Financial Management

Brian E. Hass, CPA

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Summary

Experienced leader and small business owner who adds value not only in Financial Management, but in building a culture of success within a team to promote profitability and growth. Service oriented personality providing not only external, but internal clients, with timely and accurate data and analysis. Experienced in:

Strategic Planning

Forecasting/Budgeting

New Business Startup

Tax Compliance

Financial Management/Analysis

Project Management

HR/Benefit Management

Acquisition Review/Analysis

Financial Reporting

Training/Development

Systems Implementation

Data Mining

Professional Experience

BMH Ventures, LLC – Portland, MI

Business Co-Owner & Consultant • January 2001-Current

Created the back office of a profitable startup of BMH Ventures dba The Port in 2019 for which I am co-owner, while also building out the facility as an event venue and wine tasting room.

Designed and implemented Accounting and Human Resources functions and procedures for a company that had outsourced previously, providing real time financial data onsite.

Developing the financial business plan for two commonly owned business startups near Lansing with a late 2020 opening planned.

Bookkeeping, tax prep and quarterly projections for individuals and small businesses. State of Michigan – Lansing, MI

Accountant Manager • April 2019-July 2020

Manage the Accounting function, including month end and reporting, for Michigan Guaranty Agency and School Loan Revolving Fund.

Review and revise current procedures for better efficiency, reducing 1 task from 8 hours to 5 minutes through a formula based spreadsheet I created.

Assist with critical functions/cross training project within Agency, reducing 1 FTE.

Train, Develop and Manage 3 person staff.

Pro-MEC Engineering – Grand Ledge, MI

Financial Controller February 2016 – March 2019

Managed the Accounting, Human Resources/Benefit Management and Treasury functions for 6 commonly owned businesses in 2 separate financial systems.

Developed and maintained reporting for real-time job profitability for job shop and field service units.

Coordinated month end closure, review and periodic financial reporting.

Assisted in Strategic planning as part of 4 person executive group.

Prepared initial tax compliance for Partnership and LLC units.

Trained, Developed and Managed 2 person staff.

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OST USA – Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Financial Analyst December 2014 - January 2016

Managed specialized and complex financial and business analysis, providing recommendations to support organizational decision-making, including “what-if” analysis.

Performed Due Diligence and integration analysis for an Acquisition.

Assisted in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and analysis, ensuring an accurate and timely completion.

Developed Financial Reporting and led the review process for out of state offices.

Reviewed contracts monthly for revenue recognition entries. BDO USA – Grand Rapids, MI

Regional Financial Analyst October 2006 – August 2013

Monitored economic performance for multiple offices, preparing in depth contract/project analysis.

Leveraged Hyperion and Smartview to research, compile and analyze financial information.

Financial forecasting for Client Service units as well as National business lines Legal Counsel and Information Technology.

Provided supplemental financial analysis and reporting through the use of data mining in the Oracle based PeopleSoft system.

Taught courses in Project Management, Contract Management, Time Entry and Billing to firm associates, as well as experienced professionals in need of a refresher course. Peters Imports, Inc. – Grandville, MI

Controller January 2005 - September 2006

Directed activities of accounting, payroll and credit management staff for parent company and three subsidiaries.

Coordinated monthly and annual closings, including financial statement preparation, analysis, reporting and tax compliance.

Facilitated budget review and status meetings with various departments, providing enhanced intradepartmental communication and improved ‘customer’ service.

Managed Forex trading, purchasing Euro’s for expected future purchases.

Responsible for interviewing, training and evaluation of 4 person staff, including replacement Education & Certifications

Aquinas College – Grand Rapids, MI 1990

Dual Major - Accounting & Business Administration

Minor - Communication Ars

Graduate Studies – Master in Management program, not completed Community Involvement

Athletic Association Treasurer Portland St. Patrick School Summerfest Co-Chair Portland St. Patrick Church

Habitat for Humanity Grandville, MI

College Prep Baseball and AAU Basketball Coach

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