L. Jeffrey Hayes CPA 770-***-****
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Professional Profile
Experienced executive with a proven history of developing and managing successful and productive accounting teams, and in designing and implementing appropriate accounting systems and internal control structures.
Certified Public Accountant – active
Strong IT skills including SQL
Solid manufacturing experience
Working knowledge of ERP and
accounting systems
Georgia Registered Agent -Property,
Casualty, Health, and Accident
Working knowledge of insurance and
reinsurance transactions
Professional Accomplishments:
Management and Development of Personnel
Managed several multi-discipline accounting staffs ranging from 4 to 70 people. Implemented cross functional and formal training programs to foster job satisfaction among accounting personnel and to increase efficiencies within the accounting and finance groups.
Accounting System Design
Structured the accounting systems and reporting for 4 entrepreneurial companies in preparation for eventual sale to private equity investors. Implemented 7 ERP / accounting systems in publicly and privately held companies in several industries.
Implemented several web-based data capture and reporting tools. Continually improved closing and reporting processes. Designed, developed and implemented inventory control systems. Developed and implemented budgeting and forecasting tools. Implemented several payroll and expense processing and reporting solutions. Internal Control and Governance
Successfully led Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing project for publicly held accelerated filer.
Led the adoption and implementation of the COSO internal control framework for a mid-sized privately held company.
Finance and Planning
Facilitated the sale of 4 companies involving leverage buyouts of private owners. Assisted with two public company mergers.
Managed budgeting and forecasting for all departments and profit channels. Improved banking structures to reduce fees and interest. L. Jeffrey Hayes *********@*****.***
Work History:
Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Optimed Health Plans Fayetteville, GA. December 2018 to Present A private equity held third party administrator of health and accident insurance plans. Director of Advisory Services
Windham Brannon Atlanta, GA. September 2016 to December 2018 A Certified Public Accounting Firm.
Executive Director of Accounting
HavenBrook Homes Duluth, GA. October 2014 to September 2016 A private equity held property management company. Vice President- Controller
Safe-Guard Products International Atlanta, GA. - April 2005 to October 2014 A private equity held provider of service warranty products for the automotive industry. Director of Accounting and Internal Audit
Verso Technologies, Inc. Atlanta, GA. - February 2004 to April 2005 A publicly held software developer and manufacturer of telephony and network equipment and solutions.
Vice President of Finance / Corporate Controller
STI Knowledge, Inc. Atlanta, GA. - July 2000 to February 2004 A private equity held computer helpdesk and services company. Director of Accounting
Mindspring Enterprises, Inc. (ITC Group) Atlanta, GA. – August 1999 to July 2000 A publicly held Internet service provider.
Controller
AvData Systems, Inc., Atlanta Ga. (ITC Group) Atlanta, GA. -March 1998 to August 1999
A privately held provider of satellite data network solutions. Regional Controller
ABM Janitorial Services, Atlanta GA. - February 1990 to March 1998 A subsidiary of ABM Industries Inc., a publicly held service provider. Plant Controller
USG Interiors, Inc., Cartersville GA. - April 1988 to February 1990 Publicly held roll former of acoustical ceiling grid L. Jeffrey Hayes *********@*****.***
Assistant Controller - Plant Operations
Graphics Management (W.R. Bean and Sons) Atlanta, GA. - June 1985 to January 1988
Privately held printer of large periodicals
Accounting Supervisor
Kawneer Co. Jonesboro GA. - January 1981 to June 1985 Publicly held manufacturer of architectural aluminum products Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Trevecca Nazarene University; Nashville TN.