Paul Keenan, CPA *

954-***-**** / adz1rk@r.postjobfree.com

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Dynamic Financial Management Leader with experience in corporate financial reporting, project analysis and human resources management. Detailed-Oriented specialist who identifies key indicators and solves problems to improve productivity, profitability, and organizational growth. Hires strategically and knows how to put the right people in the right place to accomplish objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial and Project Reporting Treasury Management

Work In Progress Forecasts and Analysis Job Costing Analysis

Personnel and Benefits Management Risk Management

Research and Process Improvement Strategic Planning

Budgeting and Cost Team Building & Performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PDLK Consulting Corporation 2021 - Present

(A financial services consulting company for construction related businesses)

Power Division Inc; Alpha Aircraft International ; Service 200 Inc. ; Ultimate Stone Marble & Granite, Inc..

oProvided tax preparation and planning services for businesses and individuals, including the preparation of Corporate, Partnership and Individual tax returns, filing of all Federal and State payroll related tax returns and monthly sales tax.

oResponsible for all financial and treasury functions, including financial reporting and budgeting.

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oAnalyzed overall accounting and field operations to identify areas to increase efficiency, grow revenues, eliminate costs, and enhance profitability.

oImplemented and developed customized monthly work-in- progress reports for construction clients to capture all job cost information and enable early identification of underperforming projects based upon estimated profitability and cash flow. Then provided strategies to turnaround the identified projects prior to completion.

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oCreated business plans, established budget forecasts and cash flow analysis to cover the debt service and be in good standing with debt covenants.

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oCalculated the FMV of a client’s business and gave recommendation to accept or decline specific offers for the purchase of their business.

Mareleng Inc. / Mareleng Of Poland / Mareleng Lighting LLC 2018 - 2021

(An electrical engineering firm serving the marine industry on a global basis)

Responsible for all monthly financial reporting and treasury functions, including adjusting journal entries and budgeting.

Analyzed overall accounting and field operations to identify areas to increase efficiency, grow revenues, eliminate costs, and enhance profitability.

Implemented and developed customized monthly work-in- progress reports to capture all job cost information by cost code and enable early identification of underperforming projects based upon estimated profitability and cash flow. Analyzed over/under billings, unapproved change orders and cost estimates, then provided strategies to turnaround the identified projects prior to completion.

Provided tax preparation and planning services for the business and individual owners, filing of all Federal and State payroll related tax returns and monthly sales tax.

Implemented cash flow analysis and collection techniques resulting in improved cash flow and minimal write-offs of receivables. Established accounting processes used to determine priorities and solutions to improve communication between financial information users.

Managed risk management program including insurance programs for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile, and property and casualty policies and reduced claim experience.

Oversaw Company 401K plan investment fund selection and funding.

Monitored financial risk on all construction projects and managed business insurance issues inclusive of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs, Direct Owner Purchase Program and Payment and Performance Bonds.

Managed and controlled over $1.6 of inventory and monitored quantity levels and accurate cost reporting. Also identify movement activity of inventory items to identify slow moving or obsolete inventory items.

PDLK Consulting Corporation 2016 - 2018

(A financial services consulting company for construction related businesses)

Mareleng Inc., Carousel Development and Restoration, Inc., Lotspeich Co. of Florida Inc., Global Enterprises, Inc.

Responsible for all financial and treasury functions, including financial reporting and budgeting.

Analyzed overall accounting and field operations to identify areas to increase efficiency, grow revenues, eliminate costs, and enhance profitability.

Implemented and developed customized monthly work-in- progress reports for construction clients to capture all job cost information and enable early identification of underperforming projects based upon estimated profitability and cash flow. Then provided strategies to turnaround the identified projects prior to completion.

Provided tax preparation and planning services for businesses and individuals, including the preparation of Corporate, Partnership and Individual tax returns, filing of all Federal and State payroll related tax returns and monthly sales tax.

Created business plans, established budget forecasts and cash flow analysis to cover the debt service and be in good standing with debt covenants.

