Manager Software
Resume:
Mark R Simcoe, CPA
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-***-****(M)
770-***-****(H)
SUMMARY
A high-energy team player with a proven track record and over twenty years experience in healthcare, telecommunications and enterprise software as Chief Financial Officer combined with six years experience in “Big 4” public accounting. A highly motivated, decisive leader/manager with an exceptional record of working as a strategic business partner with the CEO/COO/President and the BOD to set and achieve business objectives. MBA and CPA with solid background in GAAP and SEC reporting along with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, both foreign and domestic. Excellent knowledge of software systems with a clear understanding of how to apply them to achieve tactical solutions to day-to-day problems. Highly regarded for:
• Mergers & acquisitions • Turnaround/Restructuring
• Crisis Management • Leadership by example
• Ability to negotiate effectively • Creative and energetic forward thinker
• Building high performance teams • Articulate written/oral communicator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTING CFO, Atlanta, Georgia 2010 to Present
Independent Consultant
Consulting CFO for companies needing an experienced financial executive for short and long term assignments. Recent areas of engagement include corporate bankruptcy, due diligence related to corporate acquisition, corporate tax analysis and revenue recognition.
SKYWI, INC., Albuquerque, New Mexico (completed project) 2008 – 2009
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (Independent Contractor)
Responsible for the accounting, finance and administrative functions of this leading provider of wireless Internet, VoIP and other broadband services to residential, business and institutional customers.
MEDAVANT HEALTHCARE (Nasdaq:PILL)., Atlanta, Georgia (completed project) 2008 – 2008
Interim Chief Financial Officer (Independent Contractor)
Interim Chief Financial Officer for this major provider of electronic-claims aggregation and processing services for the healthcare industry. Led company through successful Chapter 11 filing.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Worked closely with CEO and BOD through bankruptcy process resulting in sale of substantially all assets and liabilities for $24.35 million, more than twice the “stalking horse” bid
• Primary responsibility for all administrative aspects of bankruptcy process
ANALYTICAL VALUE, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (completed project) 2006 – 2008
Executive Consultant (Independent Contractor)
Served as executive consultant in financial forecasting, operations and accounting. Specific areas included assisting in raising equity capital, financial forecasting, treasury management, forensic accounting and completion of external audits for emerging growth companies.
ALLEN SYSTEMS GROUP, INC., Naples, Florida (resigned due to commute) 2003 – 2006
Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President (Employee)
Responsible for the global accounting, finance and administrative functions of this $200 million global privately held application software solutions provider with over 1,000 employees. Interacted with sales group on a daily basis structuring software license agreements and analyzing associated revenue recognition. Responsible for all aspects of $100 million debt compliance and related monthly compliance reporting. Managed staff of up to 150 employees including 80 accounting and finance professionals throughout North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Participated in the successful completion of 24 acquisitions over a three year period
• Avoided breach of $125M loan facility by uncovering and correcting material revenue restatement
• Over two year period reduced personnel from 78 to 62 while increasing productivity and morale
• Avoided loan facility default by designing, creating and implementing cash forecasting system
• Successfully completed various corporate acquisitions valued at over $100 million
• Assisted in completion of $125 million loan facility in 2005
• Reduced average time to close corporate books and records from 30 to 15 days
SYNQUEST, INC. (Nasdaq:SYNQ), Atlanta, Georgia (sold company) 1994 - 2002
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary (Employee)
Responsible for the accounting, finance and administrative functions of this multi-national application software solutions provider. Interacted with sales group on a daily basis structuring software license agreements and analyzing associated revenue recognition. Involved in setting strategic and tactical direction of company as well as assisting in management of day-to day operations. Responsible for all aspects of SEC reporting including, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, earnings and press releases and communications of results to Board of Directors, Audit Committee and external financial community. Managed staff of ten accounting professionals throughout North America and Europe.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Completed $35 million initial public offering in August 2000 (NASDAQ market symbol SYNQ)
• Completed $35 million in private equity offering in 1998
• Negotiated with principals and attorneys:
o $150 million plus in software license agreements
o $4 million acquisition of Dutch intellectual property
o $6 million acquisition of French software applications company
o $12 million acquisition of United States software applications company
o $1 million settlement in arbitration of software licensing lawsuit
KASEWORKS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia (sold company) 1992 - 1994
Chief Financial Officer (Employee)
Responsible for the accounting, finance and administrative functions of this client-server software company. As senior member of management team, assisted in setting strategic and tactical direction of company.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Negotiated and closed $1.5 million in equity financing with IBM
• Negotiated Pan European distributor contract with $500,000 in prepaid royalties
AMBASSADOR CAPITAL, Atlanta, Georgia (completed project) 1991 - 1992
Principal (Independent Contractor)
FIRST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Atlanta, Georgia (sold company) 1988 - 1991
Chief Financial Officer of Online Financial Subsidiary (Employee)
THE KIRCHMAN CORPORATION, Orlando, Florida (resigned for better opportunity) 1987 - 1988
Vice President of Finance (Employee)
KPMG PEAT MARWICK and COOPERS AND LYBRAND, Orlando, Florida (resigned) 1982 - 1987
Tax Manager, 1984 (Employee)
Tax Specialist, 1982 (Employee)
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Tax (equivalent coursework)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
Georgia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (GICPA)
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