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MARK D. HARRIS Clinton, IN ***** 765-***-****
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - CONSULTING ENTREPRENEUR
20+ years’ success leading financial solutions within the construction industry Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional financial teams tasked with delivering finance, accounting, reporting, surety, and risk management transparency and success. Talent for driving sound company financial operations in the US and Canada that generate record-setting solutions in accuracy, cost reductions, and revenue. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Business Planning
Cost Reduction and Avoidance
Cash Flow Optimization
Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives
Contract Development / Negotiations
Budget Administration / Management
P & L Accountability
Process Redesign / Change Management
Staff Development Programs
Team Building and Leadership
CAREER EXPERIENCE
HARRIS CONSULTING, Clinton, IN
Owner - Consultant (2013 to Present)
Offer consulting services for stakeholders in the construction industry, including turnarounds, restructuring, system designs, operational reviews, and cutting-edge reporting.
Served as interim CFO - Controller for companies in transition, establishing a financial roadmap and implementing effective strategies for success. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY ALTERNATIVES, LLC (IEA), Clinton, IN VP of Special Projects (2011 - 2013)
Integral participant in the integration of accounting and reporting functions of a construction sectored private equity firm in Los Angeles, directly reporting to the CFO.
Innovated and improved all management and financial reporting systems, streamlining transparency and implementing comprehensive solutions.
Led the expansion and executed the ability to maximize the existing accounting software program.
WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Clinton, IN
Executive Vice President, CFO, & Board Member (1990 - 2011) Directed all financial and accounting functions, offering a hands-on approach to resolving any legal activities or actions for all entities, in cooperation with corporate counsel.
Expanded and renewed all banking relations from local banks to Chicago based financial institutions, plus worked directly with banks in New York, Atlanta, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Toronto.
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Collaborated with major surety companies to increase bond capacity, and identify alternatives to traditional project surety.
Led the transition of ownership of the company from the first to the second generation.
Restructured the financial aspects of the sale of 75% of the company between partners, consolidating ownership of the company to one family member and spouse.
Employed numerous levels of estate and tax planning for both corporation and individuals. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Auditor (1984 - 1989) Blue and Company, LLC, Indianapolis, IN SPECIAL PROJECTS, OVERSIGHT & MANAGEMENT
Extraordinary success and experience in the consulting market.
Extensive success in the heavy construction industry that specialized in excavation, asphalt paving, bridge and highway construction, equipment rentals and heavy crane services.
Developed plant maintenance division that specialized in pharmaceutical refinery and power generation services.
Managed accounting and sub-contracts for the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, US Army Corp of Engineers, and the Department of Transportation.
More than 25-years of experience in the Union labor sector, at both the local and international level.
Developed and managed the accounting and control functions of Gas Peaker Generating plants throughout the Midwest.
Acclaimed as the 3rd largest contractor in wind farm construction in the US, and the #1 in Canada, serving over 30 states and 7 Canadian provinces.
Administered 20 business subsidiaries in the US and Canada.
Key participant in the financial growth of 650% within a four year period.
Led company to the M&A market, closing the sale to a LA, CA based private equity firm. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Indiana State University
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES
Viewpoint Construction Software Foundation Construction Software Microsoft Office
Timberline Solomon COINS Peachtree MAS 90 QuickBooks AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General Ledger Financial Statement Prep, Analysis and Consolidation Month/Quarter and Year End Closing All External Audit Prep Tax Oversight and Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Variance Analysis Process Improvements ERP Project Management Cost Accounting Contract Negotiations & Review
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