARDS
SERVICE - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Charter Treasurer, Grand Knight, St. Pius Council 8901 Charter Member, Faithful Navigator, Msgr. Fernand Gouaux 4th Degree Assembly 2199 State Culture of Life Chair, District Deputy #38, Louisiana State Council Diocesan Patriotic Chair, First Director of Religion and Pro-Life, Louisiana District 4th Degree SERVICE – ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
President, Usher Society
Long Range Advancement Plan Core Team/Building Committee/Administrative Committee Co-Chair of First Parish Fundraising Campaign (proceeds over $1MM) AWARDS
Knight of the Year, St. Pius X Knights of Columbus, Council 8901 Assembly Family of the Year, Msgr. Fernand Gouaux, 4th Degree Assembly #2199 District Family of the Year, Louisiana District 4th Degree
“To Be A Patriot” Award/Patriotism Award, Bienville Province (5 states), 4th Degree Knights of Columbus EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Certified Public Accountant – Licensed in the State of Louisiana Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Major: Accounting University of Louisiana-Lafayette, LA
PETER F. SAHUC, SR., CPA
107 Phillip Avenue ... Lafayette, LA 70503 ... acy7ju@r.postjobfree.com ... c/txt 337-***-**** REFERENCES
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