STEVEN A. THACKSTON, CPA

**** ******** **., ******* ** 45103

Mobile 224-***-**** EMAIL: advpxq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A challenging and rewarding position as a senior financial executive.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

In depth knowledge of financial statement preparations

20 plus years of accounting leadership.

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Extensive knowledge of MS Office, Timberline, CGC, Prolog, CIS Imaging Scanning Systems, ComputerEase, Great Plains, Solomon, Citrix and many other accounting/MIS systems

Managed banking, bonding, legal, insurance, creditors and outside auditor relationships

Developed and maintained employee benefit programs including healthcare, 401(K)and Profit-Sharing Plans

Extensive budgeting & Job costing knowledge.

Managed IT Systems including implementation.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

11/2022 - 1/2023

VACO, Inc.

(Valicor Environmental) Financial Analyst, Financial Supervisor

Analyzed pricing for 19 Divisions.

Assisted in compilation of Tax/Audit Information 2021

3/2017-5/2020

General Electric, Inc.-Cincinnati Ohio

Power Division

Pacing for Steam & Gas

Manage Unbilled Cost

Approved Projects for 16 Project Managers

Assisted in collection efforts.

Aviation (Digital Division)

Working with SG & A

Hyperion ERP

8/2014 – 9/2016

Hardt Electric, Inc.

Electrical Contractor

Developed detailed WIP for eight divisions.

Established new banking relationship and managed investments.

Hired, trained & supervised accounting personnel.

Prepared detailed job cost & financial projections.

10/2010 – 6/2013 - Controller

Hard Surface Solutions/Balanced Environments – Antioch, IL

Specialists in industrial & residential paving & landscape design and construction

Developed detailed budgets for five divisions of both companies

Established new banking relationship and managed investments.

9/2009- 6/2010 Controller

K & K Iron Works Inc. - McCook, Il

Structural & miscellaneous iron installation and fabrication

Improved cash flow and reduced bank debt significantly

Prepared detailed cost & financial projections

Helped reduce general & administrative expenses by over 30%

Managed IT, employee benefits

1/2005 - 4/2008 Chief Financial Officer

Keystone Companies – Northbrook, IL

Top Mechanical Contractor in the Chicagoland area specializing in plumbing, HVAC, Electrical installation and service

Supervised union reporting

Created new productivity tracking report

Implemented new Job costing Strategy saving over $1.5 Mil Annually

Reduced overhead by 30%

Changed direction of company’s overall profitability

Managed Accounting Staff of 11

7/2003-8/2004

Aldridge Eclectic, Inc. -Libertyville IL

Top 20 National Electrical Contractor

Responsible for all areas of financial management

Saved company in excess of $200,000 utilizing tax strategies

Collected extensive past due balances

Managed all legal and banking relationships

Implemented Project Management Software

Managed staff of 13

9/2001-2/2003 Controller

Brisben Development, Inc.- Cincinnati, OH

Top 400 National Builder/Developer

Manager of all areas of construction accounting

Supervision of a staff of 10

Responsible for cost accounting for all jobs throughout 20 states

Implemented integrated scanning solution

Trailing coordinator for Prolog project management system and Timberline cost accounting system

Developed integrated job project software

9/1993-9/2001 Chief Financial Officer

Dugan & Meyers Construction Co. -Cincinnati, OH

Responsible for all areas of financial statement preparation, banking, bonding, employee benefits, management information systems, audits, tax preparations

Managed real estate investments

Restructured banking & bonding relationships to allow for growth and decreased cost

Led company growth from $7 million a year to over $100 million a year general contractor

Structured several joint venture relationships with other national construction firms

Awarded fastest growing privately held company 2 years consecutively

3/1992 -9/1993 Senior Staff Accountant

Fraley & Company, CPA- Cincinnati, OH

EDUCATION

1983-1990 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

1990 BA Accounting

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)

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