Controller

CHRIS N. BADGER, CPA –––-––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

***** ******* ***** · Parker, Colorado 80134 · 303-***-**** · **********@*******.***

EXPERTISE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

· Financial professional and CPA with proven record of effective leadership, implemented monthly close processes, produced financial statement packages, cash flow projections and development of accounting department policies and procedures.

· Ability to analyze problems, define business needs and implement cost-saving solutions. Major expertise in the following areas: corporate restructuring, lines of credit, lease negotiations, overhead reduction, corporate valuations, strategic tax planning/tax return preparation, benefit programs, consolidation of administrative functions, and internal controls for automated functions.

· Positive communicator and aggressive negotiator developing solid relationships with external auditing firms, vendors, professionals, shareholders, investors and clients.

· Human Resource Manager implementing new FSA plans and other employee benefit plans, management of 401(k) and profit sharing plans, recruiting, hiring and orientation of new employees.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

METROLIST, INC. – REAL ESTATE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Denver, CO

Controller/Director of Finance & Administration 2006 - Present

· Directed and coordinated all financial functions/controls, internal and external financial reporting, outside auditors, strategic planning, and budgeting and shareholder relations.

· Cleaned up and implemented timely close process, reconciled all balance sheet accounts, restated financial statements for the two previous years to account for the proper revenue recognition and software development costs.

· Prepared financial statement packages and monitoring reports, performed cash management and treasury functions.

· Managed credit card processing, bank lock box and other cash applications and monthly billings.

· Prepared detailed budget reports, cash forecasts and customer business intelligence reports.

· Renegotiated office lease opportunities and facilities management.

· Directed and managed HR functions including contract negotiations, recruiting, and benefit plan administration.

PRACTICE MANAGER GROUP (FORMERLY REALLEGAL) – SOFTWARE SALES & SERVICES Denver, CO

Controller 2005 - 2006

· Member of the Management team. Direct and coordinate all financial functions/controls, internal and external financial reporting, strategic planning, and budgeting and investor relations.

· Implemented timely monthly close processes and produced full financial statement packets for ownership group.

· Cleaned up and restated earnings and financial statements for two previous years and prepared the tax returns for three prior years.

· Implemented the correct Software Revenue Recognition process according to SOP 97-2.

· Consolidated accounting information for foreign subsidiaries and managed their administration.

· Performed due diligence work and background information and directed the sale of the RealLegal trademark and product lines.

· Restructured and reorganized new company and set up investor financing and cash flow support.

· Accomplishments: Achieved a 35% reduction in overhead through aggressive lease negotiations and administrative cost-cutting and a 60% revenue growth due to restructuring sales and client service departments.

THE MADISON GROUP – FINANCIAL SERVICES Denver, CO

Controller 1995 - 2005

· Member of the Management team with national leader in estate planning and sophisticated life insurance plans for high-niche markets. Directed and coordinated all financial functions/controls, strategic planning, and budget monitoring and preparation.

· Human Resource Manager - administered and improved 401(k) and profit sharing plans. Directed and managed group health, dental, flexible spending and disability insurance plans. Implemented key executive deferred compensation plan and other fringe benefit programs.

· Prepared corporate valuations, developed cost-saving tax strategies, and consolidated administrative functions. Restructured and negotiated new corporate lines of credits.

SCHRAMM & MUNSON – LOCAL CPA FIRM Denver, CO

Manager 1993 - 1995

· Managed tax reporting and compliance issues for local CPA firm specializing in contract work with the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC). Key liaison with the IRS and Big Four accounting firms.

· Directed all compliance work for consolidated federal and multiple state tax filings for failed Savings & Loans in the Western Region for the RTC. Supervised, reviewed and directed a staff of seven.

MOUNTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT – EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING Littleton, CO

Accounting Manager 1991 - 1993

· Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and all vendor relationships. Coordinated accounting, multi-state tax planning/reporting and daily cash management activities for a public company with $50 million in annual revenues.

· Developed and assured compliance for budgets up to $50 million. Initiated and implemented cost-cutting measures, and coordinated SEC reporting, bank debt consolidation and loan negotiations.

· Supervised four personnel and functioned as risk administrator for product liability and insurance policies.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & COMPANY – WORLD WIDE CPA FIRM Denver, CO

Tax Senior 1988 - 1991

· Consulted with clients on consolidated, multi-state corporate, general partnerships, limited partnerships joint ventures and individual tax returns with the largest international accounting firm.

· Administered implementation of tax software on site for major business clients.

EDUCATION ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Colorado

MILITARY SERVICE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Military Intelligence Detachment Commander / Senior Staff Intelligence Officer, 1986 - 2000

(Top Secret Clearance)

· Command 31-man Military Intelligence detachment for the 5th Battalion 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the Colorado Army National Guard

KEY WORDS AND EXPERIENCE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GAAP Financial Statements, Cash Flow Analysis, Software Revenue Recognition SOP 97-2, Accounting for Income Taxes FAS 109 and FIN 48, Great Plains, FRX Report Writer, Investment Portfolios, Consolidations, Foreign Subsidiaries, Foreign Currency Exchanges, Payroll Processing, Cost Accounting, Risk Management, PCI Compliance Standards and Capital Budgeting.

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