Calculated the FMV of a client’s business and gave recommendation to accept or decline specific offers for the purchase of their business.

Ultimate Stone Marble and Granite, Inc. 2011-2016

(Specialty contractor in Broward County with over $30 million in revenues)

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for all financial and treasury functions, including financial reporting and budgeting.

Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.

Implemented new accounting software resulting in improved reporting and efficiency.

Oversaw Treasury functions to ensure the timely receipt and payment of funds and accurate cash flow reporting.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic planning process for the business providing greater definition of targeted customers.

Negotiate with third party creditors (banks and credit card companies) to modify loan terms and work out outstanding balance reductions of debt.

Examine standard costs against actuals to identify process inefficiencies, improvement in production and increased job profitability.

Procurement of $300,000 to financing to purchase new equipment

Lowered insurance premiums resulting in a 14% reduction in overhead.

American Media, Inc. 2009 – 2010

(A publishing company with sixteen titles that reach over fifty million readers with over $1 billion in revenues)

Vice President of Finance

Managed and developed cash forecasting model with ability to manipulate assumptions to forecast short term and long-term financing needs.

Prepared Income Statement and Balance Sheet analysis and commentary for monthly Board of Director package.

Oversaw of the timely filing of internal and external reporting of debt leverage, EBITDA, and interest coverage ratios.

Enhanced financial analysis and reporting to develop cost reductions.

Built forecast model and metrics to predict the cash flows relating to a proposed business acquisition.

Lotspeich Co. of Florida, Inc. 1993 – 2009

(A specialty contractor serving Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties with over $65 million in revenues)

Chief Financial Officer (1996 – 2009)

Corporate Controller (1993 – 1996)

Responsible for all financial and treasury functions, including financial reporting and budgeting, risk management, operational accounting, banking, customer and vendor relations, strategic planning, and internal control management.

Responsible for monthly close of the consolidated Financial Statements, including consolidation and elimination adjustments, percentage of completion job costing and management reporting.

Implemented cash flow analysis and collection techniques resulting in improved cash flow and minimal write-offs of receivables. Established accounting processes used to determine priorities and solutions to improve communication between financial information users.

Monitored financial risk on all construction projects and oversaw business insurance issues inclusive of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs, Direct Owner Purchase Program and Payment and Performance Bonds.

Prepared Company year-end tax returns and related schedules with differences between GAAP reporting and tax reporting.

Assisted in the development of strategic operating plan to transition business from annual revenues of $12 million to over $65 million operating revenues. including establishment of new operating segments for Doors and Hardware, Plaster/Stucco, and Specialty Divisions.

Developed key operational and financial reporting metrics, which contributed to improvement of the company’s financial operating performance and identified and executed operating cost and productivity control measures that contributed to reduced operating costs and increased profit margins.

Cut annualized overhead by 10% of revenues through tightened expense control.

Established and authored corporate policies and procedures for multiple operating divisions with 275+ employees and implemented new employee manual and compliance with State and Federal labor laws.

Oversaw Health, Dental and Life insurance and created plan design and contribution level to limit annual premium increase to under 5% and maintain high-level of participation and employee satisfaction.

Managed risk management program including insurance programs for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile, and property and casualty policies and reduced claim experience.

Oversaw Company 401K plan investment fund selection and funding.

RSM McGladrey, LLP 1987-1993

(Large international public accounting firm)

Audit Supervisor

Planned, supervised, and reviewed the work of staff and assistant accountants on the audits of financial statements of private and governmental entities in the manufacturing, retail, distribution, and financial services industries.

Provided clients with technical assistance and general business advice, including governmental filings.

Improved audit efficiencies on client engagements, which reduce overall audit hours and increased Firm profitability on several audits.

Preparation of Corporate and Individual Federal and State tax returns.

EDUCATION

B.S. – Accounting with Honors, University of South Dakota - 1987

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

* Certified Public Accountant, State of Wyoming, (passed exam on first sitting) Inactive

Construction Financial Management Association of South Florida

Computer

Sage 300, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint,

System conversion from AS 400 to Network environment

Microsoft Dynamics

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